A passenger is checked with a thermal imager at Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Tangerang near Jakarta. -REUTERS PICHere are today's biggest stories:Top officials scrutinisedPrime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed the need for closer monitoring of senior officials, noting that administrative failings often originate at the highest levels of leadership. Massage chain scandalA nationwide massage parlour network allegedly paid RM2.7 million annually in bribes, with MACC arresting five people. Positive talksThe government reported positive progress in discussions with education stakeholders on the mandatory implementation of Bahasa Melayu and History subjects in schools nationwide. Nipah health advisoryIndividuals experiencing prolonged fever, neurological symptoms, or severe respiratory illness should seek medical care, especially after recent travel to Nipah‑affected areas.

Source: New Strait Times January 30, 2026 13:28 UTC