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Lawyer calls for revival of apex court sittings in peninsula’s major cities
Appointed last week, Chief Justice Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh will deliver his inaugural policy address on Aug 6. (Wikipedia…

Halal product exports surpassed RM61bil in 2024, says Miti
Miti said the growth in exports is primarily driven by a robust halal ecosystem, including in the food and beverage…

Man in Kedah sets houses ablaze after hearing voices
The aftermath of the fire at one of the houses in Alor Setar last night. (Umno Alor Setar Facebook pic)…

No ban on vape sales yet, says Kedah MB
Kedah housing, local government and health committee chairman Mansor Zakaria had been asked to present a proposal on vape sale…

Cops probe scuffle between social media influencer’s wife and ex-wife
Ampang Jaya police chief Azam Ismail said no arrests had been made and the case is being probed under the…

Negeri Sembilan to cull stray dogs in Malay-majority areas
Menteri besar Aminuddin Harun said the decision to cull stray dogs comes amid rising public complaints and safety risks. (Bernama…

Delay SST expansion beyond June 1, says FMM
FMM president Soh Thian Lai said expanding SST without safeguards would put a strain on businesses and hurt consumers. (Bernama…

Man fails in final appeal over murder of friend
The Federal Court has affirmed the conviction of Azhud Ibrahim, 34, of murdering Azam Ahmad, 43, at a house in…

‘Papagomo’ says sorry to IGP to escape contempt proceedings
The trial of IGP Razarudin Husain’s RM3 million defamation lawsuit against blogger Wan Azri Wan Deris is scheduled to begin…

Ex-civil servant, wife charged with abuse of power and falsifying documents
Hanif Ahmad faces four charges of abusing his position for gratification in the form of contracts for public cleaning services…

Man who murdered parents was sane during incident, High Court hears
Afendi Agus Ali previously pleaded guilty to murdering his parents at their home in Kampung Sungai Penchala, Damansara. (Bernama pic)…

BN won Ayer Kuning after legitimising DAP alliance, says Hadi
PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang said political currents are naturally fluid and dynamic, often shifting in directions inconsistent with Islamic…

DAP’s Syahredzan, Young Syefura to sue PN rep
DAP MPs Syahredzan Johan and Young Syefura Othman said they did not expect defamatory behaviour from a leader such as…

RM40mil to repair houses affected by Putra Heights blast
The Petronas gas pipeline fire that broke out at around 8.10am on April 1 sent flames more than 30m into…

Nigerian man denies biting policeman’s ear
Nigerian national Okenyehke Kelvin Obianke is facing a charge under Section 325 of the Penal Code for causing grievous injury…

Perak Bersatu division chief denies report of SDs against Peja
Ahmad Faizal Azumu’s leadership has the full mandate of PN chairman Muhyiddin Yassin, says Taiping Bersatu chief Kader Maideen Hussain.…

Be honest with yourself and stick with BN, Puad tells MCA
Rengit assemblyman Puad Zarkashi said MCA should focus on its roles and positions in Johor, Melaka, Perak, and Pahang to…

Pulai MP admitted to ICU after drop in oxygen level
Suhaizan Kaiat won the Pulai parliamentary seat with a majority of 18,641 votes in a by-election on Sept 9, 2023.…

Don’t compare M’sia with ‘real tigers’, Zaid tells Wan Fayhsal
Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim said Bersatu’s Wan Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal should ‘stop dreaming’ about Malaysia’s prospects of being…

Umno Supreme Council to discuss BN-PH cooperation for Sabah polls
Bung Moktar Radin announced on April 13 that BN would cooperate with PH in the Sabah state election. (Bernama pic)…

Policy for mandatory drug price displays not yet finalised, says MMA
It was reported on April 18 that the draft order to enforce mandatory price displays for private healthcare facilities from…

Malays will only unite when faced with common threat, says Dr M
Dr Mahathir Mohamad says Malay unity cannot be achieved from within the confines of their political parties. PETALING JAYA: Former…

Global South emerging as key force in reshaping ties, says Tok Mat
Foreign minister Mohamad Hasan said Malaysia, as this year’s Asean chair, is guiding the region towards unity, economic cohesion, and…

Govt cuts egg subsidies by half, targets complete removal by Aug 1
Between February 2022 and December last year, the government spent nearly RM2.5 billion on egg subsidies to help the industry…

Protect Malaysia’s O&G resources in South China Sea, govt told
In September last year, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Petronas’s exploration activities in the South China Sea will continue, insisting…

Sabahan voters look at personalities, not parties, says analyst
BN retains strong grassroots support in Sabah, unlike PH in Sarawak which continues to be seen as a peninsula-based party,…

Malaysia can be ‘Asian Tiger’ with visionary leadership, says Wan Fayhsal
Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal says the government must correct the education system’s entire value chain to promote science,…

Malaysia’s post-pandemic paradox — booming economy, shrinking wallets
From Muhammed Abdul Khalid Three years after the Covid-19 pandemic, Malaysia’s economic recovery has been marked by significant progress. However,…

Trump signals relief on auto tariffs as industry awaits details
Donald Trump, critical of free trade since his first presidential campaign, embraced tariffs as essential for boosting auto manufacturing in…