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Jakim can revoke recognition of US halal certification body, says minister
Religious affairs minister Na’im Mokhtar said foreign halal certification bodies are fully subject to Malaysian shariah procedures and halal standards.…
Quickly resolve WCE land acquisition issue, urge hauliers
The Association of Malaysian Hauliers said the delay in completing the third section of the WCE has affected thousands of…
4 Malaysians among 79 arrested in nation-wide drug bust in Singapore
Singapore’s Central Narcotics Bureau said follow-up investigations on the suspects are ongoing. SINGAPORE: Four Malaysians were among 79 suspected drug…
Petronas reviewing upstream portfolio, operational and cost efficiencies
Petronas said its focus goes beyond production to include the entire value chain, from discovery and development to delivery. (Reuters…
Give 13MP funds directly to state govts, says Terengganu MB
Kemaman MP Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said the special grants would reduce leakages, bureaucracy and delays in approval from federal agencies.…
Unemployment rate steady at 3.0% in June
The labour force participation rate in June 2025 stood at 70.8%, consistent with the rate recorded in May. (File pic)…
Punish foreign vehicle owners for pumping RON95, Johor urges govt
Last week, the driver of a foreign-registered vehicle was seen filling a plastic jerrycan with RON95 at a petrol station…
1,500 new members join Warisan from PKR, PBS, Umno
Satta chairman Winston Liaw submitting his membership form to Warisan president Shafie Apdal. (Warisan pic) PETALING JAYA: Some 1,500 members…
Increase tobacco tax to RM0.77 per stick in 2026 budget, says think tank
Malaysia’s tobacco tax currently accounts for 58.6% of retail prices, below the World Health Organization’s recommendation of 75%. (Pixabay pic)…
Immigration officer claims trial to robbing Pakistani
The Kuala Pilah magistrates’ court set Aug 14 for mention at the sessions court. (File pic) KUALA PILAH: A 38-year-old…
Puad warns of ‘agenda’ by ex-MCA veep in push for BN exit
Umno’s Puad Zarkashi said there were several personalities in MCA who had been strongly advocating the party’s exit from BN,…
Phase 3 of STR to be channelled to 8.6mil Malaysians tomorrow
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the STR is more than just cash aid and has boosted the efforts of recipients…
Shahriman denies undermining Sapura’s efforts to save office tower project
Shahriman Shamsuddin wants the High Court to wind up Sapura Holdings Sdn Bhd, citing an irreparable breakdown in mutual trust…
UK to expand foreign criminals deportations scheme
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s centre-left Labour government faces intense domestic pressure over immigration. (AP pic) LONDON: The UK government…
Wife of Supermax boss wins key appeal over asset dissipation order
Supermax co-founders Stanley Thai and Tan Bee Geok are in the midst of a divorce battle. PUTRAJAYA: Tan Bee Geok,…
1 killed, dozens injured as quake hits western Turkey
The quake collapsed 16 buildings in Sindirgi, the epicentre, and its surroundings. (AP pic) ANKARA: A 6.1-magnitude quake struck Sindirgi…
Netanyahu announces plan to allow foreign reporters into Gaza
Access to Gaza has been tightly controlled over the course of 22 months of war against Hamas. (EPA Images pic)…
Iran threatens planned Trump corridor envisaged by Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal
Iran’s foreign policy adviser Ali Akbar Velayati said military exercises in northwest Iran reflect determination to resist geopolitical changes. (EPA…
Kyiv won’t give up land, says Zelensky as US-Russia summit confirmed
Volodymyr Zelensky said the war cannot end without Ukraine being involved in the negotiation. (EPA Images pic) KYIV: Ukraine won’t…
Palestinian Authority slams Israel’s escalation in Gaza
Mahmud Abbas emphasised the importance of enabling the State of Palestine to assume full responsibilities in the Gaza Strip. (EPA…
Viral video of upside down Jalur Gemilang in Sungai Buloh from 2024, say police
Sungai Buloh police chief Hafiz Nor said employees of the company stated that the incident happened in 2024 when the…
Palace stun Liverpool on penalties to win Community Shield
Crystal Palace players celebrate after beating Liverpool 3-2 on penalties to win the Community Shield. (AP pic) LONDON: FA Cup…
Kelantan JPJ seizes 13 luxury cars worth nearly RM5mil
Kelantan JPJ director Misuari Abdullah (third from right) and senior officers with a Nissan GTR, one of the vehicles that…
Zara Qairina’s post-mortem completed, body to be reburied tonight
Zara Qairina Mahathir was found unconscious at 4am on July 16 after she allegedly fell from the third floor of…
Elderly man nabbed for allegedly setting fire to second wife’s house
Setiu police chief Zain Mat Dris said the motive for the suspect’s action is being determined. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA:…
Tengku Zafrul, Khir Toyo welcome to face BN, says Umno man
Selangor Umno chief Megat Zulkarnain Omardin said Umno will ‘fight to the end against anyone who stands against the Barisan…
Isham backs PAS for PM post, says party cleanest on corruption
Former Umno man Isham Jalil has been seen aligning with the opposition, including speaking at a Perikatan Nasional rally in…
All is well with Perak MIC and BN, says Saarani
Perak BN chairman Saarani Mohamad said he maintains good relations with state MIC chairman M Ramasamy and other leaders from…
Developer harassing us for redevelopment consent, claim residents
The residents of the Kuchai Entrepreneurs Park flats said the developer had approached them directly, in breach of the Strata…