Sabah & Sarawak

Floods: Evacuee numbers in Sabah unchanged since 8am

KOTA KINABALU: The number of flood victims in Sabah remains unchanged on Thursday (Jan 8) afternoon, with over 1,200 people from 433 families still in temporary relief centres.

Nation

Shamsul Iskandar's five corruption cases to be tried together

KUALA LUMPUR: A corruption case involving Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin at the Shah Alam Sessions Court will be tried together with four other corruption charges he faces at the Sessions Court here, all linked to the approval of a mineral exploration licence in Sabah.

Nation

Limiting PM's tenure has its pros and cons, says Perak MB

IPOH: There are advantages and disadvantages in limiting the prime minister's term, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.

Nation

Two tugboats detained for illegal anchoring off Johor waters

MERSING: Two foreign tugboats with 17 men onboard have been detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) for illegal anchoring.

Nation

Perak JPJ collects over RM30mil through 50% off scheme

IPOH: Perak Road Transport Department (JPJ) recorded RM30.7mil in fines under the 50 per cent discount scheme that ended on Dec 30 last year.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah's non-citizen population reduced slightly in 2025, says Stats Dept

KOTA KINABALU: The non-citizen population in Sabah declined from 1.043 million in 2024 to 1.04 million last year, says the Statistics Department.

Nation

Civil servants in three FTs to get replacement holiday on Feb 2, says PSD

PUTRAJAYA: Civil servants in the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan will enjoy a replacement public holiday on Feb 2 (Monday), following the overlap of the Federal Territory Day and Thaipusam public holidays on Feb 1 (Sunday).

Nation

Malaysia, Turkiye reaffirm strategic partnership at inaugural high-level council meeting

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Turkiye reaffirmed their commitment to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership following the inaugural meeting of the High Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) held in Ankara, Turkiye.

Internet

Time introduces no-contract plans with speeds up to 1Gbps until Feb 7

Local telco Time is now offering no-contract home broadband plans as part of a limited-time promotion that lasts until Feb 7.

Nation

Over 160,000 notices issued under smoking control law as of Nov 30

PETALING JAYA: A total of 160,839 compound notices have been issued nationwide under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 as of Nov 30 last year, says the Health Ministry.

Nation

Social media influencer charged with punching disabled woman

PETALING JAYA: A social media influencer pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court here on Thursday (Jan 8) to a charge of hitting a fast food restaurant worker.

Nation

Zoo Negara's panda centre to reopen soon as Chen Xing, Xiao Yue complete quarantine

PETALING JAYA: Zoo Negara's Giant Panda Conservation Centre (GPCC) will soon welcome visitors and enthusiasts once again now that the two new giant pandas from China have completed their quarantine, says Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup.

Sabah & Sarawak

PIS will not contest Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections

KOTA KINABALU: Parti Impian Sabah (PIS), which contested 72 seats in the Nov 29 Sabah state election, will not be fielding candidates in the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah police deploy over 900 personnel for Lamag and Kinabatangan by-elections

KOTA KINABALU: Police will mobilise over 900 police personnel and officials for the upcoming by-elections in Lamag and Kinabatangan in Sabah.

Nation

A new year of possibilities takes flight with Malaysia Airlines’ global “Time for New Chapters” campaign

SEPANG: Malaysia Airlines invites travellers to embrace Time for New Chapters, a campaign inspired by new beginnings and the journeys that follow. As 2026 begins, the airline encourages travellers to plan meaningful journeys across the year – from leisure holidays and family visits to milestone moments and business travel.

Nation

Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across parts of Sarawak and Sabah as well as the Federal Territory of Labuan, effective until 4pm on Thursday (Jan 8).

Sabah & Sarawak

Smugglers use a hollowed-out chopping board to transport syabu in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah police have uncovered a new method of drug smuggling, concealed in modified chopping boards.

Nation

Former army chief remanded for a week, wives get three to six days

PUTRAJAYA: Former army chief Jeneral Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan and his two wives have been remanded in connection with investigations into a cartel linked to procurement tenders for the army.

Nation

Businessman sues MACC over orange lock-up T-shirt

KUALA LUMPUR: Controversial businessman Albert Tei has taken legal action against the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over the orange lock-up T-shirt he was made to wear while in detention.

Nation

Stay the course and embrace differing views, Zahid advises youth leaders

PUCHONG: Youth leaders must be prepared to accept criticism and refrain from taking easy shortcuts, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.