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The Kedah branch of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has remanded a retired district officer to assist in investigations over suspected contradictory testimony given during a trial involving the head of the Engineering Division of a local authority. — Picture by Choo Choy May

MACC remands retired district officer in Kedah for alleged contradictory court testimony

The Umno information chief likened calls for Umno to leave the unity government to divorce and remarriage that require consultation between families. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

‘Even divorce and remarriage need consultation’: Azalina cautions against hasty calls on Umno’s future in unity govt

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government does not rule out the possibility of relaxing import conditions if necessary to ensure construction material costs remain low and do not burden the public. — Bernama pic

Govt may ease import rules on construction materials to keep housing costs low, says PM

The Perak state government has given electronic cigarette or vape traders until October this year to cease their operations, following a decision to ban the sale of these products in the state. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Perak gives vape traders until October to comply with sales ban

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said speaks during the Law Minister’s New Year 2026 address in Putrajaya January 5, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Azalina: Constitutional amendments to begin in February, online safety laws under review

Police arrested a 21-year-old woman last Saturday on suspicion of abusing her five-year-old daughter at a residence in Sentul here. — Bernama pic

Police arrest woman for allegedly abusing five‑year‑old daughter in Sentul

Anwar Ibrahim today affirmed his commitment to restoring the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) in line with the wishes of Sarawak and Sabah. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

PM Anwar: MA63 implementation is about history and fulfilling promises, not favouritism

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong wind affecting Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan until 6pm today. — Picture by Hari Anggara

MetMalaysia: Thunderstorms, heavy rain forecast for Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan until 6pm

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today directed all ministries and government departments to expedite the shift to online processes as part of ongoing bureaucratic reforms. — Bernama pic

Anwar orders ministries to go digital, cut bureaucratic red tape

Police recovered a shotgun and cartridges placed under a house garage during a raid yesterday evening. — Picture via Facebook/Polis Jasin

Unlicensed firearm and ammunition seized, three held in Jasin police raid

Zaharudin Muhammad was charged under Section 145 of the Penal Code over an alleged unlawful assembly during the Sungai Baru eviction operation. — Picture via Facebook/Zaharudin Muhammad

PAS president’s son-in-law claims trial to unlawful assembly charge over Kampung Sungai Baru standoff

The accused was sentenced to one month in prison after pleading guilty to stealing basic necessities from a supermarket. — Reuters pic

Struggling unemployed father of two jailed for stealing RM113 worth of daily essentials in Kuala Terengganu

The assistance covers students from Year One to Form Six and will be distributed starting January 11, according to the Ministry of Education. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Parents must collect RM150 early schooling aid in person, says Anwar

Anwar stressed that strong leadership, a capable civil service and public confidence are key to positioning Malaysia as a leading nation in the region. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Unity and reform remain key to Malaysia’s future, says Anwar

Anwar announced that direct contractor appointments will be allowed for projects worth up to RM200,000 to speed up implementation. — Bernama pic

Anwar orders fast-track for small projects, with work to begin as early as next month

Anwar also said newly established MSMEs will receive a one-year deferment of the rental service tax. — Bernama pic

Service tax on rentals for MSMEs reduced to 6pc from 8pc, says Anwar