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PBK says Nanta did not breach Constitution, rejects calls for resignation

KUCHING, Feb. 2 -- Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) has expressed disagreement with constitutional expert Dr Abdul Aziz Bari's call for Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi to resign following his... Read More


UEC recognition: SUPP man cites cautionary tale of removed 'recognised' Taiwan dental programmes

SIBU, Feb. 2 -- The Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) and mandatory implementation of Bahasa Melayu (BM) and History subjects is merely a technical arrangement and not a systemic reform, said Sara... Read More


Kuching South Mayor signals interest in coming state election, highlights public service record

KUCHING, Feb. 2 -- Kuching South Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng has expressed interest in contesting in the next state election, citing his strong track record in public service and community engagement as ... Read More


Petronas' court move raises political suspicion, says Sarawak deputy minister

KUCHING, Feb. 2 -- Political suspicion has emerged following Petroliam Nasional Berhad's (Petronas) move to seek judicial clarification on the regulatory framework governing its petroleum operations i... Read More


Missing UM student Nawal Shahirah found safe, receiving treatment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 2 -- Universiti Malaya (UM) student Nawal Shahirah Mohd Jamil, 23, who was reported missing last Tuesday, has been found safe. She had presented herself at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (H... Read More


Low tax, high expectations: Why Malaysia must rethink its social contract - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 2 -- Malaysia's persistently low tax collection - hovering at around 13 per cent of GDP - is no longer a narrow technical issue best left to accountants or budget specialists. It i... Read More


Where faith meets unity: Lok Kawi Thaipusam draws thousands

KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 2 -- Thaipusam celebrations at the Sri Subramaniar Temple in Lok Kawi here yesterday reflected Sabah's strong spirit of unity, drawing devotees and visitors from diverse religious ... Read More


Hong Kong-style roast goose has landed in PJ SS2 with the opening of Restoran Yat Gor Roasted Goose Noodle House

PETALING JAYA, Feb. 2 -- Of late, PJ SS2's packed food scene has seen established F&B brands like Lai Foong, Taman Putra Fresh Prawn Noodles, Kopitiam 7 and Oh Yeah Kopitiam opening outlets there. Us... Read More


Public outcry as video surfaces of e-hailing driver harassing woman; Johor police launch probe

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb. 2 -- Police have launched an investigation into a viral video that appears to show an e-hailing driver sexually harassing a young female passenger in Johor Bahru. The 20-second clip... Read More


500,000 malware a day: Scams as a global scourge - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 2 -- Five hundred thousand malware a day in 2025 is a staggering number. That is the scale of the threat reported by Channel News Asia and Kaspersky Security Report, and they serve... Read More