Sabah & Sarawak

Gagasan Rakyat’s direction in polls to be known this weekend 

KOTA KINABALU: The direction for Sabah's top ruling party in the state polls this year – whether it will go solo or work with Sabah Pakatan Harapan – is expected to be set this weekend by its president Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Nation

Grim reality of lorry drivers

PETALING JAYA: Exhausted, underpaid and pushed to their limits.

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Bosses willing to give minor offenders a chance

PETALING JAYA: Employers are all for employing individuals previously convicted of minor offences.

Nation

Progressive shift towards rehabilitation

PETALING JAYA: Rehabilitation advocates and criminal law experts have lauded the proposal to clear minor, non-violent offences from criminal records, describing it as a progressive shift towards rehabilitation and an overdue step towards a second chance for such offenders.

Sabah & Sarawak

Timber worth RM1.1mil seized in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Timber worth RM1.1mil was seized en route to a wood factory in Ranau.

Nation

Oct 29 fixed to hear appeal against Mohd Isa’s acquittal

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has fixed Oct 29 to hear the prosecution's appeal against the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad of nine graft charges.

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‘Drivers’ mental health must be addressed as well’

PETALING JAYA: While authorities readily crack down on vocational drivers as part of road safety measures, the mental health of these drivers remains a largely unattended area.

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Long road for kids’ comfort

PETALING JAYA: It was not easy for Rastima Jamaludin when her daughter was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer at the tender age of 13 two years ago.

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It's Wani Kayrie - the singer with a golden heart and also the new rocking star in Malaysian music

Sabahan lass dubbed the new-gen vocal star continues to impress music pundits, this time with her first EP 'W2K' and also the ballad 'Biarkan'.

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Over 200 animal lovers hold candlelight vigil for 30 dogs put to sleep in Lahat

IPOH: Over 200 animal lovers braved the rain at Ipoh Padang for a candlelight vigil for 30 dogs that were put to sleep (PTS) at the animal pound centre in Lahat on Monday (July 21).

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Tun Ramli pledges to engage directly with the people of Penang, not just as a state symbol

GEORGE TOWN: The Governor of Penang, His Excellency Tun Ramli Ngah Talib, has pledged his commitment to engaging directly with the people, in line with his role as a symbol of unity and a bridge between leaders and communities.

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Can the rakyat shape Malaysia’s digital privacy rules?

PETALING JAYA: Isn't it better to help shape the rules protecting your data than to learn about them only after they're decided behind closed doors?

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Malaysia not taking Thailand-Cambodia conflict lightly, says PM Anwar

ALOR SETAR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the government is not taking lightly the ongoing conflict between Thailand and Cambodia and its impact on Malaysia.

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MetMalaysia issues level one hot weather alert for Sabah, Sarawak areas

KUALA LUMPUR: Eight areas, four each in Sabah and Sarawak, have recorded level one (alert) hot weather conditions as of 4pm on Friday (July 25).

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Art museum owner fined RM300,000 for illegally possessing wildlife parts

KUALA LUMPUR: An art museum owner was fined RM300,000 by the Sessions Court here on Friday (July 25) for possessing various protected wildlife parts without a licence or special permit last year.

Nation

July 26 rally to highlight people's economic hardship, says Perikatan

PETALING JAYA: Perikatan Nasional fully supports the 'Himpunan Turun Anwar' rally, saying it is meant to free the rakyat from economic hardships and the current administration's tyranny.

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Thailand, Cambodia agree to ceasefire, says PM Anwar

JITRA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday (July 25) said that Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a ceasefire and to withdraw their troops from the border.

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NHMS 2025 survey to focus on elderly health, runs from July 22 to Sept 21

SEREMBAN: The Public Health Institute is conducting the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2025 from July 22 to Sept 21, focusing on the health of Malaysians aged 60 and above, Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni says.

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Drones, ground patrols deployed nationwide to curb open burning

PUTRAJAYA: The Environment Department (DOE) says it has carried out 4,184 ground patrols and 645 drone flights this year so far to check for open burning activities that may contribute to haze.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah sets sail towards recognition as a premier sailing destination

KOTA KINABALU: With its scenic coastline, crystal-clear waters and rich natural beauty, Sabah is poised to become a premier sailing destination.