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Court quashes man’s rape conviction due to legal errors
The High Court in Temerloh overturned a sessions court ruling, acquitting a man accused of raping a teenager over a…

Trump reaffirms support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara
Morocco considers the Western Sahara as its own, against the Algeria-backed Polisario Front, which seeks an independent state there. (EPA…

DR Congo leader urges ‘genocide’ declaration for conflict-torn region
Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has been plagued by non-state armed groups for more than 30 years. (AFP pic) KINSHASA:…

New water rates won’t affect most Johor households, says supplier
New water tariffs in Johor will support upgrades to the Semanggar and Semanggar 3 water treatment plants, according to the…

DAP man queries Miti’s failure to deny plagiarism claim
A direct marketing firm has alleged that its designs for the Malaysian pavilion at the Osaka expo had been used…

Tok Mat hails growing acceptance of 2-state solution
Foreign minister Mohamad Hasan condemned Israel for what he described as the ‘relentless genocide and ethnic cleansing’ of Palestinians in…

Tengku Zafrul explains how Boeing deal led to reduced tariffs
Tengku Zafrul Aziz said the Boeing aircraft are being bought by Malaysia Aviation Group with its own funds. (Bernama pic)…

Pondok schools to be upgraded with new technology
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim arriving for the opening of the international Quran recital and memorisation contest in Kuala Lumpur this…

3 kindergarten kids, teacher hurt as bus veers off road
A bus carrying 30 kindergarten children and five teachers veered off the road and hit a tree at a university…

Saravanan’s remarks a personal opinion, says Umno vice-president
Umno vice-president Johari Ghani speaking at the Pasir Gudang Umno division’s delegates meeting today. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: An Umno…

In election pledge, Warisan offers to write off student debts
Warisan president Shafie Apdal congratulating high-scoring secondary school students at an event in his constituency of Semporna, Sabah, today. (Facebook…

Jellyfish sting 30 people at Lumut swimming event
Between 30 and 40 swimmers were stung by jellyfish drifting on the tide. (Perak Civil Defence Force pic) IPOH: Some…

FGV delisting process to begin on Aug 28, says Anwar
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the 3D Mega Carnival for rural entrepreneurs and Felda settlers in Kuala Lumpur today. (Bernama…

Abang Jo to launch Sarawak’s ‘White House’ on Monday
Sarawak’s new administrative complex in Petra Jaya has been nicknamed the Sarawak White House for its resemblance to the White…

Larry Sng’s PBM to contest solo in Sabah polls
PBM president Larry Sng said the party’s roots trace back to Sabah although it is now a national party. (Facebook…

Sarawak to be first state with diversity unit
Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg at the launch of a women’s day celebration in Kuching today. (Ukas pic) PETALING JAYA:…

MIC open to talks with other parties, says president
MIC president SA Vigneswaran said no formal invitations for cooperation have been received yet, but the party remains open to…

Penang to receive treated water from Perak by 2031
Chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said more water is needed, especially when the Penang Development Corporation is opening up more…

Tang Jie-Ee Wei fall short of all-Malaysian final in Macau Open
Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei have yet to make a World Tour final this year. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Top…

RM100,000 for each Felda village for project of their choice
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (in white) visiting a stall at the 2025 Mega 3D Carnival. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Prime…

Teoh Beng Hock group raises RM83,000 in 24 hours for UN advocacy trip
The Teoh Beng Hock Association for Democratic Advancement had set a target of RM50,000 for Teoh Lee Lan (fifth from…

Proposed EPF monthly pension payout won’t affect existing members, says Hui Ying
EPF said it is studying a proposed government plan to introduce a monthly pension payout. PETALING JAYA: The proposed monthly…

Mother of Zara Qairina denies claims on social media
The lawyers for the mother of Zara Qairina Mahathir said the spreading of misinformation could interfere with the police investigation…

World No 127 pair Jimmy-Pei Jing defy odds to enter Macau Open final
Jimmy Wong-Lai Pei Jing are in a World Tour final after having teamed up only in March. PETALING JAYA: New…

A public health specialist’s ordeal
From a concerned public health specialist When I read the recent news that junior specialists will now receive their specialist…

BN aims to contest 1 state seat in every Sabah parliamentary constituency
BN deputy chairman Mohamad Hasan said representation across Sabah will lift the spirits of party members and make them feel…

Suhakam welcomes Farah Nini Dusuki as chief children’s commissioner
Farah Nini Dusuki has been designated as chief children’s commissioner until March 8, 2026. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Farah Nini…

US tariff rate has no impact on nation’s commodities market, says Johari
Plantation and commodities minister Johari Ghani said the tariff rate for commodities is still fair, even if it remains at…

Committee set up to probe UTM student’s death, says minister
UTM student Syamsul Haris Shamsudin died during a reserves officers’ training unit exercise in Ulu Tiram, Johor, on July 28.…