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Govt prioritises cost of living, ease of doing business as key focus, says Fahmi

BANGI: The Madani government is prioritising efforts to address the cost of living and improve the ease of doing business, alongside ensuring continued economic stability, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Living

Human Writes: Building back better in Malaysia in 2026

The world – including Malaysia – has a trust deficit in governments. Can reforms change that attitude?

Badminton

Aaron-Wooi Yik denied Malaysian Open title by world No. 1 Kim-Seo

BUKIT JALIL: World No. 2 men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik fell short in the Malaysian Open final on Sunday (Jan 11), losing to world No. 1 Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae.

Nation

Pollution at Teluk Akuan due to landslide, not quarry and logging, says Perak exco member

IPOH: No logging or quarry activities are currently taking place near Teluk Akuan in Manjung, and the reported pollution was caused by a landslide at the overburden area of an old quarry following unusually heavy rain.

Nation

‘Lets get it done brother,’ says KJ after ex-Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming backs him as future PM

PETALING JAYA: Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin has responded to former Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming's tribute expressing confidence in the former's capability to be Prime Minister saying "we share a vision for the nation, let's get it done brother".

Thailand

No Malaysians affected by attacks in Southern Thailand, says Wisma Putra

The Foreign Ministry has confirmed that there have been no reports of Malaysians directly affected by the attacks in Yala, Narathiwat and Pattani in southern Thailand in the early hours of Sunday.

Nation

Army graft probe: Defence Minister to issue statement on Jan 12, says Fahmi

BANGI: Defence Minister Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin is expected to issue a statement on Monday (Jan 12) regarding issues related to defence procurement, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Badminton

Kunlavut thanks idol Chong Wei after lifting Malaysian Open title via walkover

BUKIT JALIL: After several heartbreaks, Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn finally clinched his first Super 1000 title yesterday, conquering the Malaysian Open at last.

Nation

No Malaysians affected by attacks in southern Thailand, Wisma Putra says

KUALA LUMPUR: There have been no reports of Malaysians directly affected by the attacks in Yala, Narathiwat and Pattani in southern Thailand in the early hours of Sunday (Jan 11).

AseanPlus News

With US focused on Venezuela, China has window to pressure Japan: analysts

Beijing's trade actions raise stakes with Tokyo, as China's rare earth power and Japan's chip dominance are seen as potentially key levers in their bilateral dispute

Sabah & Sarawak

Immediate waste management measures for biodiversity-rich Sukau needed, says Jafry

KINABATANGAN: An immediate measure must be taken to put in place the waste management system in Sabah's biodiversity-rich tourism area of Sukau, Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffun said.

Nation

Senior armed forces officer interrogated by MACC in fund misuse probe

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) recorded a statement from a senior armed forces officer as part of its probe into alleged misuse of funds.

AseanPlus News

Thousands of passenger, cargo drones will fill Hong Kong skies in decade, expert says

Mainland Chinese eVTOL leader AutoFlight will spread wings in Hong Kong amid global push into flying taxi market

Sabah & Sarawak

Manage post-election Sabah politics with maturity, says Joniston Bangkuai

KOTA KINABALU: Managing post-election dynamics must be guided by the interests of the people and the state's stability to ensure the effective functioning of government administration, says Datuk Joniston Bangkuai.

Nation

KTMB group appoints Azlan Shah Al Bakri as new CEO

KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) today announced the appointment of former Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) director-general Datuk Azlan Shah Al Bakri as the new KTMB group chief executive officer, effective tomorrow.

Thailand

Speedboat crash near Thailand's Phi Phi Islands leaves multiple injured

BANGKOK: (Bernama-Xinhua) A speedboat carrying 55 people collided with a fishing boat near the popular Phi Phi Islands in Thailand's Krabi province on Sunday (Jan 11) morning, leaving several passengers injured and in need of medical attention, the Krabi Provincial Public Relations Office announced via social media, reported Xinhua.

Myanmar

Myanmar central bank warns against defacing banknotes

YANGON: The Central Bank of Myanmar has issued a statement warning the public not to carry out actions on banknotes that could undermine the dignity of the State, stressing that such acts constitute criminal offences under existing laws

Badminton

More coaches to join after funding in place, says Chong Wei

BUKIT JALIL: Budget constraints have delayed the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) from making official announcements on the much-speculated appointments of new coaches.

Indonesia

Indonesian beauty brands ride industry boom, eye global market

JAKARTA: Sluggish household spending has weighed on Indonesia's retail sector, with estimated growth below 5 per cent in 2025, but the beauty industry continues to post solid gains and is projected to keep expanding in 2026, supported by steady demand across physical and online channels.

Nation

Two teenagers found dead in car in Sandakan

SANDAKAN: Two teenagers were found dead inside a parked car at Bandar Sejati Walk in Sandakan on Sunday (Jan 11) morning, with police ruling out foul play at this stage.