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Open burning flares across states

JOHOR BARU: There are at least seven major open burning cases nationwide, with at least five of them in the state, says the Fire and Rescue Department.

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Long wait for a lifeline

PETALING JAYA: Kevin Hng is a retired accounts clerk but for the last few years, his retirement has been all about waiting for a call that has yet to come.

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Finding joy in simpler celebrations

PETALING JAYA: As rising costs reshape festive habits, some celebrants are placing greater emphasis on quality food and family time rather than lavish decorations.

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It’s all systems go for CNY exodus

PETALING JAYA: With hordes of Malaysians travelling home for Chinese New Year, it's all systems go for buses, trains and even planes.

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Toll discounts, price caps for CNY

PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet has agreed to provide highway toll discounts and implement price controls on selected food items in conjunction with the Chinese New Year period, government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said.

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Proposal offers a ray of hope

PETALING JAYA: Cancer survivor Cheryl Eng, 57, has spent the past few years calculating the cost of illness and ageing – and coming up short.

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HRD Corp suspends three officials

KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resource Development Corp (HRD Corp) has suspended three of its top management following adverse reports from three ­bodies.

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India PM’s visit to further boost bilateral relations

KUALA LUMPUR: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (pic) will arrive here today on an official visit at the invitation of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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AKPS chief ready for tough challenges in reforming border security

PETALING JAYA: Tasked with cleaning up Malaysia's porous entry points and years of entrenched corruption, Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Comm Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain is under no illusion about the enormous job he has inherited.

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Anwar attends special screening of Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attended a special preview screening of the epic historical film Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story on Friday (Feb 6) in support of his longtime friend, writer, producer and director Akbar Khan.

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China a strategic partner in advancing sustainable, resilient development, says DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has viewed China not only as a major economic partner but also as a strategic collaborator in advancing sustainable and resilient development for the region, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

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China-Malaysia trade hit US$191.66bil in 2025, says ambassador

KUALA LUMPUR: China–Malaysia trade hit US$191.66bil (RM756.6bil) in 2025, says Ouyang Yujing.

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Cops detain 24 undocumented migrants in Tumpat

KOTA BARU: Kelantan police foiled a smuggling attempt after detaining 24 undocumented migrants from Myanmar, China, Bangladesh and Afghanistan along the riverbank in Pasir Pekan Hulu, Wakaf Bharu, Tumpat Thursday (Feb 5).

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Petition to sack Hamzah from Bersatu subject to disciplinary board, says sec-gen

PETALING JAYA: Any issue relating to the dismissal of Bersatu members, including its Deputy President Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, is subject to the process stipulated in the party constitution, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali tells Sinar Harian.

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Special committee to conduct comprehensive, holistic study on e-waste related issues, says AKPS

PETALING JAYA: The Special Committee for E-Waste Coordination will conduct a comprehensive and holistic study on issues related to e-waste, particularly those involving entry, management, and enforcement at the national level, says the Malaysian Border Control and Protection (AKPS).

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Bersatu leaders to meet Muhyiddin on Feb 8

IPOH: All Bersatu MPs, assemblymen and senators are understood to have received invitations to attend a meeting with party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Sinar Harian reports.

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Cops still probing death of baby boy under babysitter's care

PETALING JAYA: The death of a six-month-old baby boy while under the care of a babysitter in Datuk Keramat here is still under investigation.

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Justice Nallini lauded by AGC, lawyers, Chief Justice ahead of retirement

PUTRAJAYA: It was a touching moment for Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan, who received accolades and tributes from a senior federal counsel, lawyers, as well as from the Chief Justice ahead of her retirement later this month.

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Several major roads in KL to close on Feb 7 for MotoGP launch

KUALA LUMPUR: Several major roads in the city centre here will temporarily close on Saturday (Feb 7) for the 2026 MotoGP season launch.

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Finance Ministry setting up task force to curb misuse of social visit passes

PUTRAJAYA: A task force will be set up to address the issue of misuse of social visit passes, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.