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Sarawak man fined RM1,000 for twice cutting brother-in-law’s water pipe in diploma feud
KUCHING, Sept 19 — The Magistrates’ Court here today fined an unemployed man RM1,000 in default 10 days’ imprisonment for…


Sarawak–Sabah Link Road explained: How the RM8.6 billion project will connect East Malaysia’s interiors


Kampung Sungai Baru redevelopment moves forward, Dr Zaliha says dissatisfied residents can seek legal redress


CAAM and MetMalaysia sign landmark deal to boost aviation safety with real-time weather data sharing

Malaysia secures RM1.4b from JPMorganChase in 1MDB settlement
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — The federal government has secured RM1.4 billion from investment bank JPMorganChase as part of a…

Fahmi: Bullying now a crime after Penal Code amendment; Cabinet to coordinate SOPs in upcoming retreat
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 22 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government will hold a special retreat soon to coordinate…

Fifth state to ban vapes? Perak moves to block sales licences next month, says state exco
IPOH, Aug 22 — A complete working paper on the ban of electronic cigarettes or vape sales in Perak is…

ERL offers 50pc KLIA Transit discount, free shuttle and Merdeka giveaways for National Day in Putrajaya
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) is offering a special KLIA Transit fare promotion in…

Mother says son, 10, trapped in ‘waking nightmare’ from brutal school bullying
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 22 — A ten-year-old boy who was bullied at a school here is now dealing with severe…

MBPP shuts down three restaurants in George Town after finding rat droppings
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 22 — The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has ordered three eateries in the city to close…

Post-mortem confirms girl died from jellyfish venom after swimming at Kota Kinabalu beach
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 22 — A seven-year-old girl has died after being stung by a box jellyfish while swimming off…

Johor travel agencies say Singapore VEP rejections cut income by half, leave illegal operators to fill gap
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 22 — More than 400 Johor-based travel agencies claimed that business has been affected after Singapore authorities…

Anwar orders Mindef to review security protocols after graft probe involving Armed Forces personnel
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ordered the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) to conduct a…

Zara Qairina case: Police officers to face disciplinary action if SOP breaches found, says IGP
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will take disciplinary action against investigating officers (IO) and their…

Child minder pleads not guilty to failing in duty of care after baby chokes on milk, dies at Wangsa Maju nursery
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — A child minder was charged in the Sessions Court here today with not making reasonable…

MyBurgerLab sacks COO after outcry over Shariah punishment post, staff to undertake cultural sensitivity training
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Local franchise MyBurgerLab today apologised after a personal social media post by its former chief…

Five cases of upside-down Jalur Gemilang sent to AGC, IGP warns against stoking discord before Merdeka
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Five investigation papers have been submitted to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) in connection with incidents…

Rising insurance and dining costs fuel Malaysia’s July inflation; most states remain below national average
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Malaysia’s inflation increased by 1.2 per cent to 134.7 in July 2025 from 133.1 in…

Malaysia, Australia strengthen defence partnership with new security and industry initiatives
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Malaysia and Australia reaffirmed their long-standing defence partnership at the 5th Malaysia–Australia High-Level Committee (HLC)…

‘Datuk Seri’ and two ‘Datuk’ businessmen linked to Bursa-listed firms among six nabbed in MBI International investment fraud case, IGP says
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 – Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail today said the Anti-Money Laundering Investigation Team…

Amid criticism over lack of new update, IGP says probe into missing Pamela Ling still needs time
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said today the police are continuing…

Police uncover RM7 million in meth hidden in crashed vehicle in Subang Jaya, driver still at large
PETALING JAYA, Aug 22 — Police seized more than 220 kilogrammes of drugs, believed to be methamphetamine, worth RM7 million…

Umno Youth chief Akmal Saleh claims trial over allegedly causing public alarm by Facebook post, released on RM5,000 bail
SEBERANG PERAI, Aug 22 — Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has today claimed trial to a charge…

Court finds 13 vocational students guilty of teen’s murder in Lahad Datu; sentencing set for August 28
TAWAU, Aug 22 — Thirteen Lahad Datu Vocational College students were found guilty by the Tawau High Court of murdering…

DPM Fadillah: While most rivers are clean, pollution in 27 key waterways calls for tougher wastewater discharge standards
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Twenty-seven rivers, or four per cent of the 672 major rivers monitored nationwide in 2024,…

DPM: While most rivers are clean, pollution in 27 key waterways calls for tougher wastewater discharge standards
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Twenty-seven rivers, or four per cent of the 672 major rivers monitored nationwide in 2024,…

Loke: Overhaul still on as airlines still keen on Subang Airport despite Firefly, AirAsia moving to KLIA
PETALING JAYA, Aug 22 — Some airlines are still keen to base themselves in the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport…

JKR, MBPP to assess slope stability at landslide site in Ayer Itam following hours-long downpour
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 22 — The Public Works Department (JKR) will work with the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) to…

Anwar calls for local cloud and AI development to protect classified data, announces new cybercrime legislation
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Malaysia cannot continue to rely on foreign technology but must build internal capabilities, including cloud…

Are you eligible for the RM100 financial aid available to all Malaysians? Here’s how to check with MyKad
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 — A total of 22 million Malaysian MyKad holders can check their eligibility for the Sumbangan Asas…

How the Consumer Credit Commission will protect Malaysians from unfair lending practices
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — The Consumer Credit Bill 2025, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at regulating Malaysia’s rapidly…

Constitution (Amendment) Bill on citizenship likely to be enforced next year, says Saifuddin Nasution
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 — The Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2024 on citizenship is expected to be enforced in June or July…