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Port Dickson deputy police chief DSP Muhamad Mustafah Hussin said the skeleton was discovered by a member of the public at an oil palm plantation in Siliau, Lukut. — File picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 04 Feb 2025

Human skeleton found in Port Dickson plantation, police rule out foul play

A volunteer at the Nagarathar Thanduthabani Temple decorates a 138-year-old silver chariot in George Town February 3, 2025, ahead of the Thaipusam celebration on February 11. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 04 Feb 2025

Kedah announces February 11 as occasional holiday for Thaipusam

Also on the agenda are the second readings of several Bills, including the Mufti (Federal Territories) Bill 2024, the Bernama (Amendment) Bill 2024, and the Malaysian Media Council Bill 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 04 Feb 2025

In Dewan Rakyat today: MPs tackle US tariffs, food security and regional diplomacy

At the heart of the controversy is the fear that the Bill’s licensing requirements could block the centuries-old practice of seed sharing, a tradition that has sustained farming communities for generations. — Pexels.com pic

Malaysia / 04 Feb 2025

Why farmers oppose the Crop Seed Quality Bill and see seed-sharing as key to food security

Zaim Ikhwan Zahari and his wife, Ismanira Abdul Manaf were seen sobbing in the dock when deputy public prosecutor Kamarul Iman Ahmad Sapian presented the photographs. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Graphic evidence: 142 photos of injuries to Zayn Rayyan revealed in neglect case against parents in court today

Sarawak reported a decrease in flood evacuees, with 9,312 individuals currently sheltered in 41 temporary relief centres (PPS) as of 4pm, down from 10,068 this morning. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Flood evacuees in Sarawak decrease, while Sabah sees slight increase

Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof upheld the royal address of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, which stated that Parliament must function as a platform for checks and balances against the government’s administration. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Deputy PMs Zahid and Fadillah uphold royal address on Parliament’s role, national unity, and digital transformation

Hannah Yeoh today raised a preliminary objection to the statements of four witnesses presented in support of Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) lecturer Kamarul Zaman Yusoff’s defence in the lawsuit she filed against him. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Hannah Yeoh raises objection to witness statements in defamation case against UUM lecturer

Police have arrested a couple to assist in the investigation into the discovery of the body of an elderly woman, believed to have been murdered, at an apartment unit here on Friday. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Son, girlfriend arrested in connection with murder of elderly mother in Butterworth

In a Facebook post on Monday (February 3), Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor clarified that the account, which falsely states she is Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s ex-wife, does not belong to her, according to a report published in The Star today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

‘I’m still his wife,’ says Rosmah, denying Najib divorce claims spread on fake social media account

On August 21 of last year, SKTT director Alimah Omar informed the court that she and the company’s general manager, Zulkamar Abu Bakar, signed three cheques totalling RM629,395.30 in Datuk Seri Azlan Man’s name as refunds for the cancelled tour packages in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Alimah, 67, stated that the refund should have been made to the Perlis SUK Office. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Ex-Perlis MB received RM629,395 in travel refunds for cancelled London family holiday, court told

Johor Bahru Selatan district police chief ACP Raub Selamat said a 28-second video clip of the incident had gone viral on social media before the victim lodged a police report at 1.33am today.

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Fiery misunderstanding: JB cops tracking down man for setting wife’s car on fire at Jalan Tebrau (VIDEO)

The staff at the city mosque here will soon be required to wear a standard uniform and undergo customer service training following the emergence of a controversial video showing tourists being harassed for taking photos outside the mosque. — Picture via Facebook.com/Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

New measures for KK City Mosque staff after alleged harassment video: Uniforms, training, and facility upgrades planned

On February 5 last year, Judicial Commissioner Dr Suzana Muhammad Said ruled that all MAF personnel who retired before January 1, 2013, are entitled to pension adjustments based on the rates and methods applicable to those who retired after that date. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Appellate court sets May 6 for ruling on govt’s appeal against pension adjustment for MAF retirees

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured that the electricity tariffs for users in Peninsular Malaysia, under the implementation of the Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT), will not be a disadvantage to the public. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

‘Small, small, don’t worry’: Anwar assures public on electricity tariff hike, clarifies confusion over 14pc increase

The Madani Government will ensure that the distribution of the country’s economic wealth is being optimised for the nation’s development to benefit all segments of the society, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

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‘A leader that responds’: After Sabah loss, Anwar moves to ease business burden with e-invoicing threshold adjustment, tax refund boost

His first degree, her PhD: Mum and son graduate together 25 years after she carried him at last UTHM convocation

Police probe lawyer’s social media death threat linked to Melaka triple shooting

Couple’s fatal plunge highlights dangers: Terengganu warns motorists to heed road closure signs

Kaaba shines from space: Stunning ISS photo of Islam’s holiest site goes viral

Malaysia pedals to the top: Johor Velodrome becomes Southeast Asia’s first UCI satellite centre

PM Anwar: Pakatan’s state election defeat won’t stop delivery of Sabah revenue share, other pledges

Sunway-led Seremban Sentral transit hub to create 2,500 jobs, RM300m in annual business revenue

Government upgrades servers for next Sara aid round, expands retailer list to over 8,000 shops

At Wong Kok Seafood Restaurant in Ipoh, the unique braised ‘sang har mee’ and cold tofu are the stars

Go slow: Penang authorities close Batu Ferringhi lane till Dec 31 after road cracks

Anwar visits Bung Moktar’s family, calls late Sabah leader ‘a great loss to the nation’

Semporna dive spots lure first international flight from China to Tawau as Loong Air lands

Yayasan Terengganu’s Kemaman hostel to close in 2026 for private school expansion

India caps airline fares as IndiGo crisis leaves hundreds stranded for fifth day (VIDEO)

Human skeleton found in Port Dickson plantation, police rule out foul play

Kedah announces February 11 as occasional holiday for Thaipusam

In Dewan Rakyat today: MPs tackle US tariffs, food security and regional diplomacy

Why farmers oppose the Crop Seed Quality Bill and see seed-sharing as key to food security

Graphic evidence: 142 photos of injuries to Zayn Rayyan revealed in neglect case against parents in court today

Flood evacuees in Sarawak decrease, while Sabah sees slight increase

Deputy PMs Zahid and Fadillah uphold royal address on Parliament’s role, national unity, and digital transformation

Hannah Yeoh raises objection to witness statements in defamation case against UUM lecturer

Son, girlfriend arrested in connection with murder of elderly mother in Butterworth

‘I’m still his wife,’ says Rosmah, denying Najib divorce claims spread on fake social media account

Ex-Perlis MB received RM629,395 in travel refunds for cancelled London family holiday, court told

Fiery misunderstanding: JB cops tracking down man for setting wife’s car on fire at Jalan Tebrau (VIDEO)

New measures for KK City Mosque staff after alleged harassment video: Uniforms, training, and facility upgrades planned

Appellate court sets May 6 for ruling on govt’s appeal against pension adjustment for MAF retirees

‘Small, small, don’t worry’: Anwar assures public on electricity tariff hike, clarifies confusion over 14pc increase

Madani government to optimise country’s economic wealth for all segments of society, says Anwar