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Migrant boat that sank off Thai border carried about 70 people, says Malaysia
A file photo of Rohingya refugees arriving in Indonesian waters while attempting to seek asylum in Malaysia or Indonesia. Many…
Tang Jie-Ee Wei book semi-final berth at China Masters
The world champions defeated Hong Kong’s Tang Chun Man-Tse Ying Suet in three hard-fought games. Source link
Singapore expands taxi services into Johor with US$60 rides
The taxi and private hire associations said current cross-border taxi services could not meet demand from Singaporeans travelling to Malaysia.…
20 immigration officers involved in ‘counter setting’ sacked
Immigration director-general Zakaria Shaaban said the dismissals followed court rulings finding the officers in question guilty. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA:…
PAS urges respect for party decisions amid PM candidate tussle
PAS vice-president Idris Ahmad said the party remains committed to working with its coalition partners in Perikatan Nasional. PETALING JAYA:…
Ensure electoral balance if S’wak gets more seats, says analyst
Azmi Hassan says Sarawak’s push for more seats based on rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963, rather than on population…
Entitlement culture is rotting Malaysia from the inside
From Boo Jia Cher The recent fight at a mamak restaurant in Shah Alam, where a smoker lashed out at…
Sin Chew, Sinar Harian fined RM100K for flag misuse, false content
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission reminded media organisations and social media users to ensure the accuracy and authenticity of…
Mother of 3 finds support and belonging in housewives’ NGO
Konsuri 2025, held on Sept 14, is one of several programmes organised by Persatuan Suri Rumah Rahmah that provide a…
More expected to sign up for second edition of Larian Keluarga Malaysia
The first Larian Keluarga Malaysia, held last year, saw some 5,000 participants. PETALING JAYA: The second edition of Larian Keluarga…
Health financing: federalise or de-federalise?
On Sept 16, Malaysia celebrated 58 years of being a federation. This federation, originally formed by the union of Malaya,…
Ex-DPP proposes bilateral treaty to recoup medical training costs
Malaysia’s real challenge lies in improving domestic conditions to retain its medical talent, says labour law practitioner V K Raj.…
Harsher justice needed when the crown is tarnished
From P Sundramoorthy The Royal Malaysian Police, Royal Malaysian Customs Department, or branches of the armed forces that bear the…
Strong quake off Russia Far East, tsunami alert issued
Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka is an earthquake-prone region, lying on a tectonic belt known as the Ring of Fire. (Reuters…
Anwar, Hamzah support sultan’s stand on Kg Sungai Baru redevelopment
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the sultan’s remarks were in line with his government’s stand while opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin…
We didn’t know of ‘if I touch you, you’ll bleed’ statement, says witness
Zara Qairina Mahathir, 13, died at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on July 17. (Facebook pic) KOTA KINABALU: The chief warden…
PBDS elects John Brian Anthony as president, succeeding Moses Ripai
John Brian Anthony was previously Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak’s permanent chairman. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: John Brian Anthony has been…
Respect smoke-free zones in eateries, says health minister
A pregnant woman and her husband had admonished the man for smoking after employees at the eatery ignored their pleas…
Cambodian PM accuses Thai forces of evicting civilians on border
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said Thai forces had ‘forcibly’ evicted civilians from their ‘long-settled lands’ in two border villages.…
Eldest brother wins 5-year court battle over family home
The Shah Alam High Court dismissed the claims by three siblings who accused their eldest brother of fraud. SHAH ALAM:…
Cops nab man suspected of molesting girl in Kulai public toilet
Kulai police chief Tan Seng Lee said the man has three previous convictions for sexual offences. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA:…
West Kalimantan pulls out of Borneo Games over budget cuts
West Kalimantan has pulled out of the 2025 Borneo Games in Kuching due to budget cuts. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA:…
93,231 people without a fixed income get to own homes
Housing and local government minister Nga Kor Ming said the majority of the approvals were given to the B40 group,…
Reduce dependency on chatbot use
From Mohammad Tariqur Rahman In this era of chatbots, the old adage of “practice makes perfect” is more than a…
Act fast, check all drainage now, Selangor local councils told
A total of 43 families from more than five flood-affected villages are now housed at two temporary evacuation centres in…
PTPTN denies PAS rep’s claim loan exemption abolished
PTPTN chairman Norliza Abdul Rahim said the corporation remains committed to ensuring that the application process for the exemption was…
Water supply to Sandakan being restored in stages
The Sabah water department said this morning that two out of the three pumps at the Segaliud water treatment plant…
Head warden explains senior-junior meetings in Zara’s hostel
The head warden of SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha said the late Zara Qairina Mahathir was summoned by senior students to…
Aaron-Wooi Yik get sweet revenge on English pair at China Masters
Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik defeated England’s Ben Lane-Sean Vendy 14-21, 21-15, 25-23 to enter the China Masters quarter-finals. (Bernama pic)…