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DAPSY chief Woo Kah Leong called on all parties to stop using the term “kuil haram” (illegal temple), describing it as prejudicial, misleading, and hurtful to Hindu worshippers.

Malaysia / 19 h ago

DAP Youth chief urges action against ‘illegal temple’ rally organisers, calls for end to divisive labels

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said his Home Ministry will be working with the Finance Ministry to establish a task force to address foreigners misusing social visit passes to land jobs in Malaysia which are hurting local businesses. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Number of foreign tourists working illegally in Malaysia rising, hurting local businesses, says home minister

Lim Seok Pheng's listing makes her the second Singaporean on the DHS site, alongside convicted child sex offender Amos Yee. — DHS website screenshot

Singapore / 19 h ago

Singaporean detained by ICE, added to US ‘worst of the worst’ criminal list for cartel links

Ranhill SAJ said water tankers and static tanks will be provided as needed at strategic locations. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Water rationing in Kluang, Pontian starts tonight till Feb 28 as Machap dam levels drop

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who is also PKR president, said he had issued this strict order yesterday during the Cabinet’s weekly meeting. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Anwar: Free to criticise, but threats to national security will face ‘maximum action’

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said investigations are ongoing, with three men, including a foreign national, detained to assist in the case. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Penang police say jealousy may be motive in killing of single mother in Sungai Dua

Perak Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman Datuk A. Sivanesan said a compound had been imposed on the developer for failing to comply with construction standards. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Perak orders halt to Sungai Siput pig farm project built without planning approval

Delegates attend the Selangor PKR convention at the MPAJ Convention Centre in Taman Melawati, Selangor on February 7, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Selangor PKR must win big to keep Anwar in Putrajaya, says Amirudin

The Sabah capital city will be closing off several roads surrounding Lintasan Deasoka, including Jalan KK Bypass, Jalan Gaya, Jalan Pantai, and Jalan Coastal, from February 9 to 11, 2026 for the Chinese New Year carnival. — Picture from Facebook/Kota Kinabalu City

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Heads up, KK drivers: Road closures from Feb 9–11 for CNY carnival

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the decision was made following security intelligence assessments and feedback obtained from all relevant parties, including the owners of premises in the surrounding area. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

City police deny permit for Garah rally at Sogo over security risks and public safety concerns

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a light moment with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during his official visit to Malaysia at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre. — Picture by Sayutu Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Anwar hails Modi as close friend as Malaysia, India deepen strategic ties

The ministry said matters related to the construction, renovation and compliance of places of worship fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Housing and Local Government through relevant legal provisions. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Unity Ministry urges legal process, warns against racial or religious tensions over places of worship

Soo Hoo Khoon Peng opened the 1899 Romanée‑Conti in January during a private tasting at Auprés du Clocher, a Michelin‑listed restaurant in Burgundy. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 16 h ago

Singapore wine collector opens, shares 127‑year‑old Romanée‑Conti in rare tasting moment

Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming said the millions spent on upgrading amenities and homes in new villages across the country since 2023 has benefited thousands of residents and members of the public. — Picture from Facebook/Nga Kor Ming

Malaysia / 14 h ago

‘We deliver’: Housing minister says new villages nationwide shine after three years and over RM325m spent

Former Goldman Sachs chief of South-east Asia operations, Timothy Leissner, arrives at US District Court Eastern District of New York for his sentencing, in New York on May 29, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Ex‑Goldman banker Tim Leissner begins prison term for role in 1MDB scandal

Malaysia

10 h ago

Anwar hails Modi as close friend as Malaysia, India deepen strategic ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a light moment with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during his official visit to Malaysia at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre. — Picture by Sayutu Zainudin

SERI KEMBANGAN, Feb 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today described Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a great personal friend, saying his visit to Malaysia reflects the strong and enduring ties between the two countries amid growing global uncertainty.He said he was delighted to welcome Modi to...

