politics
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — Umno has postponed its internal party elections to concentrate fully on preparing for the 16th general election, according to secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. He said the move allows the party to strengthen its machinery for upcoming state elections in Melaka and Johor, as well
politics
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — Umno has not decided whether to cooperate with Pakatan Harapan (PH) in upcoming elections, though it will continue cooperation within the Madani government, Secretary-General Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said on Wednesday. "We have not made any decision on that matter," Asyraf said at a
politics
KLANG, Jan 15 — The Malaysian government is expanding the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) aid network by adding more small shops and local products, with enhanced monitoring to ensure benefits reach recipients effectively. Minister of Finance II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said efforts include widening the network of participating retail
crime
KULIM, Jan 1 — A former Free Malaysia Today journalist arrested over remarks at a Palestine lecture will be released once police complete recording his statement, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said today. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husin informed the minister of the decision this morning. "
health
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — A psychiatrist has urged young Malaysians to avoid using earbuds while walking in public, citing safety risks highlighted by a recent fatal accident in Kelantan where a university student was struck by a motorcycle while reportedly wearing wireless earbuds. Dr. Richard Lichenstein's international study
politics
TOKYO, Jan 15 — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering a pledge to suspend the 8% sales tax on food as part of her campaign for a snap election next month, according to a Mainichi newspaper report citing unnamed sources. The government and Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party will carefully
politics
MINNEAPOLIS, January 15 — A federal judge in Minnesota has ordered restrictions on US immigration agents' conduct toward protesters and observers in Minneapolis, prohibiting arrests of peaceful demonstrators and use of crowd-control weapons. US District Judge Kate Menendez issued an injunction barring federal agents from retaliating against individuals engaged in
politics
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — The First Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament begins Monday with King Sultan Ibrahim delivering the Royal Address at the opening ceremony, focusing on national development, welfare, and economic matters as the 13th Malaysia Plan starts. The ceremony will be broadcast live from
crime
JITRA, Jan 17 — The General Operations Force (GOF) has smashed a human trafficking syndicate led by three locals and a Myanmar national in operations in Kedah and Penang, arresting four suspects and rescuing 16 migrants. GOF Northern Brigade commander SAC Balveer Singh Mahindar Singh said the operations occurred on Wednesday
politics
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — The Selangor state government is willing to consider alternative locations for relocating pig farms from Tanjung Sepat, with the current proposed site in Bukit Tagar still under discussion, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said. Residents from four Felda settlements near Bukit Tagar have opposed the
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KLANG, Jan 17 — The government is expanding the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance network to improve access and ensure aid reaches those in need, Minister of Finance II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said today. Efforts include widening the network of participating retail outlets, particularly by involving more small shops,
crime
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 — Malaysian actress Nadia Kesuma has been reported missing at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with the case now under investigation by Saudi police, according to the Malaysian ambassador. The disappearance occurred on Thursday while she was transiting during a flight from Kuala Lumpur to