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Sandakan fire: Eight relief centres set up for 1,912 residents who lost homes
KOTA KINABALU, April 22 — A total of 1,912 victims from 385 families affected by the Kampung Bahagia fire in Sandakan on Sunday (April 19) are currently housed at eight […]
Hannah Yeoh announces major cut in KL concert deposit rates from May 1
KUALA LUMPUR, April 222 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will reduce its security deposit rate for concerts, stage and cultural performances to support the extension of Visit Malaysia 2026 […]
RM100 side hustle gone wrong: Kelantan police nab teen using brother’s Triton for people-smuggling
KOTA BHARU, April 22 — Police arrested an 18-year-old youth in Kampung Bunohan on Monday for allegedly acting as a ‘tekong darat’ (ground coordinator) and being paid RM100 for each […]
Fahmi moots extra aid for event organisers amid Visit Malaysia Year extension
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — The Communications Ministry will propose to the Cabinet additional assistance for event organisers following the extension of the Visit Malaysia (VM) 2026 campaign to 2027, […]
Police arrest Kelantan couple for alleged abuse of 10-year-old nephew
KUALA KRAI, April 22 — A 10-year-old boy was allegedly abused by his aunt and uncle in Kampung Sungai Mas, Machang, after being separated from his four siblings. Kelantan Social […]
Survey and Mapping D-G to face corruption charges today
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — The Director-General of the Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia (JUPEM) is expected to be charged in the Sessions Court here today in connection with […]
Anwar in Sabah to assess massive Kampung Bahagia fire damage
KOTA KINABALU, April 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to visit Sabah today to assess the situation following a major fire in Kampung Bahagia, Sandakan, which […]
What Meta’s new Teen Accounts will look and feel like for Malaysian users under 16
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Meta Platforms recently rolled out enhanced safeguards for teenagers through its revamped “Teen Accounts” on Instagram, placing younger users under even stricter default settings for […]
MACC detains three men for alleged misappropriation of RM230m in zakat funds, luxury vehicles, cash and properties confiscated
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) detained three individuals, including a deputy chairman of a non-governmental organisation (NGO), in connection with the alleged misappropriation of zakat funds. […]
Show must go on: Melaka chief minister says no reason for state polls to be delayed
MELAKA, April 21 — Melaka has no solid grounds to postpone the state election, which is expected to take place this year in accordance with the State Constitution, said Chief […]