PETALING JAYA: The Cabinet will huddle in Cyberjaya this week for a two-day retreat which ministers say has no political agenda but is aimed at finding ways to “uplift the livelihood of Malaysians”. Read full story
In-depth study on FTPA idea
PETALING JAYA: An in-depth study will be done on the idea of a Fixed-Term Parliament Act (FTPA), says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said following calls for a law to allow a sitting government to serve out its full five-year term. Read full story
Celebrating Ponggal in style
KUALA LUMPUR: Indian women will wear their best during the Ponggal festival, adorning garments with intricate handmade “Aari” embroidery. Read full story
Enough chickens for CNY
PETALING JAYA: More than enough affordably priced chickens will be available during the Chinese New Year, says Agriculture and Food Security Ministry secretary-general Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali. Read full story
Smiles all around as water restored
GEORGE TOWN: The wait is finally over for Penangites after water supply was fully restored after a 96-hour scheduled water disruption. Read full story
Many still on high alert for possible second wave of floods
KOTA TINGGI: Although the flood situation has improved here, many residents are still on high alert and worried that a second wave will soon hit again. Read full story
Giddy up for polo
POLO, a sport for the elite. At least that’s what many think of it. Read full story
Sabah latest state hit by floods
SABAH has become the latest state to be hit by floods, involving 75 victims from 29 families placed at three flood relief centres in Beluran district as of 8pm.
Data from the National Disaster Management Agency’s (Nadma) control centre showed that the number of flood victims in Johor and Pahang has dropped from 891 victims this afternoon to 617 people.
New era for Denmark as Queen Margrethe abdicates
DENMARK turns a page in its history today when Queen Margrethe abdicates and her son becomes King Frederik X, with more than 100,000 Danes expected to turn out for the unprecedented event.
Thousands of people began assembling early today outside Copenhagen’s Christiansborg Palace despite the winter chill, many bundled up in warm bonnets and ski pants to ward off the freezing temperatures.
Body with stab wounds found in Miri, man detained
KUCHING: The body of a man with stab wounds to the face and neck was discovered in a building in Taman Tunku, Miri, on Saturday (Jan 13). Read full story