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Hindu devotees escort the silver chariot carrying the statue of Lord Murugan along Jalan Raja Laut in Kuala Lumpur on January 30, 2026 ahead of Thaipusam, which falls on February 1. — Bernama pic

Silver chariot rolls through KL as thousands join Thaipusam procession to Batu Caves

Batu Pahat District Police Chief, ACP Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani, said that the body of the 41-year-old victim, who worked at a supermarket, was found at approximately 12:30 am today. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Murder-suicide case? Police find missing woman’s body in Batu Pahat home, boyfriend detained

Muallim district police chief Supt Mohd Hasni Mohd Nasir said police received a report around 11am from the victim’s employer, a local man, who discovered the body during a visit to the farm, about 1.5 kilometres from the main road. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Myanmar man found dead with stab wounds in Tanjong Malim

The prime minister said efforts to develop tourism could not be left to the government alone, but required complete participation from the private and public sectors, tourism bodies, companies and the general public. — Bernama pic

PM: All parties must play their roles in elevating tourism sector

Ipoh district police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said police received an emergency call regarding the incident at 4.57 am. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Ipoh woman in ICU after gas cylinder explosion at Taman Kledang Emas home

 The long-standing issue on the construction of an escalator at Batu Caves is expected to be resolved by July, clearing the way for the project to proceed, said Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Devasthanam chairman Tan Sri R Nadarajah. — Bernama pic

Batu Caves escalator issues to be settled by July, says temple chairman

Despite the growing push for digital red packets and e-wallet transfers, Malaysians continue to favour physical ang pow, especially crisp new banknotes. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Fresh ang pow notes: Why tradition endures — and where Malaysians can get them this Chinese New Year

State Infrastructure and Agriculture Exco, Datuk Izham Hashim, said that the move is part of a state policy to ensure pig farm management is conducted in a more organised and sustainable manner, in line with public health and environmental standards. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Exco: Selangor continues pig farm crackdown, only 30-plus still active in Kuala Langat

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said strict action based on the law will be taken regardless of post or position against the individuals involved. — Bernama pic

Aminuddin: No protection or compromise for corrupt PBT officers in Negeri Sembilan

Minister of Communications and Unity Government spokesman Datuk Fahmi Fadzil speaks during his weekly press conference at Menara Komunikasi in Putrajaya on January 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

Fahmi: Govt cracking down on foreigners abusing social visit passes

The Ministry of Defence is under scrutiny amid a series of corruption investigations involving current and former senior officers. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

The MAF corruption crackdown in two weeks: From army chief to welfare fund boss, charges mount

Johor Bahru Selatan are investigating two separate incidents of a 13-year-old girl who claimed to have been harassed by a 17-year-old schoolmate, which triggered the second incident in which the boy was beat up by the girl’s 20-year-old brother and another 17-year-old boy in Larkin. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Sister, 13, complains of harassment; older brother joins teen fight outside Larkin school, police investigating

A 51-year-old man landed in bankruptcy after failing to pay income tax arrears of RM15 million for the assessment years from 2011 to 2017. — Reuters pic

High Court declares 51-year-old man  bankrupt over RM15m in unpaid taxes

KD Pari bows out on January 30, 2026 after 49 years of service with the Royal Malaysian Navy. — Bernama pic

Navy retires KD Pari, a 49-year-old workhorse of Malaysia’s seas

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim performs his Friday prayers at Masjid Ar-Rahimah in Taman Greenwood, Gombak on January 30, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

The heart of Taman Greenwood: Exploring the history of the mosque Anwar visited today

Minister of Communications and Unity Government spokesman Datuk Fahmi Fadzil speaks during his weekly press conference at Menara Komunikasi in Putrajaya on January 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

Fahmi: MACC has free rein in e-waste probe involving top DoE officials