Nation

Selangor records 61% fewer dengue cases in 2025

SHAH ALAM: Selangor recorded a 61% decrease or 36,799 fewer dengue cases throughout last year compared to 2024.

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Three experience breathing difficulties after ammonia gas leak in Negri

SEREMBAN: Three people have experienced breathing difficulties after a cylinder containing ammonia gas sprung a leak.

Nation

DSP Mohd Nazri's defence case to be heard March 26, 27

IPOH: The High Court has set March 26 and 27 to hear the defence's arguments in the case of senior police officer Deputy Supt Mohd Nazri Abdul Razak, who is charged with the killing of 17-year-old Muhammad Zaharif Affendi Muhd Zamrie, three years ago.

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Anthony Loke a good leader but Umno is no DAP lackey, says Youth wing division chief

KUALA LUMPUR: DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke is a good leader, says an Umno Youth division leader who spoke of good cooperation between the two parties.

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Umno Youth rues absence of 'commander' Najib

KUALA LUMPUR: The absence of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is felt at the Umno Youth meeting, with debaters highlighting the former party president's influence in the political landscape.

Sabah & Sarawak

Cops detain three for suspected murder in Sibu

SIBU: Three local men aged between 27 and 31 have been arrested to assist investigations into the murder of a foreign national, believed to have resulted from a fight at a hotel here early Thursday (Jan 15).

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Wanita Umno wants URA bill halted pending assurances for residents, owners

KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed 2025 Urban Renewal Bill must be postponed until it undergoes proper and comprehensive revisions that take public and property owners' feedback into account, says a Wanita Umno delegate.

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Owner of 'gay-friendly' hotel in Melaka meets with authorities

PETALING JAYA: The owner of a so-called "gay-friendly" hotel in Melaka has given his statement at the Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council (MPHTJ).

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Immigration officer among eight held over illegal passport syndicate

KUALA LUMPUR: Eight locals, including an Immigration Department officer, have been arrested in an operation to dismantle a syndicate involved in illegally obtaining Malaysian passports.

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Beware of fake news articles spoofing The Star

Star Media Group Berhad, which publishes The Star print products and online portal, refers to a site misusing The Star's brand identity.

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Environs Ministry to table first National Climate Change Bill in Parliament by March, says Arthur

CYBERJAYA: Malaysia is set to table its first National Climate Change Bill in Parliament by March this year, marking a key step towards strengthening the country's legal framework to address climate change, said the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES).

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah businesses, consumers paying the price for congestion at Sepanggar port, says Warisan

KOTA KINABALU: The continued congestion in one of Sabah's main ports, the Sepanggar Bay Container Port, was a result of leadership failure from various levels of operations, claims Parti Warisan.

Nation

Zahid wants to meet Akmal over combative remarks

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says he will meet Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh to seek clarification over his combative remarks after his resignation as a Melaka executive committee member.

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LHDN launches WhatsApp tax inquiry platform

PUTRAJAYA: The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has introduced a new information search platform using the WhatsApp application.

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RTS Link construction on track for completion by end 2026

PETALING JAYA: The Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project connecting Malaysia and Singapore is progressing smoothly and is expected to be completed on schedule by the end of this year, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

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MACC wants law on deferred prosecution agreements to be expedited

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) wants the law governing the mechanism for Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPA) to be tabled as soon as possible.

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Ex-insurance agent pleads guilty to obtaining loan using fake documents

KUALA LUMPUR: A former insurance agent has been fined RM14,000 by the Sessions Court here after he admitted to cheating a bank and using false documents to obtain a special loan.

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MACC to wrap up RM5mil graft probe on ex-minister in two weeks, says Azam

PUTRAJAYA: The investigation into a former minister suspected of receiving bribes is expected to take one to two weeks to complete, says Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.

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Doctor to be charged with murdering wife and son in JB

JOHOR BARU: A 33-year-old doctor will be charged at the Magistrate's Court on Friday (Jan 16) with allegedly murdering his wife and young son.

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PERKESO ready to help university blast victims, says Ramanan

PUTRAJAYA: The Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) is ready to assist victims of the recent explosion at HELP University, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.