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Committee endorses structured framework to address unregistered temples issue
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Hindu Temples Steering Committee has unanimously endorsed a structured framework for the classification of temples into four categories to address the issue of unregistered Hindu temples […]
Over 50 schools affected by Sabah floods
Kota Kinabalu: A total of 54 schools, including two secondary schools, have been affected by flooding in Pitas, Paitan in the Beluran district, and Sipitang, according to the Sabah Education […]
Sarawak govt to challenge federal laws on petroleum rights
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has filed a petition in the Federal Court to determine the constitutional validity of three petroleum-related federal laws and whether they continue to apply to Sarawak. […]
Penang cops cripple drug syndicate, seize RM1.2mil in drugs, assets
GEORGE TOWN: Penang police crippled a drug syndicate with three arrests and seized syabu (methamphetamine), heroin, and assets worth nearly RM1.2mil in raids on Friday (Feb 20) and Saturday. Read […]
UK law firm fails to halt 1MDB proceedings in Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by UK law firm White & Case LLP to stay a High Court ruling allowing a lawsuit filed by 1Malaysia Development […]
Penang MCA sets up panel to help those affected by quit rent hike
GEORGE TOWN: Penang MCA has set up an action committee to help landowners affected by the recent quit rent increase file appeals and coordinate follow-up action. Read full story Date: […]
Sabah floods: Over 70 STPM exam candidates evacuated
KOTA KINABALU: Over 70 Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia exam candidates in Sabah have been evacuated from their flood-hit homes so they can sit for their papers. Read full story Date: […]
Dengue cases, deaths more than halved in 2025, says Ahmad Zahid
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia recorded a significant 54.7% decline in dengue cases to 55,399 cases in 2025 compared with 122,423 cases in 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi […]
No formal notice so Opposition leader status remains unchanged, says Dewan Rakyat Speaker
KUALA LUMPUR: I will assume nothing has changed unless someone writes to me, says Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul over the status of the Opposition Leader. Read full […]
Teresa Kok’s car broken into at Bukit Kiara
KUALA LUMPUR: Teresa Kok’s car was broken into while she was jogging at Bukit Kiara, with her handbag stolen in the incident. Read full story Date: 23 February, 2026 5:00 […]