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Cops bust syndicate, seize nearly RM1.5mil worth of drugs
JOHOR BARU: Police have crippled a drug syndicate and seized nearly RM1.5mil worth of drugs through two separate operations here. Read full story Date: 21 January, 2026 6:00 pm Source: […]
Kinabatangan by-election: Naim’s billboards draw attention to legacy, continuity
KINABATANGAN: Along several roads and near roundabouts in Kinabatangan, large campaign billboards bearing the face of Barisan Nasional’s candidate, Mohd Naim Kurniawan Moktar, have begun appearing, but it is not […]
Backbencher urges stop to derogatory remarks on ethnic dishes
KUALA LUMPUR: Derogatory remarks about the food of other races have no place in a multicultural Malaysia, says a government backbencher. Read full story Date: 21 January, 2026 5:00 pm […]
Bukit Aman records statement from two local daily editors over error in translating King’s speech
PETALING JAYA: Bukit Aman has recorded statements from two China Press editors regarding the alleged mistranslation of a royal address made by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, during […]
Two killed, two seriously injured in three-car accident
SHAH ALAM: Two people were killed, and two others seriously injured, in a three-vehicle pile-up along the Federal Highway. Read full story Date: 21 January, 2026 5:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
More tourists flocking to Malaysia than expected, says Tiong
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s tourist arrivals have exceeded expectations, prompting the government to consider revising its targets under Visit Malaysia 2026 and intensifying global promotional efforts. Read full story Date: 21 […]
New Standard One entry age can strain already struggling education system, says Penang MCA
GEORGE TOWN: With some schools already grappling with chronic teacher shortages, classroom capacity constraints and inadequate resources, Penang MCA has raised concerns over the proposal to allow six-year-olds the option […]
Indonesian religious teacher sentenced to six years imprisonment, whipping for physical sexual assault on student
KUALA LUMPUR: An Indonesian religious teacher was sentenced to six years in prison and five strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court here Wednesday (Jan 21) after pleading guilty […]
Negri Sembilan prepared to limit Mentri Besar tenure to two terms
SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan unity government is prepared to table a motion in the next state assembly sitting to limit the tenure of the Mentri Besar to two terms, says […]
Two deputy ministers told off for chatting during Parliament session
KUALA LUMPUR: Two deputy ministers were told off by Deputy Speaker Datuk Ramli Mohd Nor for having a chat while the Parliament session was ongoing. Read full story Date: 21 […]