Malaysia Oversight
General insurance premiums up 6.9% in 2024, but profits down

General insurance premiums up 6.9% in 2024, but profits down

Motor insurance was the largest contributor to premium growth last year, thanks to a 2.1% increase in new vehicle registrations…
Indonesian court bans govt from filing defamation complaints

Indonesian court bans govt from filing defamation complaints

Environment activist Daniel Frits Maurits Tangkilisan petitioned the constitutional court to revoke an article in the law regulating defamation. (AFP…
Working with BN has cons for PH too, says PKR’s Hassan

Working with BN has cons for PH too, says PKR’s Hassan

Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim said MCA and MIC were not losing political relevance due to PH but because race-based…
‘Datuk Seri’ among 4 nabbed over RM360mil in false claims

‘Datuk Seri’ among 4 nabbed over RM360mil in false claims

MACC senior director of investigations Zainul Darus confirmed the arrests when contacted. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission…
Suhaili files appeal after court tosses out suit against Bersatu

Suhaili files appeal after court tosses out suit against Bersatu

Labuan MP Suhaili Abdul Rahman said he would only relinquish his Dewan Rakyat seat if his appeal gets rejected by…
Father gets DNAA on assault charge after daughter drops case

Father gets DNAA on assault charge after daughter drops case

Jackson Koh, 56, was initially charged with injuring his 22-year-old daughter by hurling a computer hard disk at her in…
Sustainable growth, energy security top priority list for net zero group

Sustainable growth, energy security top priority list for net zero group

Azec ambassador Takio Yamada said Japan was also aiming to strengthen collaboration in advancing and increasing the use of renewable…
Mustakim Mohamad appointed Tabung Haji group MD, CEO

Mustakim Mohamad appointed Tabung Haji group MD, CEO

Mustakim Mohamad has spent nearly two decades at Tabung Haji, serving in key roles across finance, investment, deposits, operations, IT,…
Roti canai, nasi lemak prices nearly doubled over last 13 years

Roti canai, nasi lemak prices nearly doubled over last 13 years

Malaysians’ favourite dishes such as roti canai, nasi lemak and satay had seen sharp price hikes over the past decade,…
Anwar congratulates Carney on win in Canadian polls

Anwar congratulates Carney on win in Canadian polls

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he was confident that Canada would remain a strong and steady voice for constructive international…
Good news ahead for Putra Heights blaze victims, says Nga

Good news ahead for Putra Heights blaze victims, says Nga

The Putra Heights gas pipeline fire on April 1 wrecked 81 homes, with structural damage exceeding 40%. (Bernama pic) PETALING…
International ring busted, 2 tonnes of drugs from South America seized

International ring busted, 2 tonnes of drugs from South America seized

Police showcasing the various drugs seized from the syndicate, with an estimated street value of over RM82 million, at a…
Steps taken to improve STEM interest in schools, says Fadhlina

Steps taken to improve STEM interest in schools, says Fadhlina

Education minister Fadhlina Sidek said earlier interventions to address declining student performance in Bahasa Malaysia and History proved effective in…
Muda daydreaming, analyst says on Sabah polls plan

We’re not just on social media, Sabah Muda tells analysts

Muda said it planned to contest up to 10 seats in the Sabah state elections. PETALING JAYA: Sabah Muda has…
Ex-HR manager awarded RM177,000 for questionable termination

Court upholds 30-year jail term for 6 in KLIA2 drug trafficking case

In delivering the unanimous verdict, Court of Appeal judge Che Ruzima Ghazali said the trial judge made no error in…
Malaysia tops open data rankings in historic first

Malaysia tops open data rankings in historic first

Chief statistician Uzir Mahidin said the achievement reflects Malaysia’s progress in digitalising and democratising data access. PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has…
Teen hurt after escaping attempted abduction in Shah Alam

Teen hurt after escaping attempted abduction in Shah Alam

Shah Alam police chief Iqbal Ibrahim said the case is being probed for attempted abduction and causing hurt with a…
Independent auditors to look into PKR polls complaints, says Anwar

Independent auditors to look into PKR polls complaints, says Anwar

Several incumbent PKR divisional chiefs had alleged irregularities in the party’s polling process. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: PKR has appointed…
Review gaps in sex education to curb youth social issues, says Hannah

Review gaps in sex education to curb youth social issues, says Hannah

Youth and sports minister Hannah Yeoh said traditional methods of addressing youth social problems were no longer sufficient. PETALING JAYA:…
Court overturns sale order of Orang Asli condo units

Court overturns sale order of Orang Asli condo units

The Kuala Lumpur High Court ordered that independent consultants oversee the sale and transfer of the 57 condominium units in…
Cops confiscate Perak rep’s firearm, seek to cancel permit

Cops confiscate Perak rep’s firearm, seek to cancel permit

Perak police chief Noor Hisam Nordin said seizing the weapon was standard procedure in investigations into individuals with a firearm…
US agrees to hold formal talks with Malaysia on tariffs

US agrees to hold formal talks with Malaysia on tariffs

Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said negotiations with the US will focus on reducing the 24% tariff…
No documents to prove Sapura a family business, founder tells court

Non-Muslim parents can’t sue Firdaus over ‘secret conversion’ video, court told

Eight parents want the High Court to compel preacher Firdaus Wong to take down the offending video and prohibit him…
Teen in mosque assault case sent for psychiatric assessment

Teen in mosque assault case sent for psychiatric assessment

Adam Haiqal Abdullah claimed trial last month to committing physical sexual assault against a 10-year-old at a mosque in Batang…
Sabah’s GDP grew to RM83.2bil in 2024, says Hajiji

Sabah’s GDP grew to RM83.2bil in 2024, says Hajiji

Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor emphasised the importance of strengthening cooperation to realise the state’s Sabah Maju Jaya aspirations. (Bernama…
3 nabbed after lorry driver stand-off with JPJ officers

3 nabbed after lorry driver stand-off with JPJ officers

Putrajaya police chief Aidi Sham Mohamed said the three suspects had been released on police bail. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA:…
Peta touts ‘cage against the machine’ at Pasar Seni event

Peta touts ‘cage against the machine’ at Pasar Seni event

A passer-by spending some time in the cage set up by Peta at Kasturi Walk in Pasar Seni. KUALA LUMPUR:…
Govt urged to halt crackdown on rights amid ‘eroding’ civic space

Govt urged to halt crackdown on rights amid ‘eroding’ civic space

Amnesty International Malaysia said the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 continues to be used to criminalise protests despite constitutional and international…