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Lecturer’s 2018 journal article should be retracted, says scholar
Sharifah Munirah Alatas said academics should understand what satire is and how to recognise it, and refrain from citing it…
PM orders immediate aid for Sabah, priority for repairs
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visiting the Gaya teacher education institute campus, which was affected by a landslide. (Bernama pic) PETALING…
MSPO launches platform to strengthen Malaysian leadership in palm oil
Plantation and commodities minister Johari Ghani said Malaysia is committed to ensuring palm oil continues to power economic growth and…
Aerotree sues govt for RM353mil over scrapped Blackhawk chopper lease
Aerotree Defence and Services Sdn Bhd claimed that Putrajaya’s abrupt termination of its helicopter lease deal caused huge losses, reputational…
Alleged bully took 19 days’ sick leave before switching schools, Zara inquest told
Zara Qairina Mahathir died at Queen Elizabeth Hospital on July 17, a day after she was found unconscious in a…
MIC to decide in November whether to leave BN, join PN
MIC deputy president M Saravanan said the party’s top leadership, not just him or the president, will make the decision…
Kg Sungai Baru dispute highlights poor planning, governance, says Azam
MACC chief Azam Baki wondered if the residents had been given the impression of a large monetary compensation, but were…
Petronas unit loses appeal in O&G patent dispute
A mobile offshore production unit is a converted offshore oil rig used for oil and gas production. (Petronas pic) PUTRAJAYA:…
Heavy fines on news outlets risk creating climate of fear, media body warns
The Malaysian Media Council said inadvertent mistakes by news outlets, though regrettable, should invite proportionate and corrective measures, not punitive…
Govt mulls extending Anti-Bullying Tribunal Bill beyond under-18s
Law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said urged those unable to attend the town hall sessions to share their…
The ‘scam’ that shook Malaysian sports
Para badminton player Cheah Liek Hou’s Instagram post was brief, but it rattled Malaysian sport. “It feels like they scammed…
Court denies govt’s gag order bid in Najib’s addendum case
The government had sought the gag order pending the disposal of former prime minister Najib Razak’s judicial review on a…
Perak to table policy paper on vape ban next week
Perlis, Terengganu, Kedah and Pahang had previously announced a ban on the sale of vape products this year, after Johor…
Higher education demands bold reform now
From G25 Malaysia’s higher education system is suffering from a structural crisis. The controversy over Edward Wong’s case is not…
Malaysia-led Asean visit to Myanmar postponed
Foreign minister Mohamad Hasan had previously said he wanted a clearer picture of how Myanmar plans to hold a general…
Developer must complete housing blocks for Kg Sungai Baru residents, says Johari
Titiwangsa MP Johari Ghani said the developer must first complete two new blocks on the site of the old flats…
Piecemeal federal-state deals could create corruption risks, says expert
Political analyst Tricia Yeoh said clarity is needed in the ongoing tussle between Petronas and Petros, to prevent further institutional…
Penang govt to facilitate talks between Felda, RAC on sugar refinery land lease
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s sugar refinery, built in 1964, sits on 7ha of RAC land in Perai, Penang. (MSM pic)…
‘New’ Indonesian pair knock Sze Fei-Izzuddin out of China Masters
Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani have suffered several early exits this season, with only one title to their credit. (EPA…
3 cops held over student extortion and molest case
Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Usuf Jan Mohamad said the three officers were arrested at a restaurant yesterday following a…
Penang raises quit rent for first time in 30 years
Chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said there will not be any further increase in quit rent for buildings and land…
Zara inquest adjourned after child witness statement leaked
The inquest into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir is scheduled to resume at the coroner’s court on Monday.…
Specific regulations for podcasting not needed, says deputy comms minister
Deputy communications minister Teo Nie Ching said it is important for podcasters to start talking about self-regulation, so that more…
Cops to refer Kg Sungai Baru probe paper back to DPP
Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Usuf Jan Mohamad said 67 people have had their statements recorded so far in connection…
Zaliha’s pol-sec rubbishes Batu Umno’s claim of being sidelined
Nor Azrina Surip said that Umno and Barisan Nasional leaders had been appointed to the Kuala Lumpur City Hall advisory…
Malaysia Football League suspends Perak, Kedah for 2 seasons
The Malaysian Football League said Perak and Kedah Darul Aman failed to obtain their national licence for the 2025/26 season…
Number of flood victims in Sabah on the decline
In Sabah, the number of evacuees dropped to 2,602 people from 806 families at 22 temporary relief centres, from 3,325…
Halal trade fair close to RM4.5bil sales goal after 2 days
Three hundred global buyers from 80 countries are taking part in this year’s Malaysia International Halal Showcase, which is expected…
Don’t assume automatic support from non-Malays, Ramasamy tells PN
Urimai chairman P Ramasamy said the opposition has an ‘issue’ when it comes to the political support of the Chinese…