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Green group calls for moratorium on timber plantations in forest reserves

Green group calls for moratorium on timber plantations in forest reserves

RimbaWatch warned that the planned expansion of industrial timber plantations would threaten 2.4 million hectares of natural forests nationwide. (File…
Muhyiddin slams charge against Hilman over solidarity rally speech

Muhyiddin slams charge against Hilman over solidarity rally speech

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin said the charge to be brought against the party’s Youth chief Hilman Idham raised concerns about…
Govt plans special entry permit criteria for foreigners with M’sian children

Govt plans special entry permit criteria for foreigners with M’sian children

Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the special criteria was aimed at supporting the family institution and ensuring that non-Malaysian…
More items exempted under SST than GST, says finance ministry

More items exempted under SST than GST, says finance ministry

The expanded SST, which took effect on July 1, is estimated to increase revenue by RM5 billion this year and…
Muhyiddin’s loose coalition another marriage of convenience, says Puad

Muhyiddin’s loose coalition another marriage of convenience, says Puad

Umno Supreme Council member Puad Zarkashi claimed the grouping announced by Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday was considered ‘loose’ as…
Govt files appeal against negligence ruling in Ivana Smit’s case

Govt files appeal against negligence ruling in Ivana Smit’s case

Ivana Smit was found dead on the sixth floor of CapSquare Residence on Dec 7, 2017. (Instagram pic) PETALING JAYA:…
Akmal to face charge for ‘disrupting public order’ over Facebook content

Akmal to face charge for ‘disrupting public order’ over Facebook content

Dr Akmal Saleh said police had informed him that he would be charged at the magistrates’ court in Bukit Mertajam,…
Kedah airport runway closed after ‘incident’ with air force aircraft

RMAF confirms training aircraft made emergency landing at Kedah airport

A Pilatus PC-7 MkII training aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport in Alor…
Taiping prison doctor accused of neglect over inmate’s delayed treatment

Taiping prison doctor accused of neglect over inmate’s delayed treatment

More than 100 inmates at the Taiping prison were allegedly assaulted by about 60 prison wardens during a relocation exercise.…
Mr DIY a better option than 99 Speed Mart, says CGS

Mr DIY a better option than 99 Speed Mart, says CGS

99 Speed Mart’s share price is up nearly 49% from its IPO price of RM1.65 last September. PETALING JAYA: Despite…
Unity govt forms technical committee ahead of Sabah polls

Unity govt forms technical committee ahead of Sabah polls

Unity government secretariat chief Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said today’s meeting also discussed reviewing the government’s achievements and maintaining focus on…
No issue over Anwar’s eligibility as MP, PM, says AGC

AGC defends charge decision in Zara Qairina case

The Attorney-General’s Chambers said an inquest would still be needed to determine the actual cause of Zara Qairina Mahathir’s death.…
With ethnic issues at play, PSM stays out of Muhyiddin’s loose coalition

With ethnic issues at play, PSM stays out of Muhyiddin’s loose coalition

PSM chairman Dr Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj said the party did not plan to join any coalition for now. PETALING JAYA:…
We’ll meet stakeholders to clarify guidelines on bullying, says Fadhlina

Incentives for ‘zero-bullying’ schools promote cover-ups, says DAP man

During a visit to a school in Taiping, Perak, on Sunday, education minister Fadhlina Sidek said she would give incentives…
Govt reopens foreign worker quota application for selected sectors, subsectors

Govt reopens foreign worker quota application for selected sectors, subsectors

Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says the applications will be reopened on a ‘case by case’ basis based on proposals…
King must follow pardons board’s advice, lawyer tells court

Company wins right to revisit RM17mil land dispute case

Setiakon Engineering Sdn Bhd won its bid for a review of a RM17 million land dispute case after the Federal…
GRS rep to sue over drug cartel funds claim

GRS rep to sue over drug cartel funds claim

GRS’s Kunak assemblyman Norazlinah Arif, who appointed a lawyer, said she could not brush aside the drug cartel funds claim…
Man nabbed over TikTok claim Zara Qairina was murdered

Man nabbed over TikTok claim Zara Qairina was murdered

Bukit Aman CID chief M Kumar said the suspect was arrested at 10.20pm yesterday. (PDRM pic) PETALING JAYA: A 51-year-old…
Urban Renewal Bill to be tabled in Parliament on Thursday, says Nga

Urban Renewal Bill to be tabled in Parliament on Thursday, says Nga

Housing and local government minister Nga Kor Ming said the Urban Renewal Bill’s second and third readings would be held…
Bersatu Youth chief to be charged tomorrow over solidarity rally speech

Bersatu Youth chief to be charged tomorrow over solidarity rally speech

Bersatu Youth chief Hilman Idham had slammed the arrests of several party members, believed to be in connection with the…
Mohamad defends Trump invite to Asean Summit

Mohamad defends Trump invite to Asean Summit

Foreign minister Mohamad Hasan said Asean had issued a joint statement to express regret over the crimes committed against the…
Ex-committee members of deregistered temple cannot sue trustees, rules court

Appellate court affirms Petaling land office unlawfully forfeited developer’s land

The Court of Appeal ruled that the Petaling land office had failed to compensate the property developer for the acquisition…
Shahelmey weighs GRS ticket after BN door ‘closes’

Shahelmey weighs GRS ticket after BN door ‘closes’

Last Sunday, GRS chairman Hajiji Noor hinted that Shahelmey Yahya might contest under the GRS banner to defend his Tanjung…
Ex-AG had duty of candour to disclose royal addendum, court told

Ex-AG had duty of candour to disclose royal addendum, court told

Federal Court judge Terrirudin Salleh served as attorney-general from September 2023 to November 2024. KUALA LUMPUR: Senior counsel Shafee Abdullah…
Kedah airport runway closed after ‘incident’ with air force aircraft

Kedah airport runway closed after ‘incident’ with air force aircraft

In May, the Alor Setar airport’s runway was also forced to close after an air force fighter jet skidded on…
Govt to review need for law against bullying

Govt to review need for law against bullying

Law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said hailed the amendment to the Suhakam Act which enabled the appointment of…
MCMC grills TikTok user who claimed to be pathologist in Zara Qairina’s case

MCMC grills TikTok user who claimed to be pathologist in Zara Qairina’s case

The suspect gave his statement at the Dang Wangi police headquarters. (MCMC pic) PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia…
Guan Eng’s undersea tunnel trial postponed as key witness unable to testify

Guan Eng’s undersea tunnel trial postponed as key witness unable to testify

Businessman G Gnanaraja said he wished to ensure his safety following the attack by 10 men in an armed robbery…