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3 immigration officers nabbed, one with RM1.5mil in Tabung Haji, ASB savings
Some of the cash and other items seized from the three suspects who allegedly took bribes to help the ‘counter…

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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Education minister Fadhlina Sidek said earlier interventions to address declining student performance in Bahasa Malaysia and History proved effective in…

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…

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said negotiations with the US will focus on reducing the 24% tariff…

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