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Decline in Chinese school enrolment
THE number of pupils enrolled in Chinese vernacular schools has decreased by more than 5% in 2025, reflecting the declining birth rate among the Chinese population in Malaysia, Sin Chew […]
Hidden limestone formations showcase Ipoh’s lasting tin legacy
IPOH: Hidden within a former tin mining pond in Malim Nawar near Kampar is a rare geological feature, towering limestone pinnacles formed millions of years ago and later exposed through […]
Not easy feeding kids nowadays
PETALING JAYA: From lunchboxes that come back barely touched, to children who pick out every piece of taugeh in their ramen, parents say feeding kids a balanced diet can feel […]
Young voters torn between Barisan and Warisan
KINABATANGAN: It is a tough call to make for three youths gathered at a wooden stilt-house coffeeshop in Kampung Sukau along the Kinabatangan, Sabah’s longest river. Read full story Date: […]
Cops identify two victims of car fire at Jitra toll plaza
JITRA: The identities of two victims who died after their car caught fire after a crash at the Jitra toll plaza on the North-South Expressway have been confirmed. Read full […]
Review underway on proposed amendments to Federal Capital Act
THE proposed amendments to the Federal Capital Act (FCA) 1960 are being reviewed following calls by Kuala Lumpur MPs to have a bigger say in the capital’s planning and management. […]
Cops detain 15 illegal immigrants from Myanmar in Kota Baru
KOTA BARU: The General Operations Force has arrested 15 illegal immigrants from Myanmar in a raid on Jalan Pasir Mas Salor, Kampung Kota, here. Read full story Date: 19 January, […]
Sinkhole found in Bayan Lepas side lane, road closed six days
GEORGE TOWN: A side lane on Jalan Kenyalang 1 in Bayan Lepas, near here, will be closed for six days starting Monday (Jan 19) following the discovery of a sinkhole. […]
Woman loses RM166,000 to fake investment scheme
KUALA BERANG: A cake factory worker lost RM166,000 after falling victim to an online investment scam recently. Read full story Date: 19 January, 2026 9:15 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Police issue 128 campaign permits for Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections
KINABATANGAN: Police have issued a total of 128 permits for ceramah or political talks and campaign activities for the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections as of Monday (Jan 19). […]