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Contractor loses RM460,000 to non-existent investment scheme
SARIKEI: A contractor lost about RM460,00 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme. Read full story Date: 17 January, 2026 4:15 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Asean AI safety network secretariat to be based in KL
PUTRAJAYA: The Secretariat of the Asean Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Network will be based in Kuala Lumpur, reaffirming Malaysia’s commitment to supporting the region’s digital priorities and building trusted regional […]
Sun bear stirs fears in Kampung Durian Mentangau, Dungun
DUNGUN: Around 1,300 residents of Kampung Durian Mentangau, near here, are on edge after a sun bear has been roaming the village for the past two weeks. Read full story […]
Immigration records show missing actress leaving Saudi airport, says Tok Mat
KUALA LUMPUR: The latest immigration records show that missing actress Nadia Kesuma has left King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. Read full story Date: 17 […]
Penang cops launch manhunt for duo who allegedly shot man at carwash
GEORGE TOWN: Police are launching a manhunt for two unidentified men who allegedly fired several shots and killed a man at a car wash shop here in Nibong Tebal on […]
Govt continuously improving Sara network to widen reach, says Amir Hamzah
KLANG: The government is continuously exploring the most effective ways to strengthen efforts to expand the network of Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) assistance to ensure its objective of helping the […]
Malaysian Media Council: The arrest of ex-FMT journo Rex Tan unnecessary, punitive
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Media Council has questioned the arrest and detention of former Free Malaysia Today (FMT) journalist Rex Tan, describing the move as unnecessary and punitive. Read full […]
Umno postpones party polls to focus on state elections, GE16, says Asyraf Wajdi
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno is postponing the party’s election as it needs to remain united heading into the upcoming elections, says Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. Read full story Date: 17 […]
Group protests outside Bukit Aman over delays to probe killing of stray dogs on UPM campus
KUALA LUMPUR: Animal rights activists protested outside Bukit Aman on Saturday (Jan 17) to demand that the investigation into the shooting of 18 stray dogs on the campus of Universiti […]
GOF busts human trafficking syndicate with the arrest of three locals, one foreigner
JITRA: The General Operations Force (GOF) has smashed a human trafficking syndicate led by three locals and a Myanmar national in two operations here and in Nibong Tebal, Seberang Perai Selatan, Penang, […]