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155,000 migrants join repatriation programme, over 138,000 already sent home
KUALA LUMPUR: More than 155,000 foreign nationals have come forward to participate in the Migrant Repatriation Programme since its implementation last year, with over 138,000 of them successfully repatriated to […]
MELAKA’S RISE AS A MEDICAL TRAVEL GATEWAY
WHEN Ikhwan’s mother fell ill, advice from his hometown in Sumatra, Indonesia, was swift and unanimous: seek treatment in Melaka, where quality medical care is both accessible and trusted. Read […]
MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm alert for Perak, Selangor, Sarawak
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across several areas in Perak, Selangor and Sarawak. Read full story Date: […]
‘Rise in industrial accidents prompt new preventive strategies’
PETALING JAYA: An increase in industrial and commuting accident cases were recorded last year, underscoring the need for stronger preventive measures. Read full story Date: 6 February, 2026 8:00 am […]
Efforts underway to beef up media council, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants the Malaysian Media Council’s (MMC) role to be enhanced to ensure media freedom, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (pic). Read full […]
Groups: Stop victim blaming and get men to stop harassment
PETALING JAYA: When it comes to sexual crimes or assaults, the focus should be on prevention and not what the victim could have done, says an expert group. Read full […]
Ban on heavy goods vehicles during CNY period
KUALA LUMPUR: Heavy goods vehicles will be barred from roads during specific periods before and after the Chinese New Year celebrations, says the Road Transport Department (JPJ). Read full story […]
Festive financing for small traders
KUALA LUMPUR: Bumiputra and Chinese small business Âowners can seek microloans of up to RM30,000 each, from a total allocation of RM80mil, to boost their businesses during the upcoming festive […]
Century-old tualang tree felled for central spine road project
GUA MUSANG: A tualang tree estimated to be more than 100 years old and long regarded as a landmark along the Gua Musang-Kuala Krai route was felled on Thursday (Feb […]
Fire from burning pile of used tyres spreads to over 3ha of scrubland in Kota Syahbandar
MELAKA: A fire from piles of wood and used tyres at Jalan KSB Impression 8 in Kota Syahbandar here has spread to 3.24ha of scrubland. Read full story Date: 5 […]