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Immigration arrests foreigners for violating entry laws, regardless of nationality, says deputy DG
KUALA LUMPUR: The Immigration Department has dismissed claims that Chinese nationals are “untouchable” following the detention of more than 20 of them during an enforcement operation at a shopping mall […]
155,000 migrants join repatriation programme, over 138,000 already sent home
KUALA LUMPUR: More than 155,000 foreign nationals have come forward to participate in the Migrant Repatriation Programme since its implementation last year, with over 138,000 of them successfully repatriated to […]
MELAKA’S RISE AS A MEDICAL TRAVEL GATEWAY
WHEN Ikhwan’s mother fell ill, advice from his hometown in Sumatra, Indonesia, was swift and unanimous: seek treatment in Melaka, where quality medical care is both accessible and trusted. Read […]
MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm alert for Perak, Selangor, Sarawak
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across several areas in Perak, Selangor and Sarawak. Read full story Date: […]
Wall St ends sharply down as AI worries weigh
Wall Street ended sharply lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq dragged to its lowest since November by losses in Microsoft, Amazon and other tech heavyweights after Alphabet said it could […]
‘Rise in industrial accidents prompt new preventive strategies’
PETALING JAYA: An increase in industrial and commuting accident cases were recorded last year, underscoring the need for stronger preventive measures. Read full story Date: 6 February, 2026 8:00 am […]
Efforts underway to beef up media council, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants the Malaysian Media Council’s (MMC) role to be enhanced to ensure media freedom, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (pic). Read full […]
Groups: Stop victim blaming and get men to stop harassment
PETALING JAYA: When it comes to sexual crimes or assaults, the focus should be on prevention and not what the victim could have done, says an expert group. Read full […]
Festive financing for small traders
KUALA LUMPUR: Bumiputra and Chinese small business Âowners can seek microloans of up to RM30,000 each, from a total allocation of RM80mil, to boost their businesses during the upcoming festive […]
Ban on heavy goods vehicles during CNY period
KUALA LUMPUR: Heavy goods vehicles will be barred from roads during specific periods before and after the Chinese New Year celebrations, says the Road Transport Department (JPJ). Read full story […]