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Six new focuses in national agenda to combat drug abuse, says Ahmad Zahid
PUTRAJAYA: The government has set six major focuses as the new thrust to combat drug abuse in 2026, following the latest data showing that drug seizures have jumped more than […]
Sabahans urged to stay alert as thunderstorms forecast over next five days
KOTA KINABALU: Sabahans have been urged to remain vigilant as the state braces for continued wet weather and thunderstorms over the next five days. Read full story Date: 25 February, […]
PAS merely ‘inheriting damage’ with PN chairman’s post, say Amanah leaders
PETALING JAYA: The appointment of a new Perikatan Nasional chairman from PAS reflects a weakening coalition and a confused leadership structure, say two Amanah leaders. Read full story Date: 25 […]
Man lodges police report against own son over 3R social media post
KUANTAN: A man has lodged a police report against his son who allegedly posted content touching on religion, race and royalty (3R) issues on social media. Read full story Date: […]
Consider RM300 monthly pass when RTS launches end of 2026, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong is proposing an RM300 monthly pass for commuters travelling daily between Johor and Singapore when the Rapid Transit Systems (RTS) […]
Sabah civil servant held over RM3,000 bribes in SMJ housing deal
KOTA KINABALU: A state civil servant has been arrested by graft investigators on suspicion of taking up to RM3,000 in bribes to award a Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Affordable Housing […]
Appeals Court upholds five-year jail term on ex-security guard for sexual assault
PUTRAJAYA The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal against a former security guard’s conviction and sentence for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy in the toilet of an Islamic religious […]
Sabah and Sarawak to gain authority over scheduled waste under amended Environmental Quality Act
KUALA LUMPUR: Amendments to the Environmental Quality (Amendment) Bill will grant Sabah and Sarawak legislative authority over the management of scheduled waste, says Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Arthur […]
KL Immigration Dept busts visa-forging syndicate
PETALING JAYA: An international visa forgery syndicate operating in Malaysia has been dismantled by the Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department after a three-month-long intelligence operation. Read full story Date: 25 February, […]
Johor warehouse fire: Air pollution forces 1,500 pupils to switch to online learning
KULAI: More than 1,500 pupils here have been told to switch to online learning following the temporary closure of their schools because of air pollution from a fire at a […]