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Asean sec-gen praises Malaysia’s leadership during turbulent year
JAKARTA: Asean secretary-general Dr Kao Kim Hourn has commended Malaysia’s leadership for steering the regional bloc with readiness and foresight through one of its most challenging periods, citing Kuala Lumpur’s […]
Facilitator charged with physical sexual assault of 12-year-old boy
BALIK PULAU: A male facilitator was charged in the Magistrates’ Court here Friday (Oct 24) with three counts of committing physical sexual assault on a 12-year-old boy two weeks ago. […]
12-year-old among 31 nabbed in anti-child porn operation, says IGP
KUALA LUMPUR: A police operation targeting the distribution of online child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) saw the arrest of 31 suspects, including a 12-year-old. Read full story Date: 24 October, […]
Timor-Leste thanks Malaysia for role in Asean membership process
KUALA LUMPUR: Timor-Leste, set to become the 11th member of Asean this weekend, has thanked Malaysia for its active role in the accession process. Read full story Date: 24 October, […]
Penang Hill, Air Itam dam trails temporarily closed for public safety
GEORGE TOWN: The recent heavy rainfall has led to the temporary closure of the Penang Hill Heritage Trail owing to a minor slope failure along a section of the route. […]
Sabah polls: Anak Negeri to contest 55 seats, turns down Kitingan’s team-up invite
KOTA KINABALU: Native-based party Anak Negeri will contest 55 of the 73 state seats in the Nov 29 Sabah state election and has refused to join a loose coalition dubbed […]
Neighbouring districts to aid flood-hit areas in Perak, says Saarani
IPOH: Districts of neighbouring flood-hit areas have been instructed to provide aid and assistance, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. Read full story Date: 24 October, 2025 1:01 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Businessman in mining bribery case barred from Sabah again, seeks to cite Hajiji for contempt of court
KOTA KINABALU: The businessman who accused senior members of the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) leadership of graft has applied for a contempt of court order against caretaker Chief Minister Datuk […]
Translator needed, so Penang court postpones Thai monk’s knife attack trial
GEORGE TOWN: The Sessions Court here has postponed the proceedings of a case involving a Thai monk accused of causing grievous hurt to a man with a weapon, pending the […]
Landslides hit Balik Pulau as monsoon rains lash Penang
BALIK PULAU: Jalan Tun Sardon here has been closed for 48 hours after several landslides struck the hilly stretch following continuous heavy rain. Read full story Date: 24 October, 2025 […]