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The High Court in Kota Kinabalu ruled that the federal government must pay what it owes to Sabah for the ‘Lost Years’ covering 48 years from 1974 to 2021, and said the money could have funded development in the state that is still poor despite rich resources. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

What are Sabah’s ‘Lost Years’? And why is it entitled to get back 40pc from the Malaysian govt annually, according to the High Court judgment

Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia was a controversial choice as incumbent Pintasan assemblyman Datuk Fairuz Renddan had won the seat in the 2020 state elections by a small 84 vote margin under a Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia ticket but is said to be very popular on the ground. — Picture from Facebook

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Sabah polls: Drama erupts at GRS candidate announcement as Pandikar named for Pintasan (VIDEO)

Datuk Roger Chin (left) is seen with the legal team representing the Sabah Law Society, at the Kota Kinabalu Court Complex.

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Sabah’s ‘Lost Years’ fight not over as part appeal of 40pc revenue ruling may affect arrears, says lawyer

Norhayati Mohd Ariffin, wife of missing Activist Amri Che Mat, is seen leaving the court room after the decision of her husband’s case at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex November 5, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 7 h ago

‘Has the minister even read the report?’: Amri’s wife questions renewed probe on missing activist

Ikan Jaket Terangkat has a new home at Medan Selera Jalan Othman. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 8 h ago

You can now enjoy the famous ‘ikan sumbat cencaru’ at Ikan Jaket Terangkat’s new location in PJ Old Town’s Medan Selera Jalan Othman

A view shows part of a bridge in China's Sichuan province collapsing into the Hongqi River, in China, November 11, 2025, in this picture obtained from social media video. — Social media pic via Reuters

World / 5 h ago

China’s Hongqi bridge suffers partial collapse months after opening (VIDEO)

People are seen in front of a ZUS Coffee stand in this undated photograph. — Picture from Facebook/ZUS Coffee

Malaysia / 3 h ago

ZUS Coffee says barista on paid leave, recovering from viral assault incident

Datuk Ewon Benedick appears on Sabah FM in Kota Kinabalu on May 3, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

‘An appeal is an appeal’ — Upko says AGC move threatens entire 40pc revenue share decision

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he was surprised by rumours suggesting former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin may be returning to his Cabinet. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Anwar says he’s ‘surprised’ by rumours of Khairy joining Cabinet

The search and rescue (SAR) operation for victims of the boat capsize in the Malaysia-Thailand border waters recovered four more bodies yesterday in Langkawi, November 11, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Langkawi boat capsize: Death toll climbs to 20, 14 survivors rescued, search continues for missing victims

International proptech group Juwai IQI shared that the younger generation of Malaysians are reshaping the traditional wealth playbook. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Life / 10 h ago

Juwai IQI: Three ways Gen Z and Millennials are reshaping wealth habits in Malaysia

Penang Chief Minister speaks to the press at his office in George Town on March 19, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

After Kedah’s Sanusi renews claim on Penang, Kon Yeow says: ‘See you in court’

Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz (left) is seen at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum. — Picture from Facebook/Embassy of Malaysia, Washington D.C.

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Nazri Aziz lauds Putrajaya’s stance on 40pc Sabah entitlement, calls it fair and reasonable

According to the author, judges are not infallible. Appeal is a corrective procedure that can correct errors of law or fact, or both, made by judges. — Pexels pic

What You Think / 8 h ago

Kudos to AG, PMX and Cabinet — Hafiz Hassan

Self-Portrait created a custom velvet gown with French lace detailing for Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh. — Pictures via Facebook/Self-Portrait

Life / 6 h ago

Malaysian artistry in motion: Michelle Yeoh’s custom gown for ‘Wicked: For Good‘ premiere from Malaysian-born designer’s label

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‘You want to bet?’ — Pandikar brushes off jeers, vows victory for GRS

Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia delivers a speech at the launch of the official website of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on March 27, 2018. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 12 — A defiant Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia has promised to deliver the Pintasan seat for Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) after his surprise candidacy today appeared to cause rifts within the coalition.The drama unfolded as the popular incumbent, Datuk Fairuz Renddan, was dropped at the last...

