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Dr Sim: Sarawak mulling licensing for pet cats to curb rabies spread
KUCHING, Sept 20 — The Sarawak government may explore extending pet licensing requirements to cats as part of wider community…

‘Unless buses are flying’: Penang exco defends LRT, flyovers as critics push for cheaper congestion fixes
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — The Penang government has defended its emphasis on large-scale infrastructure projects such as flyovers, underpasses…

At inquest, forensic doctor rules out theory Zara Qairina was put in washing machine
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 4 — A forensic pathologist who conducted the post-mortem on Zara Qairina Mahathir told the Coroner’s Court today…

SUV skids and crashes off road on Pan Borneo Highway in Betong, leaving two women dead and man injured
KUCHING, Sept 4 — Two women were killed while a man was seriously injured after the sports utility vehicle (SUV)…

Gagasan Rakyat’s Nizam denies viral WhatsApp claims, files police report
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 4 — Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) information chief Datuk Haji Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan has…

Woman who tried to approach Sultan Nazrin at Perak Merdeka parade sent for psychiatric observation
IPOH, Sept 4 — A woman who attempted to approach the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, during the state-level National…

DBKL offers discounted traffic fines until Sept 17 for Merdeka and Malaysia Day
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has announced special traffic compound rates in conjunction with the…

Another minor quake hits Johor’s Parit Sulong, no damage reported
JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 4 — A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 2.9 on the Richter scale was detected in the…

Not just for the aged: What you need to know about dementia in young adults and kids
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — When most people think of dementia, they picture a frail elderly person in their late 60s,…

Police probe two TikTokers over posts on Zara Qairina’s death, Israel claims against PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Police have launched investigations into two TikTok accounts over posts alleged to contain seditious elements…

RM192 million spent in three days as millions rush to use Sara credit nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — More than 2.9 million people have purchased essential goods using the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) Appreciation…

China’s Xi backs Malaysia’s push for full Brics membership, Anwar says
BEIJING, Sept 3 — Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged his full support for accelerating Malaysia’s full membership in the Brics…

Malaysia ready to be China’s key trading partner and Asean gateway, says Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Malaysia is ready to be China’s key trading partner, supported by initiatives such as the New…

Mydin to open 50 outlets from 7am to 1am, Sept 5-7, for SARA aid shoppers
PETALING JAYA, Sept 3 — Mydin will extend operating hours at 50 of its branches this week to ease congestion…

Fuel prices unchanged Sept 4-10: RON95 at RM2.05, RON97 at RM3.16, diesel at RM2.88
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — The retail prices of RON95, RON97 and diesel will remain unchanged for the period of…

‘Marry a local, open a shop’: Deputy minister flags foreigners’ business tactic
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Marrying locals has been identified as the main modus operandi used by foreigners to conduct…

Bahasa Malaysia-based AI in the works as govt pushes digital sovereignty agenda
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — The government is refining the development of a local version of artificial intelligence (AI) that…

Penang teacher who slashed wife in Balik Pulau faces attempted murder charge tomorrow
BALIK PULAU, Sept 3 — The teacher who slashed his wife at their home in Taman Tunas Muda, Sungai Ara,…

Bung Moktar tells Sabah voters: ‘Time to give me a shot at CM’
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin has thrown his hat into the ring for Sabah’s top…

Anwar joins world leaders at China’s Victory Day parade marking 80 years since WWII
BEIJING, Sept 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim joined foreign leaders and dignitaries at the Victory Day Parade…

Police nab 34 in Sungai Buloh online gambling raid, bust Subang Jaya call centre scams linked to RM515m losses
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Police have arrested 34 foreign nationals in a raid on an online gambling syndicate in…

MACC detains public university staff leader for allegedly misusing RM84,500
MELAKA, Sept 3 — A secretary of the Academic Staff Association at a public university here has been remanded for…

Home Ministry told to step up security at events involving state rulers after Perak Sultan incident
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 3 — The Home Ministry (KDN) has been urged to look into measures to enhance security at functions…

Umno sets up task force on Urban Renewal Bill, Johari Ghani to lead
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Umno has formed a special task force to review and propose improvements to the Urban…

Segamat to get two seismic stations to monitor earthquake activity, says district officer
SEGAMAT, Sept 3 — Two seismic stations equipped with seismometers are expected to be built in this district to monitor earthquake…

Three family members claim trial to charge of trafficking Indonesian woman for forced labour
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Three family members pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge…

Selangor cops arrested over theft complaint linked to Kajang homestay raid
SHAH ALAM, Sept 3 — A police officer and other personnel of a raiding party have been detained for investigation following…

KLIA aerotrain stalls after power trip, fresh from maintenance
SEPANG, Sept 3 — A power trip caused one of the aerotrains at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to halt…

Cruise ship rescues man from boat in distress in Strait of Melaka
SINGAPORE, Sept 3 — A cruise ship operated by Dream Cruises rescued a man found in a small boat in…