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MCMC warns against recirculating videos insulting religion
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has initiated action over the recirculation of a video linked to a Singaporean who allegedly insulted Islam, depicting the act of […]
States told to follow federal flood plans in high‑risk areas
KUALA LUMPUR: State governments and local authorities have been reminded to follow federal flood master plans when drawing up development proposals, especially in high-risk areas. Read full story Date: 2 […]
Bonds rally in rush from risk over Middle East war
SINGAPORE: Investor fears of a drawn-out Middle East conflict triggered a rush into U.S. Treasuries on Monday, in a broad risk-off move that pushed yields to multi-month lows. Read full […]
SC welcomes two new board members
KUALA LUMPUR: The Securities Commission appointed Kamal Azira Hassan and Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid as its board members for a two-year term, starting Feb 15, 2026. Read full story Date: […]
British air base in Cyprus hit by suspected drone strike
NICOSIA, March 2 (Reuters) – Britain’s Royal Air Force base Akrotiri in Cyprus was hit by a suspected drone strike overnight, causing limited damage and no casualties, Cypriot authorities and […]
Factbox-Nepal’s long history of political instability
KATHMANDU, March 2 (Reuters) – Nepal is set to vote on Thursday in a pivotal general election that comes months after historic protests led to the resignation of the government. […]
Savings from all-in-one polls can be channelled to aid and social protection, says S’wak MP
PETALING JAYA: The proposal to hold concurrent national and state elections deserves serious and constructive consideration, says a Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) MP. Read full story Date: 2 March, 2026 […]
Penang Deputy CM arrives at MACC office in George Town
GEORGE TOWN: Penang Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid (PKR) arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office here at Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah. Read full story […]
Guard pleads guilty to 13 sexual offences against 6YO daughter
JOHOR BARU: A school security guard pleaded guilty to 13 counts of sexual offences against his six-year-old illegitimate daughter. Read full story Date: 2 March, 2026 12:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Floods: ‘Where were you’ post sparks tension between Sabah rep and constituent
KOTA KINABALU: Even as floodwaters in Sabah’s Beaufort district receded after over a week, temperatures ran high on social media after a frustrated local tagged his assemblyman in a post. […]