Malaysia Oversight
Trump escalates immigration crackdown to mark 100 days

Trump escalates immigration crackdown to mark 100 days

Donald Trump celebrated progress in fulfilling his election pledges to reduce illegal border crossings from Mexico in his first 100…
Massive blackout hits Spain and Portugal

Massive blackout hits Spain and Portugal

People wait outside a closed metro station during the blackout in Barcelona, as Spain’s railway operator reports nationwide train suspensions.…
Trump floats new income tax cut in bid to ease tariffs bite

Trump floats new income tax cut in bid to ease tariffs bite

A CBS News poll revealed that 69% of Americans felt Trump’s administration lacked focus on lowering prices, with approval dropping…
Use body cams or face disciplinary action, policemen told

Use body cams or face disciplinary action, policemen told

Bukit Aman logistics and technology department director Sahabudin Abd Manan said the body-worn cameras will help safeguard the police’s credibility.…
Continental to cease tyre production at Alor Setar plant by year-end

Continental to cease tyre production at Alor Setar plant by year-end

Continental’s Alor Setar plant has been part of the company since 2012, though it originally began operations in 1979. (Continental…
Petronas fails to suspend legal challenge over gas supply guarantee

Petronas fails to suspend legal challenge over gas supply guarantee

The Kuching High Court has scheduled June 11 to hear the merits of an originating summons brought by Petros against…
Purchase limit for 10kg local white rice raised to 5 bags

Purchase limit for 10kg local white rice raised to 5 bags

As of mid-April, a total of 3.16 million 10kg bags of local white rice have been sold through more than…
MCMC confirms probing influencer on posts involving royalty, personal info

MCMC confirms probing influencer on posts involving royalty, personal info

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said two interview sessions were conducted at its headquarters in Cyberjaya last Friday and…
Teacher claims trial to sexually assaulting 4 pupils

Teacher claims trial to sexually assaulting 4 pupils

Lowoyon Elod Jiviol faces up to 20 years in prison and whipping, if convicted.  (Freepik pic) PETALING JAYA: A primary…
Pejuang to announce alliance for Sabah polls soon

Pejuang to announce alliance for Sabah polls soon

Pejuang president Mukhriz Mahathir said the party faces competition from other Malay-based parties, but remains committed to adding value to…
Armizan confirms not contesting in Sabah state election

Armizan confirms not contesting in Sabah state election

Armizan Mohd Ali said there is no need for him to vie for a state seat as his time as…
Man hurt trying to stop snatch thieves outside Kampung Pandan temple

Man hurt trying to stop snatch thieves outside Kampung Pandan temple

Screenshot from the video showing two men on a motorcycle snatching the gold necklace from the victim outside Sri Sundara…
SST expansion postponed, says report

SST expansion postponed, says report

A finance ministry spokesman said the expanded SST would be introduced at a later date. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: The…
Cops probing food delivery rider over alleged racist message

5 arrested over murder of man at shelter in Penang

Seberang Perai Tengah police chief Helmi Aris said the main suspect allegedly approached the victim from behind before striking him…
Time to revive GEG, Tuan Ibrahim tells govt

Time to revive GEG, Tuan Ibrahim tells govt

Deputy IGP Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said more states should ban the sale of e-cigarettes and vapes as they were…
Fire engulfs SMK Tinggi Setapak dormitory

Fire engulfs SMK Tinggi Setapak dormitory

The Kuala Lumpur fire and rescue department said the blaze has since been brought under control with firemen only dousing…
Malaysia wins 3rd straight world title at sport stacking championship

Malaysia wins 3rd straight world title at sport stacking championship

Team Malaysia on the podium after winning the International Challenge title at the world championship in Switzerland (Facebook pic) PETALING…
Freedom without privacy is no freedom at all

Freedom without privacy is no freedom at all

From Mahathir Rais A culture that glorifies invading privacy is not progress. It is decay masquerading as vigilance. Social media…
Malaysia missing better rules, green energy to attract investment

Malaysia missing better rules, green energy to attract investment

Asia Zero Emission Community ambassador Takio Yamada said Malaysia needs to adopt a joint carbon credit system to accelerate green…
Melaka simplifies polygamy process, approvals within 21 days

Melaka simplifies polygamy process, approvals within 21 days

Melaka education, higher education and religious affairs committee chairman Rahmad Mariman said the state government managed to reduce the approval…
Jacquita Gonzales, wife of MH370 steward, dies

Jacquita Gonzales, wife of MH370 steward, dies

In an interview with FMT two years ago, Jacquita Gonzales said closure in the MH370 case was very important as…
MCA’s Chong short-sighted, says Umno Youth leader

MCA’s Chong short-sighted, says Umno Youth leader

Johor Umno Youth chief Noor Azleen Ambros said MCA secretary-general Chong Sin Woon must appreciate the fact that Umno also…
Singapore’s reaction to PAS duo exaggerated, says Takiyuddin

Singapore’s reaction to PAS duo exaggerated, says Takiyuddin

Takiyuddin Hassan said PAS shares an ‘ongoing good and mutually respectful’ relationship with the Singaporean government. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA:…
June 12 verdict on Yusoff Rawther’s drug trafficking, fake gun case

June 12 verdict on Yusoff Rawther’s drug trafficking, fake gun case

Former research assistant Yusoff Rawther is charged with being in possession of two imitation pistols and trafficking in 305gm of…
S’porean who cloned debit cards for Japan black market nabbed in Melaka

S’porean who cloned debit cards for Japan black market nabbed in Melaka

Melaka police chief Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the suspect received a supply of debit cards from a third party via courier…
Don’t force Sabah to follow federal model, says GRS leader

Don’t force Sabah to follow federal model, says GRS leader

The Sabah government is currently led by Gabungan Rakyat Sabah together with Pakatan Harapan. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Sabah should…
Ex-Nenggiri rep withdraws lawsuit over Bersatu expulsion

Ex-Nenggiri rep withdraws lawsuit over Bersatu expulsion

Azizi Abu Naim had contended that an amendment to Clause 10 of Bersatu’s constitution was unconstitutional and should be struck…
No ops, arrests made on day Pastor Koh ‘abducted’, court told

No ops, arrests made on day Pastor Koh ‘abducted’, court told

Pastor Raymond Koh was abducted on Jalan SS4B/10 in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, eight years ago and has not been seen…