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Defence Ministry announces four senior Armed Forces appointments
KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry has announced the appointment of four senior Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) officers, including Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS) chief executive Lieutenant General Datuk […]
Regular M’sians still struggling despite glowing economic figures, says Opposition leader
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite recent economic figures indicating positive growth, Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin questioned whether this truly reflected in the lives of regular Malaysians. Read full story Date: […]
Arrest of journalist ‘went beyond the necessary’, says G25
PETALING JAYA: A non-criminal and proportionate mechanism should be given priority when dealing with matters involving speech and expression, especially if it concerns journalists, says G25 Malaysia. Read full story […]
King’s message on MA63 spirit clear and timely, says Sabah STAR
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah STAR has voiced strong support for His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia’s royal address, describing his reminder on the spirit of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) […]
Barring PM from holding finance portfolio more important than two-term limit, says Opposition leader
KUALA LUMPUR: Barring a prime minister from holding the finance ministry portfolio should be prioritised over imposing a two-term limit, says Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. Read full story Date: 20 […]
Nearly RM1mil worth of drugs seized by Sibu police in 2025
SIBU: Police here have achieved a major victory against drug trafficking and abuse in 2025, with operations netting RM924,764 in seizures. Read full story Date: 20 January, 2026 7:00 pm […]
Senior citizen fined RM40,000 for diesel misappropriation
KLUANG: A 60-year-old man has been fined RM40,000 by the Sessions Court here after pleading guilty to diesel misappropriation. Read full story Date: 20 January, 2026 6:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
New year, new injury: More ‘weekend warriors’ getting hurt as sports activity picks up
KUALA LUMPUR: Sports-related injuries among so-called ‘weekend warriors’, individuals who engage in sports sporadically without consistent training, are noticeably on the rise, particularly at the start of the year, as […]
Steven Sim outlines ABCD pillars as new Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Newly appointed Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong has outlined his ABCD pillars to strengthen the competitiveness of local businesses. Read full story Date: 20 […]
Sarawak to lower citizenship application age limit to 18
KUCHING: Sarawak will lower the age limit for citizenship applications under Article 15A of the Federal Constitution from 21 to 18 years starting June this year, says Datuk Seri Fatimah […]