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The much anticipated anti-corruption rally ‘Himpunan Rakyat Benci Rasuah’ today was fairly uneventful after authorities decided to facilitate it rather than be antagonistic against it. — Picture by Sayuti Zanudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

As it happens: ‘Himpunan Rakyat Benci Rasuah’ anti-corruption rally in Dataran Merdeka

Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah have made history by reaching the women’s doubles final of the Indonesia Masters, the first Malaysian pair to do so in 14 years. — Bernama pic

Sports / 15 h ago

Pearly-Thinaah make history, first Malaysian pair in Indonesia Masters final after 14 years

Putrajaya said it will support KTMB to add more carriages and increase the train capacity as more people choose to travel via rail. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘If we have more trains, people will take them’: Loke affirms Putrajaya’s commitment to rail travel as demand spikes for CNY

Harith Iskander and ex-wife Dr Jezamine Lim have received abuse from some in the public. — Picture by Azinuddin Ghazali

Showbiz / 15 h ago

Harith Iskander’s comedy show cancelled after death threat and abuse aimed at family, says manager

The Trump administration’s Interior Department said yesterday it had officially changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. — Reuters pic

World / 16 h ago

Trump administration officially renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America

Coffee shops in Melaka, particularly in tourist hotspots, were among the business premises found raising prices by up to 60 per cent last year, according to Norena Jaafar, the state director of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Melaka coffee shop prices spike, patrons call out sneaky 60pc increases

During his first term, Trump sacked five inspectors general in fewer than two months in 2020. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

The US purge: Trump sacks 17 independent inspectors general, paving way for loyalists

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the new process prioritises applications from Malaysian citizens married to foreign nationals. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Home minister: Govt simplifies entry permit process for foreign spouses of Malaysian citizens, ensures approval within six months

World 19th seed kisses the Australian Open tennis trophy after winning her first Grand Slam title in defeating Number One Aryna Sabalenka on January 25, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Keys stuns tennis top seed Sabalenka to claim first Grand Slam title at Australian Open

Sabah Malay is different from the standard Bahasa Melayu spoken in the peninsula but ties the locals together despite their diverse tribes and ethnicities. — Picture by Julia Chan

Malaysia / 2 h ago

It’s not broken, it’s Sabahan: How Malay became the lingua franca in this east Malaysian state

The popularity of Dubai chocolate has inspired fraudsters who seize upon the latest trends and copy certain ecommerce sites as they seek to collect as much money as possible. — AFP pic

Life / 12 h ago

Watch out for Dubai chocolate scams as viral hype sparks online frauds

Displaced Palestinians who left the southern Gaza Strip where they had taken refuge, arrive with their belongings northwest of Nuseirat in the central part of the strip, at the nearest point possible to the Israeli-controlled Netzarim corridor, hoping to return to the north whenever possible. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

No going home to north Gaza if Israeli civilian hostage not freed, Netanyahu tells Palestinians

After demanding three things from the government at the protest, the People Protesters dressed in black began gathering outside Sogo KL Shopping Mall at around 2.30pm, only to encounter barricades and red tape cordoning off the main entrance. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Anti-corruption protesters call for reforms, shift focus to dialogue with Putrajaya

Iran considers the Baha’i faith a heretical offshoot of Islam. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

Iran cracks down on Baha’i, arrests 13 for alleged child proselytism

Transport Minister Anthony Loke says nothing is finalised yet on the JB LRT project. —Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Transport Minister Loke confirms no tender issued yet for JB LRT project

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Sabah PAS wants to contest state election, but veep Nik Amar says party has yet to decide

Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah said the party has yet to decide on Sabah state election. — Picture from Facebook/Nik Amar

KOTA BARU, Jan 26 — The Sabah chapter of Islamist party PAS has reportedly expressed its desire to contest in the 17th Sabah state election due later this year.Utusan Malaysia cited its vice-president Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah saying that however, the party’s top leadership has not officially discussed the...

