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Malaysian court acquits French man on drug charges
ALOR SETAR (AFP): A French national facing a possible death sentence in Malaysia on eight drug-related charges, was acquitted Tuesday (Feb 3), freeing him after nearly two and a half […]
Teacher shortage in Chinese schools needs urgent action, says Sabah minister
KOTA KINABALU: The unending shortage of teachers in national-type Chinese schools (SJKC) in Sabah requires serious attention and immediate action to ensure that the quality of education is preserved, says […]
Negri health authorities investigating viral video of restaurant worker ‘washing’ leftovers for re-use
SEREMBAN: Negri Sembilan health authorities are probing a restaurant here for allegedly compromising food safety and carrying out unhygienic food preparation practices. Read full story Date: 3 February, 2026 5:00 […]
Johor’s water supply stable despite month-long dry spell
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor’s water supply remains stable despite the state experiencing more than a month without significant rainfall, says state works, transportation, infrastructure and communications committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad […]
‘Bomba’ term linked to historic roots of Portuguese era in Melaka, says state Fire and Rescue director
MELAKA: The Bahasa Malaysia term “Bomba”, used to refer to the Fire and Rescue Department, originated from the Portuguese language that has a link to the colonial past of the […]
Selangor Sultan disappointed over flares incident, calls for firm action
SHAH ALAM: Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has expressed deep regret and disappointment over the incident in which flares were lit on the Kuala Terengganu Drawbridge in Terengganu, […]
Transport Ministry cancels PSV licence of e-hailing driver who sexually harassed passenger
PETALING JAYA: An e-hailing driver who allegedly sexually harassed a passenger in Johor Baru will have his Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licence cancelled, says the Transport Ministry. Read full story […]
Fire safety awareness in Melaka remains a concern, says state Fire and Rescue Department director
MELAKA: Public awareness of fire safety in the historic city remains a concern after 2025 statistics revealed an increase in fatalities, despite a decline in the overall number of fire […]
Fire razes trophy-making factory in Bayan Lepas
GEORGE TOWN: A factory manufacturing plastic trophies and medals on Kampung Jawa Highway, Bayan Lepas Industrial Area near here, was destroyed in a fire Tuesday (Fab 3), but no casualties […]
Jen Malek Razak officially appointed 24th new Armed Forces chief
KUALA LUMPUR: Jeneral Datuk Malek Razak Sulaiman has been officially appointed as the 24th Armed Forces chief. Read full story Date: 3 February, 2026 4:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my