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AKPS to lead govt’s tougher stance against e-waste smuggling, says Home Minister
PUTRAJAYA: Amid continued attempts to smuggle e-waste into the country, any activity involving the importation of foreign waste will be sternly acted upon, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution […]
Zara Qairina inquest: Religious teacher recounts last meeting with deceased
KOTA KINABALU: During the inquest proceedings into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir on Tuesday (Feb 3), the Coroner’s Court heard testimony from a religious teacher who recounted her final […]
Appeals Court orders retrial for two convicted of drug trafficking
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has set aside drug trafficking convictions and 30-year sentences of two accused and remitted their case back to the High Court for a full retrial. […]
Govt reviewing laws to increase penalties for cable theft
PUTRAJAYA: The government will review existing laws to impose harsher punishment for cable theft as the crime can affect strategic projects such as the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL). Read […]
Melaka’s Sungai Ayer Salak turns black from oil pollution
MELAKA: The water in Sungai Ayer Salak in Klebang here has turned black from oil pollution, believed to be discharge from a nearby industrial area. Read full story Date: 3 […]
High Court sets May 21 for ruling on Indira Gandhi’s legal action
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court today fixed May 21 to deliver its decision on the originating summons (OS) filed by M. Indira Gandhi and 13 others challenging the validity of […]
Malaysian court acquits French man on drug charges
ALOR SETAR (AFP): A French national facing a possible death sentence in Malaysia on eight drug-related charges, was acquitted Tuesday (Feb 3), freeing him after nearly two and a half […]
Teacher shortage in Chinese schools needs urgent action, says Sabah minister
KOTA KINABALU: The unending shortage of teachers in national-type Chinese schools (SJKC) in Sabah requires serious attention and immediate action to ensure that the quality of education is preserved, says […]
Negri health authorities investigating viral video of restaurant worker ‘washing’ leftovers for re-use
SEREMBAN: Negri Sembilan health authorities are probing a restaurant here for allegedly compromising food safety and carrying out unhygienic food preparation practices. Read full story Date: 3 February, 2026 5:00 […]
Johor’s water supply stable despite month-long dry spell
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor’s water supply remains stable despite the state experiencing more than a month without significant rainfall, says state works, transportation, infrastructure and communications committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad […]