Nation

Search and rescue ops initiated for missing Kota Belud fisherman

KOTA KINABALU: Authorities have launched a search and rescue (SAR) operation on Monday (Nov 25) after a 51-year-old man failed to return home from a fishing trip in the Kota Belud district.

Nation

Datuk Vida responds to asset seizure controversy

PETALING JAYA: Following the uproar over the seizure of items from her residence on Monday (Nov 25), controversial entrepreneur Datuk Seri Vida has spoken out about the issue.

Nation

Police launch ops to track escaped detainee in Alor Gajah

ALOR GAJAH: Police have initiated "Ops Kesan" and "Ops Tutup" to locate a foreign man in his 30s who escaped from the Alor Gajah Court Complex on Saturday (Nov 25).

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Perikatan denies attempting to form new govt

SHAH ALAM: The Perikatan Nasional Supreme Council and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) have not made any decisions regarding negotiations to form a new alignment within the Unity Government, as alleged by Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

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People's Income Initiative to continue under 13MP, says Rafizi

IPOH: The People's Income Initiative (IPR) project that seeks to boost the income of the poor will continue in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), says Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

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Police nab 174 in major vice ops in Johor

JOHOR BARU: Police have arrested 174 individuals following a week-long operation targeting vice activities across various locations in the state.

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Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments, says Loke

SEPANG: The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.

Nation

Over RM348mil allocated for for social safety net in 2025 budget, says Johor exco

JOHOR BARU: A total of RM348.13mil has been allocated to the Johor Women, Family, and Community Development Committee as part of the state's Social Safety Net initiatives under the Johor Budget 2025.

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RM400mil set aside for Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign, says Deputy Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM400mil has been allocated to prepare for the Visit Malaysia Year campaign in 2026, says Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan.

Nation

'We need to talk,' says artist to AirAsia over use of his famous mural

PETALING JAYA: The famous children on bicycle mural from Penang has been caught featured as the livery on an AirAsia plane.

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Heartbreaking accident claims three lives, mother still unaware, says daughter

KOTA BHARU: The mother of a victim in a fatal accident involving two vehicles at Kilometer 53, Kampung Sungai Lerek, Jalan Persekutuan Kuala Terengganu, was unaware of the tragedy that befell her child and son-in-law.

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New guideline on Short Term Residential Accommodation to be presented to Cabinet, says Zahid

PETALING JAYA: A new guideline to regulate Short Term Residential Accommodation (STRA) will be presented to the Cabinet, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

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There is a plot to derail investments in Kedah, alleges Sanusi

ALOR SETAR: Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor alleges there is a plot to thwart private investments in the state.

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MP urges govt to use blockchain tech to combat corruption

KUALA LUMPUR: Blockchain technology can be effective against corruption because it is a transparent and immutable ledger system, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

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Joint operations to combat drug smuggling along Sungai Golok border, says Bukit Aman

SHAH ALAM: Joint operations between the Kelantan Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) and the General Operations Force will be conducted to locate and destroy smuggling lanes along the Sungai Golok border.

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Tussle for GE16 seats within unity govt will erode public's confidence, says PKR youth leader

PETALING JAYA: Any internal tussles for seats will only impact the people’s confidence negatively, says PKR youth exco Arshad Hassni.

Sabah & Sarawak

Kota Marudu cocoa farmers shine with premium chocolate branding

KOTA KINABALU: Cocoa farmers in Sabah’s northern Kota Marudu district have reached a significant milestone with the launch of a premium dark chocolate made from 68% cocoa exclusively sourced from the region.

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Tour buses must have GPS tracking devices installed, says DPM Zahid

PETALING JAYA: GPS tracking devices have to be installed on tour buses as part of licensing requirements, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Nation

Perlis appoints three new exco members, drops two

ARAU: Three Perlis state assemblymen have been appointed as new state executive council (Exco) members effective on Monday (Nov 25), while two existing Exco members have been dropped.

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Senior citizens' driving licence renewal remains unchanged for now, says JPJ

TELUK INTAN: There is currently no decision on whether senior citizens aged 65 and above will need to undergo a competency and health assessment before renewing their driving licences, says Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli.