Malaysia Oversight
Groups slam cops for excessive force during pro-Palestine rally

Groups slam cops for excessive force during pro-Palestine rally

The protest outside the US embassy was held in response to Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla and the…
AG confirms receipt of Shafie’s show-cause reply on Zara remarks

AG confirms receipt of Shafie’s show-cause reply on Zara remarks

Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar (left) said his chambers received Warisan president Shafie Apdal’s written reply on Sept 29. PETALING JAYA: Attorney-General…
Jakim issues cross-border shariah arrest guidelines

Jakim issues cross-border shariah arrest guidelines

Jakim director-general Sirajuddin Suhaimee said the guidelines will empower shariah enforcement operations in every state. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The…
Doctors’ body slams directive on anaesthesia, inpatient classification

Doctors’ body slams directive on anaesthesia, inpatient classification

MMA president Dr R Thirunavukarasu said such directives amounted to interference in clinical autonomy and were a clear breach of…
2 arrested during protest in front of US embassy

2 arrested during protest in front of US embassy

Police said an investigation paper had been opened under Section 186 of the Penal Code over the incident. PETALING JAYA: Police arrested…
Court to hear MCMC’s contempt bid against Telegram on Sept 24

Maximum fines for duo over failure to report RM4mil MEX II bribe

Lim Kim Hai was accused in the Kuala Lumpur sessions court of receiving RM3.5 million in cash from a former…
GRS confirms STAR, SAPP exit

GRS confirms STAR, SAPP exit

STAR is led by Jeffrey Kitingan (left) while former chief minister Yong Teck Lee is SAPP president. PETALING JAYA: Gabungan…
PM orders probe into scuffle that saw senior cop injured

Anwar to seek Rubio, leaders’ help in securing GSF volunteers’ release

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the flotilla volunteers did not commit any crime as they were only bringing food and…
Kitingan confirms STAR has quit GRS

Kitingan confirms STAR has quit GRS

Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku president Jeffrey Kitingan is among its six assemblymen. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku…
Israel to deport flotilla activists to Europe

Israel to deport flotilla activists to Europe

The list of 23 Malaysians who participated in the GSF convoy to Gaza and four others who boarded an observer…
Thunderstorms, heavy rain in most areas until 5pm

Thunderstorms, heavy rain in most areas until 5pm

MetMalaysia said thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds were expected in Hulu Selangor, Gombak, Petaling, Hulu Langat and Sepang in…
GRS man ticks off Shafie over claim state funds used to attack Warisan

PBS repeats GRS commitment after Kitingan claim

PBS information chief Joniston Bangkuai said the party’s Supreme Council had already decided at its last meeting that it would…
Experts split on proposal for senior citizens ministry

10 districts classified as ageing in 2025

Chief Statistician Uzir Mahidin said all districts in northern Malaysia are now classified as ageing. (File pic) PETALING JAYA: Ten…
Petronas eyeing more projects in Canada

Petronas deal in Canada is prudent rebalancing, not retreat, says analyst

Petronas entered Canada in 2012 with its US$5.3 billion takeover of Progress Energy, securing 53 trillion cubic feet of reserves.…
Muhyiddin dismisses rumours of poor health, says he’s still standing strong

Bersatu can make ‘major decisions’ under Muhyiddin’s leadership, says Peja

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin said during the party’s annual general meeting that some quarters were collecting signatures to oust him.…
MRT Corp disputes claims of ‘uncontrolled’ cost increase for Penang LRT line

Penangites warned of heavier congestion from mid-January onwards

The 29.5km, 21-station LRT line began construction in July and is expected to be completed by 2031. (Bernama pic) GEORGE…
No more signs of life in Indonesian school collapse

No more signs of life in Indonesian school collapse

Rescue efforts were complicated by an earthquake, which struck offshore overnight Tuesday to Wednesday, briefly halting the search. (AFP pic)…
Federal Court refuses SPAN’s ex-legal director leave to appeal dismissal

Muslim convert loses bid to renounce Islam

The Federal Court denied a Muslim convert leave to appeal the Court of Appeal’s refusal to allow him to renounce…
Lawyers head to Jordan to negotiate release of Malaysian GSF volunteers

Lawyers head to Jordan to negotiate release of Malaysian GSF volunteers

The list of 23 Malaysians who participated in the GSF convoy to Gaza and four others who boarded an observer…
Cops nab 2 more youths in Puchong road bullying case

Cops nab 2 more youths in Puchong road bullying case

Serdang police chief Farid Ahmad said both suspects, aged 16, were picked up in Puchong last night. (Facebook pic) PETALING…
93,231 people without a fixed income get to own homes

Local authorities’ debts to SWCorp down to RM200mil, says minister

Housing and local government minister Nga Kor Ming said failure to pay the debts owed to SWCorp would jeopardise the…
Elon Musk halfway to becoming world’s first trillionaire

Elon Musk halfway to becoming world’s first trillionaire

Shares in Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company rebounded after his awkward foray into politics, alongside other market gains. (Reuters pic)…
Selangor planning director faces contempt bid over withheld PJD Link reports

Selangor planning director faces contempt bid over withheld PJD Link reports

The controversial Petaling Jaya Dispersal Link project, which was approved in September 2020, has been met with multiple protests by…
Govt to licence, regulate RV rentals from 2026

Tourism groups want clearer guidelines on recreational vehicles

The transport ministry said recreational vehicles can be licensed and regulated for commercial use in Malaysia from Jan 1 next…
Postpone new Penang quit rent to 2029, say ratepayers

Chow’s aide denies Penang had RM1bil in reserves after BN rule

Gerakan led Penang for 39 years between 1969 and 2008 when it was a BN component party, after which it…
Malaysia, China in talks on rare earths refinery project, says report

Malaysia, China in talks on rare earths refinery project, says report

Sources said that China is willing to share processing technology in return for access to Malaysia’s 16.1 million metric tonnes…
Expand financial module to housing, car loans, says consultant

Expand financial module to housing, car loans, says consultant

Those seeking to apply for personal loans exceeding RM100,000 will be required to take a financial education module under a…
8 activists from Gaza aid flotilla arrested by Israeli forces

8 activists from Gaza aid flotilla arrested by Israeli forces

Israel’s foreign ministry confirmed that several GSF ships had been stopped and their passengers taken to a port in Israel.…