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Samenta: Malaysia's SMEs confront 'survival zone' under expanding compliance rules

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 5 -- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia are facing a critical year ahead as a wave of new regulatory and compliance requirements takes effect, prompting warnings ... Read More


Delayed Miri Public Swimming Pool upgrading project gets reset as contractor is terminated

MIRI, Jan. 5 -- The contractor previously in charge of the delayed Miri Public Swimming Pool upgrading project has been terminated, Datuk Sebastian Ting has confirmed. According to the state Deputy M... Read More


Defence Ministry orders probe into viral claims of alleged misconduct in military camps

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 5 -- The Ministry of Defence has ordered an immediate internal investigation following viral allegations circulating on social media involving military camps. In a statement today,... Read More


Rompin cops hunt three suspects after RM70,000 house break-in, 10km chase ends in forest escape

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 5 -- Police are hunting three men suspected of breaking into a house and escaping with about RM70,000 in cash and valuables in Muadzam Shah, Rompin, yesterday. The suspects fled th... Read More


Woman arrested in Kuching cemetery murder case

KUCHING, Jan. 5 -- A 28-year-old woman was arrested on Saturday to assist in investigations into the murder of a man at a cemetery near Jalan Lumba Kuda in Kota Sentosa here. Padawan district police ... Read More


Two killed after Nissan GT-R crashes into oncoming traffic in Johor Bahru

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 5 -- Two people were killed in a road crash, including the driver of a Nissan GT-R, after the vehicle lost control in a residential area along Jalan Dedap 1, Taman Johor Jaya, in Jo... Read More


Man shot dead at fast-food outlet in Banting, motorcyclist suspect on the run

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 5 -- A man was shot dead at a fast-food restaurant in Banting last night, in an incident believed to have occurred while the victim was dining at the premises. The shooting is unde... Read More


One tonne of fruit, 1,500 visitors: Miri's free durian feast hits sweet spot

MIRI, Jan. 5 -- Nearly 1,500 visitors thronged the compound of the Miri Indoor Stadium last Saturday to enjoy a free durian feast organised by the Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Chamber (DUBS) Miri ... Read More


GRS returns to power in Sabah, pledges continuity under SMJ 2.0 development plan

KOTA KINABALU, Jan. 5 -- The year 2025 ended with one of Sabah's most pivotal political developments as the 17th State Election on November 29 reaffirmed Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) as the largest pol... Read More


Too many durians? Marudi fruit farmers invite public to feast after bumper harvest

MIRI, Jan. 5 -- The bountiful fruit season, especially for durians, has brought more affordable prices and also prompted fruit farmers in Marudi to open their orchards to the public for fruit-tasting ... Read More