Newsfeed – Local Malaysian News
Restaurant manager nabbed for hiring Chinese nationals without work permits
KOTA KINABALU: A local woman was arrested for allegedly employing nine Chinese nationals without valid work permits at a restaurant in Labuan. Read full story Date: 7 February, 2026 5:00 […]
MMEA detains two boats manned by foreigners for illegal fishing
PORT KLANG: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency has detained two vessels manned by Myanmar nationals for illegal fishing. Read full story Date: 7 February, 2026 5:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
New minister names forest protection as top 100-day KPI
KOTA KINABALU: Forest protection operations are among the 100-day Key Performance Indicators (KPI) set by newly appointed Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup to underscore […]
Local fishermen rescue Thai crew after 17 hours adrift in South China Sea
KOTA TINGGI: A 17-hour ordeal for five Thai leisure boat crew members floating in the South China Sea came to an end when they were rescued by local fishermen. Read […]
RM2.4mil foreign currency smuggling bid foiled at KLIA
PETALING JAYA: An attempt by a foreign man to smuggle foreign currencies worth RM2.4mil was foiled when he was arrested by the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) at […]
Giant horse sculpture becomes new iconic landmark in Nibong Tebal
NIBONG TEBAL: A giant horse sculpture in a dramatic rearing stance will soon become a new landmark welcoming visitors to Nibong Tebal. Read full story Date: 7 February, 2026 4:00 […]
Malaysian Embassy in Tokyo urges travellers to exercise caution
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Embassy in Tokyo has advised travellers to exercise caution when travelling to regions covered by weather warnings and advisories issued by Japan Meteorological Agency due to […]
Ex-Goldman Sachs banker Tim Leissner jailed for embezzling 1MDB funds
NEW YORK: Former Goldman Sachs Group Inc banker Tim Leissner reported to federal prison to begin serving a two-year sentence for one of the largest financial frauds in history. Read full […]
G25 voices concern over rally on ‘illegal’ houses of worship, urges restraint and safeguards
PETALING JAYA: G25 Malaysia has expressed grave concern over a planned rally over claims of “illegal” houses of worship, warning that oversimplifying the issue could inflame racial and religious tensions. […]
Anwar warns Garah rally participants: ‘Do not challenge the law or threaten national security’
GOMBAK: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has issued a stern warning to participants of the Anti-Illegal Houses of Worship rally, cautioning them against challenging the law or threatening public security. Read […]