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Satellite heart centre to be established at Sibu Hospital, says Deputy Premier
SIBU: A satellite heart centre will be established at Sibu Hospital to serve patients in central Sarawak. Read full story Date: 29 January, 2026 2:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Cops nab three after thieves break through ceiling, steal RM18,500 from Cheras office
KUALA LUMPUR: Thieves broke through a ceiling of an office, before running off in nearly RM20,000 in stolen goods. Read full story Date: 29 January, 2026 2:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Insurance, takaful industry commits to timely claims, supports MHIT plan
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian insurance and takaful industry is committed to ensuring timely claims payouts, clear communication with hospitals, and efficient claims processing, enabling Malaysians to access care without delay. […]
MCE Holdings’ subsidiaries to supply components for new Proton car model
KUALA LUMPUR: MCE Holdings Bhd said its subsidiaries have secured contracts to supply electronics and mechatronics components to Proton for a new car model. Read full story Date: 29 January, […]
Nipah virus may offer short-term upside for glove shares
PETALING JAYA: A new outbreak of the Nipah virus in India’s West Bengal has the potential to alter sentiment in Malaysia’s glove industry, but the risk of a sector-wide re-rating […]
Seven roads around Batu Caves to be closed for Thaipusam starting Jan 30
GOMBAK: Seven roads around the Batu Caves area will be closed off for the Thaipusam celebration. Read full story Date: 29 January, 2026 1:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Careful planning needed before letting six-year-olds start Primary One, says UMS lecturer
KOTA KINABALU: Holistic planning and careful implementation need to be considered before allowing six-year-olds into Primary One, said a Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) senior lecturer. Read full story Date: 29 […]
Steady growth in Brunei’s conventional cargo, cruise passenger numbers
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: “We are beginning to see a steady growth in conventional cargo and cruise passenger numbers,” Minister of Transport and Infocommunications Datuk Seri Setia Shamhary Datuk Paduka Mustapha […]
Johor peat fire fully extinguished, all evacuees allowed to go home
KOTA TINGGI: The peat fire in Pengerang, which started last Friday, has been successfully brought under control. Read full story Date: 29 January, 2026 1:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Insurance, Takaful industry supports MIHT plan to curb rising healthcare costs
PETALING JAYA: The insurance and takaful industry has backed the government’s introduction of a base Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) plan under the Reset Strategy, calling it a key step […]