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Stop bickering over language issues, focus on building children’s future, says PM
BENTONG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysians to put an end to the prolonged bickering over language issues and refocus on building a more competitive and united […]
Govt to review business entry rules as foreign F&B outlets mushroom
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will review guidelines on the entry and operations of foreign businesses in Malaysia following the rapid growth of overseas food and beverage (F&B) companies locally, the […]
Man claims trial to raping minor
SEREMBAN: A 22-year-old man claimed trial at the Sessions Court here to a charge of raping a 15-year-old girl. Read full story Date: 22 January, 2026 2:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Dr Zaliha is the new Backbenchers Club chairman
KUALA LUMPUR: Sekijang MP Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa has been appointed the new Government Backbenchers Club (BBC) chairman. Read full story Date: 22 January, 2026 1:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Three reports lodged over video of alleged child neglect at daycare
PETALING JAYA: Police have received three reports that a child under care was locked up at a daycare here, following a viral social media post in recent days. Read full […]
Malaysian Media Council’s official complaints mechanism now fully operational
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Media Council’s (MMC) official complaints mechanism is now open and fully operational to handle complaints relating to journalistic practices, media ethics and news content. Read full […]
Govt’s debt servicing charges rose to 16% last year, Parliament told
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s debt servicing charges (DSC) increased at the end of last year to around 16%, according to Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong. Read […]
Woman, 80, detained over crash that killed policeman
IPOH: An 80-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing the death of a police corporal in an accident at Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah here on Wednesday (Jan 21). […]
Muay Thai boxer dies after being hit by pickup truck in Gua Musang
GUA MUSANG: A 20-year-old Muay Thai boxer died after being hit by a pickup truck while jogging at Kilometer 4 of Jalan Gua Musang-Sungai Terah on Wednesday (Jan 21). Read […]
MCMC receives 17 complaints on Grok, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has received 17 complaints regarding the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok on X, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Read full story Date: […]