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Perak traders have until Oct to comply with vape ban
IPOH: The Perak state government has given electronic cigarette or vape traders until October this year to cease their operations, following a decision to ban the sale of these products […]
Driver in fatal Jalan Lembah Permai crash released on bail
GEORGE TOWN: The driver of a sport utility vehicle (SUV) who was arrested over an alleged drink-driving incident that killed a pedestrian has been released on bail. Read full story […]
Woman arrested for allegedly abusing daughter
KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested a 21-year-old woman last Saturday (Jan 3) on suspicion of abusing her five-year-old daughter at a residence in Sentul here. Read full story Date: 5 January, […]
MACC remands ex-district officer over contradictory testimony
ALOR SETAR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has remanded a retired district officer to assist in investigations over suspected contradictory testimony given during a trial involving the engineering head of […]
Govt may relax import conditions to keep construction costs low, says PM
PUTRAJAYA: The government does not rule out the possibility of relaxing import conditions if necessary to ensure construction material costs remain low and do not burden the public, says Prime […]
Sabah engineers offer expertise to assist state agencies in tackling KK’s floods
KOTA KINABALU: Engineers are ready to provide their expertise to assist the state agencies in mitigating flooding issues facing the state capital. Read full story Date: 5 January, 2026 4:00 […]
Azalina: 2026 to bring major legal reforms, including fixed two-term limit for PM
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will see a new wave of legal and institutional reforms in 2026, including a proposal to impose a fixed two-term limit on the prime minister’s tenure, says Minister […]
Allegations of bribery threaten tobacco control progress, says tobacco council
KUALA LUMPUR: The recent allegations of bribery linked to efforts to weaken or undermine tobacco control policies in the country are a cause for serious concern, says the Malaysian Council […]
Azalina urges caution on Umno Youth’s proposal to leave unity government
PUTRAJAYA: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has advised caution over a proposal by Umno Youth for the party to leave […]
MetMalaysia: Thunderstorms expected in Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan until 6pm
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong wind affecting Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan until 6pm Monday (Jan […]