LANGKAWI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said an increase in the electricity tariff for the public should not "jeopardise the position of the majority of the people". New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SEREMBAN: Although confined within the walls of the Mantin Inmate Reintegration Centre (PRP) here, over 500 inmates are being equipped with various skills to help them prepare for life after release. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The high number of missing girls may be linked to deeper societal problems, says Beliawanis MCA national chairperson Ivone Low Yi Wen. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PETALING JAYA: One of two Malaysian detainees repatriated from the US-run Guantanamo Bay detention centre in Cuba sketched various forms of torture he endured during interrogation by agents from the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), FMT reported. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: An Egyptian man pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court, today, to charges of wrapping a telephone cable around his sons neck and throwing his daughter onto a bed, last week. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Former deputy minister of law and institutional reform, Ramkarpal Singh, will represent a Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) cadet accused of assaulting a junior by pressing a hot iron against his chest. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra today to discuss a range of issues related to the economy, technology, and bilateral ties. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: Two Nigerian nationals pleaded not guilty at the magistrates court here today to charges of online fraud involving a love scam scheme. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: A family of eight, squeezed into a Perodua Axia arriving at a TV station for an interview, has raked in more than 2 million views. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

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KUALA LUMPUR: Girls vastly outnumbered boys among missing children in Malaysia this year. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Online traders selling imitation firearms known as gel blasters have been decreasing and restricting their presence on e-commerce platforms following the New Straits Times expose of the illicit activities. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The police are gathering intelligence on the distribution and sale of imitation weapons New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

TANGKAK: Two investigation papers have been opened following the appearance of the Chinese flag on a rocket replica at the LED Light Festival in the compound of the Bukit Gambir Multipurpose Hall here. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PETALING JAYA: A car chase between the police and a white Proton Satria driving against traffic to evade a roadblock led to the discovery of methamphetamine and an electric shock device in the vehicle. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SEREMBAN: A fire that broke out in the main switchboard room of Hospital Tuanku Jaafar (HTJS) earlier today only caused a power cut in the main building and did not affect other buildings, said State Health director Datuk Dr Harlina Abd Rashid. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The Madani government will continue to work towards building a more inclusive and prosperous future for Malaysia, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

DUNGUN: Mohd Firdaus Daniel Zulkifli crumbled after discovering the lifeless body of his father lying face down in a bush in Kampung Durian Mentangau, near here, today. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

IPOH: A 43-year-old female teacher who was reported missing since Dec 10 was found safe and sound in Teluk Intan this afternoon. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: A video showing massive potholes on a stretch of road has recently gone viral, sparking outrage and concern among motorists and netizens. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

JASIN: Police have confirmed that four female Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) students were involved in this mornings accident at KM187.6 northbound of the North-South Expressway near here. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: Civil servants are reminded to not make unnecessary excessive or overlapping loans following salary increases under the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA). New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Social media platforms,Telegram and Tencent (WeChat) have begun the process of obtaining the required license to operate their platforms in the country. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BALIK PULAU: A despatch rider pleaded not guilty in the magistrates court here today to two counts of becoming mule account holders. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BATU PAHAT: A car wash assistant was sentenced to three months in prison by the magistrates court today after pleading guilty to a charge of trespassing on a building for a paranormal activity last Saturday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BATU PAHAT: A man who recorded and stored obscene videos and images of family members, including his grandmother, was sentenced to four days in jail and fined RM4,000 after pleading guilty at the Magistrates Court today. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

ALOR STAR: A family of five narrowly avoided tragedy when a 20kg steel object rolled off from a moving truck and struck their car on the North-South Expressway (Plus) near Pendang on Dec 19. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: A womans daily mission to feed a lonely stray puppy has captured the hearts of over two million viewers, sparking a wave of support for the abandoned animal. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: A heartwarming encounter at a small mobile phone shop has moved thousands online after a shop owner refused to accept an elderly mans phone for sale and instead offered him money for medical treatment. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: A scrap collection centre in Taman Sungai Besi was destroyed in a fire last night. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Another gruesome discovery has been made at Universiti Malaya (UM) as a cat carcass was found near the campus gymnasium. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: No Malaysians were involved in the tragic crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243, an Embraer 190 aircraft, near Aktau International Airport, Kazakhstan, earlier on Wednesday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BAYAN LEPAS: The Southwest police are seeking the publics assistance in investigating the discovery of a man found dead in Lilitan Sungai Ara here today. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Ophthalmologist Datuk Dr Ahmad Shukri Mohamed, who treated Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahims black eye after he was beaten while in police custody back in 1998, has died. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) has removed a psychiatrist from its register due to his suspension for a year after being found guilty of sexually harassing a patient. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The government should consider implementing a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) to address tyre failures or blowouts, particularly involving heavy vehicles in the country. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian IoT Association has proposed that the government integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technology as a smart and cost-effective solution for flood disaster management in the country. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The government must find a balance between persisting in the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 and ensuring the prudent use of public funds, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

IPOH: Police detained three people believed to be members of a gang that specialises in stealing chicken in and around Tapah and found 66 open-weave baskets full of stolen chicken worth about RM27,000 on Monday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd