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Appealing Pastor Koh, Amri Che Mat cases a betrayal of justice
From Kua Kia Soong At a time when Malaysians yearn for accountability and truth, the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has chosen…
Anwar denies Mitra slow to approve aid, funding for Indians
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government is committed to eradicating poverty across the country, including in the Indian community.…
Akmal’s ‘courage’ should go beyond race, religion, says Ibrahim Ali
Putra president Ibrahim Ali said leaders who only display courage over safe issues will be remembered for a short time.…
Unconstitutional to criminalise offensive speech made online, rules court
The Court of Appeal ruled that the words ‘offensive’ and ‘annoy’ in the previous iteration of Section 233 of the…
Differentiate between right and wrong, Sarawak DAP Youth tells ‘peacemakers’
Sarawak DAP Youth said it had raised concerns and upheld justice in the matter of the upside-down Jalur Gemilang. PETALING…
Funding, planning key to F1 comeback for Malaysia, says SIC chief
Malaysia, which joined the F1 calendar in 1999, last hosted an F1 Grand Prix in 2017. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR:…
Suhakam issues reminder on publicising details of minors in Zara case
Form 1 student Zara Qairina Mahathir died on July 17 after allegedly falling from the third floor of her school’s…
Crucial to keep state, religion apart in plural societies, says scholar
San Diego State University’s Ahmet T Kuru says history has shown that to remain in power, political and military authorities…
Differences in loose coalition will boost opposition’s reach, says Ramasamy
Urimai chairman P Ramasamy said the idea of a loose coalition is not unique to Malaysia. PETALING JAYA: Urimai chairman…
Malaysia’s peacebuilding legacy and why the Global South deserves recognition
From Shakila Yacob The July 2025 ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, brokered in Kuala Lumpur by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim…
PKR man mocks loose coalition led by PN
Sungai Petani MP Taufiq Johari said the addition of smaller parties is not likely to make PAS ‘more palatable to…
Lowering youth age limit to 30 aligns with current realities, says academic
The youth age limit will be lowered to 30 starting from Jan 1 next year. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Setting…
Innovative procedure helps blind man see after 30 years
Receptionist Tey Siong Tieng’s badly impaired vision was recently restored through a stem cell procedure. (Terence Toh @ FMT Lifestyle)…
Suits you: ‘Fabulous’ Zelensky outfit wows Trump
President Donald Trump welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (EPA Images…
Ex-headmaster jailed with 24 strokes of rotan for sexual assault of 6 boys
Abdul Hadi Harun was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment and 24 strokes of the rotan by the Muar sessions court.…
Cops probe upside down Johor flag at Segamat hotel
Segamat police chief Ahmad Zamry Marinsah said a foreign worker who put up the flag immediately corrected his mistake after…
16 of 29 MA63 demands still under review, says Fadillah
Deputy prime minister Fadillah Yusof said the readiness of the Sabah and Sarawak governments in terms of operations, human resources,…
US tariff may cut 2025 GDP growth by up to 1.2 points, says Tengku Zafrul
On Aug 1, the US announced a 19% tariff on Malaysian exports effective Aug 7, a reduction from the 25%…
Building LRT, MRT lines to Langkawi makes no sense, says Loke
Transport minister Loke Siew Fook says the government will upgrade the facilities at the jetties in Kuala Kedah and Kuala…
Anwar meets Hajiji, Zahid as GRS-BN clash looms
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (centre) during his meeting with leaders from Barisan Nasional, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah and Pakatan Harapan today.…
Govt to fund Penang LRT from budget, not public-private tie-up
Work has begun on package one of the Penang LRT project, covering a 24km stretch from Komtar in George Town…
Court throws out Halim Saad’s attempt to reinstate Renong takeover suit
(From left) Halim Saad claimed that Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Nor Mohamed Yakcop ‘forced’ him to relinquish his stake in…
Anwar to unveil new Mitra initiatives tomorrow
Deputy entrepreneur development and cooperatives minister R Ramanan said the prime minister will make the announcement in Parliament. KUALA LUMPUR:…
At least 95% should agree to redevelopment, group proposes
KLRA+SD policy adviser Hun Jun Siew (left), president Tan Booi Charn (third from left) and deputy prime minister Fadillah Yusof…
Sapura CEO applies to use other pleadings against brother’s petition
Shahriman Shamsuddin (left) wants the High Court to wind up Sapura Holdings Sdn Bhd, citing an irreparable breakdown in mutual…
Education ministry to heed Agong, implement anti-bullying campaign
The education ministry said it is currently developing a 2027 school curriculum that will prioritise character education and focus on…
I’ll still be in politics after December, says Tengku Zafrul
Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said he has no intention of returning to banking or the private…
eHati probe widened after discovery of event in Bali, says exco
Police have recorded statements from 90 people in their probe into the controversial eHati marriage motivation programme. SHAH ALAM: The…
Govt tightens rules on plastic waste imports to boost circular economy
Effective July 1, 2025, plastic waste classified under tariff code HS 39.15 will require a certificate of approval from Sirim.…