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Changes to 13MP weren’t out of nowhere, says ministry
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (centre) and other Cabinet members holding up the 13th Malaysia Plan document outside the Dewan Rakyat…
Non-Muslim parents can’t sue Firdaus over ‘secret conversion’ video, court told
Eight parents want the High Court to compel preacher Firdaus Wong to take down the offending video and prohibit him…
Teen in mosque assault case sent for psychiatric assessment
Adam Haiqal Abdullah claimed trial last month to committing physical sexual assault against a 10-year-old at a mosque in Batang…
Sabah’s GDP grew to RM83.2bil in 2024, says Hajiji
Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor emphasised the importance of strengthening cooperation to realise the state’s Sabah Maju Jaya aspirations. (Bernama…
3 nabbed after lorry driver stand-off with JPJ officers
Putrajaya police chief Aidi Sham Mohamed said the three suspects had been released on police bail. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA:…
Peta touts ‘cage against the machine’ at Pasar Seni event
A passer-by spending some time in the cage set up by Peta at Kasturi Walk in Pasar Seni. KUALA LUMPUR:…
Govt urged to halt crackdown on rights amid ‘eroding’ civic space
Amnesty International Malaysia said the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 continues to be used to criminalise protests despite constitutional and international…
SST expansion still being discussed with stakeholders, says deputy minister
Deputy finance minister Lim Hui Ying said nearly 29,000 companies had implemented e-invoicing since Aug 1 last year, involving 262…
Trees as young as 8 found on Raub Musang King farm, says MACC
MACC chief Azam Baki said those responsible for the illegal encroachment will be called in for questioning, and that a…
MACC probe of Ismail Sabri only about 20% done, says Azam
MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has been asked to prepare several documents needed…
Malaysia routs Australia to reach Sudirman Cup quarter-finals
Women’s singles player K Letshanaa defeated Teoh Kaiqi easily to clinch Malaysia’s winning point. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Malaysian shuttlers…
SMK Tinggi Setapak to receive immediate aid after blaze
Education minister Fadhlina Sidek expressed concern for the well-being of those affected by last night’s fire at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan…
PSM, a third force in-waiting
From Arveent Kathirtchelvan I refer to Tajuddin Rasdi’s column on how the Ayer Kuning by-election produced three winners. I agree…
MCA grassroots annoyed at being ‘led on’ by Umno, says ex-veep
Former MCA vice-president says MCA is still bigger than DAP in terms of organisation, resources and experience. (Bernama pic) PETALING…
Muda daydreaming, analyst says on Sabah polls plan
Muda said it is planning to contest up to 10 seats in the Sabah state election. PETALING JAYA: An analyst…
RMAF’s ‘top guns’, past and present, reunite
RMAF chief Asghar Khan Goriman Khan (fourth left) with retired generals (from left) Affendi Buang, Abdullah Ahmad, Mohd Yunus Mohd…
Appreciate the living – not the dead
“Why do you write about this famous actor only after he has passed away, and not when he was alive?”…
Give all students opportunity to maximise potential, says Saifuddin
Former deputy higher education minister Saifuddin Abdullah says the government must support students on non-linear academic paths. PETALING JAYA: Every…
A fabulous day of furry fun at Dogathon 2025
The Dogé-Pup Cosplay Challenge Catwalk featured furry participants such as this vampire-witch hybrid, although the pooch was far too adorable…
Better in than out, analysts tell PBS, STAR
GRS chairman Hajiji Noor with coalition partners Joachim Gunsalam of PBS and Jeffrey Kitingan of STAR. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA:…
Report shows up shoddy work of budding lawyers in CLP exam
Budding lawyers must pass the Certificate in Legal Practice examination and go into chambers as pupils before they can obtain…
Sabahan scholar Vilashini Somiah to lead Southeast Asia Council
Vilashini Somiah is the first Southeast Asian-based scholar to be elected as Chair of the Southeast Asia Council. (Vilashini Somiah…
Republicans propose charging US asylum seekers US$1,000
Around 54,000 foreign nationals received asylum in the US in 2023, according to the latest security data. (Reuters pic) WASHINGTON:…
Zelensky calls Putin truce proposal ‘attempt at manipulation’
President Volodymyr Zelensky lays flowers at the site of a Russian missile strike on a residential area in Kyiv. (EPA…
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
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
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
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’s Alor Setar plant has been part of the company since 2012, though it originally began operations in 1979. (Continental…