Nation

Health Ministry studying proposal to use Sara aid for private healthcare

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is studying a proposal to permit Sara aid recipients to channel their benefits towards treatment under the Madani Medical Scheme, says Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni.

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Gaza ISF: Malaysia to study any invitation carefully, says Tok Mat

MEMBAKUT: Malaysia will give due consideration if it is invited to participate in the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in Gaza, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

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Rescuers tracking mobile phone of missing water surge victim

KUALA LUMPUR: Rescuers are attempting to track the mobile phone of a man who was swept away by a water surge in Sungai Klang.

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Global Internet outage: Websites like X are down amid technical issues at Cloudflare

PETALING JAYA: Certain parts of the Internet seem to have stopped working on Tuesday (Nov 18) evening after a technical issue with Cloudflare.

Thailand

Thailand welcomes 28.28 million foreign tourists; Malaysians top arrivals

BANGKOK: Malaysia is Thailand's current leading source of foreign tourist arrivals, with more than four million Malaysians visiting the kingdom as of Nov 16 this year.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah polls: Policemen can vote how they choose, no undue influence, says IGP

TAWAU: Policemen have complete freedom to vote as they choose in the 17th Sabah Election, says Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail.

Sabah & Sarawak

Petros to partner with New Zealand's University of Canterbury to foster innovation

KUCHING: Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) will work with New Zealand's University of Canterbury to strengthen its talent pipeline and drive innovation in the energy sector.

Nation

Anwar confirms reprimanding his pol-sec over support letter

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that he reprimanded his political secretary over the issuance of a contractor support letter for a hospital project last year.

Sabah & Sarawak

Duo sentenced to nine years in prison for robbing elderly couple

KUCHING: Two friends have been sentenced to nine years in prison and three strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court for robbing an elderly couple.

Nation

Technician loses over RM600,000 to online investment scam

GEORGE TOWN: A technician lost over RM600,000 to an online investment scam.

Nation

'First-class building, third-class facilities': Johor state assembly sitting interrupted due to technical difficulties

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Johor state assembly sitting here was interrupted for about 30 minutes following technical difficulties involving the audio system.

Nation

NG MERS 999 system operating normally after isolated incidents

PETALING JAYA: A technical review of the Next Generation Malaysian Emergency Response Services 999 (NG MERS 999) system shows it is operating normally.

Nation

ECRL construction works halted at MRR2 after scaffolding collapse

 GOMBAK: All construction work at the affected area where building material crashed onto a moving car has been halted, says the Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL).

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Commotion in Parliament as MP questions Bersatu infighting

KUALA LUMPUR: A brief commotion erupted in Parliament after questions were raised over the current status of Bersatu following reports of alleged infighting within the party.

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Apex Court commutes death sentence on man who murdered brother to 35 years' jail

KUCHING: A man has escaped the death penalty after the Federal Court allowed his final appeal against a conviction for murdering of his brother with a sawn-off shotgun in Sibu.

Nation

No more MC via video call, says MMC

KUALA LUMPUR: Medical sick certificates issued solely through virtual consultation (teleconsultation), even by registered medical practitioners, are not allowed, says the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC).

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Resolve technical hiccups in new 999 emergency system immediately, urges Johor rep

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The government must explain the technical difficulties involving the new 999 emergency hotline that have put the lives of many at risk, says a Johor assemblyman.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah polls: Vote for a strong party to ensure a stable govt, says Tok Mat

KOTA KINABALU: As the Sabah polls enter their first week of campaigning, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has stressed the importance of voting for a strong party that could form a stable government.

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Tok Mat to set up meeting with MIC over decision to join PN

KOTA KINABALU: Barisan Nasional will soon meet with MIC's top leadership regarding the party's recent decision to join Perikatan Nasional, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Nation

Visitors to marine parks required to take own rubbish back to land

PUTRAJAYA: All visitors to marine parks in the country will be required to take all their rubbish back to the mainland for disposal starting from Jan 1, 2026.