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Malaysian envoys' job to also work on economic diplomacy now, says Tok Mat

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- Malaysian envoys abroad are now responsible for improving the country's trading relations in addition to maintaining diplomatic ties with their host countries, said Foreign Af... Read More


Singapore's core inflation drops to 0.8pc in January, lowest in over three years

SINGAPORE, Feb. 24 -- Singapore's core inflation dropped to 0.8 per cent year-on-year in January, down from a revised 1.7 per cent in December, marking its lowest level since June 2021 when it stood a... Read More


Sarawak to implement new environmental protection law with community service penalties for littering, says Kuching South mayor

KUCHING, Feb. 23 -- The Sarawak government is in the midst of coming up with a new provision of law to regulate littering and introduce community service penalties to raise awareness about environment... Read More


Borneo pygmy elephant calf caught rummaging through worker's kitchen in Tawau, leaves without causing damage, says Sabah Wildlife Dept

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 23 -- A Borneo pygmy elephant calf was caught rummaging through a worker's quarters in Bukit Batu Kalabakan, Tawau, in an apparent search for food. A video of the incident, which w... Read More


Borneo pygmy elephant calf enters and rummages through worker's kitchen in Tawau, leaves without causing damage, says Sabah Wildlife Dept

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 23 -- A Borneo pygmy elephant calf was caught rummaging through a worker's quarters in Bukit Batu Kalabakan, Tawau, in an apparent search for food. A video of the incident, which w... Read More


Report: EPF to announce 2024 dividends on March 1

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 23 -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will declare its 2024 dividend payout this Saturday, a source said amid expectations of higher returns following strong investment performan... Read More


Calls to limit Sabah election to state-only parties is contradictory due to national coalitions' involvement, says Hamzah Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 23 -- Calls to limit Sabah elections to local parties are misguided, says Perikatan Nasional deputy chairman Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. He criticised Sabah-based parties pushing f... Read More


Perak police: Tuition teacher found dead with slash wounds in Ipoh

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 23 -- A tuition teacher was found dead in a pool of blood with slash wounds on her neck and arms in a shoplot at Jalan Chung Ah Ming, Taman Hoover in Ipoh yesterday evening. Ipoh d... Read More


In next Sabah election, Usno hints at running in Warisan strongholds

KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 23 -- United Sabah National Organisation (Usno) has hinted at contesting several seats in the coming state elections. Speaking at an Usno roadshow near Inanam on Saturday, party p... Read More


Heavy rain disrupts crocodile capture efforts in Sungai Klang, Perhilitan urges public to stay away (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 23 -- Heavy rain has hampered efforts to capture a three-metre-long crocodile spotted in Sungai Klang near a shopping mall. The operation, now in its fourth day, faced setbacks as ... Read More