Sabah PAS wants to contest state election, but veep Nik Amar says party has yet to decide
KOTA BARU, Jan 26 — The Sabah chapter of Islamist party PAS has reportedly expressed its desire to contest in the 17th Sabah state election due later this year. Utusan Malaysia cited its vice-president Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah saying…
Anthony Loke hails success of airfare subsidy, says ‘everything is under control’ this CNY
SEPANG, Jan 26 — The government’s decision to extend subsidies to ensure the success of the airfare initiative during festive seasons has helped reduce people’s grievances about high airline ticket prices, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Loke said the success…
Selangor cops say drugs found in the remains of Yap Xin Yuan, but still unsure of cause of death
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 — The police have confirmed the presence of drugs in the body of Yap Xin Yuan, 15, whose decomposed body was found in near Sungai Changgang, Banting last month. Selangor Police Chief, Datuk Hussein Omar Khan,…
Asean intensifies green and digital strategies to navigate US-China dynamics, says Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 — Asean is intensifying green energy initiatives and digital innovation to bolster supply chain resilience and maintain its role in global trade amid evolving US-China dynamics. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul…
IGP: Man who made death threats against Harith Iskander, family nabbed for investigation
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 — Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, has confirmed that the police have arrested a male suspect behind the death threats against popular comedian Harith Iskander and his family recently. Harian Metro reported that the…
As Malaysia hosts China’s first CNY celebration abroad, PM Anwar affirms strong bilateral ties (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 — Anyone who glanced skyward near Kuala Lumpur City Centre last night would have witnessed a drone formation resembling a snake floating in the air. Symbolising the Year of the Snake, this light show marked the…
Penang police gear up for 2.4 million vehicles as Chinese New Year traffic peaks
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 25 — Penang police estimate that over 2.4 million vehicles will enter the state during this year’s Chinese New Year holidays. Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said on average, around 200,000 vehicles are expected to travel…
JPJ’s special RM150 compound deal nets RM12.5m in outstanding summonses
TANAH MERAH, Jan 26 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has collected RM12.5 million in outstanding summonses following a special compound initiative offering a flat rate of RM150 since early January. JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the special…
It’s not broken, it’s Sabahan: How Malay became the lingua franca in this east Malaysian state
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 26 — In Sabah, this casual three-word greeting “kau sudah makan?” can be arranged around any way and still mean the same thing: “Have you eaten?” Linguist Jane Wong said that in standard Bahasa Malaysia, there is…
Sabah native court summons against Fahmi Reza faces scrutiny over procedural flaws
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 25 — A Sabah native court summons against activist Fahmi Reza for allegedly insulting the Kadazandusun (KDM) community has sparked criticism from some members of the public. Experts say the court does have jurisdiction over such insults…
