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Ahmad Selihin named new director of Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department
KUCHING: The Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) has a new director, Ahmad Selihin Che Said, who will begin his duties effective Thursday (Jan 15). Read full story Date: 14 […]
Jobless man arrested over Kg Johan Setia fire
SHAH ALAM: Police have arrested an unemployed local man on suspicion of causing a fire at several terrace houses in the Kampung Johan Setia housing area, near Masjid Al-Hidayah in […]
Two enterprises face possible penalties over alleged highway tender bid rigging cartel
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) has issued a Proposed Decision against two enterprises for their alleged involvement in a bid-rigging cartel in the Central Spine Road (CSR) Construction […]
Taiwan University backs Kiulu’s Cittaslow push
KOTA KINABALU: Efforts to get Kiulu listed in the International Cittaslow network will put Sabah and Malaysia on the global map for sustainable and community-driven tourism, says Assistant Minister to […]
Senior MAF officer arrested in graft probe
 KUALA LUMPUR: A senior Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) officer has been detained by graft busters in connection with an ongoing investigation involving the military. Read full story Date: 14 January, […]
Desperate escape tactics fail as Immigration raids net 150 in KL
KUALA LUMPUR: Several undocumented migrants threw a machete, climbed on rooftops and even hid in water tanks, but were unable to evade arrest during Immigration Department raids here early Wednesday […]
Marine police seize RM211,000 worth of fireworks in Juru
GEORGE TOWN: Marine Police Region I seized various fireworks worth more than RM100,000 in Juru on Tuesday (Jan 13). Read full story Date: 14 January, 2026 1:10 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Tuanku Muhriz warns against normalising corruption
KUALA PILAH: The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, has voiced deep concern over the growing prevalence of corruption and expressed disappointment at those who continue […]
Sabah rep questions lack of ‘good-faith compliance’ with court order on 40% revenue share
KOTA KINABALU: The 90-day mark in the High Court order to review Sabah’s 40% net revenue entitlement is almost here, but there has yet to be a significant update, says […]
Stay aware of mental state, personal limits when going deep, scuba divers advised
KOTA KINABALU: Scuba divers are urged to be mindful of their mental state during deep dives, says medical adviser Col Dr Eugene Tan Choon Li. Read full story Date: 14 […]