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Labuan MP denies returning to Bersatu if Hamzah at helm
Suhaili Abdul Rahman was among six Bersatu MPs who had their party memberships terminated for backing the unity government. (Bernama…
Opposition MBs reject Urban Renewal Bill
The Urban Renewal Bill is aimed at replacing outdated legislation to facilitate the redevelopment of old and dilapidated urban areas.…
C4 says procurement bill ‘dangerous’, warns of ‘excessive discretion’
The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism warned that with the current Dewan Rakyat session concluding this Thursday, there is…
Timber plantations in forest reserves not considered deforestation, says Johari
States are allowed to log and replant only a small portion of reserves at a time, capped at 5% of…
US tariff reduction not conditional on Boeing purchase, says ministry
The investment, trade and industry ministry said MAS’s decision to renew its fleet was not the result of coercion or…
Plastic bag levy not enough, says NGO
Peka said a more practical step to end the use of single-use plastic bags would be a gradual, comprehensive ban.…
High Court orders for UTM cadet’s body to be exhumed
Syamsul Haris Shamsudin died on July 28 under unclear circumstances while undergoing Palapes training at the Army Combat Training Centre…
Freddie Mercury tribute artiste brings magic of Queen to KL
Fernando Castro is one of the world’s most well-known Freddie Mercury tribute artistes. SUBANG: For millions worldwide, Queen’s music isn’t…
Kristian Tung: 11 seconds that changed Malaysian athletics
Kristian Tung’s record-breaking run in the 3000m did more than reset a stopwatch. It cracked open questions that Malaysian athletics…
How one can make good in bad times
Acquiring new skills is especially essential if one seeks to join an industry that is increasingly taken over by AI.…
Fundamentalists and bigots: two sides of the same coin
Recently we heard about PAS-led Terengganu flexing its muscles, by threatening fines or jail terms for Muslim males in the…
How bullying costs the bully
From Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid Most warnings about bullying focus on protecting victims, the trauma, humiliation, and psychological scars that…
‘Rumah kuning’ gambling dens tearing families apart, says S’wak MP
‘Eateries’ with yellow sign boards doubling as online gambling outlets can be found around Kuching and beyond, says Sarawak lawmaker…
Proposed law ministry revival gets thumbs up from Bar leaders
Bar Council leaders Ezri Abdul Wahab and Salim Bashir said a dedicated ministry would improve efficiency and strengthen public confidence.…
55 years on, Rukun Negara remains cornerstone of national unity
The national unity ministry launched the ‘Taat Setia Rukun Negara’ campaign to counter racial polarisation. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The…
Justice V Dhanapalan and the art of exporting jurisprudence
In the corridors of constitutional law, it is common to witness the importation of foreign doctrines into our legal framework…
Greater synergy will make TVET agenda a success, says NGO
Belia Mahir said the youth and sports ministry has played a crucial role in youth development since the 1960s, but…
The forgotten promise made to an abandoned baby with HIV
Dominic Damian breaks down as he speaks of his daughter Amanda Mei Chu — a reminder of promises made, and…
French PM’s job on line with call for confidence vote
French President Emmanuel Macron is now on his sixth prime minister since taking office in 2017. (AP pic) PARIS: France’s…
5 journalists among 20 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital
Reuters, the Associated Press and Al Jazeera all issued statements mourning their slain contributors. (Family Handout/AP pic) GAZA CITY: Gaza’s…
Musk’s xAI sues Apple, OpenAI alleging antitrust violations
The plaintiffs claim Apple holds 65% of the US smartphone market, while OpenAI controls at least 80% of the generative…
Hezbollah chief rejects disarmament ahead of govt talks with US officials
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has accused Washington of wanting to ‘wreck Lebanon’. (EPA Images pic) BEIRUT: Hezbollah’s chief on Monday…
Malaysia’s longest survivor with donor heart dies
Albert Gunaratnam’s life was a testament to the power of medical advancements and the selflessness of a donor, whose heart…
Two Mary Lims, one team, same hometown, and hockey’s merry era
Goalkeeper Mary Soo (left) and forward Mary Lim played crucial roles in the success of Malaysia’s women’s hockey decades ago.…
A family that built a dynasty of sports excellence
A typical Lim family roll-call. Seated from left: brothers Chuan Chin, Seng Koon, Eng Swee, Kim Han, Kok Cheng and…
Touching bond lights darkest times of former squash champion
Former Yakeb chairman Noorul Ariffin Abdul Majeed (left) and former Malaysian squash star Mohamed Kenneth Low spending Hari Raya together.…
The uplifting journey of Malaysia’s first non-Muslim shariah lawyer
Koo Chin Nam, who died on April 4, was a respected lawyer with extensive experience in shariah law. (Kevin Koo…
Isn’t this just the sweetest act of kindness?
MS victim and former squash star, Mohamed Kenneth Low, a recipient of public generosity, pays it forward to MND-stricken race…
When strangers became family for ailing race walk hero
Race walk hero G Saravanan is grateful to Malaysians for lifting him from despair. PETALING JAYA: When the once mighty…