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Inefficient and causes traffic jams — Loke wants end to JPJ roadblocks now that ANPR technology is here

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 28 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke has called for a shift away from traditional, congestion-causing physical roadblocks, saying…
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Selangor Sultan voices concern over rising culture of slander and allegations

SHAH ALAM, Jan 28 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has voiced concern over a culture of…
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Sabah MCA Youth chief steps down from all party positions with immediate effect

KOTA KINBALU, Jan 28 — Sabah MCA Youth Chief Roger Yapp announced his resignation from the post, as well as…
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Chronic illness kept Gua Musang woman from updating her MyKad for 22 years, until Kelantan NRD’s home visit

GUA MUSANG, Jan 28 — Following a 22-year wait, a person with disabilities (PwD) has finally replaced her damaged MyKad…
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No more water cuts? Penang looks to upgrade pipelines without disrupting supply

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 28 — The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) will consider installing main pipeline connections using the ‘No…
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Diesel price up in peninsular Malaysia by four sen to RM2.92 per litre

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — The retail price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia has risen by four sen to RM2.92…
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Malaysia Agreement 1963 dashboard goes ‘live’, giving public a window into ongoing negotiations

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — The government today launched the Dashboard portal on the implementation status of Matters Under the…
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Putrajaya to table National Ageing Blueprint White Paper as Malaysia prepares for aged nation status, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — A White Paper on the National Ageing Blueprint (NAB) 2025-2045 will be tabled in Parliament…
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Five directors and business owners join arrest list as MACC cracks down over crony company tenders at Lumut naval base

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested five more individuals to assist in investigations into the…
Teo Nie Ching says banning games like Roblox won’t keep children safe, calls for stronger in‑game protections

Johor peatland fire under control with water bombing, smoke yet to reach Singapore, says Bomba

KOTA TINGGI, Jan 28 — The Johor Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is closely monitoring smoke from a peatland…
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Anwar gives enforcement chiefs one-week ultimatum: Act on corruption or step aside

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today issued an ultimatum to the heads of departments and…
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Domestic Trade Ministry drafting new rules to ban RON95 purchases by foreign‑registered vehicles, says Armizan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is drafting new regulations to…
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Police foiled 26 terror plots, including IED attacks on embassies and public sites, since 2012, says deputy IGP

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — The Counter Terrorism Division (E8) of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Special Branch has succeeded…
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MACC obtains six‑day remand for senior MAF officer in RM150,000 corruption investigation

MELAKA, Jan 28 — A senior officer of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) was remanded for six days from today…
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Azalina: ‘Quick Win’ reforms to end caning, widen judicial discretion and improve remand in next Dewan Rakyat sitting

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — Reforms to bolster Malaysia’s criminal justice system under the “Quick Win” initiative are slated for…
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MOE: 234 religious schools nationwide registered as government‑aided schools

ALOR GAJAH, Jan 28 — A total of 234 religious schools nationwide have been registered as Government-Aided Religious Schools (SABK)…
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Man found dead in parked car at Jalan Bukit Beruang apartment in Melaka; post‑mortem cites heart blockage

MELAKA, Jan 28 — A man was found dead inside a car at a parking lot of an apartment on…
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Three Iranian nationals plead not guilty to gang‑robbery charge involving RM30,000 jewellery in Sri Petaling

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — Three Iranian nationals, including a woman, pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today…
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Witness says ‘privacy letter’ was among Zara Qairina’s belongings handed over to police

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 28 — A letter described as a “privacy letter” was among items belonging to Zara Qairina Mahathir…
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Anwar: PuTERA35 Bumiputera plan needs ‘more integrated, focused, structured approach’

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that ministries and government-linked investment companies (GLICs)…
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Malaysia’s SARA business partners surge to 10,447 shops nationwide as of Jan 26, says deputy finance minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — Business partners under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme has risen to 10,447 shops nationwide…
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Tatau mill’s acid‑pond fire swiftly contained; separate chemical spill reported in Bintulu

BINTULU, Jan 28 — A fire at a palm oil mill’s acid pond in Tatau was brought under control on…
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‘Profoundly troubling’: Pastor Koh’s wife hits out at stay blocking RM37m payout and investigations

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — The wife of Pastor Raymond Koh, who has been missing for eight years, today criticised…
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Police uncover drug lab in Desa ParkCity condo, seize RM164,000 in narcotics and arrest two Chinese nationals

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — Police busted a drug processing syndicate following a raid at a luxury condominium unit in…
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Sabah’s continental shelf and petroleum rights rooted in Constitution, says BIMP‑EAGA chairman

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 28 — Sabahans should reject recent assertions suggesting that the state’s claims over its continental shelf and…
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Sabah Electricity rolls out 2.5pc rebate for over 660,000 eligible customers, says CEO

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 28 — Sabah Electricity has announced the provision of a 2.5 per cent electricity rebate to eligible…
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Ipoh to enforce staged road closures and diversions from Jan 31 to Feb 3 for Thaipusam chariot procession

IPOH, Jan 28 — There will be road closures and diversions in stages involving 10 roads around the city in…
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Foreign minister arrives in Cebu for Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting under Philippines’ chairmanship

CEBU CITY (Philippines), Jan 28 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan arrived here today to attend the Asean Foreign…