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Sabah/Sarawak/Labuan

Malaysia teacher transferred after being accused of cutting off student’s headscarf

A social media post alleged that several female students at the school had their hijabs cut off because they were not long enough.
A social media post alleged that several female students at the school had their hijabs cut off because they were not long enough.

Cars decorated with Christmas ornaments light up Malaysian roads

The videos received thumbs-ups from online commenters, who commended the cars’ owners for bringing festive cheer to the roads.
The videos received thumbs-ups from online commenters, who commended the cars’ owners for bringing festive cheer to the roads.

Sabah mulls over mass wedding programme to ease marriage costs

The programme would assist low-income couples and promote lawful marriages.
The programme would assist low-income couples and promote lawful marriages.

PM Anwar reshuffles Cabinet in possible last rejig before GE16, after rout in Sabah state polls

This rejig may well be the last Cabinet reshuffle by Mr Anwar to strengthen his coalition’s line-up before the next general election, which must happen by early 2028.
This rejig may well be the last Cabinet reshuffle by Mr Anwar to strengthen his coalition’s line-up before the next general election, which must happen by early 2028.

Paris court annuls final award in $19 billion spat with Sulu heirs, says Malaysia

The dispute is linked to the Sulu heirs’ years-long claims to the state of Sabah.
The dispute is linked to the Sulu heirs’ years-long claims to the state of Sabah.

Chinese tourists flock to Malaysia’s Semporna diving paradise, but local businesses feel sidelined

whsemporna - Chinese tourists filled the void left by Western and Japanese tourists in Semporna after the sea-kidnapping incidents in the 2010s. All photo credit to ST Lu Wei Hoong
whsemporna - Chinese tourists filled the void left by Western and Japanese tourists in Semporna after the sea-kidnapping incidents in the 2010s. All photo credit to ST Lu Wei Hoong

Malaysian PM Anwar to cut costs for small businesses after poor Sabah poll results

The prime minister’s Pakatan Harapan coalition won only one seat in the state’s elections last week. 
The prime minister’s Pakatan Harapan coalition won only one seat in the state’s elections last week. 

Malaysia’s BN leader Bung Moktar dies of illness, days after retaining seat in Sabah election

Sabah Barisan Nasional leader Bung Moktar had earlier been admitted to a private hospital to treat a lung infection.
Sabah Barisan Nasional leader Bung Moktar had earlier been admitted to a private hospital to treat a lung infection.

Malaysia charges PM's former aide with receiving bribes

Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, former senior political secretary to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, is taken to Kuala Lumpur Court Complex by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officers as he is expected to be charged over bribery allegations, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 4, 2025. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain
Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, former senior political secretary to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, is taken to Kuala Lumpur Court Complex by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officers as he is expected to be charged over bribery allegations, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 4, 2025. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

News analysis

Alarm bells for Malaysia’s DAP as Chinese vote exodus dents hopes of second term for PM Anwar

GEORGE TOWN, 11 Jan -- Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (tengah) hadir bagi menyempurnakan perasmian pecah tanah projek pembinaan Transit Aliran Ringan (LRT) Laluan Mutiara Pulau Pinang di Tapak Projek Bandar Sri Pinang hari ini.

Turut hadir Menteri Pengangkutan Anthony Loke (kanan) dan Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang Chow Kon Yeow (kiri).

-- fotoBERNAMA (2025) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA
GEORGE TOWN, 11 Jan -- Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (tengah) hadir bagi menyempurnakan perasmian pecah tanah projek pembinaan Transit Aliran Ringan (LRT) Laluan Mutiara Pulau Pinang di Tapak Projek Bandar Sri Pinang hari ini.

Turut hadir Menteri Pengangkutan Anthony Loke (kanan) dan Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang Chow Kon Yeow (kiri).

-- fotoBERNAMA (2025) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA

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