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Experts shoot down Dr M’s common Asean defence policy proposal
Dr Mahathir Mohamad recently proposed that Asean draw up a defence and security policy to strengthen its ability to deal…

Trump says suspect in Charlie Kirk murder in custody
US President Donald Trump said he would award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honour.…

PM agrees to more seats for Sabah, Sarawak, says Fadillah
Deputy prime minister Fadillah Yusof said any change to parliamentary seats falls under federal jurisdiction and must be tabled in…

Raw soya bean, animal feed exempted from sales tax
The finance ministry said the decision to exempt soya bean in animal feed was based on industry feedback. (Freepik pic)…

Man in cartoon costume seen kissing 6-year-old girl at playground
Police said a 36-year-old man has been arrested after a member of the public recorded the incident at Pantai Irama.…

Kg Sungai Baru protest was over amount of compensation, says Zaliha
Federal territories minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the government’s role is limited to facilitating development terms, as the land has…

PAS Youth wing calls for party to take charge of PN
PAS Youth debated 11 motions at its annual muktamar, of which four were approved ALOR SETAR: The PAS Youth wing…

PAS must win at least 1 seat in Sabah, says youth delegate
Sabah PAS Youth delegate Jumaidin Lakalla said the upcoming state election will determine the Sabah chapter’s future. ALOR SETAR: PAS…

Ride TikTok algorithms to win over Gen Z, says PAS Youth delegate
Subhan Djupri called for PAS to embrace digital engagement as a core part of its strategy, saying youths are more…

Town planning must serve residents’ well-being, not just commercial interests
From C Vignesh Kumar The powers of local authorities in Malaysia have drawn renewed scrutiny, particularly following the tabling of…

Govt heads to Federal Court to appeal ruling on offensive online speech provision
The Court of Appeal ruled on Aug 19 that the words ‘offensive’ and ‘annoy’ in the previous iteration of Section…

Early talks with Petronas led to Sabah’s O&G gains, says Hajiji
Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor said Petronas had not known what Sabah wanted before the meeting, as none of what…

Girlfriend freed on bail, to turn prosecution witness in drowning case
Two children, aged six and eight, drowned after they were trapped in the vehicle that rolled into a river in…

Waste management agency director slapped with 10 graft charges
Zaidi Tuah was charged in the Shah Alam sessions court with receiving RM40,000, comprising RM36,000 transferred into his bank account…

Court upholds ex-Rela man’s 30-year sentence for killing former Marang MCA chief
Previous reports had said that Ong Chow Lee opened fire during a dispute, killing Fong Swee Fuan and injuring his…

Terengganu FA to summon organiser after fireworks, flares disrupt league match
Supporters hurled fireworks and flares, forcing a minor league match in Terengganu on Wednesday night to be abandoned. PETALING JAYA:…
PM calls for pro bono collaboration between semiconductor industry, varsities
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said it is not enough to produce engineers if there is no synergy between universities and…

Fuss over PM candidate is because public has lost trust in govt, says PAS
Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said people are asking who is PAS’s choice for prime minister. ALOR SETAR: The fuss over…

Arif-Roy King go down fighting in HK Open quarter-finals
Wan Arif Wan Junaidi-Yap Roy King were hoping to make their first semi-final appearance in a BWF Super 500 event.…

Malaysians are happy, according to govt’s happiness index
There was a small disparity in happiness scores between urban and rural areas, indicating similar levels of well-being, said the…

Zara might have been taken to banned ‘senior-junior meeting’, court told
Inquest proceedings into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir continued at the Kota Kinabalu coroner’s court for a seventh day…

NFA cases involving politicians spanned 3 govts, says Rafizi
Rafizi Ramli said the 41 cases involving politicians closed with ‘no further action’ happened under PN, BN and PH. PETALING…

Father in tears, asks for bail to visit children’s graves
Abdul Rahman Mahmud claimed trial in the Seremban sessions court to a charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder…

Immigration officer gets 8 years’ jail, RM150K fine over fake MM2H pass
The Kuala Lumpur High Court sentenced immigration officer Shamsudin Ishak to eight years in prison and a RM150,000 fine for…

Defending champs Pearly-Thinaah through to HK Open semis
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah have been winning all their matches at the Hong Kong Open in straight games. (EPA Images pic)…

A year after cadet’s death ruled as homicide, family says cops still silent
(From right to left) J Soosaimanicckam’s father and brother, S Joseph and J Charles, at a press conference with PSM…

Paralympic gold medallist slams council over delayed incentives
Cheah Liek Hou said on Instagram it is like he and other winners at the 2024 Paris Games had been…

Bersatu Youth leader hits back after remark on ‘agenda’ in criticism
Parit Bersatu Youth chief Meor Naqiuddin said the comments by information chief Harris Idaham Rashid had sullied the party’s image.…

Non-Malays the kingmakers in some constituencies, PAS Youth reminds members
PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden speaks at the PAS Youth muktamar in Alor Setar today. ALOR SETAR: PAS…