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‘Inspector Sheila’ is accused of intentionally obstructing Lance Corporal Malvinderjit Singh Teerath Singh, 37, from performing his crime prevention patrol duties in front of a restaurant along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Dang Wangi, between 8.15pm and 8.30pm on November 4. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 21 m ago

Charged again: ‘Inspector Sheila’ back in court over alleged obstruction of police work

Sabah BN chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin described the move as part of efforts to strengthen the coalition’s leadership lineup and readiness for the polls. — Picture via Facebook/Bung Moktar Radin

Malaysia / 49 m ago

Sabah polls: BN widens contest to 45 seats, unveils four new candidates

A giant panda is pictured at Zoo Negara in Kuala Lumpur on September 9, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 50 m ago

Malaysia to receive new pair of giant pandas next week under 10-year deal

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Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (2nd left) is briefed by IJM Corporation Berhad group chief executive officer and managing director Datuk Lee Chun Fai (left) while viewing the project layout during the groundbreaking ceremony of the New Pantai Expressway Extension (NPE2) project at the Pantai Dalam (North) Toll Plaza in Kuala Lumpur, November 12, 2025. — Bernama pic

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Works minister: RM1.7b NPE 2 project to cut KL congestion by 2029

Warisan Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal will defend his Senallang seat. — Parti Warisan pic

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Warisan drops Darell Leiking, unveils 60pc new faces including Fuad Stephen’s daughter

Former Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 5, 2023. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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Guan Eng wins bid to strike out parts of MACC officer’s testimony in undersea tunnel trial

Penang Chief Minister speaks to the press at his office in George Town on March 19, 2025. — Bernama pic

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After Kedah’s Sanusi renews claim on Penang, Kon Yeow says: ‘See you in court’

Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan will contest the Tambunan seat. — Daily Express pic

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Kitingan’s Star announces batch of 29 candidates, eyes 40 seats in Sabah polls

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he was surprised by rumours suggesting former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin may be returning to his Cabinet. — Picture by Yusof Isa

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Anwar says he’s ‘surprised’ by rumours of Khairy joining Cabinet

Senior JPJ Director of Enforcement Muhammad Kifli Ma Hasan (third left) shows an overloaded lorry at the Semenyih JPJ Enforcement Station on April 28, 2025. — Bernama file pic

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Sudden enforcement of lorry load limits risks supply chain chaos, says ACCCIM, urges review of bridge limits first

Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia was a controversial choice as incumbent Pintasan assemblyman Datuk Fairuz Renddan had won the seat in the 2020 state elections by a small 84 vote margin under a Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia ticket but is said to be very popular on the ground. — Picture from Facebook

3 h ago

Sabah polls: Drama erupts at GRS candidate announcement as Pandikar named for Pintasan (VIDEO)

Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said business premises and scrap yards could potentially be used to store stolen items, such as copper cables, batteries and electronic equipment. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

MCMC, telcos team up with police to curb tower cable theft and vandalism, says deputy minister

Deputy Digital Minister Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong said the initiative is a strategic measure under the Madani Government’s agenda to position Malaysia as an AI-driven nation by 2030. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

National Data Repository set to launch next year to boost AI-driven governance

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh told the Dewan Rakyat during Question Time the installation of the cameras began in October. Out of 200 schools identified for the project, CCTV cameras have been installed in 149 of them, the deputy minister said. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Education deputy minister: 149 of 200 schools fitted with CCTV as govt ramps up fight against bullying

Police officers stand guard during a demonstration against US President Donald Trump’s visit for the Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) 47th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur on October 26, 2025. — AFP pic

3 h ago

Malaysia’s security forces rated on par with top US agencies, says Saifuddin Nasution

People are seen in front of a ZUS Coffee stand in this undated photograph. — Picture from Facebook/ZUS Coffee

3 h ago

ZUS Coffee says barista on paid leave, recovering from viral assault incident

Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said he will announce the remaining candidates later. — The Borneo Post pic

4 h ago

GRS names partial candidates list for Sabah polls, drops Shahelmy and brings on Pandikar

Mohd Nurkhuzaini Ab Rahman, chairman of the State Committee on Digital Economy, New Revenue, Trade, Industry and Green Technology, said data from the ECRL Integrated Land Use Master Plan (PeGTa) study by PlanMalaysia indicates an average annual increase of around 1.8 per cent over the project period. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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New stations, trade and tourism growth: ECRL set to boost Terengganu’s GDP to RM48.2b by 2040

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