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Dr Wee in hospital for lung infection
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (BN-Ayer Hitam) has been hospitalised since Jan 19 and will be on medical leave for a week, the Dewan Rakyat was informed. […]
Smart lanes are safer for motorists, says Nanta
KUALA LUMPUR: Accident rates in smart lane zones on highways are extremely low when compared to the number of vehicles that use the lane, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. […]
Army stops RM500,000 cigarette smuggling near Indonesia border
SIBU: The army has foiled an attempt to smuggle contraband cigarettes worth more than RM517,000 out of the country after intercepting a lorry in Serikin near the Sarawak–Indonesia border on […]
Children entering Year One at age six to complete schooling at 16, says Education Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: Children entering Year One early at the age of six (5+), starting from the 2027 session, are expected to complete upper secondary education at 16, says the Education […]
Smart lanes, agreement on reciprocal trade on Parliament agenda today
KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of smart lanes, the enforcement of the overloaded lorry policy by the Road Transport Department (JPJ), and Malaysia’s status under the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) […]
MACC steps up probe into illegal e-waste imports
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will intensify investigations into premises involved in the illegal importation of electronic waste (e-waste) into the country. Read full story Date: 21 January, 2026 […]
Four Malaysians to be charged in Singapore for suspected involvement in government impersonation scam
SINGAPORE: Four Malaysians are set to be charged on Jan 21 for their suspected involvement in three separate government official impersonation scam cases. Read full story Date: 21 January, 2026 […]
Cross-agency enforcement being conducted to curb deviant teachings, says Zulkifli
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is leaving no stone unturned in efforts to curb the spread of deviant teachings in the country, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Read full story Date: 21 […]
Grand plans for textile recycling
GEORGE TOWN: After 67.6 tonnes of old clothing were kept out of landfills last year, Penang aims to triple its textile recycling collection this year. Read full story Date: 21 […]
Statue meant for school placed at temple instead
A FIVE-FOOT-TALL statue of Thiruvalluvar, initially intended for a Tamil school in Negri Sembilan, was given to a temple after permission to place it at the school was denied, Makkal […]