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Penang has discovered non-radioactive rare earth element deposits with an estimated value of 21 billion US dollars, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced. Preliminary studies indicate resources of approximately 1.7 million metric tonnes across several hilly locations, including Teluk Bahang and...

Gerakan has stated that voters in Luyang are primarily concerned with local issues and better representation, not recent controversial remarks from a Kedah PAS figure. Gerakan Deputy President Oh Tong Keong claimed that persistent problems like flooding, a weak economy, and traffic congestion...

The Penang state government anticipates recording a budget surplus this year, with expectations of exceeding one billion ringgit in revenue for the first time since 2016. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow reported that revenue collection had already reached 924.1 million ringgit, surpassing the...

The Selangor government is evaluating the potential costs and logistics for holding its international business summit overseas. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari stated that this initiative aims to expand the state's international trade networks and strengthen its role as a gateway between...

The High Court rejected a father's request to exhume his son's body for a new post-mortem. Justice Roszianayati Ahmad ruled that the cause of death for Muhammad Amir Rusyadi Muhamad Zaidi, a cadet who died after training, had been definitively established by Shah Alam Hospital as heat stroke...

A former aide to a federal minister was sentenced to six years in prison and fined 8.8 million ringgit for accepting bribes totaling 1.76 million ringgit. Saifullah Minggu, who worked for the then-Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Mohamaddin Ketapi, was convicted on eight counts of...

Johor is implementing a dual strategy to manage human-wildlife conflicts, combining community training with advanced technology. According to State Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon, the new Community Wildlife Protection module will train residents in high-risk areas to...

The Pasir Gudang Highway has been removed from a list of Malaysia's ten worst roads following significant upgrades. Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh, the chairman of the State Public Works, Transport, and Infrastructure Committee, confirmed this improvement but acknowledged ongoing problems with...

Tan Sri Anifah Aman, the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah candidate for Bongawan, has pledged to develop the constituency into a major oil and gas hub. The Parti Cinta Sabah president stated that this plan is a central component of the coalition's local manifesto. He expressed confidence in its...

A man with a significant criminal record involving forty-two prior offenses was killed in a violent attack outside a Nusari Biz Sendayan restaurant. Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad reported that six masked assailants, using multiple vehicles to block the victim, ambushed the...

Sabah Progressive Party President Datuk Seri Yong Teck Lee cited Sarawak's success as a model for achieving financial security through a coalition of local parties. He stated that Sarawak had launched its own airline, invested in banking and green energy, and established a coast guard without...

Usno President Tan Sri Pandikar Amin defended his candidacy, stating his extensive background was vital for advocating Sabah's rights with the federal government. He responded to critiques from younger Pintasan leaders by explaining that his motivation was a sense of duty, not personal ambition...

The Shah Alam City Council announced that multiple major roads will be partially closed for the 2025 Malaysia Vibe Fest Half Marathon. The staged closures, affecting areas around I-City and key junctions from Section 7 to Section 14, are scheduled from early morning until late morning...

The president of Warisan, Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal, has expressed concern that the growing number of candidates in Sabah's elections could become unmanageable. He warned that single-seat contests might one day involve as many as fifty contenders, following a current trend that includes one...

The Royal Malaysia Police has relaxed several recruitment requirements for non-Bumiputera applicants regarding physical and academic criteria. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah stated that this initiative aims to provide greater opportunities for non-Bumiputeras to join...

A High Court has mandated a new police investigation and a public inquest into the 2024 death of a Universiti Teknologi Mara student, Amir Rusyaidi Zaidi. Justice Roszianayati Ahmad directed that a new investigating officer from Bukit Aman complete the probe within three months and ordered the...

A proposal to extend the civil service retirement age to 65 would primarily affect those under the permanent appointment with the contribution scheme, according to the Congress of Union of Employees in the Public and Civil Services president, Datuk Adnan Mat. He clarified that the matter remains...

Cooperation between Malaysia and Ethiopia has been strengthened through the exchange of several key documents, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He stated that this reflects a mutual determination to build a more structured and inclusive framework for bilateral relations...

A group of government MPs from Kuala Lumpur has submitted a Private Member's Bill to amend the Federal Capital Act 1960. The proposed legislation seeks to introduce council members for Kuala Lumpur City Hall, aiming to decentralize the authority currently held by the federally appointed mayor...

A new study reveals that while most Malaysians aspire to age with purpose and financial independence, a significant portion express concern over their preparedness. According to Manulife's 2025 Financial Resilience and Longevity Report, only 58 percent believe they possess sufficient savings for...