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There will likely be merchants offering a wide variety of dates at the Madinah Ramadan stalls to be set up at the Dataran Warisan Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium in Kota Baru, Kelantan. —- Bernama pic

Ready for ‘Madinah Ramadan’? Kelantan to welcome 100,000 visitors for fasting month fest in March

Kedah Police Chief Datuk Fisol Salleh shows the car used by drug traffickers to transport their narco haul during a press conference on the seizure of over RM4 million worth of methamphetamine and MDMA pills on February 18, 2025. — Bernama pic

In massive drug crush across Malaysia, cops seize 102 tons of narcotics worth RM1.67b; four chemists among 47 arrests

The 2023 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) found that one million Malaysians aged 16 and above suffer from depression. — Pixabay pic

Health Ministry declares ‘war on stigma’ as mental health cases surge to one million in Malaysia, RM24.6m for solutions

A view of the Sungai Buloh settlement in Selangor where leprosy patients were once segregated and isolated from the outside world. Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said a quarantine and leprosy screenings are ongoing at two villages following one death and eight infections on February 19, 2025. — File picture by Hari Anggara

N. Sembilan MB confirms one Orang Asli death from leprosy, eight infections in Kuala Pilah; quarantine and screenings ongoing

The accused Hafizul Hawari (in face mask and orange trousers) was under heavy police escort while on the way to the Sepang Court for prosecution on April 25,2024. — File picture by Miera Zulyana

From dramatic 2024 KLIA shooting to Kota Baru arrest: Travel agency manager pleads guilty to firearm possession, faces 14 years in jail and caning

Mara chairman Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the reduction is part of the agency’s aggressive stance against defaulters. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Under 30pc: Mara’s 2025 target for non-performing loans

People view a house model at the Madani Harmoni People’s Residency Program (PRR) in Bestari Jaya, Selangor on February 15, 2025. — Bernama pic

Govt nears 500,000 affordable homes target, minister confirms progress at 93.9pc completion, prices stable

The potholes in the middle of the road can cause accidents to road users, particularly motorcyclists in Kuala Lumpur. — File picture by Hari Anggara

FT minister halves pothole fix time to 12 hours for road safety

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to update the King on national matters and to enquire about His Majesty’s health following recent medical treatment. — Picture via Facebook

PM Anwar briefs Agong on national matters during Bahrain visit, wishes King continued good health

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari during Question Time in the Selangor State Legislative Assembly on February 19, 2025. — Bernama pic

Selangor MB reveals legal firm, some district and land officers among several involved in illegal land transfers amid Klang scandal

The 48-year-old man pleaded not guilty to the charge framed under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2007, read together with Section 16(1) of the same Act. — Reuters pic

Miri man pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting 13-year-old niece

Selangor Investment, Trade, and Mobility Committee chairman Ng Sze Han said the Selangor Rail Line feasibility study has identified a 200km alignment with four proposed spurlines – Westport, Klang, Putra Heights, and Universiti Selangor Bestari Jaya – which is in its final phase before being submitted to the Transport Ministry. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Imagine going from Sabak Bernam to KLIA in under two hours: Exco says Selangor Rail plan for that and more in feasibility study now

Nurulhayat Mohamad Nor, 38, was charged with soliciting and receiving RM8,920.79 in cash from the firms to facilitate the referral and processing of housing loans with financial institutions. — Unsplash pic

One Melaka bank exec, 15 bribery charges, three law firms for housing loan referrals

Border forces in Myanmar rescued scam victims of various nationalities, including Malaysians, in several towns bordering Thailand that were used by scam syndicates. — Picture by Choo Choy May

All healthy, coming home this week: Thailand to send home 15 scammed Malaysians rescued from Myanmar border towns 

Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi gave an assurance that a thorough study of the MLFF system is essential before reaching a final decision. — Bernama pic

Works minister says proactive steps done for multi-lane free-flow toll collection before PAC say-so

Pannir Selvam, seen here at age 19 during Christmas carolling. — Picture courtesy of Pannir Selvam’s family

LawAsia joins clemency calls for death row Malaysian Pannir Selvam ahead of Singapore execution