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Anthony Loke said Anwar’s 2026 New Year Message during the Prime Minister’s Department monthly assembly for January is expected to address key issues including the economy, education and institutional reform. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Anwar to chair special Cabinet meeting before PM’s Dept New Year address with key announcements expected, says Loke

Residents of Kampung Rampayan Laut clear thick mud outside their homes in Kota Kinabalu January 4, 2026 after floodwaters receded following overnight flooding. — Bernama pic

Sabah sees uptick in flood victims, numbers continue to fall in Sarawak and Johor

Perlis Umno chief Datuk Rozabil Abdul Rahman said the move is meant to ensure residents in Guar Sanji, Bintong and Chuping continue to receive assistance despite the absence of elected representatives. — Picture via Facebook/Rozabil Abdul Rahman

Perlis Umno steps in with community reps for three vacant state seats

A man sits on the jetty facing overcast skies along the Rajang River. — The Borneo Post pic

River levels breach danger mark near Sibu as authorities stay on flood watch

The Fire and Rescue Department said the landslide created a large obstruction estimated at about 30 feet high. — The Borneo Post pic

Heavy rain triggers landslide, cutting off village access in Bekenu

Police said a motorcycle believed to have been used in the attempted cable theft was also seized during the arrest. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Man with 17 prior offences arrested over attempted cable theft near Semenyih

Datuk Ewon Benedick also proposed maintaining a joint committee to better coordinate entrepreneurship development and disaster response efforts. — Bernama pic

Ewon urges continuation of loan moratorium to help disaster-hit entrepreneurs

A video circulating on social media shows a Singapore-registered vehicle refuelling RON95 petrol, with part of the number plate obscured.

Johor police: Singapore-registered car in viral RON95 refuelling clip traced, owner summoned

A photograph which US President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social account shows what he described as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on board the USS Iwo Jima amphibious assault ship on January 3, 2026. — Reuters pic

‘Let Venezuelans decide’: Anwar urges release of Maduro, says US action violates international law

Fuziah Salleh said ‘Gula Rahmah’ will continue to be sold only through mobile Madani Rahmah Sales Programmes under current policy. — Bernama pic

RM2.70 ‘Gula Rahmah’ sales limited to mobile ‘Madani Rahmah’ programmes, says deputy minister

A motorcyclist was burnt to death after being trapped under a lorry in an accident at Jalan Tenang Jaya, Pekan Tenang here yesterday. — Screengrab of a video of the said incident on Facebook

Fiery Segamat crash claims life of motorcyclist trapped under lorry

Besraya (M) Sdn Bhd said motorists travelling south are advised to use the U-turn at KM8.6, while northbound drivers should use KM10.5. — Picture from X/Bernama

Besraya to close KM9.5 U-turn for six months in traffic flow trial from Jan 5

Witnesses said the impact pushed the Perodua Axia about 50 feet towards the sea before it was stopped by a revetment. — Daily Express pic

Toyota Hilux ploughs into parked Perodua Axia in Kota Kinabalu, woman injured

Aid workers distribute essential supplies to flood-affected families in Aceh under a humanitarian programme led by Malaysia. — Picture via Facebook/Mercy Malaysia

Malaysian consulate and Mercy Malaysia deliver aid to flood victims in Aceh

The initiatives come as schools return to a January academic calendar, which the education minister described as a critical transition year. — Bernama pic

Fadhlina: New preschool curriculum, education plan top MOE priorities for 2026

A private sector worker has been detained for allegedly involved in a fight at the Sungai Long Toll Plaza on the East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE) heading towards Balakong on Friday. — Screengrab of video via social media

Police probe Sungai Long Toll Plaza fight that disrupted traffic, man remanded