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Floods: Situation improves in S’wak while Sabah sees slight increase in evacuees
KUALA LUMPUR: The flood situation in Sarawak is reported to be improving, while Sabah has recorded a slight increase in the number of evacuees as of 8am Thursday (Jan 8). […]
Cop claims trial to cheating woman over summonses
BUTTERWORTH: A police constable has claimed trial to a charge of cheating a woman by allegedly offering to settle her brother’s summonses. Read full story Date: 8 January, 2026 11:08 […]
62-year-old man faces five charges over IED explosion in Nilai
SEREMBAN: A 62-year-old male suspect believed to have caused an explosion with an improvised explosive device (IED) in Nilai near here on Dec 22 will be slapped with five charges […]
Umno General Assembly seen as crucial test of party direction ahead of GE16, say analysts
KUALA LUMPUR: The 2025 Umno General Assembly, scheduled for next week, is expected to serve as a key platform for the party to reaffirm its political direction and readiness for […]
Immigration Dept detains 77 undocumented foreigners in Seremban and Nilai raids
SEREMBAN: Immigration has detained 77 undocumented foreigners in raids conducted at 13 locations here and in Nilai. Read full story Date: 8 January, 2026 10:03 am Source: thestar.com.my
Anwar conferred Turkiye’s Order of the Republic
ANKARA: Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was on Wednesday (Jan 7) conferred the Order of the Republic, Turkiye’s highest state honour, in recognition of his role in strengthening […]
Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected across multiple areas in Sarawak
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across multiple divisions in Sarawak, effective until 1pm on Thursday (Jan 8). […]
Melaka’s new RM1.8bil shipyard to be named after navigator Panglima Awang
MELAKA: A RM1.8bil modern shipyard to be developed here will be named after Panglima Awang, also known as “Enrique de Malacca”, the famed navigator believed to have circumnavigated the globe […]
Dapur Siswa programme hailed for easing students’ living costs
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dapur Siswa initiative, under the Higher Education Ministry, aims to ensure that no student, especially those from low-income backgrounds, goes hungry due to financial pressure. Read full […]
Ministry still collecting info on Korean cult
PUTRAJAYA: The Home Ministry is still collecting information regarding the alleged existence of a cult from South Korea believed to be operating in the country, says its minister Datuk Seri […]