Nation

Health Ministry accelerates efforts to strengthen food safety control to achieve target by 2030

KUALA SELANGOR: The Health Ministry is accelerating efforts to strengthen food safety control at all levels to achieve the target of less than 50 cases of food poisoning per 100,000 population by the year 2030.

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Pahang Sultan, Tengku Ampuan express sadness, sympathy at Trooper Indiran's death

KUANTAN: The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah expressed their profound sadness and sympathy over the passing of army personnel Trooper K. Indiran, who passed away on Thursday (Feb 19).

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Perak urges use of reusable bags ahead of ban on single-use plastics

IPOH: Perak residents are encouraged to bring their own food containers or reusable bags to business premises, including Ramadan bazaars, in support of the statewide ban on single-use plastic bags starting March 1.

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Ramadan bazaars: A beloved annual tradition for Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR: Visiting Ramadan bazaars is no longer exclusive to Muslims, having become an annual tradition for Malaysians of various races, who enjoy diverse food offerings and a festive, harmonious atmosphere.

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Bersatu appoints new task force to restructure divisions, wings

PETALING JAYA: Bersatu has formed a special task force to carry out the restructuring of divisions and party wings, following the latest expulsions of party members, including former deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin.

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Madani govt component parties must strengthen cohesion to realise people's mandate, says Zaliha

PETALING JAYA: The Madani government component partners have been urged to continue strengthening their cohesion to fully realise the people's mandate, says Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

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US tariff ruling lifts market sentiment, positive for M'sian markets, say economists

KUALA LUMPUR: The United States (US) Supreme Court ruling limiting President Donald Trump's unilateral tariff authority would improve global economic and market sentiment, with economists saying the development could benefit Malaysia's exports, capital markets and currency outlook.

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Amanah looks at contesting 20 seats in Johor polls, subject to talks within PH, says state party chief

JOHOR BARU: Pakatan Harapan (PH) component party Amanah has identified 20 state seats it is eyeing to contest in the upcoming Johor state election.

Sabah & Sarawak

Fire razes 10 houses in Kota Belud, families moved to relief centre

KOTA BELUD: What began as a quiet Saturday (Feb 21) morning on the third day of Ramadan turned into heartbreak for 10 families in Kampung Melangkap Kapa when a fire tore through their homes, leaving them with little but the clothes they were wearing.

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DAP members, leaders must respect outcome of special congress, says Chow

GEORGE TOWN: All members, including party leaders, must abide by any decisions and resolutions reached at the DAP special congress scheduled to take place on July 12, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said.

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Ramanan lauds SJKT Ladang Kinrara's success at international youth STEM event

PETALING JAYA: SJKT Ladang Kinrara's success at the World Youth STEM Invention and Innovation 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand recently reflects the high level of discipline and competitiveness among Malaysian students, says Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.

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Man nabbed while trying to steal railway cables between Kempas Baru, Kulai

KULAI: A man has been arrested while attempting to steal railway cables along the Kempas Baru–Kulai stretch here.

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Tengku Panglima Perang Pahang visits family of late Trooper Indiran

GEORGE TOWN: Tengku Panglima Perang Pahang Tengku Ahmad Ismail Mu'adzam Shah visited the family of the late soldier, Trooper K. Indiran, at the family's residence in Taman Sri Nibong here.

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Govt has improved Armed Forces procurement procedures, says Defence Minister

JOHOR BARU: The government has improved procurement procedures involving the Armed Forces, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

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Beware fake MACC article on scam site 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.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah flood evacuees increase to 4,652 in northern districts

KOTA KINABALU: Flood relief centres in Pitas, Paitan and Kota Marudu continue to register new victims with the number increasing to 4,652 people from 1,799 families.

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No elements of abuse, bullying found in Trooper Indiran's death, says Khaled

JOHOR BARU: No element of abuse or bullying has been found in the death of Trooper K. Indiran, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

Nation

Ex-Bersatu members welcome to join Umno, says Khaled

JOHOR BARU: Those exiting Bersatu amid the party's recent internal crisis are welcome to join Umno, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

Nation

70-year-old woman swindled out of jewellery in 'pukau' scam

KUALA LUMPUR: Police are hunting three suspects believed to have "pukau" (hypnotised) and cheated a retired civil servant, causing the 70-year-old woman to lose jewellery worth about RM10,000 at a shopping centre in Jalan Pandan Prima near here Friday (Feb 20).

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TB outbreak: Mask up at crowded places like Ramadan bazaars, public urged

KUALA LUMPUR: As Malaysians flock to Ramadan bazaars and breaking fast gatherings, the Health Ministry is reminding the public to observe tuberculosis (TB) precautions, especially in crowded and enclosed spaces.