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Motorcyclist killed after MPV veers into oncoming lane at Jalan Bau-Kuching
KUCHING, Sept 20 — A motorcyclist was killed after a collision with a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) that lost control at…
Budget 2026 to focus on boosting tourism in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan ahead of VMY2026, says Dr Zaliha
Deputy higher education minister refutes claims of UM undermining student autonomy
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud refuted claims that Universiti Malaya (UM) was undermining…
Zara Qairina’s mother, accused teens get access to inquest proceedings
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 28 — The Coroner’s Court today granted “person of interest” status to the mother of the late…
Segamat tremor caused by reactivation of Mersing Fault, says Geoscience Dept
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 28 — The magnitude 3.2 tremor that struck Segamat, Johor yesterday was caused by the reactivation of the…
Anwar: No state sidelined as billions pumped into projects all across Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today maintained that no state is being sidelined in…
Suspect arrested in KL over murder of man found in Ipoh alley
IPOH, Aug 28 — Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a man, whose body was…
Penang mulls statewide water taxi service after stalled pilot scheme
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 28 — Penang is considering a new, expanded water taxi service that would cover routes between the…
Altantuya’s father files fresh suit to compel full probe into Azilah’s 2006 murder claims
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The father of murdered Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu is seeking court orders to compel Malaysian…
Penang to ramp up monitoring of high-risk slopes as monsoon nears
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 28 — High-risk slopes in Penang will be closely monitored to prevent landslides and other mishaps as…
Man killed by KTMB train in Chemor identified through clothing
IPOH, Aug 28 — The identity of a man, who was killed after being hit by a Keretapi Tanah Melayu…
Melaka launches nine-month faith rehab for 300 ex-GISBH members
MELAKA, Aug 28 — The Melaka government will implement a faith-based rehabilitation programme for former members of GISB Holdings Sdn…
Ringgit opens flat against US dollar as markets await key inflation data and Fed signals
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The ringgit opened flat against the greenback yesterday as investors awaited fresh leads ahead of…
Pahang Sultan orders special prayers following Segamat quakes
KUANTAN, Aug 28 — Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has decreed that all mosques and surau…
Suhakam raises red flag over Gig Workers Bill 2025, warns of weak protections
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has expressed concern over the drafting process of…
New procurement law aims to end Malaysia’s ‘Ali Baba’ contract culture
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The Government Procurement Bill 2025 will bring Malaysia closer to international standards in public procurement,…
Deadly India landslides prompt urgent Malaysian evacuation
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 28 — Malaysia is arranging the evacuation of its citizens stranded in northern India on the earliest available…
Understanding the Personal Data Protection Act and what you can do in case of personal data breach
KUALA LUMPUR, August 28 — In an age of phishing, spam bombardment and potential scams, protecting personal data has never been…
Azalina: Mandatory whipping under review after deaths in Taiping, Pokok Sena prisons
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — The government is conducting a comprehensive study on the abolition of mandatory whipping in Malaysia,…
School inspectors to conduct nationwide safety audits after student fall in Sabak Bernam, says education D-G
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 — The Education Ministry (MOE) has instructed the chief of School Inspectorate (Jemaah Nazir) to mobilise inspectors…
Live broadcast of high-profile corruption cases? Azalina to consult Chief Justice first
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) proposal for high-profile corruption trials to be broadcast live will be…
Anwar hosts Sultan of Brunei for bilateral talks and MoU signing at Seri Perdana
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the Sultan of Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah held discussions…
MetMalaysia: Magnitude 3.2 quake near Segamat marks Johor’s third in four days, tremors felt in southern Pahang
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 27 — A mild earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale struck Segamat, Johor, at 8.59 am…
Penang teacher allegedly slashes wife, then himself in pre-dawn attack at Sungai Ara home
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 27 — A 30-year-old teacher allegedly slashed his wife's neck before turning the blade on himself, inflicting…
Police question Sabak Bernam school staff over Form Three student’s fall from dormitory
SHAH ALAM, Aug 27 — School staff were among those called by police to give statements regarding the case of…
Works minister: Kota Kinabalu–Kudat road under Pan Borneo project slated for completion by 2028
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — The Pan Borneo Highway (LPB) stretch from Kota Kinabalu to Kudat is scheduled for phased…
Federal govt to develop blue carbon credit platform, partner with Sabah on marine and coastal conservation
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — The Federal Government will develop policies or guidelines and explore the creation of a platform…
‘Something must happen’: Jeffrey Kitingan urges swift resolution on Sabah 40pc revenue share issue
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 27 — Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan has urged for a swift resolution to…
Azalina: Schools to get weekly legal literacy sessions to help educators detect bullying and respond to sexual offences
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 — A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will soon be signed with the Education Ministry (MoE) to introduce…
Sabah Day programme on Aug 31 adjusted to give way for ‘Justice for Zara’ rally, says DCM
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 27 — Two large-scale events are set to take place in the city on August 31 night…