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Experts: Peatland fires notoriously difficult to put out
JOHOR BARU: Peatland fires like the one burning in Pengerang since Friday are notoriously difficult to extinguish, as they smoulder underground without visible flames, says a geotechnical expert. Read full […]
Heat and wind fanning fires
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 2,917 open burning cases involving 328ha of land have been reported since the start of the year, a 300% increase compared with the same period […]
Selangor Sultan: Politics off-limits to mosque and surau leaders
KLANG: Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has warned that mosque and surau leaders must not be directly involved in party politics, saying such involvement can create discord within their […]
Enough, crack down on graft, says PM
PUTRAJAYA: The Prime Minister has had enough of corruption and smuggling activities in the country. Read full story Date: 29 January, 2026 9:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Full steam ahead for all-night ETS for festive travel
PUTRAJAYA: The Electric Train Service (ETS) will run 24 hours during festive periods, starting this Chinese New Year, says TransÂport Minister Anthony Loke. Read full story Date: 29 January, 2026 […]
‘Captain Praba’ gang trio brought back and charged
SEPANG: Three key members of the “Captain Praba” gang have been extradited back to Malaysia and charged in court. Read full story Date: 29 January, 2026 8:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Execs remanded over Navy graft probe
KUALA LUMPUR: Five suspects, including company directors and managers, have been remanded to facilitate a graft investigation involving a senior navy officer. Read full story Date: 29 January, 2026 8:00 […]
Melaka army officer remanded over storage scandal
MELAKA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained a senior army officer serving in an army camp here over alleged bribery. Read full story Date: 29 January, 2026 8:00 am […]
Counting down to Thaipusam
GEORGE TOWN: As thaneer panthal (refreshment) stalls are set up across the city ahead of Thaipusam, traffic has slowed to a crawl on several major roads. Read full story Date: […]
JB condos now scam bases
JOHOR BARU: Scam syndicates are taking advantage of the Âbooming high-rise property market in the city to hide their operations. Read full story Date: 29 January, 2026 8:00 am Source: […]