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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…
Court orders RM169mil linked to Ismail Sabri, ex-aide forfeited to govt

Court orders RM169mil linked to Ismail Sabri, ex-aide forfeited to govt

MACC filed a forfeiture application on July 7 for RM169 million in cash linked to former prime minister Ismail Sabri…
Nearly RM1mil in fines collected from Singapore VEP offenders

Nearly RM1mil in fines collected from Singapore VEP offenders

The VEP, introduced in October 2023, requires all foreign vehicles entering Malaysia to register online and install an RFID tag.…
18 years of failed transport planning have worsened traffic, says Penang Gerakan

Penang Gerakan’s push for own logo an attempt to leave PN’s shadow, says analyst

Analysts said that Penang Gerakan’s hope of using its own logo in the next general election may restore pride but…
S’pore court blocks foreign liquidators from suing banks over 1MDB-linked deals

S’pore court blocks foreign liquidators from suing banks over 1MDB-linked deals

A Singapore court has barred foreign liquidators from suing Standard Chartered and BSI Bank over transactions linked to the 1MDB…
Factory worker lures boy with ‘free bicycle’ in molest case

Factory worker lures boy with ‘free bicycle’ in molest case

Kuala Muda police chief Hanyan Ramlan said the suspect has no prior record and will be investigated for the physical…
The picture of Amanda Malaysia needs to see

The picture of Amanda Malaysia needs to see

From frailty to resilience, Amanda takes confident steps during her recovery at Sungai Buloh Hospital. (Dominic Damian pic) PETALING JAYA:…
Tourism industry calls for bigger budget, more incentives ahead of VM2026

Tourism industry calls for bigger budget, more incentives ahead of VM2026

Tourism industry players said the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign will only succeed with sufficient allocations, fair incentives and the effective…
What fiscal space does Anwar have for Budget 2026?

What fiscal space does Anwar have for Budget 2026?

Budget 2026, due to be delivered on Oct 10, could be the last chance for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to…
Focus on at-risk groups, direct investments in Budget 2026, govt urged

Focus on at-risk groups, direct investments in Budget 2026, govt urged

Economists have singled out investments in high growth, high value sectors as key drivers in efforts to build economic resilience.…
Trump says US government will ‘probably’ shut down

Trump says US government will ‘probably’ shut down

The longest US shutdown in history occurred under Donald Trump’s first term, halting government functions for 35 days beginning December…
Ex-4As CEO sues body for defamation

Ex-4As CEO sues body for defamation

Former Association of Accredited Advertising Agents Malaysia CEO Khairudin Rahim filed his suit at the Shah Alam sessions court. PETALING…
After Bukit Kajang, no more excuses on lorry safety, please

After Bukit Kajang, no more excuses on lorry safety, please

From Wan Agyl Wan Hassan On Sept 27, a one-year-old boy lost his life at the Bukit Kajang toll plaza.…
Malaysian fixer admits role in £16.2mil bitcoin scam in UK

Malaysian fixer admits role in £16.2mil bitcoin scam in UK

Hok Seng Ling, residing in Derbyshire, England, admitted dealing in cryptocurrency on behalf of Zhimin Qian, Chinese businesswoman. (Met Police…
Italian PM urges Gaza aid flotilla to stop to help Trump’s plan

Italian PM urges Gaza aid flotilla to stop to help Trump’s plan

Having set sail from Barcelona earlier this month, the Global Sumud Flotilla could reach Israel’s naval blockade between Tuesday and…
Trump gives Hamas ‘3 or 4 days’ on Gaza deal

Trump gives Hamas ‘3 or 4 days’ on Gaza deal

Donald Trump’s peace plan, backed by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, called for a ceasefire and the release of Hamas-held hostages…
Strong quake in central Philippines kills 8 as search ongoing

Strong quake in central Philippines kills 8 as search ongoing

Medical workers rush a resident into an ambulance while frightened people stay outdoors after a powerful earthquake strikes Cebu City.…
Trump says US cities should be military ‘training grounds’

Trump says US cities should be military ‘training grounds’

President Donald Trump speaks to a gathering of top US military commanders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, in Virginia. (AP…
Wan Saiful misled division heads, says Selangor Bersatu leader

Wan Saiful misled division heads, says Selangor Bersatu leader

Selangor Bersatu deputy chief Rafiq Abdullah (left) said Supreme Council member Wan Saiful Wan Jan had crossed the line by…
Trump says Hamas will ‘pay in hell’ unless it accepts plan within days

Trump says Hamas will ‘pay in hell’ unless it accepts plan within days

US President Donald Trump spoke on the Gaza peace deal during a gathering of top US military commanders at Marine…
Govt to clean up corruption ‘mess’ within 3 years, says PM

Govt to clean up corruption ‘mess’ within 3 years, says PM

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Forum Ilmuwan Madani which was held at the Malaysian Institute of Integrity in Kuala…
Malaysia is home: a Merdeka Day tribute

Autogates to be installed at border entry points in 2026, says Saifuddin

In August, the media reported that the home ministry planned to install 635 autogates at 123 entry points under the…
Urban Renewal Bill to proceed as scheduled, says Nga

PM assures homeowners of rights under URA

Affected homeowners would also receive multiple forms of financial support during and after the construction period, according to the prime…