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Lawyer presents new clue in UTM cadet’s death probe

Lawyer presents new clue in UTM cadet’s death probe

Lawyer Naran Singh said the identity of ‘Individual A’ will be kept confidential due to safety concerns. PETALING JAYA: A…
Sabah CM hints state assembly dissolution ‘weeks away’

Sabah CM hints state assembly dissolution ‘weeks away’

Political observers had previously speculated that Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor could call for an election before National Day on…
Don’t let politics divide Sabahans, says former CM

Don’t let politics divide Sabahans, says former CM

Former Sabah chief minister Salleh Said Keruak said choosing different parties is the people’s right, but it must never destroy…
Prabowo capable of handling Indonesian unrest, says Zahid

Prabowo capable of handling Indonesian unrest, says Zahid

Deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi expressed confidence that Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto is well-equipped to find a solution for…
Cops probe manhandling of teen at theme park

Cops probe manhandling of teen at theme park

The video, uploaded on Facebook, showed a group of people allegedly dragging a teenager across the floor of a theme…
FAM will overcome leadership woes, says Yeoh

FAM will overcome leadership woes, says Yeoh

Youth and sports minister Hannah Yeoh said she is confident the Football Association of Malaysia will be able to resolve…
Zahid calls for calm following series of minor earthquakes in Segamat

Zahid calls for calm following series of minor earthquakes in Segamat

Deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the state and national disaster management committees will continue to monitor and ensure…
True independence is breaking free from corruption, smuggling, cartels, says PM

True independence is breaking free from corruption, smuggling, cartels, says PM

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s strength lies in the resilience of its people, who must continue to reject corrupt…
Sanusi declines nomination for PAS vice-presidency

Sanusi declines nomination for PAS vice-presidency

Sanusi Nor, PAS’s election director, has garnered a huge following in the party, with its spiritual leader Hashim Jasin also…
Govt to review local white rice supply strategy as subsidies end

Govt to review local white rice supply strategy as subsidies end

The subsidised local white rice programme, involving the distribution of 24 million 10kg bags priced at RM26 each in Peninsular…
It’s not charity, it’s our responsibility

It’s not charity, it’s our responsibility

When Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced an additional allocation of RM100 million to help rebuild Gaza, I knew he would…
The many heroes shot by Pak Tai

The many heroes shot by Pak Tai

Low Kok Kee of Pak Tai Photo Studio has been taking the official photographs of police officers since the early…
Woman awarded RM308,000 damages over botched buttocks procedure

Woman awarded RM308,000 damages over botched buttocks procedure

The court awarded the plaintiff RM150,000 for pain and suffering, RM54,833 for post-reparative surgeries, RM3,200 as the cost of the…
Josephine Amalanathan: exceptional headmistress, Merdeka witness

Josephine Amalanathan: exceptional headmistress, Merdeka witness

Josephine Amalanathan (seated, in blue) with former educators and students from SK St Anne’s Convent, at her home in Port…
Have all options been considered to ease Penang’s traffic snarl?

Have all options been considered to ease Penang’s traffic snarl?

From Andrew Lee I refer to the article Penang’s traffic mess self-inflicted, say activists, and the chief minister’s defence for…
Engineers proud to serve as ‘mini ambassadors’ for Malaysia

Engineers proud to serve as ‘mini ambassadors’ for Malaysia

Fikri Mohd Jumat and Reen Mohammad (pictured with her family), who work for multinational companies, share the food and culture…
The Sikh pipe band that once played in the Merdeka parade

The Sikh pipe band that once played in the Merdeka parade

In 1990, the Sri Dasmesh Pipe Band participated in the Merdeka Day parade. (Sri Dasmesh Pipe Band pic) KUALA LUMPUR:…
3.4-magnitude quake gives Segamat early morning jolt

2.7-magnitude quake jolts Segamat at 7.29am

MetMalaysia said the latest tremor occurred about 10km west of Segamat at a depth of 10km. (MET Malaysia pic) PETALING…
The day two friends saved Dataran Merdeka’s field

The day two friends saved Dataran Merdeka’s field

The field at Dataran Merdeka is a tranquil sight in bustling Kuala Lumpur. (Moganraj Villavan @ FMT Lifestyle) PETALING JAYA:…
The medals that vanished, and the nation that forgot Savithri

The medals that vanished, and the nation that forgot Savithri

She held them once, then they vanished. A gold in the pentathlon. A silver in the 100m hurdles. Both from…
Being good may not necessarily resolve country’s problems, says Rafizi

Being good may not necessarily resolve country’s problems, says Rafizi

Rafizi Ramli said although he does not doubt PAS’s noble intentions, competence is required in governance. PETALING JAYA: Former PKR…
Men’s doubles challenge ends at World Championships

Men’s doubles challenge ends at World Championships

Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik lost in straight games to India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty despite having a 11-3 head-to-head record. (Bernama…
The Samurai who steeled Sarawak governor’s police journey

The Samurai who steeled Sarawak governor’s police journey

Harbhajan Singh with Wan Junaidi’s memoir — a story incomplete without the “Samurai” who drilled the future governor and became…
Trump threatens federal intervention in Chicago, government takeover in DC

US appeals court finds Trump’s global tariffs illegal

US President Donald Trump has wielded duties as a wide-ranging economic policy tool. (AP pic) WASHINGTON: A US federal appeals…
Turkey bars Israeli ships, flights from its territory

Turkey bars Israeli ships, flights from its territory

Turkish-flagged vessels will also be prohibited from berthing in Israeli ports. (EPA Images pic) ISTANBUL: Turkey’s top diplomat said Friday…
Trump moves to cut more foreign aid, risking shutdown

Trump moves to cut more foreign aid, risking shutdown

US secretary of state Marco Rubio slashed 85% of USAID programming. WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has moved to block…
Thai prime minister removed by court, triggering power scramble

Thai prime minister removed by court, triggering power scramble

Paetongtarn Shinawatra became the sixth premier from or backed by the billionaire Shinawatra family to be removed. (AP pic) BANGKOK:…
France, Germany up pressure on Putin over Ukraine-Russia talks

France, Germany up pressure on Putin over Ukraine-Russia talks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Russia’s war against Ukraine could yet go on for ‘many more months’. (AP pic)…