Malaysia Oversight
Special pass for easier Sarawak-Brunei travel soon, says Abang Jo

Special pass for easier Sarawak-Brunei travel soon, says Abang Jo

Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg said the Malaysian and Brunei governments will hold negotiations to establish seamless travel in Borneo.…
Trump’s doubling of tariffs hits India, damages relationship

Trump’s doubling of tariffs hits India, damages relationship

A 50% tariff imposed due to India’s purchases of Russian oil is among the highest imposed by the US and…
Wan Arif-Roy King beat top Thai pair at World Championships

Wan Arif-Roy King beat top Thai pair at World Championships

The Malaysian world No 22 pair defeat 12th ranked Kittinupong Kedren-Dechapol Puavaranukroh in straight games. Source link
Address gaps in permanent parliamentary committee proposal, MPs told

Think tank, CSO urge proper scrutiny of Government Procurement Bill

Transparency International Malaysia said civil society organisations were not given access to the bill’s text before its tabling in the…
1MDB, Jana Wibawa show need for govt procurement bill, says PM

1MDB, Jana Wibawa show need for govt procurement bill, says PM

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim described the Government Procurement Bill 2025 as a brave move towards ensuring good governance. (Bernama pic)…
Ex-committee members of deregistered temple cannot sue trustees, rules court

Developer fails to reduce back wages to sacked probationer

The Court of Appeal said the amount in back wages awarded by the Industrial Court was discretionary in nature, pursuant…
Jun Hao bows out of World Championships in second round

Jun Hao bows out of World Championships in second round

Malaysia’s Leong Jun Hao went down 21-17, 13-21, 23-25 to Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto in an 89-minute World Championships second round…
Warisan going solo in Sabah polls, Shafie says it again

Warisan going solo in Sabah polls, Shafie says it again

Warisan president Shafie Apdal claimed that other parties are only focussed on seats and ministerial posts. PETALING JAYA: Warisan’s Supreme…
Airlines still keen on Subang airport despite pullouts, says Loke

Airlines still keen on Subang airport despite pullouts, says Loke

MAHB said last year its Subang airport redevelopment plan would likely see an expenditure of RM3.7 billion until 2030. (File…
Procurement bill gives finance minister too much power, says Hassan Karim

Procurement bill gives finance minister too much power, says Hassan Karim

Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim said Parliament will not be able to debate government tenders and purchases under the proposed…
Amirudin consistently engages Selangor BN leaders, says aide

Amirudin consistently engages Selangor BN leaders, says aide

Selangor MIC claimed that menteri besar Amirudin Shari had ‘limited dialogue’ with state leaders after an initial meeting. PETALING JAYA:…
129 held in crackdown on illegal durian plantations in Raub

129 held in crackdown on illegal durian plantations in Raub

Pahang menteri besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said firm action against illegal durian farming will continue until such activities are…
Air passenger traffic up 11.4% in first half of year

Air passenger traffic up 11.4% in first half of year

The National Aviation Consultancy Council has agreed to accelerate the integration of KLIA terminals 1 and 2 to allow passengers…
Kitingan moots marking Sabah Day on Aug 8 instead of Aug 31

Kitingan moots marking Sabah Day on Aug 8 instead of Aug 31

Deputy chief minister Jeffrey Kitingan said Aug 8 was suitable as it was the date that Sabah’s leaders decided to…
Quek Leng Chan’s Hong Leong Financial Group hits record profit

Quek Leng Chan’s Hong Leong Financial Group hits record profit

Hong Leong Financial Group was founded by Quek Leng Chan, Malaysia’s second richest individual with a net worth of US$10.3…
Include Jawi script of names in MyKad, says PAS MP

Include Jawi script of names in MyKad, says PAS MP

Tumpat MP Mumtaz Nawi said Jawi carries the ‘real meaning’ of a person’s name and should be recognised in official…
Impressions of all 10 fingers to be taken for new IC biometric database

Impressions of all 10 fingers to be taken for new IC biometric database

The proposed MyKad biometric database will help the authorities track down crime suspects both locally and abroad, said deputy home…
More than 60% of commercial vehicle firms fail JPJ safety audit

More than 60% of commercial vehicle firms fail JPJ safety audit

JPJ said most of the companies failed the audit because of the improper installation of GPS devices. (Facebook pic) PUTRAJAYA:…
Man who allegedly slashed wife, himself in neck in critical condition

Man who allegedly slashed wife, himself in neck in critical condition

Barat Daya police chief Sazalee Adam said the husband and wife did not have financial issues nor did they suffer…
RON97, diesel up by 3 sen

RON97, diesel up by 3 sen

PETALING JAYA: The prices of RON97 and diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will go up by three sen per litre in…
NPE to get 15km extension, toll rates to be revised

NPE to get 15km extension, toll rates to be revised

The 15km NPE extension will start from the Pantai Dalam toll plaza and stretch to Jalan Istana via Jalan Syed…
Paul Yong did not get fair trial in rape case, Federal Court told

Paul Yong did not get fair trial in rape case, Federal Court told

Former Perak exco member Paul Yong is appealing his conviction and sentence for the rape of his 23-year-old Indonesian maid…
Fireman removes upside down Jalur Gemilang at Batu Caves shop

Fireman removes upside down Jalur Gemilang at Batu Caves shop

Screenshot from the video showing the fireman removing the upside down flag. PETALING JAYA: A video showing a fireman climbing…
Ministry’s ex-corporate communications head charged with corruption

Ministry’s ex-corporate communications head charged with corruption

Nur Fazreen Kamal was charged under Section 17(a) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 and Section 165 of the…
Muda files report against Azam Baki over Sabah graft ‘inaction’

Muda files report against Azam Baki over Sabah graft ‘inaction’

Acting Muda president Amira Aisya Abd Aziz and Lawyers for Liberty director Zaid Malek outside the Dang Wangi police headquarters.…
Ex-CEO of bank foundation, NGO chief arrested by MACC

Ex-CEO of bank foundation, NGO chief arrested by MACC

The two suspects being brought to the Putrajaya magistrates’ court this morning. PETALING JAYA: The former CEO of a foundation…
Malaysia to convene RCEP summit in October

Malaysia to convene RCEP summit in October

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the broader regional framework should not be overlooked, and that the RCEP must ‘not remain…
Papagomo sentenced to 30 days’ jail for contempt

Papagomo sentenced to 30 days’ jail for contempt

The High Court ordered blogger Wan Azri Wan Deris to pay RM30,000 in costs to former IGP Razarudin Husain. (Bernama…