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VM2026 to reshape rental market
The anticipated arrival of 47 million international tourists for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) is more than a tourism milestone. It is the catalyst for a fundamental structural shift in the […]
Thin walls: From neighbours to enemies
In many Malaysian homes, a not-so-silent thief is stealing the joy out of domestic life. Whether in landed or strata homes, the sound of heavy footsteps, loud conversations, blaring television […]
Minnesota governor says federal agents involved in shooting in Minneapolis
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Federal agents have shot another person in Minneapolis, said Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who called for an immediate end to the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement […]
From Greenland to Ukraine, Trump’s centralized diplomacy creates whiplash for allies
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) – When officials from the United States, Denmark and Greenland met last month in the Arctic island’s capital, the session was reassuringly normal, with no discussion […]
BN retains both Kinabatangan, Lamag seats, EC confirms
KINABATANGAN: Barisan Nasional retained its stronghold of Kinabatangan with Mohd Naim Kurniawan Moktar keeping the seat held by his late father Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin for nearly three decades. […]
Uganda opposition leader says wife hospitalised after being choked by soldiers
NAIROBI, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine said on Saturday his wife had been taken to hospital after soldiers invaded their residence, partially undressed and choked her. […]
Johor cops nab two for kidnapping, third suspect still at large
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Two individuals have been arrested for kidnapping a man for ransom while another remains at large. Read full story Date: 24 January, 2026 11:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
LiveBlog: BN’s Miha officially wins Lamag by-election
KINABATANGAN: Returning officer Dr Eddy Syaizul Rizam Abdullah announces that Barisan Nasional candidate Mohd Ismail Ayob @ Miha won after he garnered 7,269 votes against Warisan’s Mazliwati Abd Malek Chua’s 1,588, […]
Pros of six-year-olds entering Year One outweigh the cons, says Anwar
KEPALA BATAS: The government’s move to allow voluntary enrolment of Year One pupils at the age of six from 2027 should not be viewed in a negative light, says Datuk […]
Nine arrested for fighting on Johor beach
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Police have arrested nine men over a fight that broke out at a beach here. Read full story Date: 24 January, 2026 10:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my