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Ten deviant sects active in Malaysia, says Jakim DG
PUTRAJAYA: The Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim) has identified 10 active deviant teachings in the country, says its director-general Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee. Read full story Date: 23 January, […]
Too early to support Trump’s Gaza peace board proposal, says Anwar
BANGI: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says it is difficult for Malaysia to express early support for a proposed “Gaza peace board” without clear and firm guarantees regarding the fate of […]
Putra Heights inferno: Phase four rental aid extended for 67 households
SHAH ALAM: Phase four of the temporary rental assistance, which is from January to March 2026, will be extended to 67 household heads affected by the Putra Heights gas pipeline […]
Unlucky draw: Sibu housewife loses RM243K in effort to claim ‘winnings’
SIBU: A housewife in her 40s lost RM243,300 after falling victim to an online lucky draw scam. Read full story Date: 23 January, 2026 4:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
PBS warns members not to oppose party’s support for Barisan in Lamag, Kinabatangan by-elections
KINABATANGAN: Parti Bersatu Sabah is warning members not to oppose the party’s decision to support Barisan Nasional in the Lamag and Kinabatangan by-elections. Read full story Date: 23 January, 2026 […]
Mum of Palapes cadet Syamsul Haris withdraws bid to obtain first autopsy report of his death
SHAH ALAM: The High Court here has allowed an application by the mother of Reserve Officers Training Unit (Palapes) trainee cadet Syamsul Haris Shamsudin to withdraw a notice of motion […]
Kinabatangan by-election: Villagers brave six-hour river journey to fulfil civic duties
KINABATANGAN: For many voters from Kampung Kuamut, casting their ballots begins with a six-hour boat ride back to their village. Read full story Date: 23 January, 2026 4:00 pm Source: […]
MCMC restores Grok access to users in Malaysia effective today (Jan 23)
MCMC said the move comes after receiving confirmation that platform X has implemented additional preventive and security measures for Grok, an AI chatbot application. Read full story Date: 23 January, […]
Former armed forces chief vows to clear his name after corruption charges
KUALA LUMPUR: Former armed forces chief Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaafar wants to clear his name through due process and maintains that the Armed Forces are not affected by his […]
Qualified Sabahans must be open to federal postings outside the state
KOTA KINABALU: Qualified Sabahans should be more open and prepared to accept placements outside the state for high-ranking positions in the federal civil service, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji […]