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Malaysiakini editor meets Umno leaders on AGM sidelines, apologises for social media blunder
PETALING JAYA: Malaysiakini executive editor RK Anand has met with Umno’s leaders to apologise over recent errors in one of the portal’s Malay social media posts, in a meeting held […]
Pause plastic, e-waste imports for six months, Azam Baki urges govt
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia does not need excessive imports of plastic waste and e-waste, and should consider a temporary six-month moratorium to assess the real impact on the country, says Tan […]
Bukit Aman to follow PM’s freeze directive, says IGP
KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman has taken full note of the Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s directive concerning procurement-related matters and will carry out all necessary actions in a professional, transparent and […]
Marine police seize nearly 79,000 litres of diesel in Pasir Gudang raid
JOHOR BAHRU: The Marine Police Force Region Two has seized 78,800 litres of diesel worth RM263,980 in a raid at Taman Pasir Putih, Pasir Gudang here on Thursday (Jan 15). […]
MCMC-X meeting scheduled for Jan 21, says Fahmi
CYBERJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and social media platform X will hold a meeting on Wednesday (Jan 21) to discuss online safety issues, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. […]
Teen drowns while saving friend at Langkawi waterfall
ALOR SETAR: A 17-year-old teenager drowned while trying to save one of his friends who fell into the deep end of the waterfall. Read full story Date: 16 January, 2026 […]
Duo crushed to death by 10-tonne lorry while attempting brake repair
KUCHING: Two men were killed after they were crushed by a 10-tonne lorry while attempting to repair the vehicle’s brakes along Jalan Mambong, Siburan, on Friday (Jan 16). Read full […]
Umno likely to hold polls after GE16, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno elections will likely be held after the 16th General Election, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story Date: 16 January, 2026 9:00 pm Source: […]
Education must build character, not just grades, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Good education is not merely about producing academic excellence, but about nurturing individuals who are ethical, civil and socially responsible, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story […]
AGC withdraws bid to review Apex Court decision on Peaceful Assembly Act
PUTRAJAYA: The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has withdrawn its application to review a Federal Court decision declaring Section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 (PAA) as unconstitutional. Read full […]