Nation

Kg Jalan Papan residents press DAP to deliver housing promises before GE16

KLANG: A group of residents from Kampung Papan turned up unannounced at the Selangor DAP convention to demand that promises made in the previous general election be fulfilled.

Nation

PLKN Pekan camp hits capacity: Trainees sent home can join next intake, skip selection process

PETALING JAYA: The National Service Training Department has apologised for the current intake at a camp in Pekan exceeding capacity, with trainees who were told to return home being able to join the next intake without the selection process.

Nation

Woman loses over RM330,000 to non-existent investment scam

KUCHING: A 40-year-old woman has lost RM339,486 after she was allegedly defrauded by a non-existent stock investment scheme.

Nation

PJ man arrested after video of child abuse goes viral

PETALING JAYA: Police have arrested a 38-year-old local man here after a video of him physically abusing children went viral on social media.

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Defence Ministry launches probe into ‘Yeye’ culture across all service branches

ALOR GAJAH: The Defence Ministry has launched an investigation into Malaysian Armed Forces personnel associated with a 'Yeye' or hedonistic culture.

Sabah & Sarawak

Man killed, another seriously injured in Jalan Penrissen crash

KUCHING: A 51-year-old man was killed and another seriously injured in a single-vehicle road accident along Jalan Penrissen, Batu 8, here late Saturday night (Jan 17).

Nation

Female-led team transforms Machap Umboo village for Lunar New Year

ALOR GAJAH: A group of women born in the "Year of the Horse" has spearheaded a festive decoration project at Kampung Permai in Machap Umboo here in conjunction with the upcoming Lunar New Year celebrations.

Nation

Missing actress Nadia Kesuma confirmed to have passed away

PETALING JAYA: Actress Nadia Kesuma who went missing upon arriving at the Raja Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah, is confirmed to have passed away.

Nation

FT Day celebrations begin with flag raising drive

LABUAN: The Federal Territories Flag Raising Campaign, which runs from Jan 17 to Feb 28, is expected to strengthen patriotic spirit and foster greater community participation among Labuan residents, says Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Lo Su Fui.

Nation

Villagers on alert as sun bear roams near homes

DUNGUN: Around 1,300 residents of Kampung Durian Mentangau, near here, are on edge over the presence of a sun bear that has been roaming the village for the past two weeks.

Nation

More than 200 undocumented foreigners held in Immigration raid

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 217 undocumented foreigners were detained following a large-scale operation in the city.

Nation

EPF savings drained to repay son’s debts

IPOH: His savings with the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) have all been used to clear his youngest son's debts to loan sharks.

Nation

Another year older? Time for a health check

IPOH: Members of the public should use their birthday as a reminder to undergo regular annual health screenings to prevent undetected health complications in the future, says Dr Feisul Idzwan Mustapha.

Nation

Gearing up for a full slate

PETALING JAYA: It will be a historic moment for Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul when his son, Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari, attends Parliament as minister when the House convenes for its first meeting of the year tomorrow.

Nation

For unity, not a power grab

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno has proposed the creation of a "grand collaboration" to unite all Malay and Muslim political parties in the country under a single broad framework, announces Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Nation

Umno veeps: Focus on Malay unity, not fear of other parties

KUALA LUMPUR: While Umno should not fear entering into political cooperation, parties must be mindful of their words against Umno, says its vice-presidents.

Nation

Umno calls for law to better protect teachers

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno has proposed the introduction of a Teachers Protection Act to safeguard the welfare and rights of teachers, particularly in terms of workload, safety and professional rights, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Nation

Tok Mat: Public policy without Umno’s voice a no-go

KUALA LUMPUR: No government policies can be made without Umno consenting to it, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Nation

Umno wings pledge greater resolve for party’s causes

KUALA LUMPUR: Calling on Umno leadership to pursue its struggle with greater resolve, the party's Youth, Wanita and Puteri wings reiterated their commitment to continue being brave and vocal in championing Umno's causes.

Nation

Of dumplings and diplomacy

KUALA LUMPUR: Laughter, ­traditional Chinese music and the aroma of freshly steamed ­dumplings filled the Chinese Embassy here as it opened its doors for a Spring Festival open day celebrating culture, exchange and friendship.