CHUKAI, Jan 26 — A social media influencer has been arrested for allegedly uploading a threatening post related to the assault of a disabled man at the Padang Astaka Chukai Farmers’ Market on Jan 17. Acting Kemaman police chief DSP Wan Muhamad Wan Ja’afar said the 36-year-old man was arrested…

ALOR SETAR, Jan 26 — The father of an 11-year-old boy claimed that his son required surgery at Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital (HSB), after allegedly experiencing severe bleeding following his participation in a mass circumcision programme, yesterday. Ahmad Mudzakkir Ahmad Mukri, 37, said that his son, the eldest of three siblings,…

TUARAN, Jan 26 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof announced that several major power generation projects are being planned to tackle electricity supply issues in Sabah and increase the state’s reserve margin to 30 per cent by 2030. Fadillah, who also serves as the Minister of Energy Transition…

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 — Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today launched the Umno Patriotic School, aimed at developing future leaders who not only understand political strategies and intricacies but also embody the true spirit of Umno’s struggle. In a Facebook post, Ahmad Zahid, who is also…

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Embassy of Malaysia in Cairo and Education Malaysia Egypt (EME), is closely monitoring the situation involving eight Malaysian students from Universiti Al-Azhar who were involved in a road accident while travelling to Port Said, Egypt. “Education Malaysia Egypt…

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 25 — A Sabah Native Court summons against artist and active 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 and offensive remarks; however, they also noted that…

TEHRAN, Jan 25 — Iran said on Saturday it had arrested 13 adherents of the banned Baha’i faith for proselytising to children and adolescents, local media reported. A statement by the Revolutionary Guards’ intelligence unit, carried by state media, said the arrests were made in the central city of Isfahan….

KULIM, Jan 25 — Malaysia’s growing reputation as a medical tourism destination has led to concerns over the emergence of fake clinics and counterfeit doctor certificates, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said Malaysia’s healthcare sector, particularly in Penang, Melaka, and Johor, has attracted significant attention from…

MELAKA, Jan 25 — Coffee shops in Melaka, particularly in tourist hotspots, were among the business premises found raising prices by up to 60 per cent last year, according to the state director of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry. Norena Jaafar said most franchised “kopitiams” or smaller…

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 25 — Sabah has reported five suspected cases of pufferfish poisoning this month, with two victims still hospitalised and receiving treatment. State Health director Dr Maria Suleiman said one case was recorded in Kota Kinabalu on January 10, while four others, involving members of the same family,…