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Namewee arrested, charged with drug possession

Namewee arrested, charged with drug possession

Namewee, whose real name is Wee Meng Chee, was arrested by police on Oct 22 at a hotel in Kuala…
Let the data decide in Melaka seat talks, says pundit

Let the data decide in Melaka seat talks, says pundit

With elections to the Melaka state assembly due next year, Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan have been urged to begin…
Trump’s showmanship another defining moment for Malaysia

Trump’s showmanship another defining moment for Malaysia

Malaysia has had its share of defining moments. Independence in 1957. The Malaysia Agreement in 1963 on the rights of…
Survival, not reconciliation, drives KJ’s Umno return, say analysts

Survival, not reconciliation, drives KJ’s Umno return, say analysts

Khairy Jamaluddin is expected to reach some kind of informal agreement, namely not to challenge Zahid openly for now, ahead…
Are private unis worth less?

Are private unis worth less?

As expected, Budget 2026 offered almost nothing for private higher education institutions with the hopes of industry lobbyists for tax…
Mahathir calls for common Asean defence, security policy

Mahathir calls for common Asean defence, security policy

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says Asean can put together a strong policy to deal with maritime incursions by China and the…
Ousted 6 should get together in a new progressive party

Ousted 6 should get together in a new progressive party

Recent events in the past few weeks have made politics interesting again. The sacking and suspension of Bersatu Supreme Council…
US not planning nuclear explosions at this time, says energy secretary

US not planning nuclear explosions at this time, says energy secretary

US energy secretary Chris Wright said advanced science and computing allow precise simulation of nuclear explosions without real testing. (EPA…
Jamaica deaths at 28 as Caribbean reels from colossal hurricane

Jamaica deaths at 28 as Caribbean reels from colossal hurricane

A vehicle overturned by Hurricane Melissa on a street in Montego Bay, Jamaica. (EPA Images pic) WHITEHOUSE: Storm-ravaged communities in…
US government shutdown to drag into next week

US Republicans seek to ‘weaponise hunger’ in shutdown

Republicans are accused of creating a crisis by stalling Congress, causing SNAP funding lapses affecting over 42 million Americans. (EPA…
Israel warns of intensifying attacks against Hezbollah

Israel warns of intensifying attacks against Hezbollah

Israeli troops raided southern Lebanon last week, leading President Joseph Aoun to order the Lebanese army to resist future incursions.…
Trump says Xi understands ‘consequences’ if China invades Taiwan

Trump says Xi understands ‘consequences’ if China invades Taiwan

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping sidestepped Taiwan tensions during their summit in South Korea, focusing on reducing trade friction between…
Expand cash aid to more seniors, says World Bank

Expand cash aid to more seniors, says World Bank

Only about 4% of those over 60 receive RM600 a month in cash aid under the government’s Bantuan Warga Emas…
Muhyiddin says PN ready to return to Putrajaya at next polls

Muhyiddin says PN ready to return to Putrajaya at next polls

Perikatan Nasional chairman Muhyiddin Yassin said growing public support gives PN the confidence to face the 16th general election. PETALING…
Papagomo ordered to enter defence on sedition charge involving Agong

Papagomo arrested again in sedition probe

Wan Azri Wan Deris (who is believed to be blogger Papagomo) has also been on trial over remarks on the…
War Zone championship ‘not approved’ by sports ministry

War Zone championship ‘not approved’ by sports ministry

A video clip of a promotional event for the War Zone championship came under criticism for showing boys behaving aggressively.…
Sand dredging halted after pollution of Johor river

Company linked to Johor pollution may face charges, says environment dept

Johor executive councillor Fazli Salleh said the pollution was caused by soil movement that led to the collapse of a…
Saifuddin called to disciplinary board on Thursday

Saifuddin called to disciplinary board on Thursday

Saifuddin Abdullah had called for Muhyiddin Yassin to step down as Bersatu president, claiming the former prime minister had ‘lost…
JB residents turn to rainwater and baths at mosques

JB residents turn to rainwater and baths at mosques

A Johor Bahru resident receiving clean water from a Ranhill SAJ worker today. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Water supply disruptions…
Consumer group protests ‘too steep’ Alor Setar property tax

Consumer group protests ‘too steep’ Alor Setar property tax

Consumers Association of Kedah president Yusrizal Yusoff (right) handing over a memorandum to Alor Setar city council officials today. (CAKE…
Kelantan top cop stands by personal opinion on statutory rape cases

Ex-Kelantan football import sought over fatal shooting in Golok

Kelantan police chief Yusoff Mamat said the 33-year-old victim had four records related to drug abuse and possession since 2020.…
UK cops say train knife attack not terrorist incident, 2 British men arrested

UK cops say train knife attack not terrorist incident, 2 British men arrested

Police superintendent John Loveless said it would not be appropriate to speculate on the cause of the incident. (AP pic)…
Wong Shu Qi named DAP election director for GE16, Johor polls

Wong Shu Qi named DAP election director for GE16, Johor polls

Kluang MP Wong Shu Qi currently serves as DAP’s assistant national publicity secretary and is also Johor DAP deputy chairman.…
Apad suspends Aeroline express bus services for 1 month

Apad suspends Aeroline express bus services for 1 month

The operator of the Aeroline express bus had been warned to relocate its service operations to approved terminals but had…
4 key sectors to drive Pahang’s growth, says PM

4 key sectors to drive Pahang’s growth, says PM

The 6,000 hectare Gebeng industrial area next to Kuantan port is the site of a chemical and petrochemical hub. (Invest…
Sabah’s O&G demands not aimed at undermining Petronas, says Armizan

GRS committed to legal reforms to protect property buyers, owners

GRS deputy secretary-general Armizan Mohd Ali said the reforms form part of the coalition’s manifesto for the upcoming Sabah state…
Hawkers, small traders key to economic growth, says Anwar

Hawkers, small traders key to economic growth, says Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government aims to increase MSMEs’ contribution to 50% of GDP by 2030 compared with…
Japan’s Yamashita wins second LPGA crown after playoff drama

Japan’s Yamashita wins second LPGA crown after playoff drama

Japan’s Miyu Yamashita holds the winning trophy during the awards ceremony of the LPGA Tour’s Maybank Championship in Kuala Lumpur.…