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Illicit tobacco trade to cost Asean US$11bil in next 3 years, says report
Economist Carmelo Ferlito said Malaysia showed the sharpest imbalance between tobacco taxation and illicit trade, as illicit cigarette sales now…
Govt ordered to compensate Semantan Estate over Duta land
The 106ha Duta Enclave houses the National Archives, the Kuala Lumpur shariah court, other government complexes, sports facilities, and various…
70 witnesses to be called for Zara Qairina inquest
The coroner’s inquiry will look into the death of schoolgirl Zara Qairina Mahathir on July 17, a day after she…
Pearly-Thinaah sure of bronze medal at World Championships
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah have a tough semi-final encounter as they face Japan’s Nami Matsuyama-Chiharu Shida who have beaten them 13…
RM100 Sara aid payment available on Sunday
The government’s one-off Sara cost-of-living assistance will benefit 22 million eligible citizens, through an allocation of RM2 billion. (Bernama pic)…
Special panel on bullying to start on Tuesday
The special committee will coordinate government efforts to standardise procedures on dealing with cases of bullying. PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet has…
Nabbed: pedophile who sexually abused babies, toddlers
Federal CID chief M Kumar said the ring sought babies from women offering them for adoption, and also randomly targeted…
Gunman nabbed a month after robbing Johor clinic
The man was believed to have held up a woman at the clinic, firing a gunshot at members of the…
Over RM500,000 spent on UK trip by legal board, senate told
Law and institutional reforms minister Azalina Othman Said said the board’s chairperson, four board members, the secretary, the CLP exam…
Earthquake-proof homes among reasons for Urban Renewal Bill, says Nga
Saniman Abdul Samad, imam of a surau in Segamat, with pieces of the ceiling that fell after a minor earthquake…
Schoolchildren must prepare for quakes like in fire drills, says academic
Noor Sheena Herayani Harith said schools in Ranau and Lahad Datu are already being trained to respond to tremors just…
Govt fails again to set aside Indian national’s illegal detention suit
The Court of Appeal said it concurred with the High Court judge’s opinion that the arrest and detention of A…
Genting Malaysia’s Q2 profit soars 407% as ringgit strengthens
Genting Malaysia’s profit surge was mainly due to RM184.6 million in forex gains from a stronger ringgit against the US…
Why rush Gig Workers Bill through, asks KJ
Khairy Jamaluddin said it would have been better to debate the Gig Workers Bill 2025 for two more days. PETALING…
Nurture unity through inclusion, shared values, says Sultan Nazrin
Perak’s Sultan Nazrin Shah called for continuous investment in young changemakers and a national commitment to dignity, fairness and inclusion.…
Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra sacked for ethics violation
Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been removed from office after only a year in power. (AP pic) BANGKOK: Thailand’s constitutional court dismissed…
PM slams Urban Renewal Bill critics, says they are talking without thinking
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim again dismisses claims that the bill was aimed at pushing Malays out of urban areas. AMPANG:…
Petros not out to cripple Petronas, says Sarawak Bersatu chairman
Jaziri Alkaf Abdillah Suffian said Petros’s role is to ensure that Sarawak gains a direct, transparent and equitable share of…
More discussions needed for Urban Renewal Bill, says BN
BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the coalition has requested several provisions in the Urban Renewal Bill to be refined.…
Tang Jie-Ee Wei first through to semi-finals at World Championships
The world No 4 pair dispose of India's Dhruv Kapila-Tanisha Crasto in straight games. Source link
Form 4 student in Seremban charged with raping junior
The 16-year-old boy was charged in the Seremban magistrates’ court. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: A Form 4 student was charged…
Semantan Estate gets stay on Court of Appeal’s Duta Enclave order
The 106ha Duta Enclave houses the National Archives, the Kuala Lumpur shariah court, government complexes, sports facilities, and various landmarks.…
Exco didn’t approve converting ex-Perlis MB’s leave to cash, court told
Former Perlis menteri besar Azlan Man is standing trial on 10 charges of submitting false claims and receiving funds from…
Sanusi to turn down nominations for PAS vice-presidency?
Kedah menteri besar Sanusi Nor had also declined to contest the PAS vice-presidency during the party’s last internal elections in…
Axed TH Plantations CEO appeals termination of contract
TH Plantations terminated Zainurin Zain’s contract on Tuesday over what it claimed was an unauthorised payment of RM5.1 million to…
Insurance agent acquitted of causing death by drink driving
The magistrates’ court acquitted K Meena Sundram of a charge of causing the death of a 75-year-old man while driving…
Couple’s argument over bank loan led to slashing, say cops
Barat Daya police chief Sazalee Adam said the victim has been discharged while the suspect is undergoing psychiatric evaluation at…
Procurement bill doesn’t expand minister’s powers, says Treasury
Treasury secretary-general Johan Mahmood Merican said the Government Procurement Bill 2025 was based on global best practices. (Bernama pic) PETALING…
12 held after Form 3 student’s fall from dorm
Selangor menteri besar Amirudin Shari said he believed the authorities will ensure justice is served. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Twelve…