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PM Anwar's global engagement: 31 countries visited since 2022 to strengthen ties, attract investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 13 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has made official visits to 31 countries between November 2022 and February 2025, focusing on strengthening diplomatic and economic tie... Read More


Education Ministry: 8,076 candidates were no-shows for 2024 SPM exams

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 13 -- A total of 8,076 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidates did not sit for any written examination papers, according to data recorded by the Ministry of Education (MOE) as of ... Read More


Govt MPs received PM's special allocation of RM1.7m in Peninsular Malaysia, RM2.2m in Sabah, Sarawak from 2023 to 2024, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 13 -- Government MPs have received a special allocation from the prime minister amounting to RM1.7 million for parliamentary constituencies in Peninsular Malaysia and RM2.2 million ... Read More


'Take it or leave it': Kelantan govt issues ultimatum to Perak Transit - halt talks or return KB Sentral project

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 13 -- The Kelantan state government has called on Perak Transit to make a firm decision regarding the construction of the Kota Baru Integrated Bus Terminal (KB Sentral) project - ei... Read More


In Penang, man with 14 prior offences pleads not guilty to impersonating police officer

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 13 -- A man pleaded not guilty at the Magistrates' Court in Butterworth yesterday to a charge of impersonating a police officer last month. The accused, Muhammad Ihsan Mohd Kamarun... Read More


Government proposes allowing UNHCR refugees to work in Malaysia legally

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 13 -- The government is considering providing additional social assistance to refugees registered with both the government and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNH... Read More


Police arrest foreign couple after erratic behaviour on China-bound AirAsia flight

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 13 -- A foreign couple removed from a China-bound AirAsia flight at KLIA Terminal 2 has been arrested after being declared of sound mind. KLIA deputy police chief Albany Hamzah tol... Read More


Bad smell from pickup truck leads to discovery of dead family in central Thailand missing a month, cops investigating possible murder

BANGKOK, Feb. 13 -- Three members of a family have been found dead in their pickup truck parked in a forested area after having been missing for about a month. Police believe they might have been mur... Read More


Thailand freezes new firearm permits for one year to cut gun crimes, starting tomorrow

BANGKOK, Feb. 13 -- Thailand is suspending the issuance of new firearm carrying permits for one year, starting from Friday, as part of a government effort to curb crime. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Sh... Read More


After PM Anwar's push for English, Page urges education minister to review DLP curbs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 13 -- Education advocacy group Parent Action Group for Education (Page) has called on the government to expand the Dual Language Programme (DLP) instead of restricting it, warning t... Read More