Malaysia Oversight
No major impact on Indonesia travel bookings despite unrest, says Matta

No major impact on Indonesia travel bookings despite unrest, says Matta

Thousands of Indonesians have held demonstrations in the capital and several major cities since last week. (EPA Images pic) PETALING…
Petronas didn’t keep 95% of Sarawak’s O&G revenue, says analyst

Petronas didn’t keep 95% of Sarawak’s O&G revenue, says analyst

Analyst Jamil Ghani said claims that Petronas kept 95% of Sarawak’s oil and gas revenue are misleading and ignore cost…
Cops probe student’s fall from 3rd floor of dorm building

Probe into students dorm fall almost complete, say cops

Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar says several positive leads have been identified based on witness statements. Source link
Court frees Papagomo of sedition charge

Court frees Papagomo of sedition charge

Wan Azri Wan Deris was charged in January 2024 under the Sedition Act 1948 for claiming that the government was…
3.4-magnitude quake gives Segamat early morning jolt

Reactivate technical committee on earthquakes, says JMG

Six minor earthquakes have been recorded around Segamat since Aug 24. (MET Malaysia pic) KUALA LUMPUR: The technical committee on…
Sanusi not pressured to skip PAS veep race, says Takiyuddin

Ex-MCA veep tells PAS how to attract non-Malay voters

Former MCA vice-president Ti Lian Ker said PAS should champion a more universal, inclusive and accommodative narrative instead of a…
Aerotrain to undergo overnight works for 2 weeks to enhance performance

KLIA aerotrain resumes 24-hour operations after maintenance works

MAHB managing director Izani Ghani said the aerotrain is a vital link in KLIA’s operations. (Bernama pic) PUTRAJAYA: The aerotrain…
No need to join SCO for now, says foreign minister

No need to join SCO for now, says foreign minister

Foreign minister Mohamad Hasan said there is no pressing need for Malaysia to join the 10-member Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. PETALING…
Plan to extend ECRL to Rantau Panjang still under discussion, says PM

Plan to extend ECRL to Rantau Panjang still under discussion, says PM

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the cost of extending the ECRL to Rantau Panjang would likely be ‘much less’ as…
70 witnesses to be called for Zara Qairina inquest

Court admits lawyers of alleged bullies to Zara inquest

The Kota Kinabalu High Court previously overturned an earlier coroner’s order allowing the teenagers’ lawyers to be admitted as interested…
4 nabbed over murder of man found with cuts on neck

4 nabbed over murder of man found with cuts on neck

The victim was found floating in Sungai Kelantan near the Sultan Yahya Petra bridge in Kota Bharu with cuts on…
MACC probe into trio over citizenship applications ongoing, says Azalina

Varsity staff accused of pilfering RM84,500 for wife’s court case

MACC was allowed to place the suspect under remand until Sept 7. PETALING JAYA: The secretary of an academic staff…
Scam syndicates impersonating national scam centre on Facebook

Scam syndicates impersonating national scam centre on Facebook

Bukit Aman commercial crime investigation department director Rusdi Isa said the syndicates use the NSRC’s name to fish for personal…
Petronas eyeing more projects in Canada

95% of Sarawak’s oil revenue went to Petronas, says state’s ex-AG

JC Fong, legal adviser to the Sarawak government, said all Sarawakians want is for Petronas to respect the Bornean state’s…
770 undocumented migrants nabbed in Bukit Bintang raid

770 undocumented migrants nabbed in Bukit Bintang raid

Immigration enforcement director Basri Othman said those detained were taken to the Putrajaya immigration office for screening before being sent…
Birth date combination wins Johorean RM73mil jackpot

Birth date combination wins Johorean RM73mil jackpot

Another man from Johor also won RM10.7 million in the Toto 4D Jackpot 1 game last month. (Facebook pic) PETALING…
RM192.4mil spent in first 3 days of SARA initiative

RM192.4mil spent in first 3 days of SARA initiative

The increase in the number of transactions since Aug 31 caused the MyKasih system to face a traffic spike, reaching…
Visions of Malaysia 2050 in the eyes of rural, Orang Asli youths

Visions of Malaysia 2050 in the eyes of rural, Orang Asli youths

An art exhibition with the theme ‘Imagining Malaysia in 2050’ was held at the River of Life in Kuala Lumpur…
MCMC takes statement from PAS rep over post on royal stage incident

MCMC takes statement from PAS rep over post on royal stage incident

Manjoi assemblyman Hafez Sabri (in black) giving his statement at the Bukit Aman police headquarters on Tuesday. (MCMC pic) PETALING…
Vaithi’s generosity of spirit is an untold story

Vaithi’s generosity of spirit is an untold story

From Terence Netto I read practically all the articles on A Vaithilingam, the long serving sports official and community man,…
Ten legends, athletes of the year, decades without cash prize

Ten legends, athletes of the year, decades without cash prize

Junaidah Aman with M Mahendran, 1972. Crowned the best , yet Junaidah Aman never received her promised cash prize, while…
Cops probing TikTok users over posts on Zara’s death, PM-Israel link

Cops probing TikTok users over posts on Zara’s death, PM-Israel link

Bukit Aman criminal investigation department director M Kumar warned that those who create, upload or share such posts will face…
Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai rules out dissolution, backs Chaikasem for PM

Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai rules out dissolution, backs Chaikasem for PM

The Pheu Thai Party’s parliamentary meeting confirmed it would nominate Chaikasem Nitisiri as prime minister without holding an internal vote.…
Forget Sabah polls, analysts tell MIC

Forget Sabah polls, analysts tell MIC

MIC vice-president T Murugiah, who heads the Sabah chapter, says the party may someday look towards contesting in the state…
Clarifying government procurement | FMT

Clarifying government procurement | FMT

The Government Procurement Bill passed in parliament last week is an important step in economic reform and a new pillar…
Small school, big names, ties that bind

Small school, big names, ties that bind

Former students of Batu Pekaka English School with their three teachers at the Aug 23 reunion, the first in 52…
Not dead. Trump dismisses health rumours as ‘fake news’

Not dead. Trump dismisses health rumours as ‘fake news’

Donald Trump, the oldest elected US leader, fuelled speculation about his health after images of his bruised hand and swollen…
Trump says he is ‘very disappointed’ with Putin over Ukraine

Trump says he is ‘very disappointed’ with Putin over Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin. (AP pic) WASHINGTON: US President Donald…