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Ringgit hits near 8‑year high, fall in unemployment rate reflects reform efforts
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit has strengthened to its highest level in nearly eight years on the back of stronger investor confidence, rising investment inflows and firmer economic fundamentals, says Finance […]
Tawau MMEA foils bid to smuggle petrol, gas cylinders worth RM46,000
KOTA KINABALU: A licensed and registered boat operated by a local man and carrying only small amounts of “cargo” failed to disguise a smuggling operation in waters off Tawau. Read […]
Man loses RM307,000 in Tangkak land purchase scam
TANGKAK: A 55-year-old man lost RM307,000 after being deceived in a fraudulent land purchase. Read full story Date: 4 February, 2026 1:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Kangkar Pulai case: Murder victims were not romantically involved, say Johor cops
JOHOR BARU: Police have revealed that the male and female victims, who were among six charred skeletal remains found at an abandoned house in Kangkar Pulai, were only friends. Read […]
Malaysia-Indonesia land border determination not based on compensation, reciprocity, says PM
Read full story Date: 4 February, 2026 1:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Immigration Dept nabs 10 Chinese nationals in Labuan, no valid travel docs
KOTA KINABALU: A total of 10 Chinese nationals were detained for failing to produce valid travel documents during an operation, codenamed Ops Sapu, at a housing area in Labuan. Labuan […]
Private healthcare’s shift towards value-based payment system still at data collection stage
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s move to shift private healthcare towards a value-based, data-driven payment system is still in its early phase, says the Health Minister. Read full story Date: 4 February, […]
Two brothers charged with murder in Kangkar Pulai skeletal remains case
JOHOR BARU: Two brothers have been charged at the Magistrate’s Court here with murdering one of the six victims whose skeletal remains were found in Kangkar Pulai. Read full story […]
Federal Govt agrees to hand over Bintulu Port to Sarawak for RM1.8bil
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Government has, in principle, agreed to hand over Bintulu Port to the Sarawak government at a value of RM1.8bil. Read full story Date: 4 February, 2026 […]
Investigations into S’gor shootings have led to positive results, says state police chief
SHAH ALAM: The probe into shooting cases in Selangor is ongoing with investigations identifying several “positive” signs, says Comm Datuk Shazeli Kahar. Read full story Date: 4 February, 2026 12:00 […]