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Mongolian Shaariibuu Setev, whose daughter Altantuya was murdered in 2006, said he has been waiting for an apology from the Malaysian government all the years, after the Court of Appeal absolve the Malaysian government of liability and reduce the damages awarded to the family from RM5 million to RM1.38 million on January 20, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Shaariibuu Setev

‘One word’: Altantuya’s father waits for truth and apology for closure after 20 years

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi  (left) and  Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Ramanan Ramakrishnan discussing Johor’s talent development agenda in Putrajaya on January 20, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Onn Hafiz Ghazi

Johor gets RM116.22m in federal funds to boost talent agenda

Altantuya Shaariibuu, a Mongolian national, was shot and her body blown up with military-grade explosives in a forest near Kuala Lumpur in October 2006, a murder case that continues to raise questions over motive, official involvement and unresolved political links. — Picture via Facebook/Altantunya Shaariibuugiin

Altantuya’s family to challenge Court of Appeal ruling clearing govt of liability over her death

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced on January 20, 2026 the introduction of a new standardised assessment of Year 4 students in five core subjects starting this year. —  File picture by Azneal Ishak

New assessment for Year 4 students from 2026; tests to cover four subjects

Malaysian Automotive Association president Mohd Shamsor Mohd Zain said the achievement underscored the resilience and robust performance of the automotive sector, which has surpassed the 800,000-unit mark for two years in a row. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia’s automotive industry hits second straight record year with 820,752 vehicles sold in 2025

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced on January 20, 2026 that children can start preschool at age five, and primary school at age six from 2027. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia lowers preschool entry to five, Standard One to six from 2027

Displaced Palestinians live amongst the rubble and debris of homes and businesses destroyed by the Israeli military in Jabalia refugee camp. — AFP pic

Anwar says Malaysia will only back Gaza peace committee once Israeli attacks cease

EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said the projected timing takes into account geographical factors and the locations of polling centres, some of which are situated quite far away, particularly in interior areas. — Bernama pic

Kinabatangan, Lamag by-election results expected by 10pm on Saturday, says EC

Europe is facing an increasingly hostile Donald Trump administration after it took a strong position against what is seen as Washington’s attempt to annex Greenland. — AFP pic

Anwar says Malaysia backs Denmark, EU on US Greenland invasion plan

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said there is no need to bring the cable theft matter to Parliament as enforcement will be carried out by the police under existing laws. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Anthony Loke says police will use existing laws to tackle cable theft, no parliamentary action needed

Transport Minister Anthony Loke speaks at a press conference on free train services for Thaipusam at KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, January 20, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Free Thaipusam train rides as KTMB boosts frequencies, adds ETS services for CNY and Raya

Speaking in parliament, Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Asean had rejected a request from Myanmar to send election observers during the annual leaders’ summit in Kuala Lumpur last year. — Bernama pic

Asean won’t endorse Myanmar’s junta-led election, says Malaysia’s foreign minister

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said the Academic Bank Credit policy will be implemented this year to help students plan their subjects over multiple years, accumulating credits towards a degree or diploma. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Zambry: Malaysia’s higher education to hit global standards under blueprint, with Academic Bank Credit policy in 2026

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said the plan marks a shift from the sector’s traditional siloed approach, where stakeholders often worked within their own echo chambers. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Zambry: Higher education blueprint to be living document, aligning preschool to tertiary education

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Putrajaya will continue to maintain diplomatic ties with Iran, but said it would apply “wisdom in international relations to avoid compromising national interests”. — Bernama pic

Anwar: Malaysia maintains ties with Iran but will still be ‘careful’ amid US tariff threat

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) is scheduled to report a detailed breakdown of last year’s trade performance later today. — Bernama pic

Anwar: Trade value in 2025 reached RM3t, record level thanks to clear policies