PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles shuttlers Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei clinched the Indonesian Masters after a gritty comeback win over Denmark's Mathias Christiansen-Alexandra Boje. It was world No. 4 Tang Jie-Ee Wei's first title of the year. The pair exacted sweet revenge over world No. 10 Christiansen-Boje after losing to them in the Macau Open semi-finals last year.
PETALING JAYA: Women’s singles shuttlers Oo Shan Zi and Lim Zhi Shin are both good friends but they will put their friendship aside today as they battle for the Under-21 national title. Defending champion Zhi Shin was also in fine form when she easily beat Carine Tee 15-5, 15-3. The 18-year-old is eyeing her second consecutive title while Shan Zi, 19, is out to capture her maiden national crown. “Zhi Shin is a good friend of mine and also a very strong opponent,” said Shan Zi, who hails from Penang just like Zhi Shin. Women’s singles: Oo Shan Zi bt Eng Ler Qi 15-12, 18-20, 15-4; Lim Zhi Shin bt Carine Tee 15-5, 15-3.
In the world of social media and success stories that flood our feeds, the acronym BRRRR might have popped up. Short for Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance and Repeat, it has become a popular way to quickly build a property portfolio. The idea is pretty straightforward. An investor snags an undervalued property, gives it a facelift, rents it out, refinances to access some of that increased value and then dives back in to do it all over again.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has forecast a hot and dry spell across most parts of Peninsular Malaysia, particularly in the northern region, until Jan 31. MetMalaysia's director-general, Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip, said a convergence of winds is also expected over Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan from Jan 29 to 31. "This condition has the potential to bring thunderstorms with prolonged heavy rain to these areas during that period," he said in a post on MetMalaysia's Facebook page Sunday (Jan 25). He also advised the public to refer regularly to the department's official website and social media channels, or to download the myCuaca app for the latest and verified information.
KUANTAN: A teacher suffered losses amounting to RM325,000 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate, involving individuals impersonating officers from the "anti-money laundering crime investigation team". He said the victim was instructed to transfer money, purportedly as bail, into several bank accounts provided by the suspects. Comm Yahaya added that the woman made 21 transactions, involving her personal savings and bank loans, to five different bank accounts, between Sept 29 and Nov 4, 2025. He also advised the public to remain calm when receiving calls from unknown individuals, particularly those claiming to represent enforcement agencies or financial institutions. Those who suspect they have been scammed should immediately contact the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) at 997," he said.
PETALING JAYA: Putrajaya must resolve key weaknesses in the Urban Renewal Bill – including consent thresholds, compensation safeguards and oversight – before the legislation is resubmitted to Parliament, say concerned stakeholders. He stressed that key safeguards – including high consent requirements, fair compensation, independent oversight and protection against forced displacement – must be clearly written in the law itself rather than left as guidelines. “Urban renewal must be carried out in a manner that balances development needs with constitutional protections, public trust and investment certainty. He said urban renewal must prioritise people over profit and called for any future legislation to be “tightly drafted”, given its impact on lives and property. It further called for a temporary moratorium on redevelopment approvals in Kuala Lumpur, warning that existing guidelines lacked adequate safeguards and fair compensation frameworks.
PETALING JAYA: Perlis Mentri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah has been told to back off following his proposal to reinstate three former state PAS assemblymen as independents. PAS information chief Fadhli Shaari said Abu Bakar should focus on governing the state properly and not interfere with other parties' affairs. "The three former PAS assemblymen had their memberships revoked for violating discipline which is clearly stated in the party's constitution, and PAS cannot tolerate disciplinary issues like this. "He needs to ensure that he is not the shortest-serving mentri besar in history," he said on his Facebook page on Sunday (Jan 25). "PAS assemblymen are not like Mentri Besar and our party is not like his party.
PETALING JAYA: The unauthorised dissemination of another person’s personal information, including home addresses, is illegal, Bukit Aman has reminded the public. In a statement, Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said such acts, which may amount to doxxing, carry legal consequences. “The police emphasise that the act of spreading, disclosing or displaying a person’s personal information without consent – including residential address, telephone number, identification number and family details – is unlawful and unacceptable under any circumstances. “In this regard, the police remind the public not to engage in any form of dissemination of personal information and to practise ethics and responsibility when using digital platforms. He said such online doxxing and threats were unwarranted and “crossing the line”, adding that these actions only served to heighten tensions.
KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Barisan’s victories in the Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election and the Lamag state by-election reflect the people’s confidence in leadership continuity and the stability expected for the constituencies. Ahmad Zahid also expressed his appreciation to the entire Barisan machinery and partners in the Sabah state government for their commitment and cooperation in ensuring the victories. Meanwhile, Sabah Barisan chairman Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said the victories of the Unity Government’s candidates reflects the people’s trust in leadership that is stable, principled and responsible. "These victories also symbolise unity in leadership, the maturity of political cooperation and the people’s confidence in stability and the direction of development in Sabah. The Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections were held following the death of the incumbent, Bung Moktar, 66, on Dec 5 last year.
Malaysian Mental Health Association president Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj said the willingness to seek mental health support is often constrained by local cultural norms. “In our society, mental health issues are frequently associated with weakness, or even attributed to supernatural causes under certain cultural or religious beliefs. Dr Andrew added that improving mental health literacy requires active involvement from institutions and associations to reduce stigma and expand awareness. Mental health counselor Dr Anasuya Jegathevi Jegathesan said awareness of the seriousness of mental health issues is often clouded by parental attitudes. Dr Wong added that more local resources are needed to guide families in managing mental health issues.
CYBERJAYA: Private preschool operators are seeking clear guidelines as new government policy shifts preschool age. “We support reform, but we need clear guidelines so schools know exactly what to do and how to prepare,” said Q-dees director Zee Zing Lee. Operators urgently needed clear, written guidelines to explain the changes to parents and staff, she said at an emergency industry meeting here yesterday. The meeting, which was attended by private preschool operators, came about following Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement last week that Malaysian children would begin pre-school at the age of five and enter Year One at six starting next year. GAINS Education Group founder Zaliza Alias said the policy shift appeared “half-baked” without a supporting national framework.
PETALING JAYA: Women’s doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah booked their spot in the Indonesian Masters final after beating homesters Apriyani Rahayu-Lanny Tria. Pearly-Thinaah were in fine form and only needed 32 minutes to secure a commanding 21-15, 21-9 win at Istora Senayan in Jakarta on Saturday (Jan 24). The world No. 2 pair have reached back-to-back finals in the tournament after finishing runners-up to South Korea’s Kim Hye-jeong-Kong Hee-yong last year. Pearly-Thinaah will be out to go one better when they face Japan’s new pairing Arisa Igarashi-Miyu Takahashi for the title on Sunday (Jan 25).
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Two individuals have been arrested for kidnapping a man for ransom while another remains at large. Iskandar Puteri OCPD Asst Comm M. Kumarasan said a man and a woman, aged 26 and 36, were detained in the Permas Jaya area early on Jan 20. "The male suspect has a criminal record, including for drugs and both tested positive for methamphetamine. "Another male suspect, J. Satheswaran, 30, is still at large," he said in a statement on Saturday (Jan 24)ACP Kumarasan said a 30-year-old Indian national filed a report on Jan 19 saying his friend had been abducted. He said the case is being investigated under Section 363 of the Penal Code for kidnapping and Section 384 of the same Code for extortion.
For those who have lived or worked in Kuala Lumpur for some time, it is easy to assume one knows all there is to know about the bustling city. Yet in Secret Kuala Lumpur, author Lam Seng Fatt urges readers to pause and fully appreciate the city’s sights and sounds beyond the familiar. In 'Secret Kuala Lumpur', Lam urges readers to pause and fully appreciate the city’s sights and sounds beyond the familiar. Panggung Bandaraya DBKL (KL City Theatre) is the sole building featuring Kuala Lumpur’s colonial shield. Which of Kuala Lumpur’s lesser-known spots are among your favourites?
Recently, a video went viral on social media showing a man sitting cross-legged in the middle of a busy expressway, seemingly oblivious to the traffic around him. But did this bizarre incident really happen and cause a traffic jam? Verdict:TRUEA man was seen sitting cross-legged at KM290 of the North-South Expressway in an act that posed danger to himself and other road users. "The video showed a man sitting on the highway at KM290 of the North-South Expressway," he said in a statement. "The man, believed to be a lorry driver of unknown nationality, allegedly stopped his vehicle on the emergency lane before exiting and sitting cross-legged in the first lane of the highway without any apparent reason," he said.
