Malaysia Oversight
Why the fuss over PH alliance now, Warisan asks Jeffrey

Why the fuss over PH alliance now, Warisan asks Jeffrey

Warisan vice-president Terrence Siambun (left) said STAR president Jeffrey Kitingan would have quit the GRS coalition long ago if he…
Hamas wants to amend disarmament clause in Trump plan

Hamas wants to amend disarmament clause in Trump plan

Ending the conflict in Gaza is the immediate priority for world leaders, who want to prevent further human tragedy and…
Soldier killed as army truck plunges into ravine near Menora Tunnel

Soldier killed as army truck plunges into ravine near Menora Tunnel

It was raining when the military truck carrying seven army personnel skidded and landed in a ravine along the North-South…
Anwar hails MACC as being bravest in its history

Anwar hails MACC as being bravest in its history

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said MACC is not afraid to take action ‘against the most influential leaders’. PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister…
Stateless kids deserve same flexibility as footballers, says NGO

Stateless kids deserve same flexibility as footballers, says NGO

NGO Development of Human Resources for Rural Areas, Malaysia, said any policy or decision on citizenship must be guided by…
Cyberjaya Hospital denies barring visitor over sleeveless top

Cyberjaya Hospital denies barring visitor over sleeveless top

Last week, a woman claimed she was barred from entering Cyberjaya Hospital to visit her brother for wearing a sleeveless…
Unfair for only bosses to pay foreign workers’ protection costs, says group

Unfair for only bosses to pay foreign workers’ protection costs, says group

A former MP had called on the government to include migrant and informal workers in the 24-hour social protection plan.…
Ultras Malaya backs appeal to FIFA despite anger over ‘stupid’ FAM blunder

Ultras Malaya backs appeal to FIFA despite anger over ‘stupid’ FAM blunder

Football supporters group Ultras Malaya wants FAM to explain how it made its ‘technical mistake’. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Football…
Bar Council cautions public against ‘social media lawyers’

Bar Council cautions public against ‘social media lawyers’

The Malaysian Bar said it has received complaints that some social media influencers are posing as lawyers. PETALING JAYA: The…
Company director charged with soliciting RM5mil bribe

Company director charged with soliciting RM5mil bribe

Sessions court judge Suzana Hussin granted P Kuhan Arunasalam bail of RM20,000 with one surety and fixed case mention for…
PAS willing to meet Trump, but bent on mass protest

PAS willing to meet Trump, but bent on mass protest

PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said most Malaysians would be unhappy with US president Donald Trump’s visit because they sympathise with…
STAR threatens to leave GRS over pact with PH

STAR threatens to leave GRS over pact with PH

STAR president Jeffrey Kitingan said he will meet the eight-party GRS presidential council tonight to discuss cooperation for the state…
RM350mil revenue loss traced to tyre smuggling syndicate

Manufacturers to help inspect 18,000 tyres seized in MACC raids

On Monday, MACC uncovered a tyre smuggling syndicate and forged import-export documents believed to have caused an estimated RM350 million…
Ministry’s ex-corporate communications head charged with corruption

Court completes reading 743 charges against ex-Astro staff

The charges were framed under Section 5(1) of the Computer Crimes Act 1997, which carries a maximum fine of RM100,000,…
21 nabbed in Kedah RM71.8mil e-waste bust

21 nabbed in Kedah RM71.8mil e-waste bust

The FRU found piles of electrical cables, copper, aluminium and electronic components at an illegal e-waste processing factory in Gurun,…
US embassy limits social media updates after govt shutdown in Washington

US embassy limits social media updates after govt shutdown in Washington

The US embassy in Kuala Lumpur said passport and visa services will continue ‘as the situation permits’. (Facebook pic) PETALING…
We haven’t mooted anyone for PM, not even Hamzah, says PAS

We haven’t mooted anyone for PM, not even Hamzah, says PAS

Takiyuddin Hassan said no discussion has been held on a prime ministerial candidate to represent the opposition at the PAS…
Perak to table policy paper on vape ban next week

Perak to impose ban on vape sales from January

Perak exco member A Sivanesan said the state government, through the local authorities, will not renew business licences for premises…
Man fined RM20,000 for beating dog to death

Man fined RM20,000 for beating dog to death

The Ipoh magistrates’ court ordered M Thineshkumar to serve a month in prison if he failed to pay the RM20,000…
Paul Yong goes to jail for rape

Paul Yong goes to jail for rape

The Federal Court today ruled that former Perak executive councillor Paul Yong’s conviction was sound and ordered him to begin…
Penang market traders plead for relief amid soaring TNB bills

Penang market traders plead for relief amid soaring TNB bills

Penang Gerakan chief Oh Tong Keong (centre) with traders from the Anson Road market. GEORGE TOWN: Traders at the Anson…
Azmin hits back at Wan Saiful over fresh claims on 2019 video

Azmin hits back at Wan Saiful over fresh claims on 2019 video

Bersatu secretary-general Azmin Ali (left) has denied Wan Saiful Wan Jan’s renewed claims about a 2019 video, allegedly of the…
Former armed forces chief Hashim Ali dies at 90

Former armed forces chief Hashim Ali dies at 90

Hashim Ali was a key figure at the signing of the Hat Yai Peace Accord on Dec 2, 1989. (Bernama…
Gerakan welcomes PAS backing for Penang logo proposal

Gerakan welcomes PAS backing for Penang logo proposal

Penang Gerakan chief Oh Tong Keong said the party’s long history in Penang is an asset, especially among older voters…
Trump’s visit must be viewed in international context, says Ismail Sabri

Trump’s visit must be viewed in international context, says Ismail Sabri

Former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said Asean has an important role in maintaining balanced ties with global powers such…
Teacher charged with molesting boy ordered to enter defence

Pipelayer gets 8 years’ jail, whipping for raping 15-year-old girlfriend

According to the charges, Azman Jamian raped the victim at his home in Muar at 8.30am and 12.30pm on Sept…
Helpie app to go nationwide after ‘World’s Best’ win for Putrajaya school

Helpie app to go nationwide after ‘World’s Best’ win for Putrajaya school

The Helpie app was launched in 2023 to make mental health support accessible, engaging and fun for students. (T4 Education…
US government shutdown begins as partisan division rules Washington

US government shutdown begins as partisan division rules Washington

A view of the US Capitol Building at Washington, DC, where the Senate rejected  short-term spending measure in a last-ditch…