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DOSH launches probe into fatal cement truck accident at Penang Hospital
GEORGE TOWN: The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has initiated an investigation into the fatal cement truck accident at the Penang Hospital construction site on Friday (Feb 6). […]
India, Malaysia ink 11 MOUs to boost strategic investment, bilateral ties
PUTRAYA: Malaysia and India witnessed the exchange of 11 documents, including Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) spanning various key sectors including on semiconductors, labour issues and security cooperation. Read full story […]
North Korea to convene 9th Congress in late February, KCNA reports
SEOUL, Feb ‌8 (Reuters) – North Korea will convene ‌the 9th Congress in late ‌February in Pyongyang, state media KCNA reported on Sunday, without elaborating on the date. Read full […]
Thailand votes in three-way race as risk of instability looms
BANGKOK, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Polls opened ‌in Thailand on Sunday in a general election defined by a three-way battle between the country’s conservative, progressive and populist camps, with no […]
Australia’s opposition coalition reunites after split over hate laws
SYDNEY, Feb 8 (Reuters) – ‌Australia’s conservative opposition coalition reunited on Sunday after ‌the junior partner National Party severed ties last ‌month with the Liberal Party over its decision to […]
Over 100 reports lodged against ‘illegal’ houses of worship rally, say KL cops
KUALA LUMPUR: More than 100 police reports were lodged over the proposed rally against “illegal” houses of worship on Saturday, say police. Read full story Date: 8 February, 2026 12:09 […]
Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival enters Malaysia Book of Records
JOHOR BARU: The Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival has made it into the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) after receiving participation from 56 countries across the globe. Read full story […]
Two small explosions detected during Muar peat fire ops, say Johor cops
MUAR: Police detected two small explosions while fighting the peatland fire, which entered its ninth day, at the Johor State Farmers’ Organisation (PPNJ) at Batu 13/14 in Air Hitam here. […]
Sales executive cheated of RM50,750 in fake tender scam
KUALA TERENGGANU: A sales executive lost RM50,750 after falling victim to a fake tender scam. Read full story Date: 8 February, 2026 11:10 am Source: thestar.com.my
AI strengthens journalism rather than replaces it, says Lanang MP
SIBU: Artificial intelligence should be seen as a tool to strengthen journalism rather than replace it, Lanang MP Alice Lau said, as she highlighted the evolving role of technology in […]