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After 25 years and countless moves, Malaysia finally gets its first chess Grandmaster
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — For the first time in the nation’s history, Malaysia can proudly call one of its…
No arrests yet, but MACC eyes more suspects in RM950m e-waste smuggling case
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded statements of 32 individuals to assist in the…
Anwar steps in as Thailand-Cambodia tensions rise: Ceasefire talks kick off in Putrajaya
PUTRAJAYA, July 28 — The leaders of Cambodia and Thailand arrived in Malaysia on Monday for talks aimed at securing…
Ride it or lose it: Loke urges Kedah folks to ride Bas.My and keep RM78.5m service alive
ALOR SETAR, July 28 — The Ministry of Transport is calling on the public to make full use of the…
Police: Outdated CCTV at Dr Mahathir’s grandson’s home offered little help; nearby footage now under review in RM1.8m burglary
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — The police will examine the closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from surrounding areas near the residence…
Israel seeks to deport activists from Gaza-bound flotilla, says legal group
GAZA, July 28 — Israel is seeking to deport pro-Palestinian activists who were detained and brought to shore when their…
SST exemptions for key construction projects, including homes, parks, and public toilets, says Ahmad Maslan
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — The government continues to support the construction sector by granting Sales and Services Tax (SST)…
Backing Malaysian mediation, Asean urges ‘maximum restraint’ in Thai-Cambodia clashes
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Asean foreign ministers have called for an immediate ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, expressing deep…
Customs seizes over 100kg of cannabis worth RM10 million in major smuggling bust at Rantau Panjang
KOTA BHARU, July 28 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) foiled an attempt to smuggle 102.178 kilogrammes of cannabis…
EAIC task force: Immigration officers abused power in medical visa approvals, alleged syndicate case referred to AGC
PUTRAJAYA, July 28 — The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) said today it found abuse of power and procedural weaknesses…
Police bust imported cockfighting ring worth RM4.7m in major Sabah raid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — A police raid in Papar, Sabah has uncovered a large cache of 936 fighting cocks…
Rubio: US officials on the ground in Malaysia to aid peace talks as Thailand and Cambodia seek ceasefire
WASHINGTON, July 28 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said State Department officials were in Malaysia to assist peace…
Works Ministry vows action after staff charged with outraging modesty of intern
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — The Works Ministry (KKR) has acknowledged the legal proceedings involving one of its civil servants,…
Nga: 12 ‘Madani recreational parks’ in Ipoh to complete by July
IPOH, July 27 — The development of 12 MADANI Recreational Parks (TRM) around Ipoh, involving an allocation of RM5.4 million,…
Caring for the carers: A social enterprise steps in to assist Malaysia’s ‘sandwich gen’
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Juggling work, parenthood and elderly care, Malaysia’s “sandwich generation” often faces burnout due to a…
Malaysian voters deserve more than theatrics, where’s the discourse on pressing issues? Rafizi asks after ‘Turun Anwar’ rally
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has today slammed the Opposition after its “Turun Anwar” rally yesterday,…
Mat Sabu: Malaysia eyes year-round durian with R&D boost inspired by Thailand, Japan
KLANG, July 27 — The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) has made Thailand and Japan its reference in…
Zahid: RM300m more allocations for Jualan Rahmah set to benefit rural folk with cheaper goods
RAUB, July 27 — The additional allocation of RM300 million for the MADANI Rahmah Sales programme will enable more people…
Petaling Jaya council backs Selangor’s parking privatisation with conditions
PETALING JAYA, July 27 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has given conditional support to the Selangor government’s plan…
Decision to allow Maxim and InDrive to continue operations sparks backlash from local drivers
PETALING JAYA, July 27 — The decision to allow e-hailing companies Maxim and InDrive to continue operations under a three-month…
No charges for Dr Mahathir on Batu Puteh, Anwar says Cabinet made call, not AG
PUTRAJAYA, July 26 — No further action against former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad over the sovereignty issue of…
CCTV under review as police hunt suspects in RM1.8m burglary at Dr Mahathir’s grandchild’s home
KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — Police are studying closed circuit television (CCTV) footage to track the suspects involved in the…
Opposition leaders address ‘Turun Anwar’ rally in KL over cost of living and governance issues
KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — An estimated 18,000 people gathered in the capital today for the Opposition-led “Turun Anwar” rally,…
Six MRSM students expelled over bullying incident in Melaka, says MARA chairman
KUALA BERANG, July 26 — Six students of a Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) in Melaka were expelled with immediate…
Malaysia turns away 99 foreign arrivals at KLIA after seven-hour border sweep
KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) denied entry to 99 foreign arrivals at…
Pahang Sultan: Dishonourable titleholders will be stripped of state awards immediately
KUANTAN, July 26 — Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, today emphasised that titles and state honours…
‘Save the Malayan Tiger’ campaign gains momentum with RM2.1m in donations, says acting natural resources minister
SHAH ALAM, July 26 — Contributions to the ‘Save the Malayan Tiger’ campaign have reached RM2.1 million since its launch…
Police to operate 24-hour 997 hotline for scam victims from September, says deputy communications minister
KULAI, July 26 — The public, especially victims of online scams, are urged to use the 997 hotline, which will…
Malaysia’s durian exports surge 256pc in five years, set to hit RM1.5b in 2025, says Mat Sabu
GUA MUSANG, July 26 — The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) expects Malaysia’s durian exports to exceed RM1.5…