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Council steps in to help 88-year-old woman continue selling vegetables
SEGAMAT: An 88-year-old woman who was recently fined for selling vegetables without a licence at the Kampung Abdullah public market can now continue her daily routine legally. Read full story […]
Govt move to cap PM’s tenure rooted in principle nobody is indispensable, says Azalina
PUTRAJAYA: Nobody is indispensable, and that principle underpins the government’s move to introduce a bill to limit the Prime Minister’s tenure to two full terms, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman […]
DOE DG and deputy nabbed by MACC in e-waste probe
KUALA LUMPUR: The director-general and deputy director-general of the Department of Environment (DOE) have been detained by graft busters to assist in investigations linked to alleged irregularities involving electronic waste […]
Tech-based enforcement needed to combat RON95 misuse, says PDAM
KLANG: Technology-enabled enforcement would be the way forward to detect foreign-registered vehicles that fill up with subsidised RON95 meant exclusively for Malaysians. Read full story Date: 29 January, 2026 7:00 […]
JB lorry driver gets RM100,000 fine, three months in jail for illegal dumping
JOHOR BARU: A lorry driver has been sentenced to three months’ imprisonment and fined RM100,000 by the Sessions Court here for illegal dumping. Read full story Date: 29 January, 2026 […]
JB police seek info on Singaporean man seriously injured in accident involving Malaysian cop, driver
SINGAPORE: Johor Baru police is seeking the assistance of a Singaporean motorist to provide more information after he and a Malaysian cop were seriously injured by a car on Jan […]
Nationwide raids led to rescue of 138 human-trafficking victims, says Bukit Aman
PETALING JAYA: Nationwide raids against human trafficking operations led to the rescue of 138 victims, Bukit Aman says. Read full story Date: 29 January, 2026 6:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
PM’s one-week ultimatum marks significant escalation in anti-graft drive, says social activist
PETALING JAYA: The one week ultimatum from the Prime Minister to law enforcers marks a significant escalation in Malaysia’s anti-corruption drive, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. Read full story […]
Influencer fined RM40,000 over offensive video of homeless man
KUANTAN: A social media influencer was fined RM40,000 on Thursday (Jan 29) after he pleaded guilty to posting an offensive video on social media showing three teenage boys giving rice […]
Retired headmistress raises funds through clothing sale to feed needy students
JASIN: At the age of 62, retired headmistress Pawziah Md Ali is proving that age is no barrier to serving the community, especially in helping those in need. Read full […]