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Ayer Kuning polls: All polling centres closed, results expected at 9pm

Ayer Kuning polls: All polling centres closed, results expected at 9pm

TAPAH: All 19 polling centres for the Ayer Kuning by-election are now closed.According to an official, 18 centres were closed…
Safe Internet campaign aims to raise awareness of prudent use of social media among children

Safe Internet campaign aims to raise awareness of prudent use of social media among children

BUKIT MERTAJAM: The use of the Internet and social media applications among children without supervision can invite negative impact, especially…
Ayer Kuning polls: Voting process proceeding smoothly, says cops

Ayer Kuning polls: Voting process proceeding smoothly, says cops

TAPAH: Voting for the Ayer Kuning state by-election is going smoothly without any untoward incidents, says Perak police chief Datuk…
Nik Nazmi sends protest letter to PKR election committee over Setiawangsa results

Nik Nazmi sends protest letter to PKR election committee over Setiawangsa results

HULU SELANGOR: PKR vice-president Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad confirmed he had sent a protest letter to the party’s Central Election Committee regarding…
Telcos urged to to improve connectivity, quality of service, especially in tourist areas, says Fahmi

Telcos urged to to improve connectivity, quality of service, especially in tourist areas, says Fahmi

KOTA KINABALU: Telecommunication companies (telcos) are urged to improve their connectivity and quality of services in all aspects, especially in…
Pope Francis’ funeral begins at St Peter's Square (livestream)

Pope Francis’ funeral begins at St Peter’s Square (livestream)

VATICAN CITY (AP): As many as 200,000 people are expected to attend Pope Francis' funeral in St Peter's Square as…
Storm warning: Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected over 11 states, one FT until 6pm Saturday

Storm warning: Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected over 11 states, one FT until 6pm Saturday

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a weather warning, with thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast in 11…
PN: Police report lodged against Perak Umno Facebook admin

PN: Police report lodged against Perak Umno Facebook admin

PETALING JAYA: A police report has been lodged against the administrator of Perak Umno's Facebook page for allegedly slandering former…
Zahid urges Risda to diversify rubber products to stabilise prices

Zahid urges Risda to diversify rubber products to stabilise prices

BAGAN DATUK: The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) should step up and diversify downstream rubber products as a long-term…
Smuggling attempts of cooking foiled in Lahad Datu

Smuggling attempts of cooking foiled in Lahad Datu

KOTA KINABALU: Marine officials in Lahad Datu foiled two oil smuggling attempts in crackdowns over the past two days.Sabah Marine…
Malaysia seeks to maintain good ties with the US, says Amir Hamzah

Malaysia seeks to maintain good ties with the US, says Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia seeks to maintain good ties with the United States (US), said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir…
QuickCheck: Did a woman drive against traffic near a school in Segamat?

QuickCheck: Did a woman drive against traffic near a school in Segamat?

IN THE age of viral videos, dramatic traffic incidents can quickly capture public attention.A recent clip has raised concerns about…
Ayer Kuning polls: Muhyiddin urges eligible voters to come out in full force to cast their ballots

Ayer Kuning polls: Muhyiddin urges eligible voters to come out in full force to cast their ballots

MUAR: Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has called on all voters to fulfil their responsibility by coming out…
Addressing Malaysia’s rising cancer rates

Addressing Malaysia’s rising cancer rates

CANCER remains a critical health challenge in Malaysia.This rising trend highlights the urgent need for effective interventions, as experts warn…
Sports Minister expects things to go smoothly for Malaysia Cup final in Bukit Jalil

Sports Minister expects things to go smoothly for Malaysia Cup final in Bukit Jalil

GEORGE TOWN: Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh (pic) hopes the Malaysia Cup Final between Johor Darul Ta’zim and Sri…
Social activist backs cops' call for harsher laws to combat gangs

Social activist backs cops’ call for harsher laws to combat gangs

KUALA LUMPUR: The police's call for harsher laws to effectively combat criminal gangs is timely as gang-related violence and crimes…
Singapore orders foreigners' Facebook posts taken down under new election rules

Singapore orders foreigners’ Facebook posts taken down under new election rules

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore has ordered Facebook parent Meta to block Singaporeans' access to posts made by foreigners, ahead of…
Housing Ministry to host KL study tour to explain importance of urban renewal Bill to MPs

Housing Ministry to host KL study tour to explain importance of urban renewal Bill to MPs

KUALA LUMPUR: The Housing and Local Government Ministry will be hosting a special study tour in the capital on Tuesday…
Merger of S'wak water boards brings more benefits to employees, says Julaihi

Merger of S’wak water boards brings more benefits to employees, says Julaihi

SIBU: The Sarawak government has given an assurance that moves to merge the three main water boards in the state…
Innovative water distribution eases Penang's extended water cut

Innovative water distribution eases Penang’s extended water cut

GEORGE TOWN: Long queues of people with pails behind a water tank lorry are becoming a thing of the past…
Sabah tourism earns RM4.5mil at MATTA Fair

Sabah tourism earns RM4.5mil at MATTA Fair

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah tourism players earned an impressive RM4.5mil in sales at this year’s first MATTA Fair in Kuala Lumpur…
Ayer Kuning polls: Voters excited to cast their ballots

Ayer Kuning polls: Voters excited to cast their ballots

IPOH: First-time voter Ahmad Saufi Mhd Roslan, from Ayer Kuning, is both excited and nervous.The 19-year-old student from Institute Kemahiran…
Roads near stadium close for Malaysia Cup final

Roads near stadium close for Malaysia Cup final

KUALA LUMPUR: Several roads near the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil will close and divert in stages from 2pm to…
Treat Sabah Electricity fairly, says consumer group

Treat Sabah Electricity fairly, says consumer group

KOTA KINABALU: The National Consumer Foundation Malaysia (YPNM) Sabah has urged the public and state leaders not to scapegoat Sabah…
Thunderstorm warning issued for Selangor and KL

Thunderstorm warning issued for Selangor and KL

KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected in Selangor, specifically Petaling, as well as Kuala Lumpur, with…
Octogenarian couple returns to Tapah to vote in Ayer Kuning by-election

Octogenarian couple returns to Tapah to vote in Ayer Kuning by-election

Choi Ko Chong (right), 85, and his wife Loi Mooi Ying, 82, walking hand-in-hand at SJKC Pheng Lok after casting…
Pipe upgrade leaves Penangites facing water supply disruptions

Pipe upgrade leaves Penangites facing water supply disruptions

BUTTERWORTH: Over 1.4 million Penangites—about 80% of the state population—woke up to dry taps in landed properties, while those in…
Malaysian chicken curry is crowned world's best stew

Malaysian chicken curry is crowned world’s best stew

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian chicken curry has been named the world's best stew in the 50 Best Stews list by TasteAtlas…