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Teen found drowned at Bagan Lalang beach after going missing while swimming with friends
PUTRAJAYA, June 1 — A teenage boy was found drowned at Pantai Bagan Lalang in Tanjong Sepat, Sepang after he was believed to have gone missing while swimming with his […]
Married couple killed as Myvi skids into oncoming traffic in heavy rain during Mersing three‑vehicle crash
MERSING, June 1 — A married couple died in an accident involving three vehicles at Kilometre 19, Jalan Endau-Mersing here yesterday afternoon. Mersing district police chief Supt Abdul Razak Abdullah […]
Malaysia’s under-16 social media rule starts today: What parents need to know
Children under 16 will no longer be allowed to register social media accounts on covered platforms. Platforms must introduce age verification measures to identify underage users. Existing users may also […]
Malaysia’s new online safety rules kick in today: What changes for social media users?
Malaysia’s new Risk Mitigation Code takes effect today under the Online Safety Act 2025. Social media and online platforms must assess risks, improve content moderation and provide stronger safety tools. […]
Tourism Malaysia takes Kaamatan and Gawai celebrations to major airports
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Tourism Malaysia is bringing the Kaamatan and Gawai festivals to life at three main airports by welcoming domestic and international travellers as part of the […]
Two teenage girls drown while swimming in Sandakan quarry pond
SANDAKAN, May 31 — Two teenage girls drowned while swimming in a quarry pond at Kampung Gum-Gum here on Sunday afternoon.  Sandakan Fire and Rescue Station chief Jimmy Lagung […]
Tourists pour into Penang for long weekend getaway, hotel occupancy hits up to 100pc
GEORGE TOWN, May 31 — The long weekend holiday in conjunction with the Wesak Day celebration and the Official Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong this week saw Penang again […]
MetMalaysia issues evening thunderstorm and heavy rain warning for Pahang, Johor and SabahÂ
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in three states until 7pm today. In a post […]
Abang Johari: Sarawak must develop local expertise in aerospace, satellite technologies
KUCHING, May 31 — Sarawak is laying the groundwork to develop local expertise in aerospace, satellite engineering, data analytics and future communication technologies ahead of its planned venture into the […]
Viral video of alleged fight near Kaamatan celebrations in Penampang prompts calls for investigation
PENAMPANG, May 31 — A video circulating on social media allegedly showing a fight involving several individuals near the KDCA grounds during the Kaamatan celebrations has sparked widespread reactions online. […]