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Hajiji: Decision not to appeal 40pc revenue ruling shows Anwar understands Sabahans’ aspirations
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 12 — The federal government’s decision not to appeal the High Court’s ruling relating to Sabah’s 40…
NUTP welcomes new schools and special education focus in Budget 2026, but says teacher recruitment needs to keep up
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — The construction of 38 new schools announced under Budget 2026 is in line with the…
Sabah DAP hit by resignations as Frankie Poon, allies exit party ahead of state election
SANDAKAN, Oct 11 — Former Sabah DAP chairman Datuk Frankie Poon announced his resignation from the party today, saying recent…
Bridging the digital divide: Comms ministry gets RM2.56b to expand rural internet, AI cloud under Budget 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — The Ministry of Communications is committed to strengthening the communications ecosystem and connectivity, following the…
Education minister vows ‘most severe action’ against culprits after Melaka classroom gang-rape case
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — The Education Ministry will not compromise on any form of sexual misconduct in schools, Education…
Highways to see 2.67 million vehicles during Deepavali peak, smart lanes to be activated to ease travel
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — A total of 2.67 million vehicles are expected to use major highways during peak days…
Anwar: Don’t oppose foreign students, Malaysia needs them to strengthen higher education
IPOH, Oct 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged Malaysians not to oppose the entry of foreign…
Johor’s YPJ College gets nod to become university college, degree intake next year
KOTA TINGGI, Oct 11 — State-owned Kolej Pendidikan Yayasan Pelajaran Johor (YPJ College) will be upgraded to a university college…
Melaka police remand four students over classroom gang-rape; Opposition leader moots bringing back caning
MELAKA, Oct 11 — Four Form Five students accused of gang-raping a Form Three girl inside a classroom in Alor…
Fresh lead in Butterworth suitcase murder after cops find victim’s car 450 metres from body
BUTTERWORTH, Oct 11 — A Toyota Vios believed to belong to the man who was murdered before his body was…
Anwar confirms Timor-Leste to officially join Asean as full member on October 26
SERI ISKANDAR, Oct 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today confirmed that Timor-Leste will be officially made a…
No mercy for cartels or corruption, says Anwar after RM15.5b recovered in two years
SERI ISKANDAR, Oct 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed the government’s commitment to continue to cleanse…
RM1,000 per arson attack — Johor police arrest trio behind loan shark violence
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 11 — Johor police solved 34 cases of mischief linked to an unlicensed moneylending syndicate with the…
Child’s death in Samarahan sparks Influenza A probe, Health Ministry urges vigilance, not fear
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is investigating the death of a four-year-old child in Samarahan, Sarawak,…
Shots fired as human smugglers ram police car, flee wrong way on highway in Kuala Langat chase
KUALA LANGAT, Oct 11 — Police fired five shots at the tyres of a four-wheel-drive vehicle packed with undocumented migrants…
Sports get a boost, youth get jobs: Hannah Yeoh banks on RM580m Budget 2026 plan to meet KPIs
IPOH, Oct 11 — Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh today said her ministry will use the expanded Rakan Muda…
From populism to fiscal discipline: Think tank says Budget 2026 reforms could spur growth in Sabah and Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — Budget 2026 signals Malaysia’s shift from populist policies towards fiscal discipline and transparency, the Center…
Budget 2026: More financial support for rent-to-own is a win for the ‘sandwiched’ middle class, says Rehda
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — Property developers hope the government’s call for financial institutions to support the rent-to-own initiative will…
Cops searching for ‘toyol’ who stole backpack at Queen Elizabeth Hospital surau
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 11 — Police are tracking down a “toyol” who was caught on camera stealing a worshipper’s backpack…
Affordable medical coverage coming in 2027 as BNM finalises base insurance product design
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — The design of the base medical and health insurance/takaful product, which is being introduced as…
Cuepacs hails Madani Budget 2026 as a true show of appreciation for civil servants
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has described…
TVET just got a major upgrade with RM7.9b in Budget 2026 to power Malaysia’s high-tech future
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — The increased allocation for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to RM7.9 billion under…
Police probe RM6.65m scam after Seremban bank officer falls for fake stock scheme
SEREMBAN, Oct 11 — A female bank officer suffered losses amounting to RM6.65 million after falling victim to a non-existent…
One killed, 18 injured after express bus slams into signpost near Bangi in early morning accident
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — A man was killed and 18 others injured when the express bus they were travelling…
Traffic shake-up in KL ahead of Asean Summit — phased road closures start Oct 23, police announce
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — Temporary and phased traffic diversions will be carried out from October 23 in several main…
Malaysian policy groups slam Myanmar junta’s ‘sham’ election claims, warn Putrajaya not to let Asean’s name be misused after Tok Mat’s visit
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — A group of Malaysian academics and policy experts today urged Wisma Putra to maintain Malaysia’s…
New image, better service: Taxi coalition lauds government backing for drivers in Budget 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — The Malaysian Taxi Coalition (GTM) has expressed its appreciation to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar…
Anwar: Malaysia’s progress must include sports, not just the economy or culture
IPOH, Oct 11 — Malaysia must progress as a sporting nation alongside economic, cultural and intellectual development, Prime Minister Datuk…
Nine Malaysian activists set to return home Sunday after release from Israeli detention, says Foreign Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — Nine Malaysian activists who participated in the Freedom Flotilla Coalition and Thousand Madleens to Gaza…