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Parliament still in limbo over Opposition Leader after Bersatu sackings, says deputy Speaker
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Ramli Mohd Nor said that his office has not received any documents or instructions regarding the position of Opposition Leader. Ramli said this in response to RSN Rayer (PH-Jelutong), who
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Police rule out foul play in death of woman found in locked car at Penang fuel station
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 23 — Pneumonia has been confirmed as the cause of death for the woman found inside a car at a petrol station in Paya Terubong last night, and police have ruled out any criminal elements in the
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Govt tables historic Bill to make Public Prosecutor independent from Attorney General
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — The Constitution (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026, aimed at separating the roles of the Attorney General and the Public Prosecutor, was tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today. Minister in the Prime
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R&D and innovation goals under 12th Malaysia Plan lag despite big allocations, Auditor-General reports
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — The strategic objectives of research, development, commercialisation and innovation under the 12th Malaysia Plan have yet to be achieved, despite significant allocations, the Auditor-General’s Report 2025 revealed today. The report said the plan aimed to
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PM’s term limit explained: How Malaysia’s new Bill affects past and future leaders
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — The government today tabled a new constitutional amendment Bill in Parliament aimed at limiting the tenure of the prime minister. If passed, the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 will introduce a maximum term for the country’s
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Auditor-General’s Report 2026: Which govt agencies made money, and which didn’t
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — An audit analysis of five federal agencies with the highest investments in subsidiary companies reveal that 66 subsidiaries recorded profits of RM3.886 billion in 2024. According to the Auditor-General’s Report (LKAN) 1/2026 on the Financial
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Police officers can be sacked for refusing emergency response over attire, deputy minister says
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — Police officers who refuse to assist members of the public filing a report for an emergency case due to their attire can be sacked, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah told Parliament today.
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High-rise dwellers in KK and Putatan describe 10-second tremor that shook walls, ceilings and furniture
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 23 — Residents of Kota Kinabalu and nearby Putatan faced a tense 10 seconds of fear at midnight as an earthquake rattled the waters off the coast, sending waves of panic through the area. Jalius Majin, 45,
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Loke: Rapid Rail peak hour frequency to be extended throughout Ramadan
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke today said that peak hour frequency for all Rapid Rail services will be extended throughout the month of Ramadan to accommodate changes in commuter patterns. Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat, Loke
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KLIA and Penang lead as Malaysia Airports logs 9.4 million domestic passengers in January
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — Malaysia Airports’ domestic network saw 9.4 million passenger movements in January 2026, the opening month of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY 2026), said Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). In a statement, it said Kuala Lumpur
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