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Anwar denies Mitra slow to approve aid, funding for Indians

Anwar denies Mitra slow to approve aid, funding for Indians

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government is committed to eradicating poverty across the country, including in the Indian community.…
Akmal’s ‘courage’ should go beyond race, religion, says Ibrahim Ali

Akmal’s ‘courage’ should go beyond race, religion, says Ibrahim Ali

Putra president Ibrahim Ali said leaders who only display courage over safe issues will be remembered for a short time.…
Ex-committee members of deregistered temple cannot sue trustees, rules court

Unconstitutional to criminalise offensive speech made online, rules court

The Court of Appeal ruled that the words ‘offensive’ and ‘annoy’ in the previous iteration of Section 233 of the…
Cops arrest man for flying Jalur Gemilang upside down in Penang

Differentiate between right and wrong, Sarawak DAP Youth tells ‘peacemakers’

Sarawak DAP Youth said it had raised concerns and upheld justice in the matter of the upside-down Jalur Gemilang. PETALING…
Funding, planning key to F1 comeback for Malaysia, says SIC chief

Funding, planning key to F1 comeback for Malaysia, says SIC chief

Malaysia, which joined the F1 calendar in 1999, last hosted an F1 Grand Prix in 2017. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR:…
MCMC probes alleged false content over Zara Qairina’s case

Suhakam issues reminder on publicising details of minors in Zara case

Form 1 student Zara Qairina Mahathir died on July 17 after allegedly falling from the third floor of her school’s…
Crucial to keep state, religion apart in plural societies, says scholar

Crucial to keep state, religion apart in plural societies, says scholar

San Diego State University’s Ahmet T Kuru says history has shown that to remain in power, political and military authorities…
Differences in loose coalition will boost opposition’s reach, says Ramasamy

Differences in loose coalition will boost opposition’s reach, says Ramasamy

Urimai chairman P Ramasamy said the idea of a loose coalition is not unique to Malaysia. PETALING JAYA: Urimai chairman…
Malaysia’s peacebuilding legacy and why the Global South deserves recognition

Malaysia’s peacebuilding legacy and why the Global South deserves recognition

From Shakila Yacob The July 2025 ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, brokered in Kuala Lumpur by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim…
PKR man mocks loose coalition led by PN

PKR man mocks loose coalition led by PN

Sungai Petani MP Taufiq Johari said the addition of smaller parties is not likely to make PAS ‘more palatable to…
Lowering youth age limit to 30 aligns with current realities, says academic

Lowering youth age limit to 30 aligns with current realities, says academic

The youth age limit will be lowered to 30 starting from Jan 1 next year. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Setting…
Innovative procedure helps blind man see after 30 years

Innovative procedure helps blind man see after 30 years

Receptionist Tey Siong Tieng’s badly impaired vision was recently restored through a stem cell procedure. (Terence Toh @ FMT Lifestyle)…
Suits you: ‘Fabulous’ Zelensky outfit wows Trump

Suits you: ‘Fabulous’ Zelensky outfit wows Trump

President Donald Trump welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (EPA Images…
Teacher charged with molesting boy ordered to enter defence

Ex-headmaster jailed with 24 strokes of rotan for sexual assault of 6 boys

Abdul Hadi Harun was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment and 24 strokes of the rotan by the Muar sessions court.…
Cops probe upside down Johor flag at Segamat hotel

Cops probe upside down Johor flag at Segamat hotel

Segamat police chief Ahmad Zamry Marinsah said a foreign worker who put up the flag immediately corrected his mistake after…
16 of 29 MA63 demands still under review, says Fadillah

16 of 29 MA63 demands still under review, says Fadillah

Deputy prime minister Fadillah Yusof said the readiness of the Sabah and Sarawak governments in terms of operations, human resources,…
US tariff may cut 2025 GDP growth by up to 1.2 points, says Tengku Zafrul

US tariff may cut 2025 GDP growth by up to 1.2 points, says Tengku Zafrul

On Aug 1, the US announced a 19% tariff on Malaysian exports effective Aug 7, a reduction from the 25%…
Building LRT, MRT lines to Langkawi makes no sense, says Loke

Building LRT, MRT lines to Langkawi makes no sense, says Loke

Transport minister Loke Siew Fook says the government will upgrade the facilities at the jetties in Kuala Kedah and Kuala…
Anwar meets Hajiji, Zahid as GRS-BN clash looms

Anwar meets Hajiji, Zahid as GRS-BN clash looms

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (centre) during his meeting with leaders from Barisan Nasional, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah and Pakatan Harapan today.…
Govt to fund Penang LRT from budget, not public-private tie-up

Govt to fund Penang LRT from budget, not public-private tie-up

Work has begun on package one of the Penang LRT project, covering a 24km stretch from Komtar in George Town…
Court throws out Halim Saad’s attempt to reinstate Renong takeover suit

Court throws out Halim Saad’s attempt to reinstate Renong takeover suit

(From left) Halim Saad claimed that Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Nor Mohamed Yakcop ‘forced’ him to relinquish his stake in…
Anwar to unveil new Mitra initiatives tomorrow

Anwar to unveil new Mitra initiatives tomorrow

Deputy entrepreneur development and cooperatives minister R Ramanan said the prime minister will make the announcement in Parliament. KUALA LUMPUR:…
At least 95% should agree to redevelopment, group proposes

At least 95% should agree to redevelopment, group proposes

KLRA+SD policy adviser Hun Jun Siew (left), president Tan Booi Charn (third from left) and deputy prime minister Fadillah Yusof…
Shahriman denies undermining Sapura’s efforts to save office tower project

Sapura CEO applies to use other pleadings against brother’s petition

Shahriman Shamsuddin (left) wants the High Court to wind up Sapura Holdings Sdn Bhd, citing an irreparable breakdown in mutual…
Education ministry to heed Agong, implement anti-bullying campaign

Education ministry to heed Agong, implement anti-bullying campaign

The education ministry said it is currently developing a 2027 school curriculum that will prioritise character education and focus on…
I’ll still be in politics after December, says Tengku Zafrul

I’ll still be in politics after December, says Tengku Zafrul

Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said he has no intention of returning to banking or the private…
eHati probe widened after discovery of event in Bali, says exco

eHati probe widened after discovery of event in Bali, says exco

Police have recorded statements from 90 people in their probe into the controversial eHati marriage motivation programme. SHAH ALAM: The…
Govt tightens rules on plastic waste imports to boost circular economy

Govt tightens rules on plastic waste imports to boost circular economy

Effective July 1, 2025, plastic waste classified under tariff code HS 39.15 will require a certificate of approval from Sirim.…