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Rex Tan’s detention under Sedition Act unnecessary, says Ramkarpal
PETALING JAYA: The arrest of former Free Malaysia Today (FMT) journalist Rex Tan under the Sedition Act 1948 was unnecessary and disproportionate to the wrong he had allegedly committed, says […]
Community-based AI training to benefit over 22,000 nationwide, says Ramanan
PETALING JAYA: TalentCorp is leading a community-based upskilling initiative that is set to benefit over 22,000 Malaysians nationwide with better skills to use artificial intelligence (AI), says Datuk Seri R. […]
Wanita Umno to set up special digital squad to boost socmed presence, says Noraini
KUALA LUMPUR: Wanita Umno will form a special digital taskforce to increase the online presence of the party, says Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad. Read full story Date: 17 January, […]
Over 210 undocumented migrants arrested in KL Immigration raids
KUALA LUMPUR: An enforcement operation by the Immigration Department of Malaysia at two commercial centres in the capital on Saturday (Jan 17) led to the arrest of 217 undocumented migrants, […]
Penang aware of concerns regarding ferry-rail connectivity issues, says Chow
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government is fully aware of public concerns regarding connectivity issues, including ferry services and rail links at the Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) Butterworth station. Read full […]
Malaysia not direct trading partner with Iran, all trade through third party, says Tok Mat
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is not a direct trading partner with Iran and conducts any trade through a third party, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. Read full story Date: […]
Umno must never fade or be sidelined, says Puteri Umno chief
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno must pursue its struggle with greater resolve and be ready to go solo in the upcoming state elections, says Datuk Nurul Amal Mohd Fauzi. Read full story […]
Contractor loses RM460,000 to non-existent investment scheme
SARIKEI: A contractor lost about RM460,00 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme. Read full story Date: 17 January, 2026 4:15 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Asean AI safety network secretariat to be based in KL
PUTRAJAYA: The Secretariat of the Asean Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Network will be based in Kuala Lumpur, reaffirming Malaysia’s commitment to supporting the region’s digital priorities and building trusted regional […]
Sun bear stirs fears in Kampung Durian Mentangau, Dungun
DUNGUN: Around 1,300 residents of Kampung Durian Mentangau, near here, are on edge after a sun bear has been roaming the village for the past two weeks. Read full story […]