Malaysia Oversight
Every inch of Sarawak was James Ritchie’s home

Every inch of Sarawak was James Ritchie’s home

Few knew the land and soul of Sarawak like James Ritchie, who earned the trust of its indigenous communities through…
Yahya Longchik, the newsreader and nation-builder

Yahya Longchik, the newsreader and nation-builder

Through his years as a radio and television presenter and family man, Yahya Longchik fostered a sense of national identity…
The Soon family’s amazing military odyssey

The Soon family’s amazing military odyssey

Retired lieutenant Soon Tet Leong’s journey in the Royal Malaysian Navy was all about service, sacrifice and solidarity. PETALING JAYA:…
Goodbye Vernon Steele, music’s man of steel

Goodbye Vernon Steele, music’s man of steel

Despite being unwell, Vernon Steele (left) joined his former band, The Strollers, at its reunion concert featuring Michael Magness in…
The girl next door who became a spy

The girl next door who became a spy

Lt Col (Rtd) Carol Loo bucked tradition to enlist, launching a career that would inspire patriotism and women empowerment. KUALA…
Malaysia’s naval legend sets sail again with first memoir

Malaysia’s naval legend sets sail again with first memoir

At 89, Rear Admiral K Thanabalasingam’s legacy still casts a formidable shadow over Malaysia’s maritime history. KUALA LUMPUR: Few names shine…
Malaysia’s refugee health heroes in distress

Malaysia’s refugee health heroes in distress

Father Paul Dass lifting the morale of patients at the Perch convalescence home in Batu Arang, which has now been…
Alagendra at 96: Olympian, top cop and timeless hero

Alagendra at 96: Olympian, top cop and timeless hero

Evergreen icon P Alagendra made his mark in sport and law enforcement, but his greatest legacy is the love he…
Another flag blunder being probed in Pontian

Another flag blunder being probed in Pontian

Pontian police chief Shofee Tayib said an initial investigation revealed that the act was unintentional. (File pic) PETALING JAYA: Pontian…
RM288.45mil in taxes collected from e-cigarettes, vapes since 2021

RM288.45mil in taxes collected from e-cigarettes, vapes since 2021

Finance minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government collected RM15.3 billion in taxes and duties from both vape products and cigarettes…
Johor Specialist Hospital creates history in Malaysian neurosurgery

Johor Specialist Hospital creates history in Malaysian neurosurgery

Consultant neurosurgeon Dr Sharon Casilda Theophilus (centre) with her surgical team and the Zeiss Kinevo 900S robotic visualisation system. (KPJ…
Targeted RON95 subsidy to have quota ceiling for recipients

Targeted RON95 subsidy to have quota ceiling for recipients

Last month, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysians will enjoy a lower RON95 price of RM1.99 per litre once the…
Improving prospects for neglected, disadvantaged STPM students

Improving prospects for neglected, disadvantaged STPM students

From Lee Hwok Aun and Wan Chang Da Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) graduates are the orphans of Malaysia’s education…
Only 25,000 youths unemployed in Kedah, not 100,000, says exco

Only 25,000 youths unemployed in Kedah, not 100,000, says exco

Kedah exco member Wong Chia Zhen said the federal and state governments will continue to find ways to lower the…
Nik Nazmi adds to calls for tabling of Urban Renewal Bill to be put off

Nik Nazmi adds to calls for tabling of Urban Renewal Bill to be put off

Former minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said issues of concern surrounding the Urban Renewal Bill need to be comprehensively addressed…
PAS Youth submits memo to housing ministry over URA

PAS Youth submits memo to housing ministry over URA

PAS Youth information chief Khairul Nadzir Helmi Azhar (in white shirt) handing over the memorandum to Hazli Ahmad, a deputy…
Zii Jia falls in comeback bid at World Championships opener

Zii Jia falls in comeback bid at World Championships opener

Lee Jii Zia was a pale shadow of himself, playing with too much caution and making numerous unforced errors. (EPA…
Najib denies role in SRC conspiracy, blames Jho Low, Nik Faisal

Najib denies role in SRC conspiracy, blames Jho Low, Nik Faisal

SRC International is suing Najib Razak (left) and Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil for US$1.18 billion over the alleged misappropriation of…
Ex-committee members of deregistered temple cannot sue trustees, rules court

Woman stopped from leaving country may sue govt, court rules

The Court of Appeal reinstated S Sumathi’s suit against the director-general of immigration and the government after she was wrongly…
Wan Arif-Roy King clear 1st round at World Championships in Paris

Wan Arif-Roy King clear 1st round at World Championships in Paris

Wan Arif Wan Junaidi-Yap Roy King will face the top Thai pair in the next round. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA:…
S’gor to extend RM200 book vouchers to Form 6 students

S’gor to extend RM200 book vouchers to Form 6 students

Selangor menteri besar Amirudin Shari says the state had allocated RM400,000 for this year’s book vouchers. PETALING JAYA: The Selangor…
2 female e-hailing drivers fined RM30,000 each for payment fraud

2 female e-hailing drivers fined RM30,000 each for payment fraud

E-hailing drivers Chong Yin Hong and Chong Li Shian were each imposed a RM10,000 fine per charge. (Pexels pic) KUALA…
PAC urges review of Kampung Bohol pond land deal

PAC urges review of Kampung Bohol pond land deal

Kampung Bohol residents had objected to the degazetting of the pond for a proposed housing development. PETALING JAYA: The Public…
Public feedback still required for key projects, says DBKL

PAC proposes appointed council members for DBKL

The Public Accounts Committee found that the role of the Federal Territory Advisory Board under the Federal Capital Act 1960…
Gamuda, Gentari tie up to develop 1.5GW solar project

Gamuda, Gentari tie up to develop 1.5GW solar project

Hyperscale data centres in Malaysia are projected to require over 5GW of reliable power by 2035, (EPA Images pic) PETALING…
Give more funds for geological disaster prevention, MPs say after Johor quake

Give more funds for geological disaster prevention, MPs say after Johor quake

Pictures of the damage the earthquake in Segamat left on some homes, shared by Tebrau MP Jimmy Puah. (Facebook pics)…
Education minister vows strict action for those who hide bullying cases

Education minister vows strict action for those who hide bullying cases

Education minister Fadhlina Sidek said the ministry takes bullying seriously and that the issue must be handled comprehensively and effectively.…
Cops arrest man over ‘taken over by extremists’ posting

Cops arrest man over ‘taken over by extremists’ posting

Bukit Aman criminal investigation department director M Kumar said both men were arrested yesterday. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Police have…