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Steady growth in Brunei’s conventional cargo, cruise passenger numbers
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: “We are beginning to see a steady growth in conventional cargo and cruise passenger numbers,” Minister of Transport and Infocommunications Datuk Seri Setia Shamhary Datuk Paduka Mustapha […]
Johor peat fire fully extinguished, all evacuees allowed to go home
KOTA TINGGI: The peat fire in Pengerang, which started last Friday, has been successfully brought under control. Read full story Date: 29 January, 2026 1:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Insurance, Takaful industry supports MIHT plan to curb rising healthcare costs
PETALING JAYA: The insurance and takaful industry has backed the government’s introduction of a base Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) plan under the Reset Strategy, calling it a key step […]
Chinese national claims trial to abetment charge
SEREMBAN: A 43-year-old Chinese national claimed trial at the Sessions Court here to a charge of abetting a local individual to offer a RM50,000 bribe to a Department of Environment […]
RM20.33mil seized, 56 arrests made in 2025, says Kelantan MMEA
PASIR PUTEH: The Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Kelantan branch recorded a total seizure of RM20.33mil from operations and inspections in 2025, with 56 arrests made. Read full story Date: […]
Penang JPJ impounded 73 luxury vehicles worth RM10mil last year
BUTTERWORTH: The Penang Road Transport Department (JPJ) impounded 73 luxury vehicles worth more than RM10mil under Ops Luxury conducted throughout 2025, for offences involving expired road tax (LKM) and lack […]
MCMC made 25 takedown requests for harmful content under Onsa
KUALA LUMPUR: At least 25 content takedown requests have been made against harmful online content so far this year under the new Online Safety Act (Onsa), says the Communications Ministry. […]
Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in Perak, Sarawak and Sabah
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across parts of Perak, Sarawak and Sabah, effective until 1pm on Thursday […]
LHDN to adopt fairer and equitable approach for tax refunds
KUALA LUMPUR: The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) will adopt a fairer and equitable approach this year to ensure more timely settlement of excess tax refunds with a focus on older […]
Woman injured after falling into open manhole in Sandakan
SANDAKAN: A routine walk outside Wisma Persekutuan Sandakan turned into a frightening ordeal when a woman plunged about five feet into an uncovered manhole at about 1pm on Tuesday (Jan […]