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Pakatan Harapan secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the coalition has begun early preparations and strategy discussions for the upcoming state elections. — Picture by Sayuti Zanudin

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Pakatan finalising strategy for Melaka, Johor, Sarawak elections

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said investigations are ongoing, with three men, including a foreign national, detained to assist in the case. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Penang police say jealousy may be motive in killing of single mother in Sungai Dua

The Sarawak assembly approved the addition of 17 new seats in July 20925, raising the total from 82 to 99 in a move that effectively makes it Malaysia’s largest legislature, but it remains unclear when this would take effect. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Will Sarawak’s 17 approved new seats be ready for Feb 2027 election? Nanta says no timeline given

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The MMEA seized about 450kg of illegally caught fish from the two boats operated by the nine foreigners off the coast of Tanjung Karang, Selangor on February 6, 2026. — Unsplash pic

13 h ago

The fish that nearly got away: Selangor maritime nab two boats, nine foreigners and 450kg catch off Tg Karang

Shoppers in Terengganu line up to score fresh chicken sold at RM6.80/kg at the Jualan Rahmah Madani Programme (PJRM) held at the compound of Kampung Banggol Binjai Mosque, Tepoh in Kuala Nerus on February 7, 2026. — Picture from X/Bernama

13 h ago

With days to Ramadan, Terengganu shoppers score over 800 chickens at RM6.80 a kilo in two hours

Security forces cordon off a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan on February 7, 2026, a day after a suicide bombing that killed at least 31 people and injured dozens. — AFP pic

13 h ago

Anwar condemns Islamabad mosque bombing that killed 31, calls it ‘affront to humanity’

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said his Home Ministry will be working with the Finance Ministry to establish a task force to address foreigners misusing social visit passes to land jobs in Malaysia which are hurting local businesses. — File picture by Hari Anggara

13 h ago

Number of foreign tourists working illegally in Malaysia rising, hurting local businesses, says home minister

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who is also PKR president, said he had issued this strict order yesterday during the Cabinet’s weekly meeting. — Picture by Yusof Isa

14 h ago

Anwar: Free to criticise, but threats to national security will face ‘maximum action’

Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming said the millions spent on upgrading amenities and homes in new villages across the country since 2023 has benefited thousands of residents and members of the public. — Picture from Facebook/Nga Kor Ming

14 h ago

‘We deliver’: Housing minister says new villages nationwide shine after three years and over RM325m spent

An enlarged electron micrograph of the mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, which causes TB. — Unsplash pic from the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

14 h ago

Johor schools to stay open amid Kota Tinggi TB cases, health screening ongoing

Delay in social media response lets harmful content like scam and gambling ads reach Malaysians first, according to Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. — Unsplash pic

14 h ago

Deputy communications minister flags delay in social media action as harmful ads hit users first, urges faster blocks

Perak Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman Datuk A. Sivanesan said a compound had been imposed on the developer for failing to comply with construction standards. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Perak orders halt to Sungai Siput pig farm project built without planning approval

People walk on a snow-covered street in Nagaoka, Japan next to a board displaying posters of Japan’s February 8, 2026 election candidates amid reports of severe snowstorms across the country. —- Reuters pic

15 h ago

Travelling in Japan? Malaysian embassy warns of snowstorms and icy conditions

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming reminds Malaysians that KL once had mayoral elections, and urged for calm while the International Islamic University Malaysia studies whether or not it is timely to bring it back. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

15 h ago

KL mayoral polls not new, let’s wait for IIUM study before weighing in, says local govt minister

Prime Minister and PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the party’s Selangor convention at the MPAJ Convention Centre in Taman Melawati on February 7, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

16 h ago

Titles don’t matter, results do, Anwar tells PKR delegates at Selangor convention

Delegates attend the Selangor PKR convention at the MPAJ Convention Centre in Taman Melawati, Selangor on February 7, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

16 h ago

Selangor PKR must win big to keep Anwar in Putrajaya, says Amirudin

The head of Kg Bambangan Tagal said the deaths in the river started with the ‘palian’ fish but has since affected almost all types of fish. — Picture from Daily Express

16 h ago

Mystery fish deaths return to Tambunan river, now affecting more species

The Sabah capital city will be closing off several roads surrounding Lintasan Deasoka, including Jalan KK Bypass, Jalan Gaya, Jalan Pantai, and Jalan Coastal, from February 9 to 11, 2026 for the Chinese New Year carnival. — Picture from Facebook/Kota Kinabalu City

16 h ago

Heads up, KK drivers: Road closures from Feb 9–11 for CNY carnival

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