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Guan Eng moots 50pc local purchase rule to boost Malaysian SMEs; Finance Ministry studying ways
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — The government is actively reviewing a mechanism to boost business orders for local Small and…

Malaysia embedding AI literacy, reimagining TVET as pathway for innovation and lifelong learning
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 5 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof commended the Putrajaya Festival of Ideas (FOI) 2025 as…

Malaysia’s Athletes For Athletes shines at regional AI startup competition
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Malaysia’s Athletes For Athletes Solutions Sdn Bhd (AFA) clinched second place at the Korea-Asean AI…

Unauthorised Puchong Islamic school left 80 students ineligible for 2025 UPKK, says Jakim DG
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 5 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) confirmed that Sekolah Rendah Islam al-Afsari in Saujana Putra,…

Sultan Nazrin warns Malaysia’s integrity ‘wall’ is weakening amid rising corruption and moral decay
IPOH, Nov 5 — Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, today expressed concerns over Malaysia’s integrity landscape, warning that…

From dye to dermatology: Engkerebai plant deal signals Sarawak’s push to turn indigenous knowledge into green innovation
KUCHING, Nov 5 — Sarawak’s indigenous Engkerebai plant (Psychotria viridiflora) could soon be developed into a high-value cosmeceutical product following…

Off-duty doctor hailed as hero after saving passenger on Malaysia Airlines flight to Miri (VIDEO)
MIRI, Nov 5 — A woman in distress onboard Malaysia Airlines Flight MH2574 last Saturday met ‘a knight in shining…

Festive travel relief: Government subsidy keeps East Malaysia tickets at RM499 instead of nearly RM1,000
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Malaysians flying home to Sabah and Sarawak during festive seasons would have to pay nearly…

Main bridge collapses in Keningau, forcing hundreds of villagers onto hour-long detour
KENINGAU, Nov 5 — The main bridge connecting Kampung Tigot to the main road has collapsed after being used by…

Sabah Umno calls on state Islamic council, mufti to explain alleged unauthorised RM14m zakat transfers
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 5 — The investigation into the alleged transfer of RM14 million within the Sabah Islamic Religious Council…

Warisan welcoming new leaders not party-hopping but a ‘wave of Sabah unity’, says Shafie Apdal
LAHAD DATU, Nov 5 — Warisan President Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal defended the entry of some leaders from rival…

Bintulu police nab suspect who allegedly raped, robbed woman after posing as cop
BINTULU, Nov 5 — Police have arrested a man in his early 50s in connection with the rape and robbery…

Namewee to be remanded as police investigate death of Taiwanese influencer
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Police are seeking to remand Malaysian rapper Namewee to assist in investigations into the murder…

DPM Zahid starts four-day working visit in Shanghai as Malaysia eyes deeper halal, education cooperation with China
SHANGHAI, Nov 5 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arrived here on Tuesday for a four-day…

Domestic Trade Ministry tops list of 87 corruption probes launched across ministries since 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — The Domestic Trade Ministry has recorded the most graft investigations since 2022, part of a…

Consistent policies key to investor confidence, Malaysia’s King tells Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh meeting
RIYADH, Nov 5 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, shared his views on the importance of consistent government…

Ebit Lew’s sexual harassment trial: Defence asks if deleted chats can be recovered; police IO says ‘partially, yes’
TENOM, Nov 5 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Forensic Unit has appointed an expert to review data obtained from…

Namewee denies fleeing, vows full cooperation in Taiwanese influencer’s murder probe
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Malaysian rapper Namewee has denied allegations that he was on the run from police, saying…

Selangor Care Network available now: Who should join and what it does
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Do you want to have a say in the Selangor state government’s policies for the “care…

Police launch manhunt for suspect’s younger brother after fatal shooting in Sungai Golok
KOTA BHARU, Nov 4 — The suspect in the fatal shooting of a Malaysian citizen in Sungai Golok, Thailand, last…

Over 448,000 Johor water accounts restored after pollution crisis, 7,000 still affected
JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 4 — Water supply to 448,057 of the 455,499 accounts affected by unscheduled disruptions caused by pollution…

Tour agents slam huge hike in hotel licence fees, warn of blow to Sabah tourism
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 4 — The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Satta) has urged Kota Kinabalu City Hall…

King of Malaysia set to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during state visit
RIYADH, Nov 4 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, is scheduled to meet Saudi Crown Prince and Prime…

Police to arrest suspect soon in murder of Taiwanese influencer last seen with Namewee
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Police expect to make an arrest soon in connection with the murder of Taiwanese influencer…

Seni Malaya inks China art collaboration as TRX hosts Asean tour of young contemporary artists from China
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Malaysia is set to see greater cultural and creative collaboration with China over the next…

Prosecution links Najib directly to 1MDB deals, says Jho Low merely go-between
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 4 — Low Taek Jho was just a “messenger” who helped convey then prime minister Datuk Seri Najib…

Putrajaya spent RM1.15b on prison costs for drug offences in 2024 despite rising arrests
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The Malaysian government allocated RM1.15 billion in 2024 alone to cover prison costs stemming from drug…

Two men fined RM5,000 each for impersonating traffic police, demanding money from teens in Ipoh
IPOH, Nov 4 — Two men were fined RM5,000 each by the Magistrate’s Court here today after pleading guilty to…

Selangor mulls expanding SIBS beyond Klang Valley, including abroad, to strengthen investment reach
SHAH ALAM, Nov 4 — The Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) will be further strengthened, with potential expansion to locations outside…






