January 17, 2026
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Villagers remain on high alert after a sun bear was spotted roaming a Dungun village, with sightings even reported within a school compound. ‘dirty’ conditions

DUNGUN, Jan 17 — About 1,300 residents of Kampung Durian Mentangau here have been living in fear after a sun bear was seen roaming the village over the past two weeks, even entering the compound of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Durian Mentangau in search of food.Deputy chairman of the Kampung Durian Village Development and Security Committee (JPKK), Mazlan Mansor

January 16, 2026
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Police investigate possible negligence in deadly gas explosion at HELP University.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — Police are investigating the possibility of negligence following the air-conditioning gas explosion at the HELP University campus in Bukit Damansara last Monday.

January 16, 2026
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Fire Department cautions public to avoid open burning amid heightened fire risks during hot, dry conditions.

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 16 — The public has been urged to refrain from open burning during the ongoing hot and dry weather, especially in high-risk areas such as peatlands, landfills, gardens and plantations.

January 16, 2026
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Police detain four foreign nationals suspected of involvement in ‘hypnosis gang’ robberies in Kuala Lumpur.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — Police have arrested four Iranian nationals, including a woman, believed to be members of a ‘geng pukau’ (hypnosis gang) linked to robbery and theft cases involving losses of over RM30,000.

January 15, 2026
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Selangor records a sharp 61% drop in dengue cases, with deaths nearly halved, says state executive councillor.

SHAH ALAM, Jan 15 — Selangor recorded a 61 per cent reduction, or 36,799 fewer dengue cases, last year compared with 2024.

January 15, 2026
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Overstaying tops list of offences among foreigners detained in 2025, KL Immigration Department says.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — Overstaying was the most common offence prosecuted in court among foreigners arrested during Immigration Department (JIM) operations in the federal capital last year.