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Tens of thousands flock to Johor’s Thaipusam celebration at Wadi Hana
JOHOR BARU: Tens of thousands of devotees and visitors turned out for the Thaipusam celebrations at Arulmigu Thendayuthapani Temple here, marking one of the most vibrant celebrations in recent years. […]
E-hailing drivers association praises Transport Ministry’s new announcements
PETALING JAYA: The Transport Ministry’s new Motor Vehicle Licence (LKM) rates for e-hailing service vehicles have been welcomed by drivers associations nationwide. Read full story Date: 1 February, 2026 12:00 […]
Anwar: Development must uplift people’s welfare, not just build infrastructure
PUTRAJAYA: National development goes beyond physical progress and modern infrastructure and is measured by how far it improves the welfare and well-being of the people, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. […]
Batu Caves draws sea of yellow-clad devotees for Thaipusam
KUALA LUMPUR: Batu Caves was graced by a sea of yellow-clad devotees in the early morning hours as thousands journeyed from far and wide to fulfil their vows for Thaipusam. […]
Thousands converge at temples across Penang for Thaipusam
GEORGE TOWN: Thousands of devotees are set to converge at temples across Penang for Thaipusam with a hive of rituals and gatherings already taking place since early hours of the […]
Graft busters freeze RM1mil in accounts over e-waste probe, seizes RM170,000
Graft busters have frozen two bank accounts worth an estimated RM1mil and seized about RM170,000 in cash following investigations into the management of electronic waste (e-waste). Read full story Date: […]
Govt pensioner loses RM60,000 to phone scam
KUALA TERENGGANU: A 71-year-old female government pensioner lost RM50,000 after falling victim to a phone scam. Read full story Date: 1 February, 2026 10:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Crackdown on smoking in heritage zoneÂ
GEORGE TOWN: Compliance to no-smoking rules within the Penang heritage zone is dropping, says the state’s Health DepartÂment. Read full story Date: 1 February, 2026 8:10 am Source: thestar.com.my
Viral video lands Melaka ‘Pink Bus’ driver in JPJ probe
MELAKA: The Melaka Road Transport Department (JPJ) has opened an investigation into the driver of a stage bus following the circulation of a video showing an alleged traffic offence in […]
Bangladeshi man detained after illegal ‘wedding trip’
Love knows no “boundaries”. That sentiment proved costly for a 31-year-old Bangladeshi man, who landed in trouble with authorities after attempting to illegally sneak back into the country from Sumatra […]