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Round-the-clock train service for Thaipusam

KUALA LUMPUR: KTM Bhd (KTMB) will operate its Komuter services in the Klang Valley round-the-clock for four days starting Jan 30 in conjunction with Thaipusam.

Metro News

‘Plan pickleball growth carefully’

THE promotion of sports, such as pickleball, must take into consideration community needs.

Nation

New Rahmah Cash Aid for 2026 begins

KUALA LUMPUR: The disbursement of Phase 1 of the 2026 Rahmah Cash Aid (STR) to five million recipients has begun.

Nation

RM450mil for smart city projects

SHAH ALAM: Selangor has been allocated RM450mil for the implementation of smart city initiatives, which include the expansion of fibre optic networks and public Wi-Fi facilities.

Metro News

‘Take the stairs’ awareness at 679m

World champion tower runner Soh Wai Ching (second from left) taking a group shot from up high after leading the climb up the Merdeka 118 spire in conjunction with National Take The Stairs Day. The 160m spire takes the tower to its full height of 678.9m, making it the second-tallest building in the world.

Nation

Ipoh bridge to be reopened temporarily for Thaipusam

IPOH: The Ipoh City Council (MBI) has allowed the road on the Tun Abdul Razak Bridge, which is currently undergoing repairs, to be used for Thaipusam celebrations from Jan 28 to Feb 2.

Metro News

Going for 55 golds at Para Games

Malaysia is targeting a haul of 55 gold medals at the 13th Asean Para Games (APG 2025) in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.

Nation

King receives credentials of 12 new envoys

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, received the credentials of 12 new foreign envoys to Malaysia in a ceremony at Istana Negara.

Eat And Drink

Cantonese fare with fresh twist for festive feasts

CHEFS are always on the look-out for fresh ideas to bridge the gap between tradition and innovation during Chinese New Year.

North Korea

Kim sacks vice-premier

Kim Jong-un dismissed a vice-premier in charge of the country's machine-building industry, state media reported, in an apparent bid to strengthen discipline among senior officials ahead of the upcoming ruling Workers' Party congress to establish new economic and other state objectives.

Nation

Statue meant for school placed at temple instead

A FIVE-FOOT-TALL statue of Thiruvalluvar, initially intended for a Tamil school in Negri Sembilan, was given to a temple after permission to place it at the school was denied, Makkal Osai reported.

Nation

Trust in Malaysia remains as border peace mediator

BOTH Thailand and Cambodia have expressed their desire for Malaysia to continue serving as a peace facilitator to help both nations achieve a lasting resolution to their ongoing border dispute, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Sabah & Sarawak

Woman loses RM415,000 to scammers

KUCHING: A 69-year-old woman lost RM415,464 after falling victim to a caller impersonating a policeman.

Nation

Better access, gains for OKU

PUTRAJAYA: More poor students of all races will be given free higher education, while persons with disabilities (OKU) will also be exempted from paying tuition fees.

Corporate News

PJBumi buys drilling rigs for RM162mil

PJBumi Bhd has acquired five sets of drilling rigs from China-based Gaoyou Hao Xiang Petroleum Machinery Co Ltd for RM161.64mil.

Nation

Fresh model for our schools

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian schoolchildren will have to face a centralised national assessment test at the primary level again, but this time it will be in Year Four.

Metro News

Parking app gains more users in Iskandar Puteri

THE number of vehicle owners using parking app Parkmax@Johor within Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP) jurisdiction has grown steadily.

Metro News

Helping struggling families stay afloat

FOR Romle Yak Ali, a 44-year-old fisherman in Penang, the household income is entirely at the mercy of the elements.

South Korea

Chasing the ‘Dubai-style’ cookie craze

Chewy, crunchy and not-too-sweet, round, chocolatey "Dubai-style" cookies have become the must-have dessert – with the rush for the snacks even prompting the Red Cross to offer them as a draw for blood donors.

Metro News

Fresh produce key to balanced diet for B40 group

A VIBRANT array of vegetables and fruit was laid out for residents in the Komtar constituency in Penang, during the latest monthly distribution by the Mutiara Food Bank.