SIBU, May 16 — The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) will defend all eight seats it currently holds in the next Sarawak state election, said party president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. He said the decision is based on the fact that the party’s incumbents have worked hard and deserve the opportunity

SIBU, May 16 — Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg today called on Sarawak-based parties under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to remain united in safeguarding the state’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and ensuring Sarawak’s continued political stability and economic progress. Officiating the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Triennial

PUTRAJAYA, May 15 — Applications for students from outside the national education system to pursue studies at public institutions of higher learning (IPTA) will open on June 30. Higher Education director-general Datuk Prof Dr Azlinda Azman said that for this year, applications will be submitted directly to the respective universities before

LAHAD DATU, May 15 — The main road linking Lahad Datu and Tawau was cut off this evening after a 50-metre stretch of Jalan Silam here collapsed in both directions. Lahad Datu District Officer Firuz Idzualdeen @ Benetty Mohd Dzul said the road was temporarily impassable and there is currently no

SEREMBAN, May 13 — The Negeri Sembilan Health Department (JKNNS) has detected four suspected cases of leptospirosis, or rat urine disease, at the Taman Eko Rimba Ulu Bendul recreational park in Kuala Pilah. JKNNS said one patient was admitted to hospital while three others received outpatient treatment after showing symptoms including

KOTA KINABALU, May 13 — The Sabah government has decided to postpone the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) policy and implementation until it receives assurances that the move will not erode the state’s special immigration powers and autonomy. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said Sabah’s immigration autonomy, together

KOTA KINABALU, May 12 — The federal government is intensifying efforts to strengthen Sabah’s construction sector through greater investment, stricter project monitoring and enhanced industry capacity-building, said Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said the ministry is committed to improving technical capabilities in Sabah to ensure smoother project delivery. “If

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 12 — Two sisters who went missing while bathing in Sungai Jeram Hulu near here were found drowned this evening. The bodies of Nur Afiqah Shahirah Mohd Shawalluddin, 15, and Nur Shakila Shahirah Azman, 12, from Kampung Jeram were recovered at about 6pm by the Water Rescue Team

JOHOR BAHRU, May 11 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) is improving the Safe School Management Guidelines to align with current challenges and remain relevant in protecting students and school staff. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said that this effort has already been initiated through the Education Institution Safety Reform Committee, which

JOHOR BAHRU, May 11 — Police detained three people yesterday to assist investigations into the fatal shooting of a man outside an entertainment outlet in Taman Industri Jaya, Skudai, on May 9. Johor acting police chief DCP Hoo Chuan Huat said the suspects, aged between 26 and 29, comprise two local