Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah welcomes first direct flight from Shenzhen

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah welcomed its first international airline, which flew directly from Shenzhen, China, to the east coast destination of Tawau on Saturday (Dec 6).

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Dr Wee highlights MCA's consistent stance amid policy criticism

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong turned to a famous Andy Lau movie quote to poke fun at the government's handling of policy criticisms, saying MCA's positions have been consistent and grounded in public interest.

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Bung Moktar’s last Parliament question focused on MA63 progress

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin's final question in Parliament as an MP was on the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), before he passed away on Friday (Dec 5).

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Limited seats mean top scorers may miss first choice at public unis

KUALA LUMPUR: Limited seats are among the reasons why even students with a CGPA of 4.0 may not secure their preferred courses at public universities, the Higher Education Ministry has clarified.

Sabah & Sarawak

Chinese tourist found dead after plummeting from ninth floor of hotel in Kota Kinabalu

KOTA KINABALU: A Chinese tourist was found dead after she was believed to have fallen off the ninth floor of a hotel here, early Sunday (Dec 7).

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Two children die in separate drowning incidents in Negri Sembilan

PORT DICKSON: A four-year-old boy died after he was believed to have drowned in a pool at a homestay in Batu 4, Jalan Pantai on Saturday (Dec 6) evening.

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Melaka local councils ordered to inspect trees

MELAKA: Local authorities in Melaka have been instructed to inspect trees, especially those located along roads, to prevent potential hazards to road users.

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Dr Wee slams Education Minister for creating obstacles in Chinese school projects

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim should replace the Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek, in any Cabinet reshuffle, for her dismal performance in addressing education issues, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

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Loss of tax-exempt status will hurt thousands of TAR UMT students, says Dr Wee

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has voiced concern over the pending expiry of Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology's (TAR UMT) tax-exempt status on Dec 31, warning that the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has yet to approve an extension.

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Lost hikers on Bukit Cherok Tokun found safe

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Four 25-year-old women who went missing during a hike on Bukit Cherok Tokun here yesterday were found safe on Saturday (Dec 7) night.

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MCA committed to BN but ready to forge own path if policies harm public

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA will remain in Barisan Nasional for the current term but is prepared to chart its own path if the coalition continues to back policies and political arrangements that hurt the people or undermine its founding spirit, says party president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

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Government unveils major increase in on-call allowances for medical officers

KUALA LUMPUR: On-call allowances for medical officers and dentists are set to cost the government RM407mil annually, starting next year.

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Dr Wee: DAP is not qualified to be MCA 2.0

KUALA LUMPUR: DAP is far from being a "replica of MCA" as some have claimed, as it has yet to fulfil its own promises on Chinese education despite years in government, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

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Number of flood victims in Perak, Selangor drop, Pahang unchanged

KUALA LUMPUR: The flood situation in Perak and Selangor continues to show signs of recovery with the number of victims decreasing, while the situation in Pahang remains unchanged as of Sunday morning (Dec 7).

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Sabah election sends warning signal to Unity Government, says MCA president

KUALA LUMPUR: The outcome of the Sabah state election was not only a message to certain parties but a clear warning to the Unity Government in Putrajaya, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

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Hotspots in Selayang Baru raided, 843 illegal immigrants nabbed

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 843 illegal immigrants were detained in an Integrated Operation in Selayang Baru, near here on Saturday night (Dec 6), after being suspected of committing various offences under the Immigration Act.

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MCA president urges party to build support independently

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA must stop banking on Barisan Nasional allies to deliver Bumiputera votes and rebuild its support on its own strength, says party president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

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MCA's election setback in Sabah is a call for ground-level reform, says Dr Wee

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA's defeat in Sabah boils down to one core weakness – its election machinery on the ground was simply not ready, says party president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

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Anwar to officiate at Rancakkan Madani closing ceremony

PUTRAJAYA: The closing ceremony of the "Rancakkan Madani Bersama Malaysiaku" programme and the National Public Service Reform Convention 2025 on Sunday will be graced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who will officiate the closing of the three-day programmes.

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Kemas must adopt strategic changes to stay relevant, says Zahid

SERDANG: Kemas must take bolder, more organised, and strategic steps to ensure that early childhood education and rural community development remain relevant in this era of rapid change, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.