Malaysia Oversight
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…
PH should be realistic in Sabah seat negotiations, analysts say

PH should be realistic in Sabah seat negotiations, analysts say

Pakatan Harapan is reportedly eyeing 23 seats for the Sabah polls, to be split among PKR, DAP and Upko. PETALING…
FAM to appeal against Fifa sanctions

Heads must roll over Fifa verdict

Every Malaysian who breathes football today must express profound regret and outrage over the Fifa verdict that exposed one of…
Prioritise teacher quality, curriculum reform in 2026 budget, say educationists

Prioritise teacher quality, curriculum reform in 2026 budget, say educationists

A stronger and more inclusive education system is high on the wish list of an academic and a scholar when…
Cameron farmers urge stricter controls on vegetable imports

Cameron farmers urge stricter controls on vegetable imports

An association representing Cameron Highlands growers is urging the government to prioritise farmer protection in the upcoming federal budget. (Bernama…
Emulate Saudi Arabia’s reforms for wider acceptance, Ku Li tells PAS

Emulate Saudi Arabia’s reforms for wider acceptance, Ku Li tells PAS

Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah says PAS is still perceived as ultra-conservative by many Malaysians. KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran Umno statesman Tengku Razaleigh…
Shelter with 300 dogs faces eviction, urgent help needed

Shelter with 300 dogs faces eviction, urgent help needed

This shelter in Negeri Sembilan has been caring for stray dogs for the past 11 years. (Hoo Yuh Ru pic)…
Greta Thunberg alleges torture in Israeli detention after Gaza flotilla arrest

Greta Thunberg alleges torture in Israeli detention after Gaza flotilla arrest

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg told a news conference in Stockholm that she and others were ‘kidnapped and tortured’ by the…
Iran sanctions look set to return as last-ditch UN push fails

Iran dismisses Israel’s missile concern as ‘imaginary threat’

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Israel was trying to portray Iran’s defensive capabilities as a threat. (AP pic) TEHRAN:…
Pro-Palestinian protests flare in UK on anniversary of Hamas attack

Pro-Palestinian protests flare in UK on anniversary of Hamas attack

Pro-Palestinian student protesters wave flags and chant slogans outside King’s College London. (AFP pic) LONDON: Thousands of students protested in…
With music and tears, Israelis mark Hamas attack anniversary

With music and tears, Israelis mark Hamas attack anniversary

People carry roses to place at a memorial for Israelis killed during and in the two years since the 2023…
Myanmar junta strike kills dozens at festival protest

Myanmar junta strike kills dozens at festival protest

Myanmar has been reeling from civil war since the military seized power in a 2021 coup. (EPA Images pic) YANGON:…
AFC to act against FAM only after legal process ends

AFC to act against FAM only after legal process ends

AFC secretary-general Windsor Paul John said Malaysia would continue its qualifying campaign, with four Group G matches remaining. (Bernama pic)…
Pannir’s probe closed due to lack of new evidence, say cops

Pannir’s probe closed due to lack of new evidence, say cops

Bukit Aman narcotics criminal investigation department director Hussein Omar Khan said his department’s investigation began after he was informed that…
23 Malaysian GSF volunteers return home

23 Malaysian GSF volunteers return home

Ministers, family members and fellow activists were among those who welcomed the volunteers home at KLIA Terminal 1 tonight. (Bernama…
Govt to launch Foreign Digital Identity system to curb border corruption

Govt to launch Foreign Digital Identity system to curb border corruption

Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the government’s approach combined strict enforcement, technological advancement, and an integrity-driven work culture to…
Court fixes Nov 5 to decide on judicial review bid by Daim’s family

Court fixes Nov 5 to decide on judicial review bid by Daim’s family

The applicants included Daim Zainuddin’s wife Naimah Khalid and their four children, Asnida, Wira Dani, Amir Zainuddin and Amin Zainuddin.…
Police probe uni student’s death under anti-bullying law

Alleged rapist dies after scuffle with police in Wangsa Maju

Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus said four women were in the house during the incident. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA:…
Federal Court refuses SPAN’s ex-legal director leave to appeal dismissal

Apex court upholds ruling against LPQB over articled clerkship abolition

The Federal Court ordered the Legal Profession Qualifying Board to pay RM80,000 in costs to law graduate Khairul Anwar Khairuddin…
Petronas CEO says sorry for taking part in F1 champagne shower

Petronas CEO says sorry for taking part in F1 champagne shower

Petronas president and group CEO Tengku Muhammad Taufik Aziz had been invited to the podium after Mercedes-AMG Petronas driver George…
MACC records Jeffrey Kitingan’s statement over leaked video

STAR to decide tomorrow on fate of 5 who broke ranks to back GRS

STAR president Jeffrey Kitingan led the party out of GRS after insisting that the ruling state coalition should not proceed…
Playing it safe is not always safe, says Khazanah MD

Playing it safe is not always safe, says Khazanah MD

Khazanah Nasional Bhd managing director Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir said sustainable growth could not rely solely on capital expenditure but…