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According to an official statement from the Selangor Housing and Culture Exco, only unoccupied structures will be demolished. — Screengrab from Facebook/Charles Santiago

Selangor govt secures land, promises structured solution for Klang’s Jalan Papan urban settlers

The Selangor Immigration Department has uncovered a tactic used by foreign nationals who use new passports with no stamps or endorsements to conceal their overstaying status in Malaysia. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Immigration Dept uncovers foreigners using embassy‑issued ‘blank’ passports to conceal offences

Police officers escort the unemployed man, who claimed trial to charges of physical sexual assault involving a 10-year-old boy, at the Johor Bahru Sessions Court, November 14, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan

Jobless man claims trial in JB court to sexual assault of boy at surau

The ringgit appreciated by 8.2 per cent against the US dollar year-to-date as of November 12 even as quarterly gain was marginal, the Bank’s data showed. ― Bernama pic

Bank Negara: Ringgit strengthened against most trading partners between July and Sept

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd today clarified that it has not received any request from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate the RM456 million Aerotrain project at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

MAHB says no MACC request yet on RM456m KLIA Aerotrain project, ready to cooperate if needed

Tensions reportedly escalated during the eviction process, which saw 20 homes demolished for a private development project. — Screengrab from Bersih  

Police detain 14 as eviction turns tense in Klang’s Kampung Papan 

Police confirmed that three individuals, including a teenager, have been arrested to assist in the investigation into a shooting case at a petrol station around the Bukit Tinggi area in Klang on November 7. — Picture By Raymond  Manuel

Teenager among three arrested over Klang petrol station shooting, police say

Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun discusses a point with an officer at the nomination centre in Kota Kinabalu, November 14, 2025. — The Borneo Post pic

Sabah polls: EC chairman confirms deposits for 325 potential candidates paid so far

In a statement, the AGC said it filed a notice of appeal at the Kota Kinabalu High Court yesterday only against parts of the court’s decision, specifically matters involving alleged errors in the judge’s written grounds. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

AGC insists not contesting 40pc Sabah special grant, just grounds for ruling

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today obtained a default judgment against the administrators of two Telegram channels, ‘Edisi Siasat’ and ‘Edisi Khas’, over the publication and circulation of 33 allegedly defamatory and harmful articles. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

MCMC wins default judgment against ‘Edisi Siasat’, ‘Edisi Khas’ Telegram channels over defamatory content

Police have identified several hotspots following expectations of heightened political activities and potential provocations and requiring special attention as the state heads into the 17th state polls, beginning with tomorrow’s nomination of candidates. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Sabah state election: Police flag 15 hotspots, deploy 9,300 personnel

Prime Minister’s Department Legal Affairs Division Director-General Datuk Zamri Misman said Malaysia’s efforts to draft its first-ever federal Freedom of Information law mark an important milestone in strengthening transparency, accountability and good governance. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia’s first Freedom of Information Bill part of broader push for transparency and accountability, says Legal Affairs D-G

A 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) billboard is seen in Kuala Lumpur, March 3, 2015. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia, Julius Baer in talks to settle US$112m SRC International lawsuit

A law firm representing Christina Carolina Gerarda Johanna Verstappen, mother of late Dutch model Ivana Smit, has issued a 48 hour notice demanding the government pay RM1.1 million in damages. — Picture from Instagram/Ivana Smit

Law firm issues 48‑hour notice to govt over unpaid RM1.1m Ivana Smit damages

Former Sabah Law Society (SLS) president Datuk Roger Chin stressed the need for transparency, saying Sabahans — and Malaysians — have a right to understand exactly what is being appealed and its implications for both future payments and past losses. — Picture courtesy of Roger Chin

Roger Chin: AGC appeal broader than let on, could hollow out ruling on Sabah’s 40pc revenue share

Rapid Kuantan, operated by Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd since November 2012, will cease operations on December 14, with Sanwa Tours taking over the city’s routes under the Bas.My Kuantan brand from December 15, ensuring continued public transport, Rapid Bus said today. — Picture courtesy of Rapid Bus

Rapid Kuantan bus service to end on Dec 14, Sanwa Tours to take over