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Illegal migrants learning Bahasa Melayu before entry
PASIR PUTEH: A new reality in illegal immigration has emerged, after authorities found that immigrants brought in via Kelantan waters had learned Bahasa Melayu in their home country to facilitate […]
300kg tapir killed while crossing road
DUNGUN: A male tapir has died after being hit by a car near KamÂpung Santong. Read full story Date: 2 February, 2026 9:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Contractors warned against farming out awarded projects
KUALA KANGSAR: The Works Ministry has issued a stern warning to contractors, especially those in classes G1 to G4, not to hand over projects they have been awarded to subcontractors, […]
Two killed in blaze at workers’ quarters on Jalan Nyigu
BINTULU: Two people, including a 15-year-old boy, were killed when a fire destroyed a two-storey workers’ quarters on Jalan Nyigu here in the early hours of Monday (Feb 2). Read […]
Johor Zoo visitors surprised by PM on family outing
JOHOR BARU: Visitors at Johor Zoo were in for a surprise when Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dropped by with his children and grandchildren for an outing. Read full story Date: […]
Diverse crowds unite at Batu Caves
KUALA LUMPUR: The lively and colourful Thaipusam festival in Batu Caves was not merely a religious event for Hindu devotees, but a gathering of all Malaysians to celebrate the nation’s […]
Silent lifeline for patients
AS a general surgeon, Dr Clement Chen keeps a relentlessly demanding schedule, performing operations almost every day. Yet he arrived early for an interview about the Sibu National Cancer Society […]
Hutan Percha identified as tourism hotspot
ALOR GAJAH: Hutan Percha in Machap Jaya has the potential to become a new recreational tourism destination, particularly for those interested in hiking and nature. Read full story Date: 2 […]
When pearls stop gleaming
DAYS begin quietly at Sabah’s traditional markets. Before sparse crowds arrive, pearl sellers lift glass covers, straighten velvet trays and trace strands once shipped far beyond the state. Read full […]
Smaller amounts of gold kinder on the wallet, safer to carry
Read full story Date: 2 February, 2026 7:00 am Source: thestar.com.my