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‘Optimism prevails’ in Gaza talks with Israel, says Hamas

‘Optimism prevails’ in Gaza talks with Israel, says Hamas

Global calls to end the war intensify amid Gaza’s devastation, worsening famine and families pleading for hostage returns. (EPA Images…
July inflation up slightly to 1.2%, driven by insurance, finance services

Mamak restaurant group renews appeal to hire 15,000 foreign workers

Presma president Jawahar Ali Taib Khan said hiring 15,000 foreign workers will not raise the ratio of foreign workers in…
Zakir Naik demands RM10mil from Indian portal, journalist over HIV claims

Zakir Naik demands RM10mil from Indian portal, journalist over HIV claims

Dr Zakir Naik had last month denied claims he had been diagnosed with AIDS. (EPA Images pic) PETALING JAYA: Dr…
RON97 down by 3 sen

RON97 down by 3 sen

PETALING JAYA: The price of RON97 petrol across the country will be reduced by three sen to RM3.18 per litre…
Ex-committee members of deregistered temple cannot sue trustees, rules court

Jail term cut from 19 years to 16 for former p-hailing driver who murdered wife

The Court of Appeal said the act by Ong Boon Pin, whose Muslim name is Anaki Naufal Ongng. was not…
Fahmi denies ordering content block in Zara Qairina’s case

Firms can’t use subsidised RON95 for fleet vehicles, says Fahmi

Fahmi Fadzil said MCMC had contacted the CEO of a courier firm after it was alleged in a video that…
Johor health dept apologises after JB hospital’s smart queue glitch

Johor health dept apologises after JB hospital’s smart queue glitch

A technical glitch in the smart queue system at Sultanah Aminah Hospital caused long waiting times by mixing up patients’…
FAM will overcome leadership woes, says Yeoh

We won’t jump the gun, Yeoh says on possible probe into FAM

Youth and sports minister Hannah Yeoh said FAM’s appeal must be concluded first to ensure the ministry’s subsequent actions are…
Engineer nabbed over death threats to lawyer in Zara-linked case

Engineer nabbed over death threats to lawyer in Zara-linked case

The Kota Kinabalu magistrates’ court allowed police to remand the suspect for four days until Oct 12. (Bernama pic) PETALING…
Kula to demand legal board’s explanation on UK visit

Kula to demand legal board’s explanation on UK visit

Deputy law and institutional reform minister M Kulasegaran said he will ask the LPQB to explain its six-day UK trip,…
EPF looking to rebuild savings after RM145bil withdrawn, says Amir Hamzah

Govt reviewing proposed dual structure for EPF accounts

The proposal would only apply to members who register with EPF after the new structure is rolled out, with existing…
Govt open to economic autonomy for Sabah, S’wak, says deputy minister

Govt open to economic autonomy for Sabah, S’wak, says deputy minister

Deputy economy minister Hanifah Hajar Taib said any move towards autonomy would require a formal expression of intent from the…
RM3mil allocated to install CCTV cameras at 200 school hostels

RM3mil allocated to install CCTV cameras at 200 school hostels

Deputy education minister Wong Kah Woh said school spot checks would involve high-ranking ministry officers, state education directors and district…
549 cases of JPA loan defaulters referred to AGC

549 cases of JPA loan defaulters referred to AGC

Federal territories minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the cases referred to the AGC involved RM81.2 million in outstanding loan repayments.…
Cops open probe into UPM dog killings

Cops open probe into UPM dog killings

UPM said it had formed a committee to investigate the NGO’s allegation that the university hired a contractor to shoot…
Maju Holdings chairman’s wife charged with money laundering

Court rules out full trial in Petronas-Shell MDS gas payment dispute

The Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that a full trial would only delay the resolution of the case. PETALING JAYA:…
Border controls tightened to prevent robbers’ entry from Thailand, says GOF

Border controls tightened to prevent robbers’ entry from Thailand, says GOF

GOF southeast brigade acting commander Ijid Landu Binju said they increased roadblocks after being informed of the robbery. (Bernama pic)…
Delay tabling of Urban Renewal Bill to next year, says PSM

Delay tabling of Urban Renewal Bill to next year, says PSM

Dr Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj said the bill does not currently provide for consultation for planned redevelopments with local communities. PETALING…
Govt faces hurdle of making policies less populist, says Izzah

Govt faces hurdle of making policies less populist, says Izzah

PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar warned that sudden policy shifts could trigger backlash among Malaysians who have long relied…
LHDN targets all tax evaders regardless of wealth, says deputy minister

LHDN targets all tax evaders regardless of wealth, says deputy minister

Deputy finance minister Lim Hui Ying said the tax agency had reduced its RM6.47 billion in accounts receivable through active…
Singapore court rejects Pannir Selvam’s stay of execution bid

Singapore executes Pannir Selvam | FMT

P Pannir Selvam was convicted in 2017 by the Singapore High Court of trafficking in 51.84g of diamorphine at the…
New Gaza-bound flotilla sets off from Sicily

Anwar slams Israel as flotilla with 9 Malaysians intercepted

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition humanitarian mission to Gaza was intercepted by Israeli forces at 10.50am Malaysian time today. (EPA images…
Joachim denies taking bribe, says viral video taken out of context

Joachim denies taking bribe, says viral video taken out of context

PBS acting president Joachim Gunsalam said businessman Albert Tei had approached state assemblymen for supporting letters for his applications for…
13 men charged with being members of ‘Captain Praba’ gang

13 men charged with being members of ‘Captain Praba’ gang

The men, who were detained under Sosma, arrived at the Sepang courthouse under heavy police escort. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA:…
How gold topped US$4,000 for the first time

How gold topped US$4,000 for the first time

Gold is not the only asset enjoying a record run higher, with major stock markets and bitcoin also hitting fresh…
Big names join residents in protesting redevelopment of Wisma Damansara

Wisma Damansara towers the symptom, Bukit Damansara the problem

From Boo Jia Cher The uproar over the proposed 60-storey towers at Wisma Damansara has been framed as residents defending…
Sad to see Malaysia Reads campaign ignores our mass transit riders

Sad to see Malaysia Reads campaign ignores our mass transit riders

From Terence Netto About a million people ride the MRT, LRT and KTM Komuter trains in the Klang Valley every…
Despite fumbled hearing, Anjani confirmed as US envoy to Singapore

Despite fumbled hearing, Anjani confirmed as US envoy to Singapore

In a video of his Senate confirmation hearing in July, Dr Anjani Sinha was seen struggling to answer questions about…