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Vape products worth RM316,000 seized in Perlis as ban takes effect

Vape products worth RM316,000 seized in Perlis as ban takes effect

The sale of vape and electronic cigarettes has been banned in Perlis since Aug 1. PETALING JAYA: Police have seized…
Mukhriz hopes to have Muda, Urimai in urban-focused opposition bloc

Mukhriz hopes to have Muda, Urimai in urban-focused opposition bloc

Pejuang president Mukhriz Mahathir hinted that the goal is to split the non-Malay vote to allow for Malay voters to…
Chinese national to be charged over assault on KLIA immigration officer

Chinese national to be charged over assault on KLIA immigration officer

The incident took place last Wednesday night at the KLIA departure hall, when four foreigners were undergoing immigration clearance. (Bernama…
SIC eyes long-term expansion plans, says CEO

SIC eyes long-term expansion plans, says CEO

In 2023, the Sepang International Circuit turned a profit for the first time since the pandemic, with the return of…
Rafizi’s son to undergo 6 months of blood tests after syringe attack

Bukit Aman CID takes over probe into attack on Rafizi’s son

The attack on Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli’s 12-year-old son occurred at a shopping mall in Putrajaya last Wednesday. PETALING JAYA:…
Sabah Umno at weakest point, faces critical juncture, says analyst

Sabah Umno at weakest point, faces critical juncture, says analyst

Losing the 17th Sabah election will leave Umno in a tough spot to recover support ahead of GE16, said academic…
Solve your conflict between yourselves, Takiyuddin tells Umno and DAP

Solve your conflict between yourselves, Takiyuddin tells Umno and DAP

PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan criticised his DAP counterpart, Loke Siew Fook, for taking ‘excessive, inappropriate action’, and potentially worsening the…
Unrealistic to cut ties with only Akmal, says DAP man

Unrealistic to cut ties with only Akmal, says DAP man

V Papparaidu urged DAP Youth leaders to keep calm as Umno Youth chief Akmal Saleh is already under police investigation.…
Gaza civil defence says Israeli fire kills 39

Gaza civil defence says Israeli fire kills 39

Smoke rises to the sky following an Israeli army airstrike in Khan Younis. (AP pic) GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence…
Bersatu Youth to join Umno counterpart in checking DAP’s giant flag display

Why Merdeka means little to me this year

I am proud to be a Malaysian. I am happy with all my friends of various backgrounds. I am grateful…
Malaysians, spouses who married overseas can register divorce back home, court rules

In tug-of-love case, British man in Penang gains care and control of his children

The High Court said that although both parents have equal guardianship, the children would be best placed under the care…
Decide once and for all if GPs are a ‘public good’

Decide once and for all if GPs are a ‘public good’

The past few weeks have presented a picture of private primary care practitioners (or GPs) in Malaysia coming under tremendous…
Does Shafie have plans for Sabah’s development, asks ex-Warisan rep

Does Shafie have plans for Sabah’s development, asks ex-Warisan rep

Norazlinah Arif called for Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor’s administration to be judged on its track record of success, not…
Canada moves to halt strike as hundreds of flights grounded

Canada moves to halt strike as hundreds of flights grounded

Canada’s labour minister said Air Canada might require five to 10 days to normalise services after the disruption. (EPA Images…
Germany proposes Trump-Putin-Zelensky summit be held in Europe

Germany proposes Trump-Putin-Zelensky summit be held in Europe

After his ceasefire talks with Vladimir Putin faltered, Donald Trump declared a new focus on achieving lasting peace in Ukraine.…
MIC holds ‘informal talks’ with PN, after calls for BN exit

MIC holds ‘informal talks’ with PN, after calls for BN exit

MIC president SA Vigneswaran said the leadership will make the final decision for the sake of the Indian community’s future.…
100,000 car lovers live the dream at Tokyo Auto Salon KL

100,000 car lovers live the dream at Tokyo Auto Salon KL

The world-famous Liberty Walk Ferrari F40 displayed outside Japan for the first time. KUALA LUMPUR: It was all about custom…
Ipoh Sentral transport hub coming up next to railway station

Ipoh Sentral transport hub coming up next to railway station

Transport minister Loke Siew Fook with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the groundbreaking for the Ipoh Sentral project today. (Facebook…
Help other Penang estate families get houses, says Ramasamy

Help other Penang estate families get houses, says Ramasamy

Urimai chairman P Ramasamy said the Penang government should show kindness to the Indian families that have toiled for generations…
More direct arms deals via govts to cut out agents, says Khaled

More direct arms deals via govts to cut out agents, says Khaled

Defence minister Khaled Nordin said a comprehensive assessment of the actual market price is made on every procurement to ensure…
Anwar slams focus on luxury projects instead of affordable housing

Anwar slams focus on luxury projects instead of affordable housing

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also criticised developers who merely copy ideas from abroad, and called for mega projects to include…
Cabinet agrees to act against ‘irresponsible politicians’, says minister

Cabinet agrees to act against ‘irresponsible politicians’, says minister

Science, technology and innovation minister Chang Lih Kang criticised an ‘irresponsible politician’ for stoking tensions during the Merdeka month and…
Lorry driver killed as tanker explodes during repairs

Lorry driver killed as tanker explodes during repairs

Firefighters inspecting a tanker lorry which exploded during repairs at a workshop in Rantau, Negeri Sembilan. (JPBM pic) SEREMBAN: A…
Akmal gives statement to police over Kepala Batas assembly

Akmal gives statement to police over Kepala Batas assembly

Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh speaking to reporters after giving his statement. A large group of his supporters gathered…
CJ pays tribute to Sri Ram’s ‘unparalleled contributions to rule of law’

CJ pays tribute to Sri Ram’s ‘unparalleled contributions to rule of law’

Chief Justice Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said Gopal Sri Ram was a man of sharp intellect who had unwavering…
Anwar hails RM5 billion success in anti-graft drive

Anwar hails RM5 billion success in anti-graft drive

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ipoh Sentral development project today. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The…
TMJ’s connections helped bust smuggling ring, says MACC

TMJ’s connections helped bust smuggling ring, says MACC

The agency received a lot of information from Johor regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim’s connections, says its chief commissioner. (Bernama…
Not for PBB alone to decide on new state seats, says Karim

Not for PBB alone to decide on new state seats, says Karim

PBB information chief Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said PBB “cannot be dictating everything” but the smaller parties must also be…