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Thousands converge at temples across Penang for Thaipusam
GEORGE TOWN: Thousands of devotees are set to converge at temples across Penang for Thaipusam with a hive of rituals and gatherings already taking place since early hours of the […]
Graft busters freeze RM1mil in accounts over e-waste probe, seizes RM170,000
Graft busters have frozen two bank accounts worth an estimated RM1mil and seized about RM170,000 in cash following investigations into the management of electronic waste (e-waste). Read full story Date: […]
Govt pensioner loses RM60,000 to phone scam
KUALA TERENGGANU: A 71-year-old female government pensioner lost RM50,000 after falling victim to a phone scam. Read full story Date: 1 February, 2026 10:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Crackdown on smoking in heritage zoneÂ
GEORGE TOWN: Compliance to no-smoking rules within the Penang heritage zone is dropping, says the state’s Health DepartÂment. Read full story Date: 1 February, 2026 8:10 am Source: thestar.com.my
Viral video lands Melaka ‘Pink Bus’ driver in JPJ probe
MELAKA: The Melaka Road Transport Department (JPJ) has opened an investigation into the driver of a stage bus following the circulation of a video showing an alleged traffic offence in […]
Bangladeshi man detained after illegal ‘wedding trip’
Love knows no “boundaries”. That sentiment proved costly for a 31-year-old Bangladeshi man, who landed in trouble with authorities after attempting to illegally sneak back into the country from Sumatra […]
On the hunt for Captain Praba gang remnants
GOMBAK: Bukit Aman is on the hunt for the remaining members of the notorious Captain Praba gang, including its mastermind, who are believed to have fled overseas. Read full story […]
Over 1.2 million M’sians still living in poverty
PETALING JAYA: Over 1.2 million Malaysians are still living in poverty, says Datuk Mustapha Sakmud. Read full story Date: 1 February, 2026 8:10 am Source: thestar.com.my
Experts call for laws to end role as global e-waste bin
PETALING JAYA: Recent instances of Âillegally imported e-waste reflect an urgent need to enact legislation banning such imports and tightening enforcement in Malaysia, say stakeholders. Read full story Date: 1 […]
Cabinet ministers extend Thaipusam greetings
KUALA LUMPUR: Several Cabinet ministers have taken to social media to extend Thaipusam greetings to Hindus celebrating the occasion. Read full story Date: 1 February, 2026 12:00 am Source: thestar.com.my