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Explain 3-fold increase in EC’s allocation, says govt MP
The RM292 million allocated to the Election Commission for 2026 has come under scrutiny by a government backbencher. KUALA LUMPUR:…
Set up help desks at hospitals to guide elderly, disabled, says group
The Penang Hindu Association said senior citizens and the disabled often struggle to find their way inside government hospitals. PETALING…
Islamic Arts Museum showcases legacy of forgotten Mysore rulers
Immerse yourself in the legacy of Mysore rulers Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan in this exhibition at the Islamic Arts…
MIC and MCA in lose-lose situation
Perhaps it’s time for these two parties to cut loose, if only to put them out of their misery. Source…
7 nabbed after murder in Klang
South Klang deputy police chief Kamalariffin Aman Shah said the suspects were arrested in Klang following a report lodged on…
Agong thanks Putin for invite to Russia
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim met with Russian president Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, in Moscow, yesterday. (Bernama pic)…
Abang Jo, Awang Tengah totally aligned at S’wak’s helm, says analyst
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Openg has a complementary working relationship with second-in-command, Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, according to political analyst…
Khir Toyo joins Bersatu | FMT
Khir Toyo, a former three-term Sungai Panjang assemblyman, had attempted to make a political comeback in the 15th general election.…
Trump says US will charge tariff of about 100% on semiconductor imports
The US Congress created a US$52.7 billion semiconductor manufacturing and research subsidy program in 2022. (Pixabay pic) WASHINGTON: The US…
The politics America needs now
Elon Musk wants to establish a new political party in the US, a goal that has highlighted the growing dissatisfaction…
How Malaysians are growing old and going broke
The lifespan of the average Malaysian has risen, forcing younger generations to bear the burden of sustaining them through old…
Hear that deafening roar? It’s the GT-R Festival in full swing
The Malaysia GT-R Festival held on Aug 2 showcased a Nissan GT-R lineup spanning from the earliest models to today’s…
PBS leader dares Bung to go solo in Sabah polls
PBS vice-president Arthur Sen (left) said Sabah Umno chief Bung Moktar Radin should exercise the state chapter’s autonomy for the…
Viral video of border control agency chief fake
The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency said the video is aimed at smearing the image of its director-general, Shuhaily…
Son joins LAFC in MLS record deal
Former Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min made 454 appearances for the team and scored 173 goals. (AP pic) LOS ANGELES:…
US Open announces record US$90 million prize money
Men’s and women’s singles winners will earn US$5 million each, up from US$3.6 million last year. (EPA Images pic) NEW…
White House says Trump open to meeting Putin and Zelensky
US President Donald Trump had boasted he could end the Ukraine conflict within 24 hours of taking office. (AP pic)…
Hezbollah says Lebanon’s decision on a state monopoly on arms is ‘grave sin’
Hezbollah retains significant support among Shi’ites in Lebanon. (AP pic) BEIRUT: Hezbollah said on Wednesday the Lebanese government was committing…
Family files negligence suit against govt, police over tahfiz student’s death
The late tahfiz student’s parents, Ruhani Hussain and Wan Abdul Rahman Wan Yaacob, outside the Kota Bharu court complex after…
UiTM halts intake of international postgrad students
UiTM vice-chancellor Shahrin Sahib @ Sahibuddin said foreign students were still accepted under exchange programmes to maintain international learning elements.…
Case involving Guan Eng trial witness a robbery, not witness tampering, say cops
Petaling Jaya police chief Shahrulnizam Ja’afar said the robbers fled the scene through the forest behind the house at Jalan…
Ex-badminton ace’s court date with Supermax boss postponed
Stanley Thai (right) wants the High Court to bar the media and public from a defamation trial brought by former…
Wan Fayhsal questions priority for defence over health in 13MP
Bersatu’s Machang MP, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, said the proposed defence budget, at RM51 billion, has doubled compared…
Umno has lost its ambition, says Khir Toyo after joining Bersatu
Former Selangor menteri besar Khir Toyo said he had met with Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin and secretary-general Azmin Ali before…
Preliminary report into Zara Qairina’s death returned to investigators, says AG
Zara Qairina Mahathir was found unconscious at 4am on July 16 after she allegedly fell from the third floor of…
Penang mulls cable car link to Gurney Bay as hill project progresses
The proposed 2.5km cable car line from the Botanic Gardens to Gurney Bay could complement Penang’s ongoing hill cable car…
MP urges stronger support for arts, cites South Korea’s cultural success
Syerleena Abdul Rashid called for incentives to attract international artistes and productions, and for the government to prioritise protection for…
Wee defends call to reform tax appeals system
Ayer Hitam MP Wee Ka Siong yesterday called for the LHDN to be made an independent statutory body that reports…
Trump imposes additional 25% tariff on goods from India
US President Donald Trump has threatened higher tariffs on Russia and secondary sanctions on its allies. (EPA Images pic) WASHINGTON:…