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Five million to receive STR starting today, says PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Phase 1 of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) for 2026 will be rolled out from Tuesday (Jan 20) to five million recipients, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar […]
Court of Appeal reduces damages in Altantuya lawsuit to RM1.38mil
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has reduced the quantum of damages awarded to the family of Mongolian interpreter Altantuya Shaariibuu from RM5mil to RM1.38mil in a lawsuit by her family […]
Kinabatangan, Lamag polls: Early voting begins smoothly
KINABATANGAN: Early voting for the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections began smoothly on Tuesday (Jan 20), involving police personnel scheduled for duty on polling day. Read full story Date: […]
Home Ministry pledges commitment to royal decree on national security
KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry has pledged its full commitment to heed the royal decree of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia during the opening of the Fifth Session […]
Two ferries destroyed in Langkawi shipyard fire
LANGKAWI: Two ferries docked at a pier in Langkawi were destroyed in a fire at Northern Shipyard Jalan Bukit Malut on Monday (Jan 19) night. Read full story Date: 20 […]
Cows honoured on Mattu Ponggal
LOCAL Indian cattle farmers enthusiastically took part in the Mattu Ponggal festival to celebrate their bovine friends, Makkal Osai reported. Read full story Date: 20 January, 2026 8:00 am Source: […]
Online safety can’t be done ‘in one shot’
KUALA LUMPUR: Online safety regulations must be implemented in phases and backed by strong institutional safeguards to protect users while ensuring cooperation from digital platforms, says the Cybersecurity Research Centre […]
Selangor has highest bankruptcy rate nationwide
JASIN: Selangor has the highest incidence of bankruptcy in the country, with a significant proportion of cases involving civil servants, particularly teachers, according to data from the Malaysian Insolvency Department. […]
Migrant smuggling syndicate busted in Selangor
KUALA LUMPUR: A migrant smuggling syndicate has been smashed by the police with the arrest of two skippers and 43 illegal Indonesians in a raid in Sabak Bernam, Selangor. Read […]
Ah long threats leave family afraid to go home
JOHOR BARU: A hairdresser and his 80-year-old mother have been forced to be on the run for months after receiving continuous threats from loan sharks over debts incurred by his […]