ALOR SETAR: The Muda Agricultural Development Authority (Mada) has assured that rice production in Kedah will not be affected despite the reduction of padi field areas in the Muda region. Read full story

GEORGE TOWN: Anglers have been warned to stop fishing beneath the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge, also known as the second Penang Bridge, as the area has been declared strictly off-limits. Read full story

KUALA LUMPUR: The police have strengthened border security measures following intelligence that several Malaysians are suspected of being involved in cross- border firearms smuggling syndicates. Read full story

KUALA LUMPUR: We will investigate what happened in Kampung Sungai Baru during the eviction, as provided under the law, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story

SEREMBAN: Two men have claimed trial at the Sessions Court here to a charge of robbing a woman of several gold items. Read full story

KUALA LUMPUR: PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) is anticipating a surge in traffic flow, with volumes expected to reach up to 2.2 million vehicles per day across its highway network on the peak travel days of Sept 12, 13, 19 and 20, due to the school holidays and Malaysia Day. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: While the government respects the right to peaceful assembly, the violent incident during a court-ordered eviction at Kampung Sungai Baru cannot be condoned, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says. Read full story

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Razak has failed in his bid to recuse High Court judge Justice Alice Loke Yee Ching from presiding over his judicial review relating to the royal addendum order that he claimed would allow him to go under house arrest. Read full story

KUALA LUMPUR: Dang Wangi Police Chief ACP Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman sustained a head injury on Thursday (Sept 11), believed to be due to a rock thrown by an unidentified individual during a tense enforcement operation in Kampung Sungai Baru here. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: The government will launch a new franchise-related initiative aimed at supporting the development of the Indian community, said Deputy Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: Several former bullies admitted targeting their peers in school out of a desire to feel powerful over those they saw as weaker, while convincing themselves it was "just harmless fun". Read full story

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has one of the highest rates of bullying in schools, according to a global study. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: Stakeholders are calling for a comprehensive nationwide study on bullying, warning that existing research is fragmented and inadequate to capture the true scale of the problem. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: Electric vehicle (EV) owners should adopt smarter parking practices and charging habits, including keeping their battery levels between 20% and 80% to extend battery life and avoid costly repairs in the long run, say safety experts. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: The risk of fire in electric vehicles (EV) is far lower than combustion vehicles. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: The Star's senior editor Gordon Kho has been selected as part of the international voting panel for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards. Read full story

ALOR SETAR: Police are working to identify a man who was killed after being hit by a car while crossing the road at KM 46 of the North-South Expressway (southbound) on Tuesday (Sept 9). Read full story

IPOH: Crude palm oil and assets valued at an estimated RM1.11mil were seized during an enforcement operation in Kerian. Read full story

KUANTAN: Irreplaceable objects of cultural heritage went up in smoke when several shops in a two-storey row of Colonial-era building on Jalan Mahkota caught fireon Tuesday (Sept 9) night. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: Wisma Putra is advising all Malaysians in Poland to stay vigilant following several "violations of Polish airspace". Read full story

IPOH: Language remains a challenge in efforts to promote tourism in Perak, says Loh Sze Yee. Read full story

KOTA KINABALU: A total of 196 people from 62 families have been evacuated to the Selagon Permanent ReliefCentre (PPK), Beaufort due to the floods on Wednesday (Sept 10) morning. Read full story

KOTA KINABALU: The family of 13-year-old Zara Qairina, whose death at a hostel is now the subject of an inquest, has launched a special fund to help cover logistical costs for the proceedings. Read full story

SEPANG: A total of 133,598 vehicles have been inspected and 13,071 summonses issued under "Ops Khas Gempur Perdagangan, a special nationwide operation conducted by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) since early this month, said its Senior Director (Enforcement) Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan. Read full story

JOHOR BARU: A coffee production company and its director have become the first in Malaysia to be charged under the Geogra-phical Indications Act which seeks to protect the quality and characteristic of produce originating from one locality or region. Read full story

KUALA LUMPUR:A total of 27 fire cases involving electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid carswere recorded by the Fire and Rescue Department from 2023 to July this year. Read full story

KOTA BARU: Police seized a pistol and 36 rounds of ammunition during a raid on a house in Jalan Kampung Sireh, Kampung Paloh, Pintu Geng, here. Read full story

SEREMBAN: A 33-year-old man claimed trial at the Sessions Court here for committing physical sexual assault against his stepdaughter, who was three months short of her 16th birthday. Read full story

BALING: For Bandar Baharu Community College student Ahmad Faiz Arshad Mohd Faisal, the Madani Rakyat Programme (PMR) here is a good platform for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students to enhance their knowledge. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's fruit sector is undergoing significant shifts, with some varieties thriving on strong export demand while others face declines due to land pressures, pests and climate change. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: Vibrant floral arrangements and a hearty banana leaf feast bursting with condiments representing the full spectrum of life's flavours made Onam a grand celebration for many Malaysian Malayalees. Read full story

KUANTAN: A teacher lost RM230,447 after she was duped by an online fraud syndicate into believing that she was involved in a money laundering case. Read full story

JOHOR BARU: Construction firms in Johor have recorded strong growth in recent years as the state attracts more investors, says Johor Master Builders Association. Read full story