Sabah & Sarawak

Kinabatangan by-election: Naim’s billboards draw attention to legacy, continuity

KINABATANGAN: Along several roads and near roundabouts in Kinabatangan, large campaign billboards bearing the face of Barisan Nasional's candidate, Mohd Naim Kurniawan Moktar, have begun appearing, but it is not just his image that draws attention.

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Cops bust syndicate, seize nearly RM1.5mil worth of drugs

JOHOR BARU: Police have crippled a drug syndicate and seized nearly RM1.5mil worth of drugs through two separate operations here.

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Ex-Army chief, ex-Armed Forces chief to be charged for corruption, says MACC

PETALING JAYA: Former Army chief Jen Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan and former Armed Forces chief Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar will be charged in court this week, says the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

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Authorities probe alleged abuse at childcare centres

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Social Welfare Department is investigating a childcare provider after complaints of alleged child abuse and standard operating procedures violations at several of its branches recently went viral.

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Insurance agent to serve 14-year jail term for sexually assaulting nine-year-old son

PUTRAJAYA: An insurance agent was sent to jail to begin serving a 14-year sentence after the Court of Appeal dismissed his appeal against his conviction for sexually assaulting his nine-year-old son.

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Tekun, AIM loan approvals cut to five working days nationwide, says deputy minister

KINABATANGAN: Loan approvals under federal microfinancing agencies will be shortened to just five working days nationwide, as the government moves to cut red tape and speed up access to funding for small businesses, says Datuk Mohamad Alamin.

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Elderly woman living in fear after loan sharks splash paint at her house over son's debts

JOHOR BARU: A 71-year-old woman is living in fear after loan sharks splashed red paint at her home and repeatedly harassed her over debts owed by her estranged son.

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Perhilitan relocates wild elephant damaging residents' crops in Hulu Besut

JERTIH: The Terengganu Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) successfully relocated a male wild elephant on Wednesday (Jan 21) that was found damaging oil palm crops around Kampung Felcra Keruak in Hulu Besut near here.

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Bukit Aman records statement from two China Press editors over error in translating King's speech

PETALING JAYA: Bukit Aman has recorded statements from two China Press editors regarding the alleged mistranslation of a royal address made by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, during the opening of Parliament's new session.

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Backbencher urges stop to derogatory remarks on ethnic dishes

KUALA LUMPUR: Derogatory remarks about the food of other races have no place in a multicultural Malaysia, says a government backbencher.

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More tourists flocking to Malaysia than expected, says Tiong

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's tourist arrivals have exceeded expectations, prompting the government to consider revising its targets under Visit Malaysia 2026 and intensifying global promotional efforts.

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Two killed, two seriously injured in three-car accident

SHAH ALAM: Two people were killed, and two others seriously injured, in a three-vehicle pile-up along the Federal Highway.

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New Standard One entry age can strain already struggling education system, says Penang MCA

GEORGE TOWN: With some schools already grappling with chronic teacher shortages, classroom capacity constraints and inadequate resources, Penang MCA has raised concerns over the proposal to allow six-year-olds the option of entering Year One.

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Free ferry rides during Thaipusam in Penang

GEORGE TOWN: Ferry services between the island and mainland in Penang will be free during the upcoming Thaipusam celebrations on Feb 1 to ease congestion and encourage greater use of public transport.

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Mindef to seek govt consideration if procurement freeze affects military readiness

KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry will seek government approval to continue the procurement of certain assets if the current freeze is found to affect the operations and readiness of the Armed Forces.

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APAD building database of bus, lorry operators to avoid high-risk drivers

KOTA BARU: The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) is developing a database to collect records and information on over 60,000 bus and lorry company operators in an effort to strengthen the country's transportation services.

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Bukit Bintang to host Water Musical Festival for Visit Malaysia 2026

PETALING JAYA: In conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026, a Tourism Labour Day celebration and a Water Musical Festival in Bukit Bintang will be among the key events lined up by the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry.

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Negri Sembilan prepared to limit Mentri Besar tenure to two terms

SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan unity government is prepared to table a motion in the next state assembly sitting to limit the tenure of the Mentri Besar to two terms, says Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.

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Indonesian religious teacher sentenced to six years imprisonment, whipping for physical sexual assault on student

KUALA LUMPUR: An Indonesian religious teacher was sentenced to six years in prison and five strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court here Wednesday (Jan 21) after pleading guilty to committing physical sexual assault on a male student last year.

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Arresting Rex Tan goes against freedom of speech, says Suhakam

KUALA LUMPUR: The detention of former FMT reporter Rex Tan is too harsh and an overkill, says Human Rights Commission (Suhakam).