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Sultan Nazrin decries shameful toxic debates, unchecked defamation among muslims

The MKI Chairman warns that disunity among Muslims stems from a decay in ethics and adab, urging leaders and the public to stop weaponizing differences for personal gain

Ex-top cop Ayob Khan appointed new UTeM board chairman

Former Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay has been appointed chairman of the Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) Board of Directors for a three-year term, taking the helm to bolster governance and technical education

ZICO Trust appoints former PDRM deputy IGP, Mazlan Lazim as chairman

Mazlan, who holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Development from Universiti Putra Malaysia, served with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for more than 40 years, culminating in his appointment as Deputy IGP in June 2021ZICO Trust

Ex-chairman, Treasury sec-gen remanded following RCI fallout

Two former top officials clad in MACC orange arrive in court for remand as graft busters widen their probe into financial mismanagement, suspicious transactions, and hidden losses exposed by the Tabung Haji RCI

Arul Kumar is Negeri Sembilan new DAP chairman

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said the state committee unanimously selected Arul Kumar after he stepped down from the position, which he had held for 22 years since 2004

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DoSM estimates Malaysia’s population to be 34.1 mil in 2024

Three states with the highest population are Selangor, Johor, Sabah

Govt to raise alcohol excise duty by 10% from November 2025, tobacco taxes also up: Anwar

Prime Minister says the move, announced under Budget 2026, aims to promote healthier lifestyles and reduce access to alcohol and tobacco, with additional revenue channelled to the Health Ministry

Malaysia Airlines, SIA join rush to cancel Middle East flights as Iran-US-Israel strikes escalate

More countries announce airspace closures as carriers suspend flights on Feb 28 and March 1, passengers reminded to check for updates on subsequent flights