Malaysia Oversight
Big names join residents in protesting redevelopment of Wisma Damansara

No final decision yet on redeveloping Wisma Damansara, says DBKL

On Saturday, about 300 Bukit Damansara residents gathered to protest against the planned redevelopment of Wisma Damansara into two 60-storey…
Footballer’s mum-in-law, 4 others held over fake passport stamp syndicate

Footballer’s mum-in-law, 4 others held over fake passport stamp syndicate

Gombak police chief Noor Ariffin Nasir said the suspects have been remanded until Oct 8 to assist in the investigation…
Zahid to raise in Cabinet issue of alcohol served at tourism meet

Zahid to raise in Cabinet issue of alcohol served at tourism meet

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said ‘Umno rejects 100%’ the serving of alcohol at government events. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Deputy prime…
Ex-health DG to take legal action against fake FB account

Ex-health DG to take legal action against fake FB account

The screenshots Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah shared of the fake Facebook account using his likeness and fake photographs of him.…
M’sian flotilla activists beaten, given animal food by Israelis, claims lawyer

M’sian flotilla activists beaten, given animal food by Israelis, claims lawyer

Two of the Malaysian activists who arrived in Istanbul, Turkey from Israel after being on the Global Sumud Flotilla. (AFP pic) PETALING…
Sabahans’ wish for local leadership realised under GRS, says Joniston

Sabahans’ wish for local leadership realised under GRS, says Joniston

GRS information chief Joniston Bangkuai said the coalition emphasises constructive partnership among its components, allowing for better coordination on issues…
Minister insists industry players ‘took over’ gala dinner from Tourism Malaysia

Minister insists industry players ‘took over’ gala dinner from Tourism Malaysia

Tourism, arts and culture minister Tiong King Sing said Tourism Malaysia was initially the organiser of the gala dinner, but…
DAP will defend all 6 seats it holds in Sabah, says Loke

DAP will defend all 6 seats it holds in Sabah, says Loke

DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook said the party is not worried about elected representatives jumping ship after the polls as…
MIPP endorses Muhyiddin as PM candidate

MIPP endorses Muhyiddin as PM candidate

MIPP president P Punithan shaking hands with PN chairman and Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin at the party’s annual general assembly…
Hajiji’s PGRS rejects claims of Chinese backing for Warisan

Hajiji’s PGRS rejects claims of Chinese backing for Warisan

PGRS information chief Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan (left) described Warisan president Shafie Apdal’s claims about a shift in Chinese support…
Labourer jailed 6 months for peeping at woman entrepreneur in bathroom

Labourer jailed 6 months for peeping at woman entrepreneur in bathroom

The labourer being led away after he was sentenced to six months’ jail at the Kuala Nerus magistrates’ court today.…
All 23 Malaysians detained in Israel to be flown out within 48 hours

Analysts laud Anwar for negotiations leading to GSF volunteers’ swift release

The 23 Malaysians who took part in the GSF convoy to Gaza. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s…
Lorry driver admits jumping out of vehicle before fatal toll crash

Second victim of Bukit Kajang toll plaza crash dies

The crash at the Bukit Kajang toll plaza on Sept 27 involved a lorry, two SUVs and a car. (Fire…
PH-BN pact in Perak to continue for GE16, says Nga

PH-BN pact in Perak to continue for GE16, says Nga

Perak DAP chairman Nga Kor Ming said the party’s machinery must work as one team to ensure victory for both…
Signing ‘Immediate Departure Form’ was part of SOPs, says Tok Mat

Signing ‘Immediate Departure Form’ was part of SOPs, says Tok Mat

Foreign minister Mohamad Hasan said it was very likely that those taking part in the flotilla would have been detained…
Netizens hail Anwar’s diplomacy in freeing Malaysian flotilla volunteers

Netizens hail Anwar’s diplomacy in freeing Malaysian flotilla volunteers

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is monitoring efforts to bring home the 23 Malaysians detained by Israeli forces last Thursday while…
Medical teams a must at sports events, says Fadhlina

Medical teams a must at sports events, says Fadhlina

Education minister Fadhlina Sidek said each participating school must have a medical officer or paramedic present during sporting events. (Bernama…
Tengku Zafrul rules out election bid in Ampang

Tengku Zafrul rules out election bid in Ampang

Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz resigned from Umno in late May and subsequently joined PKR in August.…
‘We were treated like animals’, deported Gaza flotilla activists say

‘We were treated like animals’, deported Gaza flotilla activists say

Malaysian sisters Heliza and Hazwani Helmi arrive in Istanbul after being deported from Israel with 137 Global Sumud Flotilla activists.…
To survive, the United Nations must leave America

To survive, the United Nations must leave America

The annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is always an occasion for taking stock of the state of the world.…
Yayasan Peneraju targets 200,000 Bumiputera talents by 2030 with focus on accounting, tech

Yayasan Peneraju targets 200,000 Bumiputera talents by 2030 with focus on accounting, tech

Yayasan Peneraju CEO Ibrahim Sani said professional certifications and technology will remain central to the agency’s mission of nurturing 200,000…
Assault at industrial training institute an old case, says labour dept

Assault at industrial training institute an old case, says labour dept

A screenshot from the video showing the instructor kneeling on a student’s body and forcefully holding his head. PETALING JAYA:…
Paulians unite to build arch of excellence

Paulians unite to build arch of excellence

OPA president Steven Chan (second, left) and transport minister Anthony Loke (third, left) join fellow Paulians at St Paul’s Institution…
Fallen bowling queen Lisa Kwan rebuilds life through archery

Fallen bowling queen Lisa Kwan rebuilds life through archery

Once a bowling icon, Lisa Kwan steadies an arrow at the archery hall — careful hands, focused eyes, beginning again.…
Asean better at confronting difficult human rights issues, says AICHR chair

Asean better at confronting difficult human rights issues, says AICHR chair

Putrajaya recently played host to an AICHR meeting aimed at strengthening mechanisms for the protection of human rights across the…
No more living from hand to mouth for rubber tappers after govt scheme

No more living from hand to mouth for rubber tappers after govt scheme

Asmungi Sipon has been a rubber tapper for three decades in Jeram, Kuala Selangor. KUALA SELANGOR: For the past 30…
FMT columnist, veteran newsman Hishamuddin Aun dies

A tale of late NSTP editor Hishamuddin and a ‘terrorist’

Ever get the feeling that you should have done something you wanted to do but had put it off until…
Bersatu spat undermines ‘united opposition’ dream

Bersatu spat undermines ‘united opposition’ dream

Muhyiddin Yassin (centre) chaired a loose coalition of 11 parties seeking to hold the government accountable on governance, economic policy,…