January 21, 2026
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Sabah education minister warns contractor could be terminated after weak internet affects 736 schools

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 21 — Delays in rolling out internet services, especially the installation of fibre Point-of-Presence (PoP) facilities in Sabah schools, have disrupted teaching and learning (PdP) and slowed digitalisation efforts in 736 schools across the state.

January 18, 2026
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Malaysia’s leading heart specialists to provide support as Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah undergoes knee surgery in Brunei

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah is set to undergo a right knee replacement surgery today, with medical support from specialists at Malaysia’s National Heart Institute (Institut Jantung Negara, IJN).

January 18, 2026
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Gobind: Consensus achieved on Batu Caves escalator, project to move forward pending technical clearance

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — The Selangor State Government and the Batu Caves temple management have reached a mutual understanding to move ahead with the proposed escalator project, subject to the fulfilment of outstanding technical requirements.

January 18, 2026
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Father goes missing after rescuing son from swollen Sungai Lebir in Kelantan; search-and-rescue efforts continue today

GUA MUSANG, Jan 18 — A man is feared drowned after being swept away by strong currents while rescuing his son from Sungai Lebir at the Lebir South Kelantan Development Authority’s (Kesedar) Land Development Plan (RKT) yesterday evening.

January 17, 2026
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Man dies after falling off a raft into the Sepulut River in Keningau

KENINGAU, Jan 17 — A recreational rafting outing ended in tragedy when a man drowned after falling from a raft into the Sepulut River at Kabulongou Earth here on Friday.

January 17, 2026
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Foreign Ministry confirms a Malaysian actress has been missing in Jeddah since Jan 15, with the consulate working closely with local authorities to locate her.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — The Foreign Ministry has confirmed that a Malaysian citizen has been missing in Jeddah since Jan 15, with the Malaysian Consulate General coordinating closely with Saudi authorities to locate the individual.