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Teen Hospitalized After Eating Poison Snacks

Jul 15, 2024

A teenage boy in Terengganu has been hospitalized, apparently after consuming poison-laced snacks.

Police believe the 13-year-old came across the snacks while walking past a banana farm, on his way to a river to catch fish.

This is the second such incident in recent weeks, after two toddlers in Kedah died shortly after they accidentally consumed poison-laced snacks that had been left out to trap monkeys.

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The Finance Ministry says over 250 million ringgit in diesel leakages have been prevented, since targeted subsidy measures were implemented.

It adds that sales at petrol stations near the northern border have also dropped by up to 50%, indicating a decrease in smuggling activities to neighboring countries.

The government had earlier said that it expects to save some 4 billion ringgit annually with the implementation of the targeted subsidies.

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The Rural and Regional Development Ministry is urging authorities to take follow-up measures to ensure that infrastructure damaged by floods around the country are repaired.

This, following complaints alleging that flood damage from two years ago in parts of Kedah have yet to be repaired.

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The FBI has identified the suspect behind the attempted assassination of Donald Trump as a 20-year-old registered Republican.

Reports also say explosives have been found in the suspect’s car and home.

Officials say they’ve yet to determine a motive for the attack, adding that there are no indications the deceased gunmen was suffering from mental issues.

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Actress Shannen Doherty best known for her roles on Beverly HIlls 90210 and Charmed - has died at the age of 53 after a battle with cancer.