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Reinstate caning as disciplinary measure in schools, says Umno delegate
KUALA LUMPUR: A Penang Umno delegate has called on the government to reinstate caning as a formal disciplinary measure in schools nationwide, citing growing concerns over legal risks faced by […]
Police receive report on missing actress Nadia Kesuma in Jeddah
SEPANG: The police have confirmed receiving a report on the disappearance of actress Nadia Kesuma at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. Read full story Date: 17 January, 2026 10:00 am […]
Moderate earthquake hits Seram, Indonesia, no tsunami threat to Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter Scale struck Seram, Indonesia, at 7.50am on Saturday (Jan 16). Read full story Date: 17 January, 2026 10:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Mother-daughter killed in motorcycle-car collision near Seremban
SEREMBAN: A 40-year-old woman and her 14-year-old daughter were killed after their motorcycle was involved in an accident with a car at km10 of the Seremban-Port Dickson Highway. Read full […]
PM calls for justice, harmony and humility in commemorating Israk Mikraj
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says one of the momentous events in Prophet Muhammad’s journey of Isra’ and Mi’raj was the acceptance of the command to perform the five […]
Ahmad Zahid, ministers extend Israk Mikraj greetings
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and several ministers have extended their Israk Mikraj 1447H greetings, calling on all Muslims to reflect on the significant […]
Indonesia’s ambassador-designate to Malaysia to assume duties next week
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s ambassador-designate to Malaysia, Datuk Iman Hascarya Kusumo, is expected to officially assume his duties next week. Read full story Date: 17 January, 2026 9:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Indonesian narcotics agency busts illegal vape liquid lab, detains two Malaysians
JAKARTA: The Indonesian National Narcotics Agency has detained two Malaysians suspected of being involved in the processing of e-cigarette or vape liquids containing etomidate. Read full story Date: 17 January, […]
INTERACTIVE: Fraud finfluencers in SC net
The Securities Commission is tightening enforcement on unlicensed finfluencers, issuing warnings, fines and charges amid rising online investment scams and misleading social media promotions. Read full story Date: 17 January, […]
Former FMT reporter Rex Tan arrested
PETALING JAYA: Former Free Malaysia Today (FMT) journalist Rex Tan was arrested at about 12.45am after being summoned to the Dang Wangi district police headquarters. Read full story Date: 17 […]