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Sarawak floods worsen as 41 relief centres open, evacuee numbers climb
KUCHING, Jan 11 — The flood situation in Sarawak continues to worsen, with 41 temporary relief centres opened as of this morning across several major parts of the state. According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (JPBN), the relief centres
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MIC puts BN question on hold until after Thaipusam, says Saravanan
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 — MIC is expected to decide on its political future within Barisan Nasional (BN) as early as February, with a party leader signalling that a long-speculated decision on whether to stay in the coalition will only
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Service, not power, defines leadership, Royal Military College cadets told
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 — Students of the Royal Military College (RMC) have been reminded to uphold the institution’s core pledge of ‘Serve to Lead’ as the foundation for producing future national leaders guided by trust and responsibility. Acting Chief
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Anwar backs MACC’s defence procurement probe, says corruption remains ‘systemic’
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the government would continue backing enforcement agencies in pursuing corruption cases, even when investigations involve senior figures or major institutions, amid an ongoing probe into alleged irregularities
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King signs Anti‑Bullying Act 2026 into law, offering new protections for victims
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, signed the Anti-Bullying Act 2026 at Istana Bukit Tunku here today. This was stated in a post on the Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar Facebook page. The Act, which
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Anwar says leadership must be rooted in integrity, anti-corruption stance and people-centric economic policies
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that leadership must be anchored in integrity, a firm stance against corruption and economic policies that address the real problems faced by the people, particularly issues relating to
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Selangor Islamic council warns Muslims against involvement in LGBT activities
SHAH ALAM, Jan 10 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) has reminded Muslims not to participate in, promote, support or be involved in any activities that may be associated with the normalisation of deviant lifestyles and the lesbian, gay, bisexual
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Perak Bersatu leaders summoned to disciplinary board over call for Muhyiddin to resign
IPOH, Jan 10 — Several Perak Bersatu division chiefs who asked party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to step down have received letters caling them up to face the party’s disciplinary board on Jan 14. Teluk Intan Bersatu division chief Kamaruddin Majid
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Nomination centre opens for Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections with one-hour window for candidates
KINABATANGAN, Jan 10 — The nomination centre for the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections at Dewan Sri Lamag opened at 9 am today. Candidates will have one hour to submit their nomination papers, after which the returning officer, Eddy Syaizul
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MACC hauls in RM6.9m in gold, foreign cash and SUV linked to army tender probe
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized gold, a high-performance sport utility vehicle (SUV), and cash in various foreign currencies estimated to be worth about RM6.9 million, following an investigation into Malaysian Army procurement tenders. According to
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