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Up to home, defence ministries to implement vehicle safety upgrades, says Loke
Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said he presented the final report on the Teluk Intan crash to the Cabinet before…
Ex-CEO acquitted of RM31.6mil CBT charges over purchase of tablets
The Shah Alam sessions court acquitted Her Chor Siong of two charges of CBT brought under Section 405 of the…
Umno not eyeing seats? Don’t lie, says Johor PKR Youth
Johor PKR Youth chief Faezuddin Puad said politicians can serve the people while planning for the next general election at…
Govt drafting laws related to state-owned enterprises
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said control measures are being implemented to address the rising levels of debt and liabilities. PETALING…
Anti-bullying framework part of education ministry’s focus in 2026 budget
Education minister Fadhlina Sidek said her ministry’s planned initiatives under the 2026 budget follow a series of dialogues and consultations…
Public can keep duty-paid liquor at home, says customs dept
People are not required to keep a record if they purchase duty-paid liquor for their own consumption from licensed outlets,…
3.4-magnitude quake gives Segamat early morning jolt
The meteorological department said a 3.4-magnitude quake occurred at around 4.24am today, about 12km northeast of Segamat at a depth…
Are plug-in hybrid cars really efficient or just overhyped?
One of our Malaysia Car of the Year judges was singularly intrigued by the new generation of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles…
Why focus on Sarawak in Petronas RCI?
From Robert Lau I welcome Zaid Ibrahim’s support for a royal commission of inquiry into how Petronas’s wealth has been…
Putrajaya must safeguard Sabahans’ rights in O&G deals, says Masidi
Masidi Manjun says Sabahans are best served by a commercial pathway that avoids confrontation in the resolution of maritime disputes…
Wei Chong-Kai Wun lead 5 M’sian pairs into World Championships quarters
World No 7 Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun were on fire as they stormed past England’s Ben Lane-Sean Vendy in…
Malaysia still living beyond its means, though less recklessly
From Samirul Ariff Othman Malaysia’s fiscal position is often dressed up in comforting words: consolidation, discipline, resilience. Strip away the…
Cost of dialysis may soar to RM4bil annually soon, warns senator
According to the National Transplant Resource Centre, 10,239 individuals are currently on the kidney transplant waiting list as of February…
Issues still pending on Kedah Aerotropolis project, says Loke
Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said the government will consider the application once KXP AirportCity Holdings Sdn Bhd resolves the…
Over 28,000 deported this year, says Saifuddin
Indonesians made up the largest group of individuals who were deported this year, followed by Myanmar nationals and Filipinos. (Bernama…
Israeli minister calls to annex Gaza if Hamas doesn’t surrender
Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich has expressed support for re-establishing settlements in the Gaza Strip. (AP pic) JERUSALEM: Israel’s finance…
European powers move to reimpose Iran sanctions over nuclear drive
France, Britain and Germany triggered a UN mechanism to reimpose sanctions on Iran for failing to comply with decade-old nuclear…
Small parcels in limbo as Trump moves to end US tariff exemption
Postal services in several countries earlier announced that most US-bound packages would no longer be accepted. (EPA Images pic) WASHINGTON:…
US Fed governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over move to fire her
US President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on the independent central bank in an effort to influence interest rates. (AP…
Azilah jailed for 40 years over Altantuya’s murder
Azilah Hadri and his former colleague, Sirul Azhar Umar, had been found guilty of the murder of Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu…
Altantuya’s family seeks judicial review over Azilah’s affidavit
The Federal Court, in October, commuted the death sentence handed down on Azilah Hadri, one of two former Special Action…
I’m no puppet, Anwar says in defending Urban Renewal Bill
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the opposition should put forward constructive proposals on the Urban Renewal Bill rather than resort…
Boost disclosure requirements under procurement bill, govt urged
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had said the bill was a necessity given past scandals like 1MDB and the RM9 billion…
Dewan passes procurement bill despite civil society pushback
Finance minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan wound up the debate on the bill in the Dewan Rakyat. (Bernama pic) KUALA…
Academic questions actual number of bullying cases in schools
Education minister Fadhlina Sidek yesterday said the 7,681 bullying cases in schools last year marked a 17.7% increase from the…
Pang Ron-Su Yin upstage seniors at World Championships
Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin will meet China’s world No 2 pair Jiang Zhen Bang-Wei Ya Zin in the quarter-finals.…
Avoid over-regulation, MEF says after Gig Workers Bill passed
MEF president Syed Hussain Syed Husman called for further consultation between stakeholders to ensure affordable social security coverage for gig…
Power outage didn’t affect airport operations, says MAHB
MAHB said backup generators were activated immediately and the outage did not disrupt baggage handling, check-in counters and flight information…
Sarawak’s job restrictions dangerous and divisive, says Zaid
Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim said Malaysians should be able to work anywhere in the country, including in Sarawak. (Bernama…