Malaysia Oversight
3 strikes and companies are out, Loke says on overloaded vehicles

Less than 0.5% of fatal crashes involve drunk drivers, says Loke

Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said his ministry, in collaboration with the home ministry and the police, had continued to…
Woman found dead in car at Kuching shopping centre

Woman found dead in car at Kuching shopping centre

Kuching police chief Alexson Naga Chabu said the car was locked from inside. (PDRM pic) PETALING JAYA: A local woman…
Customs thwarts 4 bids to smuggle cannabis worth nearly RM100mil

Court upholds man’s conviction for cannabis cultivation, possession

On June 28 last year, the sessions court convicted and sentenced Ahmad Faridz Fadzil to 30 years’ imprisonment and six…
Scare for Pearly-Thinaah, heartbreak for Pei Kee-Mei Xing

Pei Kee-Mei Xing come from behind to enter quarters at Hylo Open

Women’s doubles pair Go Pei Kee-Teoh Mei Xing took an hour to win 9-21, 23-21, 24-22. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA:…
Minister insists industry players ‘took over’ gala dinner from Tourism Malaysia

Don’t politicise Tourism Malaysia’s partnership with Starbucks, says Tiong

Tiong King Sing slammed critics of a collaboration between Tourism Malaysia and Starbucks for the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign announced…
Double murder in Juru likely motivated by revenge, say cops

Double murder in Juru likely motivated by revenge, say cops

Penang police chief Azizee Ismail said two Nepalese men, including the main suspect’s elder brother, will be released on police…
Govt to turn KLIA into regional air cargo hub

Govt to turn KLIA into regional air cargo hub

Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said they had identified several weaknesses, including slower customs clearance and longer loading or transfer…
Most national football players are locals, says Hannah

Most national football players are locals, says Hannah

Youth and sports minister Hannah Yeoh said the senior Harimau Malaya team currently has seven heritage players, while the Under-23…
Govt plans special entry permit criteria for foreigners with M’sian children

PH, GRS 1 seat away from completing negotiations for Sabah polls, says Saifuddin

PH secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said he, along with the coalition’s chairman Anwar Ibrahim and PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah…
Satees files report against JPN, FAM over allegedly falsified documents

Satees reports FAM’s use of ‘forged’ document to Brazil’s authorities

Urimai secretary Satees Muniandy said he had asked the authorities in Brazil, Argentina, Spain and the Netherlands to investigate the…
Reveal details of rare earths deal with US, urges Kelantan

National REE development must involve resource states, say SG4 MBs

The menteris besar of Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah and Perlis said they supported Putrajaya’s aspiration to develop a comprehensive upstream, midstream…
Doubles power on show at World Championships with 8 M’sian pairs in last 16

Another early exit for Sze Fei-Izzuddin at Hylo Open

Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani lost 9-21, 19-21 to the much lower-ranked Danish pair Daniel Lundgaard-Mads Vestergaard. (EPA Images pic)…
MP calls for dedicated law to regulate online gaming platforms

MP calls for dedicated law to regulate online gaming platforms

Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said gaming companies must be required to release transparency reports explaining how they store,…
Wan Fayhsal claims Bersatu appeals board biased against him

Wan Fayhsal claims Bersatu appeals board biased against him

Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal was suspended from Bersatu on Oct 14 for violating the party’s constitution…
Govt agencies to hold retreat on handling bullying cases

Govt assessing need to license 10 online games, including Roblox

Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said MCMC will summon the developer of the Omi dating app soon to explain a case…
India’s defence minister set to meet US counterpart Hegseth in Malaysia

India’s defence minister set to meet US counterpart Hegseth in Malaysia

Indian defense minister Rajnath Singh is expected to deliver remarks at the Asean defence ministers’ meeting on Nov 1. (EPA…
RM1mil auction wraps up long-awaited sale of Vida’s assets

RM1mil auction wraps up long-awaited sale of Vida’s assets

The Ipoh High Court in 2023 had ordered cosmetics mogul Hasmiza Othman, better known as Vida, to pay the amount…
Najib architect of 1MDB offences, prosecutor tells court

Najib architect of 1MDB offences, prosecutor tells court

Former prime minister Najib Razak faces four charges of abuse of power and 21 charges for money laundering over funds…
22 GISBH members to face lighter charge

22 GISBH members to face lighter charge

GISBH CEO Nasiruddin Ali and 21 others, including his wife, were previously charged with being members of an organised crime…
RM8.54bil approved investments from BRICS investors in Q1 2025

MEF calls for clarity of scope coverage in non-employment injury scheme

The non-employment injury scheme is designed to provide protection to workers beyond office hours with amendments to the Employees Social…
Sabahans’ wish for local leadership realised under GRS, says Joniston

We’ve weathered bigger storms, PBS says on STAR, SAPP exit

PBS information chief Joniston Bangkuai said his party has been a steadying presence in GRS, ensuring the coalition stays united…
Parents of boy who died in school van file negligence suit

Parents of boy who died in school van file negligence suit

Lawyer Ng Kian Kam said the legal action stemmed from the defendants’ refusal to admit liability or negligence and to…
Wall Street risks shorting freedom in Hong Kong

Wall Street risks shorting freedom in Hong Kong

In early November, Wall Street’s big guns will head to Hong Kong for a global financial summit, dining at the…
RM97.3mil in penalties imposed on bid-rigging cartel companies, says minister

RM97.3mil in penalties imposed on bid-rigging cartel companies, says minister

Domestic trade and cost of living minister Armizan Mohd Ali called for MyCC to extend enforcement against bid-rigging to the…
Bersatu facing point of no return with leadership feud, analyst warns

Bersatu facing point of no return with leadership feud, analyst warns

Analyst Mazlan Ali says the Bersatu leadership must accept the present realities and push towards reform in the party. (Facebook…
Report filed over suspected killing of 7 dogs in Balik Pulau

Report filed over suspected killing of 7 dogs in Balik Pulau

Two of the seven dogs that were found dead at a residential area in Balik Pulau, Penang. (PGSR pic) BALIK…
Guan Eng’s lawyers say no intention of having DPP recused

Guan Eng’s lawyers seek to remove part of MACC officer’s testimony

Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng is on trial for four corruption charges linked to the RM6 billion Penang…
Over 2,000 suspects nabbed nationwide as scam rings busted

Over 2,000 suspects nabbed nationwide as scam rings busted

Bukit Aman CCID director Rusdi Isa said police also arrested 30 people on suspicion of operating an e-commerce scam call…