Malaysia Oversight
First two ETS trains for Johor line undergoing tests

First two ETS trains for Johor line undergoing tests

Transport minister Loke Siew Fook with one of two ETS3 trains that have been assembled at the plant in Batu…
No room for narrow-minded prejudice in schools, says Anwar

No room for narrow-minded prejudice in schools, says Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim meeting schoolchildren from the Tambun parliamentary constituency today. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Narrow-minded ideologies that judge…
Azalina, Ewon to represent Malaysia at state funeral for Pope Francis

Azalina, Ewon to represent Malaysia at state funeral for Pope Francis

Thousands of people have paid their final respects to Pope Francis at the lying in state at the Vatican. (EPA…
Malaysia open to bilateral trade deal with US amid tariff tensions

Malaysia open to bilateral trade deal with US amid tariff tensions

Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz shakes hands with US trade representative Jamieson Greer during their meeting in…
‘UMDAP Mantap’ branding may have backfired among Ayer Kuning voters, says think tank

‘UMDAP Mantap’ branding may have backfired among Ayer Kuning voters, says think tank

Ilham Centre said the alliance between Umno and DAP – once bitter rivals – remains a sensitive issue among Malay…
Bursa says trading systems secure amid account breaches

Bursa says trading systems secure amid account breaches

Bursa Malaysia said there were no reports of unauthorised access and trades that occurred today as at the close of…
Owning aggressive dog breeds banned in Kedah residential areas

Owning aggressive dog breeds banned in Kedah residential areas

Earlier this month, two Rottweilers attacked five people after escaping their cage in Taman Desa Bidara, Kuala Ketil, Kedah. (Envato…
Foreigner bites off cop’s ear during arrest

Foreigner bites off cop’s ear during arrest

Although initially cooperative, the suspect suddenly bit off the officer’s ear as he was being placed in the patrol vehicle.…
Ismail Sabri at MACC HQ for 9th day of questioning

Ismail Sabri at MACC HQ for 9th day of questioning

Former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob is being questioned as a suspect in an investigation into four of his former…
BZI to invest US$500mil for fuel refinery in Port Klang

BZI to invest US$500mil for fuel refinery in Port Klang

BZI Malaysia managing director Shamir Kumar Nandy (front row, second from left) and FHE CEO Vinesh Sinha (front row, second…
Bung affirms early talks with PH, 12 days after confirming alliance

Bung affirms early talks with PH, 12 days after confirming alliance

Sabah BN chairman Bung Moktar Radin announced on April 13 that the coalition would be cooperating with PH in the…
Dispute between beggars leaves 1 dead in Shah Alam

Man suspected of fatally stabbing fellow beggar had OKU card, say cops

The man who was found dead in front of the bank in Seksyen 18, Shah Alam, had been known to…
Court slashes Sarawakian mum’s 2-month jail term to 6 days for theft

Court slashes Sarawakian mum’s 2-month jail term to 6 days for theft

The High Court ordered Lini Ahmat’s release today, considering that she was arrested on April 19 and had been detained…
Dream on, Zahid says over Umno-PN govt in Perak

Dream on, Zahid says over Umno-PN govt in Perak

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said any proposal for his party to work with Perikatan Nasional in Perak should have…
PBAPP denies early water cut, says dry taps caused by panic storage

PBAPP denies early water cut, says dry taps caused by panic storage

PBAPP earlier told Penangites to save two days’ worth of water ahead of a 60-hour scheduled water cut starting today,…
Bina Puri, Pos Malaysia tumble following hacking incident

Bina Puri, Pos Malaysia tumble following hacking incident

Brokers reported to regulators yesterday that they detected unauthorised access and trading activities for some of their online trading accounts.…
Duo fined over public disturbance at PJ mall’s Songkran event

Duo fined over public disturbance at PJ mall’s Songkran event

Screenshots from a viral video showing a group of people fighting and throwing chairs at each other. PETALING JAYA: Two…
Ex-judge sent to prison as 6-month jail term for graft reinstated

Ex-judge sent to prison as 6-month jail term for graft reinstated

Former sessions court judge Azmil Muntapha Abas was taken to Kajang prison after proceedings to begin serving his sentence immediately.…
Officer nabbed over RM40,000 bribes linked to Sabah housing project

Officer nabbed over RM40,000 bribes linked to Sabah housing project

Sabah MACC chief S Karunanithy confirmed the arrest of the suspect, who is under remand until May 1. PETALING JAYA:…
Now, Dr M demands apology from Zahid over trustees claim

Now, Dr M demands apology from Zahid over trustees claim

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he reserved the right to take legal action against Umno president Ahmad Zahid…
Orang Asli students with 5A’s or more guaranteed entry to Mara institutions

Orang Asli students with 5A’s or more guaranteed entry to Mara institutions

An Orang Asli student who achieved 5A’s for her Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examination with her mother after collecting her results…
Zahid denies accusing Dr M of refusing to release trustee responsibilities

Zahid denies accusing Dr M of refusing to release trustee responsibilities

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Umno would be open to the idea if former trustees wanted to relinquish their responsibilities. TAPAH:…
DAP fanning racial sentiments? Look in the mirror, Sanusi told

DAP fanning racial sentiments? Look in the mirror, Sanusi told

DAP Youth chief Woo Kah Leong said PAS has no right to accuse others of playing up racial issues. (Facebook…
Bid to review court’s power to revisit pardons boards’ decisions on hold

Bid to review court’s power to revisit pardons boards’ decisions on hold

In a split decision in August 2024, the Federal Court ruled that the commuted 30-year jail terms handed down on…
8, including ‘Bella’, plead guilty to extorting, threatening to kill man

8, including ‘Bella’, plead guilty to extorting, threatening to kill man

The eight accused were charged with committing the offences at an apartment unit in Masai, Johor Bahru, between 10pm on…
Muhyiddin gets passport to visit sick sister-in-law in Australia

Muhyiddin gets passport to visit sick sister-in-law in Australia

Muhyiddin Yassin was charged in March 2023 with abusing his power as prime minister in connection with the Jana Wibawa…
Selangor govt to discuss proposed vape ban

Selangor govt to discuss proposed vape ban

Terengganu is set to become the first state to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes and vape products at business…
Don’t probe ‘influencer’ for statement against me, says Nurul Izzah

Don’t probe ‘influencer’ for statement against me, says Nurul Izzah

PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar said it is important for everyone to be careful about the statements they make to…