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Another Bangladeshi oil palm plantation worker has been reported dead after the lorry he was travelling in skidded off the road in a crash along Jalan Selancar–Redong near Kampung Perwira Jaya, Rompin, on Saturday. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Third Bangladeshi worker dies after lorry skids, overturns in Rompin

A man and his two children were killed today in a road crash involving a Perodua Viva and a Proton S70 on Jalan Kulim-Mahang, near SMK Sungai Kob. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Father and two young sons killed in two‑vehicle crash in Kulim

The victim was found unconscious in the bathroom of the burning room in Sarikei. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Woman dies after being found unconscious in Sarikei shophouse fire

The funeral of the late actress Nadia Kesuma is expected to take place tomorrow morning, local time, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to Bertam assemblyman Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican. — Picture via Facebook

Actress Nadia Kesuma’s burial to take place in Jeddah

The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) is investigating a claim that an aerobics session believed to have taken place in Bukit Badong, here, had included elements that could be linked to indecent behaviour in a public space. — Picture via Facebook/Jabatan Agama Islam Selangor

Jais probes alleged indecent behaviour at aerobics event in Bukit Badong

The Selangor government will roll out a pilot early intervention programme in two Bandar Utama secondary schools — one of which was the site of a fatal stabbing last year — aimed at providing peer-based emotional support for students before cases are escalated to mental health professionals. — Picture via Instagram/amirudin_shari and jamaliahjamaluddin_

Selangor to pilot peer‑based mental health support at Bandar Utama schools, including site of fatal stabbing, says state exco

Digital Minister, Gobind Singh Deo (centre) speaks to the media after visiting the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple on Jalan Masjid India January 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

Gobind: Understanding reached on Batu Caves escalator, project to proceed pending technical approvals

Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Kinabatangan Parliamentary by-election (by-election), Mohd Kurniawan Naim Moktar, speaks during the Kinabatangan by-election campaign around Kampung Balat and Kampung Sangau January 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

Kinabatangan polls: Sukau GRS mobilises machinery to back BN candidate

The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) takes a serious view of the irresponsible actions of certain parties who have boldly spread speculative narratives on social media concerning strategic appointment matters within the Malaysian Armed Forces. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Mindef: Stop sharing confidential MAF information and unverified leadership claims

Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick has clarified remarks he said were misquoted on political and corporate appointments to government-linked company chairperson posts, which had sparked criticism against him. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Ewon clarifies stance on political and corporate appointments to GLCs

The crash on Jalan Dabata in Tambunan caused the victim to be ejected from his vehicle, killing him. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Sabah Fire Dept: Driver ejected, killed in two‑vehicle crash in Tambunan

Upko President Datuk Ewon Benedick said the party wants the federal government to withdraw the appeal regardless of the reasons, as a clear demonstration of sincerity in implementing the court’s decision and proceeding with the payment of the outstanding 40 per cent share owed to Sabah since the 1970s. — Bernama pic

Upko questions delay, urges Putrajaya to drop appeal on Sabah’s 40pc revenue claim

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim exits the Seri Perdana Complex compound after attending a pre-session briefing session of the Dewan Rakyat with unity government MPs  January 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

PM urges MPs to prioritise duties, focus on key reform Bills as Parliament session begins

The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has urged all employers and premise owners operating dangerous gases or gas systems, including air conditioners, to improve legal compliance and occupational safety and health best practices. — Reuters pic

NIOSH urges employers to tighten safety controls after recent gas‑related incidents

Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad (centre) with MCPF chairman Datuk Kamarudin Md Ali (right) and Bernama Radio host Nurul Fatini Zubir (left) during an interview on “Hallucination Trap: Between Prison and Rehabilitation” at Felda Bukit Waha in Kota Tinggi on January 17, 2026. — Bernama pic

‘Mini-labs’ exist only in urban areas, rural drug use remains small-scale, says Johor police chief 

PPP president Datuk Loga Bala Mohan (centre) looks at Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (right) as he officiates the 72nd annual general assembly of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) at Dewan Merdeka in the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre on January 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

PPP chief says never left coalition, today’s assembly affirms decades-long BN membership