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In Johor, enforcement crackdown on illegal foreign traders shows results with compounds increasing fivefold

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov. 19 -- A strict and no-nonsense approach by local authorities in Johor to crack down on illegal businesses operated by foreigners has shown tangible results, with the value of com... Read More


Beware of the monsoon diseases trifecta - Rafidah Lani

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 19 -- As Malaysia enters the North-east Monsoon season from November 2025 to March 2026, the country braces for weeks of heavy rainfall and strong winds. While this seasonal shift ... Read More


What in the fish head curry? Penampang eatery in hot soup again over contaminated dish

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 19 -- A restaurant caretaker in Penampang was on Tuesday fined RM5,500, or nine months' jail in default, by the Magistrate's Court for selling contaminated fish head curry. Mohame... Read More


Cocaine disguised with dried anchovies and shrimp seized from Japanese suspects at KLIA

SEPANG, Nov. 19 -- Three Japanese nationals have been detained for allegedly attempting to smuggle 12kg of cocaine valued at RM2.4 million into Malaysia at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), T... Read More


Setapak teen allegedly slashes father over skipping school, police say

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 19 -- A 17-year-old boy in Setapak has been detained for allegedly slashing his father with a knife. The Star Online reported that the incidentoccurred after the 47-year-old father... Read More


DOSH: Impact from skylift boom likely caused ECRL canopy to collapse onto MRR2

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 19 -- A temporary steel canopy that came crashing down onto a moving car along the MRR2 in Selayang yesterday collapsed after being struck by a skylift boom during inspection work, ... Read More


'Where is our independence now?' Jeffrey Kitingan says Star will fight to regain Sabah's autonomy

SIPITANG, Nov. 19 -- Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star) Sabah President Datuk Jeffrey Kitingan said the party is determined to reclaim Sabah's political power and restore the State's full autonomy, w... Read More


DAP targets clean sweep of eight seats to boost leverage in likely Sabah coalition talks, says state party chief

SANDAKAN, Nov. 19 -- DAP is pushing for a complete victory with all eight candidates winning in the state election to strengthen its position in potential coalition government negotiations. Sabah DAP... Read More


Sabah Pakatan postpones election manifesto launch to Sunday due to translation, prep issues

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 19 -- The launch of Sabah Pakatan Harapan's (PH) election manifesto for the 17th Sabah State Election has been postponed to Sunday, according to Democratic Action Party (DAP) natio... Read More


Viral claim of Warisan supporters electrocuted while putting up party flag is false, says spokesman

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 19 -- A recent viral video alleging that Parti Warisan (Warisan) supporters were electrocuted while putting up a party flag during campaigning is false. When contacted, a Warisan ... Read More