Nation

PM Anwar condemns Islamabad mosque bombing, extends condolences to Pakistan

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has condemned the bombing at a mosque in Islamabad during Friday (Feb 6) prayers, describing it as an affront to basic humanity and extending Malaysia's condolences to the victims and their families.

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Local fishermen rescue Thai crew after 17 hours adrift in South China Sea

KOTA TINGGI: A 17-hour ordeal for five Thai leisure boat crew members floating in the South China Sea came to an end when they were rescued by local fishermen.

Sabah & Sarawak

New minister names forest protection as top 100-day KPI

KOTA KINABALU: Forest protection operations are among the 100-day Key Performance Indicators (KPI) set by newly appointed Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup to underscore the urgency of safeguarding the country's biodiversity.

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Social visit pass misuse should be included in task force terms of reference, says Armizan

PAPAR: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has proposed that issues related to the influx of imported goods and the misuse of social visit passes be included in the terms of reference of a special task force led by the Finance Ministry.

Nation

Giant horse sculpture becomes new iconic landmark in Nibong Tebal

NIBONG TEBAL: A giant horse sculpture in a dramatic rearing stance will soon become a new landmark welcoming visitors to Nibong Tebal.

Nation

RM2.4mil foreign currency smuggling bid foiled at KLIA

PETALING JAYA: An attempt by a foreign man to smuggle foreign currencies worth RM2.4mil was foiled when he was arrested by the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), following an inspection operation at the Terminal 1 arrival hall on Friday (Feb 6).

Nation

G25 voices concern over rally on ‘illegal’ houses of worship, urges restraint and safeguards

PETALING JAYA: G25 Malaysia has expressed grave concern over a planned rally over claims of "illegal" houses of worship, warning that oversimplifying the issue could inflame racial and religious tensions.

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Ex-Goldman Sachs banker Tim Leissner jailed for embezzling 1MDB funds

NEW YORK: Former Goldman Sachs Group Inc banker Tim Leissner reported to federal prison to begin serving a two-year sentence for one of the largest financial frauds in history.

Nation

Heavy snow engulfs Japan, Malaysian Embassy urges travellers to exercise caution

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Embassy in Japan has advised travellers to exercise caution when travelling to regions hit by heavy snow following warnings issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah firms urged to meet global standards to compete internationally

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah companies must enhance compliance with international standards for their products and services to penetrate international markets and compete globally, says Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick.

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Johor Pakatan begins talk on seat distribution, says Teo

KULAI: Johor Pakatan Harapan has begun preliminary negotiations and discussions on seat distribution in preparation for a possible state election.

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Anwar: No more hiding corruption behind racial slogans

KUALA LUMPUR: Racial slogans have long been used to deceive Malaysians while billions were siphoned off in the background, but the era of hiding corruption behind ethnic loyalty must end, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

Teo urges platforms to block sponsored posts promoting gambling, fraud

KULAI: Sponsored content promoting gambling and fraud, aimed at boosting reach to users, is raising concerns as such material has been widely detected on social media platforms, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

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No closure order for schools linked to Kota Tinggi TB outbreak

JOHOR BARU: No directive has been issued to close the five schools linked to the Tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in Kota Tinggi, says state education and information committee chairman Aznan Tamin.

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Anwar warns Garah rally participants: ‘Do not challenge the law or threaten national security’

GOMBAK: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has issued a stern warning to participants of the Anti-Illegal Houses of Worship rally, cautioning them against challenging the law or threatening public security.

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Beware fake investment news article posing as 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.

Nation

Work hard or step aside, Anwar tells PKR members

GOMBAK: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has warned that only members willing to work hard to build and strengthen PKR should remain in the party, while those unwilling to pull their weight should step aside.

Nation

CNY joy for 71-year-old as crumbling home rebuilt under village programme

SUNGAI SIPUT: The Year of the Horse gallops in with extra luck for 71-year-old Chan Fook Yan, who will celebrate the festive period in a newly rebuilt house.

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Speaker Johari urges MPs to champion refugee issues in Parliament

KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has encouraged Members of Parliament to take up refugee-related issues in the august House.

Sabah & Sarawak

RM22mil boost for Sabah rubber smallholders under new Risda initiatives

KOTA KINABALU: The government, through the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda), has allocated RM22.308mil to assist Sabah's rubber smallholders through comprehensive development initiatives.