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Johor keeping tabs on 540 students in Middle East amid Iran conflict
JOHOR BARU: The Johor government is monitoring updates on the well-being of some 540 local students studying in two countries in the Middle East, says state Islamic affairs committee chairman […]
Floods: Number of evacuees in Beaufort drops to 377
KOTA KINABALU: The number of flood victims in Sabah’s Beaufort district has dropped to 377 people as of 4pm on Monday (March 2). Read full story Date: 2 March, 2026 […]
No protection for AADK personnel in bribery probe, says DG
PETALING JAYA: The National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) will not compromise on any misconduct or integrity issues involving its members, says its director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh. Read full story Date: 2 […]
Seven detained in Indonesia over alleged illegal mining and tin sand smuggling to Malaysia
JAKARTA: Seven suspects believed to have been involved in illegal mining and smuggling of tin sand from Bangka Belitung Islands to Malaysia have been detained by the Indonesian National Police […]
Heavy rains, thunderstorms expected over seven states, two FTs until 7pm
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a weather warning, with thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast in seven states and the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya […]
Man, 25, claims trial to raping woman with disability
KOTA KINABALU: A 25-year-old man has claimed trial in the Sessions Court here to a charge of raping a woman with Down syndrome at a house in Ranau more than […]
Malaysian parliament stands in solidarity with Iran, strongly condemns Israel-US strikes
KUALA LUMPUR: The government and opposition blocs in the Malaysian Parliament on Monday (March 2) set aside political differences to stand in solidarity with the people and nation of Iran, […]
PAC to probe financial irregularities, governance at HUKM, says chairman
KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to probe alleged financial irregularities and governance at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), says Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin. Read full story Date: 2 March, […]
Civil servant at T’ganu drug rehab centre remanded over alleged bribery
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has remanded a woman civil servant at a drug rehabilitation centre here for allegedly soliciting and accepting bribes totalling RM6,000. Read full […]
Lynas given 10-year licence extension, but with stricter conditions, says Chang
KUALA LUMPUR: Lynas Malaysia has secured a 10-year licence extension for its rare earths plant in Gebeng, but under much tougher conditions that will see the production of its controversial […]