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Timor-Leste’s Asean accession completes its journey to independence, says envoy
Timor-Leste’s permanent ambassador to Asean Natércia Cipriano Coelho da Silva said the country’s government is accelerating its institutional development to…

Global PR conference set for KL, aims to reshape industry narrative
PRPSM chairman and conference organiser P Kamalanathan said the three-day event aims to elevate the role of public relations and…

I paid Guan Eng RM2mil cash over tunnel project, witness tells court
Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng is on trial on four corruption charges over the RM6 billion undersea tunnel…

MACC checking properties linked to detained top DBKL official
MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said the agency is probing property purchases linked to a senior DBKL official who was…

Aliff Syukri acquitted of offensive content charges
Cosmetics entrepreneur Aliff Syukri Kamarzaman previously claimed trial to four counts of uploading offensive content on his Instagram account. (Bernama…

School admins to be briefed on bullying laws
Six new offences were created under the Penal Code to deal with harassment through the use of threatening, abusive or…

Rebranding cost RM5.9mil, no other contracts involved, says Tabung Haji
Lembaga Tabung Haji said the RM5.9 million fee covers research and market studies, audits and branding plans, public relations, as…

Akmal again denies being PN’s agent
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh said the personal attacks and negative labels hurled at him on social media only…

Another earthquake hits Segamat | FMT
MetMalaysia said the quake occurred about 18km south of Segamat at a depth of 10km. (MetMalaysia pic) PETALING JAYA: A…

Tiong warns customs dept against ‘confusing public’ over home liquor storage
Tourism, arts and culture minister Tiong King Sing said the customs department must distinguish between private liquor collectors and traders.…

Umno democracy allows differences, Azalina says on Akmal-Lokman feud
Umno information chief Azalina Othman Said said the spat between youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh and Supreme Council member Lokman…

MMC registers 5 cardiothoracic surgeons under parallel pathway programme
Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the five cardiothoracic surgeons are serving at Penang Hospital and the National Heart Institute. PETALING…

Avoid ‘MCA 2.0’ label through effective check-and-balance, DAP reps told
Although they cannot be seen publicly championing the interest of non-Malays, DAP’s MPs are in a position to lobby behind…

Saving the gig economy | FMT
The Gig Workers Bill, which was tabled for first reading at the Dewan Rakyat on Aug 25, has avoided many…

Business owners may lack legal remedy in ‘upside-down’ flag episode
Several shops along Jalan Bertam Permata in Kepala Batas, Penang closed early on Aug 14, ahead of a planned gathering…

Better results of religious schools shown in official data, says MP
Kangar MP Zakri Hassan recently urged the government to build more religious schools to meet growing demand from parents. (Website…

Amanda’s 8-year struggle ends: ‘All I want is tomorrow’
Dominic Damian says the pledge of treatment and support for Amanda has lifted years of anxiety from their home. PETALING…

Is Malaysia truly Asia? | FMT
Next year marks Visit Malaysia Year 2026. According to Tourism Malaysia, “The year 2026 holds a special place in the…

Smashing start for Wei Chong-Kai Wun at World Championships
Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun will take on English pair Ben Lane-Sean Vendy in the second round. (EPA Images pic)…

Bukit Aman takes over probe into UTM cadet’s death
Bukit Aman criminal investigation department director M Kumar pledged that the investigation would be carried out transparently and with integrity.…

Live broadcast of corruption trials not a cure-all, MACC told
Anti-corruption activist Pushpan Murugiah said MACC chief Azam Baki’s proposal raised concerns over privacy, fairness, and sensationalism. PETALING JAYA: An…

Israel says targeted Hamas camera in strikes that killed Gaza journalists
Journalists gather in Brussels to honor colleagues killed in Gaza during a protest organised by the International Federation of Journalists.…

Trump to seek death penalty for murders in US capital
Armed National Guard soldiers patrol near the labour department in Washington, where a poster of President Donald Trump is displayed.…

Macron hits back at Netanyahu antisemitism criticism
French President Emmanuel Macron announced France would formally recognise a Palestinian state at a UN meeting in September. (EPA Images…

New era: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce first went public in 2023, and their love story has been broadcast on some of…

Fiesta San Pedro to be recognised as national cultural heritage
The traditional Portuguese dance Malhao is usually performed during Fiesta San Pedro to the song ‘Jinkli Nona’. (Tropa de Santa…

US yet to offer more details on transhipment activities, says Miti
The ministry of investment, trade and industry said the government would continue to monitor current developments to ensure the country…

NGO calls for Penal Code-like guidelines on school bullying
There has been a spate of reports of bullying in schools, with the most prominent involving Form 1 student Zara…

Think tank says broad definition of gig worker could lead to disputes
Transport think tank My Mobility Vision said the proposed law should focus on high-risk, high-volume sectors like e-hailing and delivery…