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Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (right) speaking to the media after attending the Road Safety Campaign in conjunction with Op Selamat Chinese New Year 2025 at the Selangor Contingent Level at the PJS 2 Toll Plaza. — Bernama pic

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Selangor cops say drugs found in the remains of Yap Xin Yuan, but still unsure of cause of death

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Harith Iskander's stand-up show at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas has been cancelled following death threats to his family. — Picture from Instagram/Harith Iskander

Malaysia / 32 m ago

IGP: Man who made death threats against Harith Iskander, family nabbed for investigation

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The government’s decision to extend subsidies to ensure the success of the airfare initiative during festive seasons has helped reduce people’s grievances about high airline ticket prices, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. — Bernama pic

39 m ago

Anthony Loke hails success of airfare subsidy, says ‘everything is under control’ this CNY

Penang police estimate that over 2.4 million vehicles will enter the state during this year’s Chinese New Year holidays. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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Penang police gear up for 2.4 million vehicles as Chinese New Year traffic peaks

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has collected RM12.5 million in outstanding summonses following a special compound initiative offering a flat rate of RM150 since early January. — Bernama pic

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JPJ’s special RM150 compound deal nets RM12.5m in outstanding summonses

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim joins lion dance performers during the Chinese New Year Celebration with MOTAC at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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As Malaysia hosts China’s first CNY celebration abroad, PM Anwar affirms strong bilateral ties (VIDEO)

Sabah Malay is different from the standard Bahasa Melayu spoken in the peninsula but ties the locals together despite their diverse tribes and ethnicities. — Picture by Julia Chan

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It’s not broken, it’s Sabahan: How Malay became the lingua franca in this east Malaysian state

Fahmi Reza stands alongside one of his art. — Picture from Instagram/Fahmi Reza

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Sabah Native Court summons against Fahmi Reza faces scrutiny over procedural flaws

Malaysia’s growing reputation as a medical tourism destination has led to concerns over the emergence of fake clinics and counterfeit doctor certificates, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. — Bernama pic

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Home Minister Saifuddin warns of fake clinics as Malaysia’s medical tourism grows

Coffee shops in Melaka, particularly in tourist hotspots, were among the business premises found raising prices by up to 60 per cent last year, according to Norena Jaafar, the state director of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Melaka coffee shop prices spike, patrons call out sneaky 60pc increases

Sabah has reported five suspected cases of pufferfish poisoning this month, with two victims still hospitalised and receiving treatment. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Sabah reports five pufferfish poisoning cases, two still hospitalised

A viral video depicting violence against a Pahang Road Transport Department (JPJ) officer was in reality, part of a staged act during a rehearsal yesterday said the department. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

15 h ago

Pahang JPJ clarifies: Viral video of officer assault was just a staged rehearsal

Prime Minister’s senior political secretary Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin urged agencies related to disaster management to immediately investigate claims that a sizeable number of flood victims have yet to receive aid. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

PM’s senior pol-sec calls for probe into claims of govt aid delays for 100,000 flood victims

Police are still tracking down several other individuals believed to be remnants of a group of foreign nationals who attacked a Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) boat in the waters off Tanjung Rhu, Banting, Selangor yesterday, — Bernama pic

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Morib beach shooting: Selangor police track down remaining foreign nationals after MMEA boat attack

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the agreement between the ministry and the Sabah Education Department under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 is capable of bringing a positive impact on the state’s education sector. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Sabah’s education sector benefits from MA63 agreement, says Fadhlina

After demanding three things from the government at the protest, the People Protesters dressed in black began gathering outside Sogo KL Shopping Mall at around 2.30pm, only to encounter barricades and red tape cordoning off the main entrance. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

16 h ago

Anti-corruption protesters call for reforms, shift focus to dialogue with Putrajaya

Police arrested three men on suspicion of selling party drug ecstasy during the Pinkfish Countdown 2024 New Year’s Eve concert in Bandar Sunway. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

17 h ago

Selangor police arrest three for peddling ecstasy at Pinkfish concert after drug use resulted in four deaths, several hospitalised

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