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Crackdown on smoking in heritage zone
GEORGE TOWN: Compliance to no-smoking rules within the Penang heritage zone is dropping, says the state’s Health Department. Read full story Date: 1 February, 2026 8:10 am Source: thestar.com.my
Viral video lands Melaka ‘Pink Bus’ driver in JPJ probe
MELAKA: The Melaka Road Transport Department (JPJ) has opened an investigation into the driver of a stage bus following the circulation of a video showing an alleged traffic offence in […]
Bangladeshi man detained after illegal ‘wedding trip’
Love knows no “boundaries”. That sentiment proved costly for a 31-year-old Bangladeshi man, who landed in trouble with authorities after attempting to illegally sneak back into the country from Sumatra […]
On the hunt for Captain Praba gang remnants
GOMBAK: Bukit Aman is on the hunt for the remaining members of the notorious Captain Praba gang, including its mastermind, who are believed to have fled overseas. Read full story […]
Over 1.2 million M’sians still living in poverty
PETALING JAYA: Over 1.2 million Malaysians are still living in poverty, says Datuk Mustapha Sakmud. Read full story Date: 1 February, 2026 8:10 am Source: thestar.com.my
Iranian, Egyptian presidents call for diplomacy to resolve regional issues
TEHRAN/CAIRO, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday discussed in a phone call the necessity of resorting to diplomacy for the […]
Experts call for laws to end role as global e-waste bin
PETALING JAYA: Recent instances of illegally imported e-waste reflect an urgent need to enact legislation banning such imports and tightening enforcement in Malaysia, say stakeholders. Read full story Date: 1 […]
Protesters in Copenhagen rally for Danish veterans after Trump remarks
COPENHAGEN, Jan 31 (Reuters) – Hundreds of Danes gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen on Saturday in support of veterans who said they had been insulted by President Donald […]
Zelenskiy says Ukraine is getting ready for new peace talks next week
Jan 31 (Reuters) – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that Ukraine was waiting for more information from the United States about further peace talks and expected new meetings to […]
Denmark to transfer key defense tasks to Air Greenland
OSLO, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) — Negotiations are underway between Danish Defense Ministry and Air Greenland about leasing aircraft to better carry out surveillance tasks in the region, said a statement […]