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Upko eyes more Sabah seats in state polls, says contest not about 'who shouts loudest'

KOTA KINABALU, May 3 -- United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) will undoubtedly take part in the state election (PRN) with the vision of winning additional seats, as well as defending its sea... Read More


Zahid says Najib's jailing 'divine test' for Umno, insists party won't abandon him

BAGAN DATUK, May 3 -- Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reportedly asserted that Umno remains steadfast in its support for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. The Umno president said "seeki... Read More


Pharmacies and private clinics report little impact from new govt policy requiring medicine price displays

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 -- Walk into Friends Pharmacy in Seksyen 9, Shah Alam, and you'll see yellow price tags neatly displayed on every shelf for every product - including over-the-counter items. On Ma... Read More


Between ceasefires and catastrophe: Why South Asia needs Anwar's diplomacy - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, May 3 -- As tensions between India and Pakistan flare once more - this time ignited by the tragic killing of 26 Hindu civilians in Kashmir, allegedly by elements associated with Lashkar-... Read More


Just RM300 an hour: Immigration officers rescue 10 girls from sex traffickers in JB, over 50 other women from Vietnam, Indonesia also found

JOHOR BARU, May 3 -- Ten underage foreign girls were rescued from a sex trafficking syndicate operating behind a spa and massage parlour front here during an Immigration Department raid yesterday. Di... Read More


Shape up or miss out on promotions, Bomba chief says as he praises Johor firefighters for losing up to 30kg

Kuala Lampur, May 3 -- The Fire and Rescue Department has touted its wellness programme to tackle health issues among its personnel, following a recent assessment that identified over 1,100 firemen as... Read More


Shape up or miss out on promotions, Bomba chief says as he praises Johor firefighters as biggest losers

Kuala Lampur, May 3 -- The Fire and Rescue Department has touted its wellness programme to tackle health issues among its personnel, following a recent assessment that identified over 1,100 firemen as... Read More


AI, bodycams and smart maps: Fire Dept eyes faster response times in Klang Valley with RM48.6m digital upgrade

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 -- The Fire and Rescue Department is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools to improve emergency response times and better manage public expectations, its direct... Read More


Florence Pugh says 'crazy' gran nonplussed with her record Merdeka 118 jump for 'Thunderbolts'

LOS ANGELES, May 3 -- Florence Pugh says her grandmother was unfazed after watching her leap off Malaysia's 118-storey Merdeka tower in Thunderbolts, calling the film "very thrilling". The British ac... Read More


Claiming Urban Renewal Bill opens door to exploiting vulnerable communities, PAS plans June 14 protest in Klang Valley

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 -- PAS Youth will hold a peaceful protest on June 14 in the Klang Valley to oppose the proposed Urban Renewal Act (URA) Bill. The Opposition party's Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib ... Read More