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5,000 pineapple plants lost in peatland blaze
MUAR: A peatland fire has damaged nearly 5,000 pineapple plants belonging to a farmer in Kampung Parit Hj Abd Aziz, Sungai Balang Besar, resulting in losses estimated at about RM10,000. […]
Bidding for ‘FH’ plates opens Feb 1
PUTRAJAYA: The online bidding for the special registration number “FH” series will be opened tomorrow, in conjunÂction with Federal Territory Day, and will last for five days. Read full story […]
DOE trio remanded in e-waste probe
PUTRAJAYA: The Environment Department (DOE) director-general, his deputy and an officer have been remanded for seven days until next Thursday to assist investigations into alleged irregularities involving electronic waste (e-waste). […]
Toy shop fire causes RM1mil in losses
KUALA TERENGGANU: A toy, bicycle and electric scooter shop in Kampung Simpang Tok Ku near here suffered losses of nearly RM1mil after it was destroyed in a fire. Read full […]
Final Thaipusam preparations in full swing
JOHOR BARU: Thaipusam preparations are in full swing here, with some temples expected to see thousands of devotees taking part in the processions. Read full story Date: 31 January, 2026 […]
Beat young chess challenger and win RM2
BEAT him twice, and you’ll get RM2. That was the challenge to anyone willing to play a game of chess with a 12-year-old autistic boy, Sinar Harian reported. Read full […]
Spitting water in MRT carriage a chargeable offence
A WOMAN who spat water inside an MRT carriage in Singapore has been charged with public nuisance, Oriental Daily reported. Read full story Date: 31 January, 2026 7:00 am Source: […]
Boy dies three months after mongoose bite
A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD boy in the Thiruvarur district of India’s Tamil Nadu state died three months after he was bitten by a mongoose, Malaysia Nanban reported. Read full story Date: 31 […]
Johor mall gets community together for record-breaking feat
ISKANDAR PUTERI: A mall here is ushering in Chinese New Year with the installation of a record-breaking horse replica crafted entirely from ang pow origami. Read full story Date: 31 […]
EPF for medical coverage a relief
PETALING JAYA: For many Malaysians, the biggest worry isn’t getting sick – it’s paying for treatment without going broke. Read full story Date: 31 January, 2026 4:00 am Source: thestar.com.my