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Govt to review business entry rules as foreign F&B outlets mushroom
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will review guidelines on the entry and operations of foreign businesses in Malaysia following the rapid growth of overseas food and beverage (F&B) companies locally, the […]
Man claims trial to raping minor
SEREMBAN: A 22-year-old man claimed trial at the Sessions Court here to a charge of raping a 15-year-old girl. Read full story Date: 22 January, 2026 2:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Dr Zaliha is the new Backbenchers Club chairman
KUALA LUMPUR: Sekijang MP Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa has been appointed the new Government Backbenchers Club (BBC) chairman. Read full story Date: 22 January, 2026 1:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Three reports lodged over video of alleged child neglect at daycare
PETALING JAYA: Police have received three reports that a child under care was locked up at a daycare here, following a viral social media post in recent days. Read full […]
Malaysian Media Council’s official complaints mechanism now fully operational
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Media Council’s (MMC) official complaints mechanism is now open and fully operational to handle complaints relating to journalistic practices, media ethics and news content. Read full […]
Govt’s debt servicing charges rose to 16% last year, Parliament told
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s debt servicing charges (DSC) increased at the end of last year to around 16%, according to Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong. Read […]
Woman, 80, detained over crash that killed policeman
IPOH: An 80-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing the death of a police corporal in an accident at Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah here on Wednesday (Jan 21). […]
MCMC receives 17 complaints on Grok, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has received 17 complaints regarding the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok on X, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Read full story Date: […]
Health Ministry seeking contract extensions for 1,820 healthcare workers
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is seeking approval to extend the contracts of 1,820 public healthcare workers beginning this year, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Read full story Date: 22 […]
UPUonline applications to enter public institutions of higher learning open from Jan 29
PETALING JAYA: Applications to enrol in public institutions of higher learning for the 2026/2027 academic session, via UPUonline, for foundation, certificate, diploma and degree programmes, will open from Jan 29 […]