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Cheras cops nab suspect over torching of motorcycle

PETALING JAYA: A local man was arrested for alleged arson involving a motorcycle in Cheras on Monday (Jan 19).

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Sound ideas from Opposition should also be considered, says backbencher

KUALA LUMPUR: Ideas from the Opposition that bear merit should be considered, says a government backbencher.

Sabah & Sarawak

Upcoming UMS law faculty should also strengthen native laws, says researcher

KOTA KINABALU: The soon-to-be established Law Faculty at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) should be fully optimised and not confined solely to the study of civil law, says a research committee member of the Sabah Native Affairs Council (MHEANS)

Sabah & Sarawak

Kinabatangan, Lamag polls: BN victory key to a stable Sabah govt, says Jafry

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Barisan is putting all its focus on achieving victory in the coming Lamag and Kinabatangan by-elections, said Datuk Jafry Ariffin.

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Malaysians should be fluent in our national language, says Nga

PUTRAJAYA: I am a product of a Chinese school, and I speak Bahasa Melayu well, says Nga Kor Ming.

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Ministry is ‘ever ready’ for URA's second tabling in Parliament, says Nga

PUTRAJAYA: The Housing and Local Government Ministry is awaiting the Cabinet's consensus on the proposed Urban Renewal Act (URA) and is fully prepared for its second tabling in Parliament, said its Minister Nga Kor Ming.

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Refer to official religious authorities for marital advice, not 'coach cerai', says Deputy Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Muslims should refer to official religious authorities for marital advice rather than unauthorised "divorce coaches" (coach cerai), says Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Marhamah Rosli.

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'No more zumba at Bukit Badong hall', says village committee chairman

KUALA LUMPUR: Zumba activities and organisers involved in a recent session carried out in school uniforms have been prohibited from using the Bukit Badong public hall.

Sabah & Sarawak

EC guarantees on-time delivery of Kinabatangan ballot boxes

KINABATANGAN: The Election Commission (EC) has given its assurance that all ballot boxes from polling centres in Kinabatangan will reach the official counting centre on time, despite logistical challenges posed by the constituency's vast and remote terrain.

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MCMC investigates local daily over error in translating King's speech, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating an online report by China Press, which is alleged to have misinterpreted a royal statement made by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, during the opening of the Parliament new session yesterday, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

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M’sia must remain pragmatic and flexible in its foreign policy, says PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must remain pragmatic, agile and flexible in its foreign policy, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Authorities nabbed 55 litterbugs in Johor since Jan 1

JOHOR BARU: Johor Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) has issued 55 notices for littering offences since Jan 1, with the majority involving foreigners.

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Thailand and Cambodia want Malaysia to remain as peace facilitators, says Tok Mat

KUALA LUMPUR: Thailand and Cambodia want Malaysia to remain as peace facilitators to help the two countries reach a lasting solution to their ongoing border dispute, said Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Sabah & Sarawak

MMEA nabs two fishermen for using illegal means off Sabah waters

KOTA KINABALU: Fishermen using fish attracting lamps underwater and illegal means to trawl along the coasts of Tanjung Melanim near here were arrested for breaching marine laws.

Sabah & Sarawak

Woman, 69, loses over RM410,000 in phone scam

KUCHING: A 69-year-old woman here lost RM415,464 after falling victim to a phone scam by a caller impersonating a police officer.

Nation

Anwar: US Board of Peace needs to stop Zionist attacks first

KUALA LUMPUR: The formation of Gaza's "Board of Peace" by the US will do little to rebuild Palestine unless Zionist attacks are halted, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Malaysia's GDP grew by 4.9% in 2025, trade surpassed RM3 trillion, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded a 4.9% Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth and total trade surpassed RM3 trillion for the first time last year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah govt sets up task force to engage industry stakeholders

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's development arm - the Sabah Maju Jaya Secretariat, has set up a dedicated task force serving as a coordinated platform to prioritise key business and industry concerns as well as engage with industry representatives among other things.

Sabah & Sarawak

Kinabatangan, Lamag polls: Early voting begins smoothly

KINABATANGAN: Early voting for the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections began smoothly on Tuesday (Jan 20), involving police personnel scheduled for duty on polling day.

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Court of Appeal reduces damages in Altantuya lawsuit to RM1.38mil

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has reduced the quantum of damages awarded to the family of Mongolian interpreter Altantuya Shaariibuu from RM5mil to RM1.4mil in a lawsuit against political analyst Abdul Razak Baginda, two policemen and the Government.