5 Interesting Things To Know About Kolams, The Colourful Art That Makes Deepavali Special

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Every year, as Deepavali approaches in Malaysia, colourful kolams begin appearing everywhere, from the entrances of Hindu homes to shopping malls and public…

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https://www.therakyatpost.com/living/2026/10/28/5-interesting-things-to-know-about-kolams-the-colourful-art-that-makes-deepavali-special/

Sabah Hospital Down To Eight Doctors As Shifts Stretch To 72 Hours

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Eight medical officers at Ranau Hospital in Sabah have worked consecutive shifts of 48 to 72 hours with no days off in the…

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Indonesians Urged To Fly Directly To Saudi Arabia For Hajj, Umrah

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Indonesians performing the Hajj and Umrah have been advised against transiting through neigbouring countries like Malaysia and Singapore, with the government encouraging them…

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https://www.therakyatpost.com/news/2026/10/28/indonesians-urged-to-fly-directly-to-saudi-arabia-for-hajj-umrah/

Receipt Did Not Stop RM59 Tax For Singaporean’s Two-Year-Old Speaker At Johor CIQ

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Singapore-based balloon artist and content creator Norvin Ong was charged RM59 in tax by Malaysian customs officers at the Johor Bahru Customs, Immigration…

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TuJu But To Where? App Still Wonky, Search Not Working, Point A To Point B Still In One Straight Line

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Malaysia’s homegrown navigation app TuJu is still available on the Google Play Store, but as of 28 October, there is no publicly listed…

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2021 Sugar Baby “Study” Goes Viral Again, Ministry Says Will Look Into It…Again

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A viral story about university students becoming sugar babies has resurfaced, prompting the Higher Education Ministry to respond that it will look into…

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https://www.therakyatpost.com/fun/2026/10/28/2021-sugar-baby-study-goes-viral-again-ministry-says-will-look-into-itagain/

16-Year-Old Malaysian Swimmer To Carry Jalur Gemilang At World Finals

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At 16, most teenagers are busy figuring out their next steps in life. Kuala Lumpur’s Max Tang, however, is preparing to carry the…

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https://www.therakyatpost.com/living/2026/10/28/16-year-old-malaysian-swimmer-to-carry-jalur-gemilang-at-world-finals/

Sabah Independence Activist Leads Melbourne Protest With Upside-Down Malaysian Flag

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A group calling for Sabah and Sarawak independence displayed the Jalur Gemilang upside down outside the Parliament of Victoria in Melbourne on 24…

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Negeri Sembilan Gazette Confirms Dismissal Of Three Undang Amid Royal Dispute

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A Negeri Sembilan government gazette has confirmed the dismissal of three traditional chiefs (Undang), and recognised a new Undang Rembau, in a development…

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https://www.therakyatpost.com/news/2026/10/28/negeri-sembilan-gazette-confirms-dismissal-of-three-undang-amid-royal-dispute/

Deepavali Cleaning Frenzy In Full Swing – Malaysians Share Funny Stories, Even Dogs Get Scrubbed

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When it comes to mothers, ethnicity makes little difference. Whether Malay, Chinese, Indian or any other race, one thing remains universal: when a…

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https://www.therakyatpost.com/news/2026/10/28/deepavali-cleaning-frenzy-in-full-swing-malaysians-share-funny-stories-even-dogs-get-scrubbed/

OCBC Opens Ringgit Savings As Malaysians Hold 36% Of Cross-Border Banking

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Malaysia’s growing affluent segment accounts for 36% of cross-border banking customers in Singapore, according to a report released on 22 October by Citi…

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https://www.therakyatpost.com/news/2026/10/28/ocbc-opens-ringgit-savings-as-malaysians-hold-36-of-cross-border-banking/

Hands Off Her Phone! Court Says Schools Can Seize Devices But Cannot Search Them

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The Kuala Terengganu High Court has upheld the dismissal of a RM400,000 lawsuit by a former student over a body search and the…

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Got A Niche Obsession? Fahrenheit88 Might Just Be Your Kind Of Mall

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Remember when going to the mall was THE weekend plan? You’d meet up with your buddies, cuci mata a bit, spend forever deciding…

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Kedah Cop In Viral Ipoh Hit And Run Escapes Death Penalty, Jailed Over Student’s Death

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Senior police officer Deputy Superintendent Mohd Nazri Abdul Razak has been sentenced to seven years and six months in prison after pleading guilty…

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Crocodile Spotted In Bagan Lalang Beach, Public Advised To Stay Away

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The public has been advised to stay away from the shoreline at Bagan Lalang beach in Sungai Pelek, Sepang, after a crocodile was…

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https://www.therakyatpost.com/news/2026/10/28/crocodile-spotted-in-bagan-lalang-beach-public-advised-to-stay-away/

Malaysian Barista Tan Shing Win Places Second At World Barista Championship 2026

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Local barista Tan Shing Win finished second at the 2026 World Barista Championship (WBC), which took place in Panama City, Panama.

Tan’s achievement…

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Deepavali Lights And Prizes: Pavilion Bukit Jalil Rewards Shoppers Until 9 November

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Pavilion Bukit Jalil is celebrating Deepavali this year with its Joyful Lights: Together, Here campaign, happening from 22 October to 9 November 2026.…

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vivo X500 Pro Max Lands In Malaysia With A 200MP Zoom And Jay Chou Tickets Up For Grabs

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vivo Malaysia has launched its X500 Series, which includes the X500 Pro Max, X500 Pro and X500. The company announced the lineup on…

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TikTok Shop LIVE Becomes Digital Shopfront For Malaysian MSMEs As Local Sellers Record 140% Sales Growth

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Malaysian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are finding new ways to reach customers through TikTok Shop, with LIVE shopping becoming a digital…

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Umno Says BN To Work With PAS, PN Allies In Melaka Election

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The question of who would partner Barisan Nasional (BN) in the upcoming Melaka state election has been answered, with Umno announcing that the…

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