KINABATANGAN, Jan 24 — Up to 15,943 voters or 33 per cent of the electorate had cast their ballots in the Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election as of 11am today, said Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun. He said turnout for the Lamag state by-election stood at 30 per cent, with

KINABATANGAN, Jan 24 — Despite the challenging journey across a river known for its risks, several residents of Kampung Bilit Seberang made their way to cast their votes for the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state seats today. Tourism worker Siti Zamziah Zaini, 42, shared how she, her mother, five siblings, and

KINABATANGAN, Jan 23 — Candidates contesting in the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections stepped up their campaign activities today to meet voters and garner support ahead of polling tomorrow. Starting early this morning, candidates began making house-to-house visits, engaging with local communities and holding small-scale programmes at several selected polling

KUCHING, Jan 23 — The controversy surrounding pig farming in Selangor should not be misrepresented as an issue of religious dietary practices or racial differences, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Responding to remarks made during a recent parliamentary debate by Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin, the Sarawak minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — The Year Four and Form Three Learning Matrix will be implemented centrally, but it is not a high-stakes examination system, as it aims to create a space for improvement to enhance students’ academic achievement, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She said the Malaysian Learning Matrix (MPM)

IPOH, January 22 — Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad has clarified that the Special Financial Assistance (BKK) announced under the Perak Budget 2026 has been fully credited to the service centres of all 59 state assemblymen, including those in the Opposition. Saarani dismissed claims that some centres — particularly

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — DAP’s Lim Guan Eng has backed the motion to endorse the King’s speech in the Dewan Rakyat, while raising concerns that Malaysia’s planned knowledge economy may be developing into a K-shaped two-tier economy. Speaking in Parliament during the motion, Lim said the King’s speech, presented by

MELAKA, Jan 21 — A freelance photographer pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to three charges of accepting bribes and one charge of forging documents in connection with a promise to secure a “Datuk Seri” title for a businessman. Nurfateha Othman, 44, is charged with three counts of

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — Malaysia will take a cautious stance before endorsing a proposed Peace Committee for Gaza until Israeli attacks stop and humanitarian aid access is guaranteed, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. While Malaysia supports efforts to secure peace, Anwar said concerns remain over the committee’s composition and

  KINABATANGAN, Jan 20 — The results of the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections are expected to be known as early as 10 pm on Saturday (Jan 24), according to the Election Commission (EC). EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said the projected timing takes into account geographical factors and the locations