Malaysia urges restraint as US-Iran tensions threaten regional stability
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warns that military build-up and absolutist rhetoric risk pushing the volatile situation towards open conflict, with severe global repercussions.
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Microsoft ordered to stop tracking children in schools
Austrian data authority orders Microsoft to stop using tracking cookies in education software, citing illegal data processing of children's personal information.
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North Korea fires two ballistic missiles towards Sea of Japan
North Korea launches a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan in its second test this month, as Pyongyang expands its weapons programme.
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Govt to abolish Year One diagnostic test, says Anwar
There were concerns the diagnostic test could lead to a discriminative view, where some children might be deemed unfit for Year One and redirected to pre-school, potentially creating negative psychological impacts
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Govt in talks for RM800m to support Year One entry at age six, says Anwar
The funds will be used to meet urgent needs, including the recruitment of 18,000 new teachers, as well as to support the government preschool capacity of 110,889 places
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7 Harimau Malaya players cleared to play after CAS stay
Seven Malaysian national footballers can resume playing after CAS...
KINABATANGAN, LAMAG POLLS
Stay updated on the 2026 Kinabatangan and Lamag by-elections. Find the latest polling news, candidate details and election results for Sabah’s key federal and state seats.
BN’s Kinabatangan, Lamag by-election wins reflect public confidence, says PM
PM Anwar says BN's victories in the Kinabatangan and Lamag by-elections demonstrate the public's continued confidence in grassroots efforts and service.
BN candidates win Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections with large majorities
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BN's Mohd Kurniawan Naim Moktar and Mohd Ismail Ayob secure decisive victories in the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections.
BN sweeps Kinabatangan and Lamag by-elections with decisive majorities
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Barisan Nasional candidates win both Sabah by-elections, securing the Kinabatangan parliamentary seat and Lamag state seat with large majorities.
BN retains Kinabatangan parliamentary seat with massive majority
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BN's Naim Moktar wins Kinabatangan by-election with 14,214-vote majority, succeeding his late father, former MP Bung Moktar Radin.
BN retains Lamag seat as Mohd Ismail wins with 5,681 votes
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BN's Mohd Ismail wins Lamag state seat with a 5,681-vote majority, securing the seat after the passing of incumbent Bung Moktar Radin.
BN 2–0 Warisan: BN wins both Kinabatangan and Lamag by-elections
Barisan Nasional wins both the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections, defeating Warisan candidates in the contests.
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Water bombing to combat massive Kota Tinggi peat fire
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Helicopters will conduct water bombing tomorrow to tackle a stubborn 99.54-hectare peat fire in Kota Tinggi, as ground crews continue battling the blaze that has forced 150 people to evacuate.
Trump says Iran wants talks as US carrier deploys...
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P-hailing rider denies rape, robbery and impersonation charges
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Dr Mahathir’s first public outing after 22-day recovery
100-year-old former PM Tun Dr Mahathir seen at Pavilion Damansara café, first outing since hip injury
