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Blacklist foreign vehicles abusing fuel subsidy, urges backbencher
KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign-registered vehicles detected to have fuelled up with subsidised RON95 petrol should be blacklisted from entering Malaysia, says a government backbencher. Read full story Date: 21 January, 2026 […]
Najib says no issue anticipated when appointing Nik Faisal account mandate holder
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak told the High Court here Wednesday (Jan 21) that he did not anticipate any problems arising from his personal Ambank accounts after agreeing […]
Cops bust syndicate, seize nearly RM1.5mil worth of drugs
JOHOR BARU: Police have crippled a drug syndicate and seized nearly RM1.5mil worth of drugs through two separate operations here. Read full story Date: 21 January, 2026 6:00 pm Source: […]
Kinabatangan by-election: Naim’s billboards draw attention to legacy, continuity
KINABATANGAN: Along several roads and near roundabouts in Kinabatangan, large campaign billboards bearing the face of Barisan Nasional’s candidate, Mohd Naim Kurniawan Moktar, have begun appearing, but it is not […]
Backbencher urges stop to derogatory remarks on ethnic dishes
KUALA LUMPUR: Derogatory remarks about the food of other races have no place in a multicultural Malaysia, says a government backbencher. Read full story Date: 21 January, 2026 5:00 pm […]
Bukit Aman records statement from two local daily editors over error in translating King’s speech
PETALING JAYA: Bukit Aman has recorded statements from two China Press editors regarding the alleged mistranslation of a royal address made by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, during […]
More tourists flocking to Malaysia than expected, says Tiong
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s tourist arrivals have exceeded expectations, prompting the government to consider revising its targets under Visit Malaysia 2026 and intensifying global promotional efforts. Read full story Date: 21 […]
New Standard One entry age can strain already struggling education system, says Penang MCA
GEORGE TOWN: With some schools already grappling with chronic teacher shortages, classroom capacity constraints and inadequate resources, Penang MCA has raised concerns over the proposal to allow six-year-olds the option […]
Two killed, two seriously injured in three-car accident
SHAH ALAM: Two people were killed, and two others seriously injured, in a three-vehicle pile-up along the Federal Highway. Read full story Date: 21 January, 2026 5:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Indonesian religious teacher sentenced to six years imprisonment, whipping for physical sexual assault on student
KUALA LUMPUR: An Indonesian religious teacher was sentenced to six years in prison and five strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court here Wednesday (Jan 21) after pleading guilty […]