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Back to homepageElection fever hits Sabah, and local businesses are cashing in
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 24 — The buzz surrounding the 17th Sabah State Election that began last Saturday has not only caught the attention of voters but has also brought unexpected benefits to local businesses in and around Kota Kinabalu. Traders
Read MoreIndira Gandhi leads Bukit Aman march in 16‑year fight for missing daughter
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — Scores of supporters gathered outside Sogo shopping centre here this morning in a show of solidarity with M. Indira Gandhi, as she renewed her 16-year fight to find her missing daughter, Prasana Diksa. Dressed largely
Read MorePenang police probe claim Belgian woman injured by stray bullet in Batu Ferringhi
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 22 — Police are investigating claims that a Belgian woman was injured by a stray bullet when she was at home in her condominium unit in Batu Ferringhi last Monday. Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said
Read MoreBotswana remains key partner for Malaysia in Africa as both explore new areas of cooperation
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 22 — Botswana remains an important partner for Malaysia in the African region, with significant investments in the republic, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. Malaysian companies’ investments in Botswana include in the automotive wiring manufacturing sector,
Read MoreMalaysian kitchens to Asean fame: Dessini sets record with 1.9m cookware units sold
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — Homegrown cookware brand Dessini has earned a spot in the Asean Records after selling 1.9 million cookware units between September 2024 and August 2025 — a milestone it says reflects rising support for Malaysian-made products. Dessini
Read MoreBN’s ‘Bikin Balik Sabah’ manifesto to tackle water, power and road issues, says Zahid
PAPAR, Nov 22 — Barisan Nasional’s (BN) manifesto for the 17th Sabah State Election (PRN), which will be launched tomorrow with the approach “Bikin Balik Sabah” (Rebuild Sabah), will focus specifically on solving three main issues in the state: clean
Read MoreAnwar to attend G20 Leaders’ Summit meetings, leaders’ dinner hosted by Ramaphosa
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will participate in the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit-related meetings on the third day of his working visit here. The first agenda is delivering Malaysia’s statement during Session 1,
Read MoreReigate Grammar School opens Kajang 2 campus, brings 350-year British legacy to Malaysia
KAJANG, Nov 22 — Reigate Grammar School Kuala Lumpur (RGSKL) has officially opened its purpose-built campus in Kajang 2, marking the arrival of more than 350 years of British educational tradition in Malaysia through a partnership with the Beaconhouse Group. Founded
Read MoreAnwar dismisses talk of Nurul Izzah replacing Amirudin as Selangor MB
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said there were no discussions on PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar taking over the role of Selangor Menteri Besar from Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. “That is his view. He
Read MoreAmirudin suggests Nurul Izzah as possible successor for Selangor MB post
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has admitted to having suggested PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar be appointed as his replacement as the new Selangor Menteri Besar Selangor. Amiruddin said that he had
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