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Taiping prison officials say inmate still alive en route to hospital
Suhakam is holding an inquiry to investigate claims that over 100 inmates were assaulted by around 60 prison wardens during…
Align annual budgets with Malaysia Plans for effective implementation, says economist
Former Economic Action Council executive director Noor Azlan Ghazali said the finance and economy ministries must ensure better alignment between…
Pandelela bugged by shoulder injury, pulls out of world meet
Pandelela Rinong will give the 10m platform individual event a miss to concentrate on healing for her next international outing. …
No need for fuss over Fadhli’s cartoon, says PAS veep
PAS vice-president Amar Abdullah said mocking others is a ‘normal part of politics’. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: PAS vice-president Amar…
Legal error sees court overturn trafficking convictions, charges reduced
The Court of Appeal sentenced Tay Cher Boon to 12 years’ jail and 20 lashes for possession of methamphetamine, MDMA…
Religious teacher gets 6 years, 4 strokes for sexually assaulting students
The Seremban sessions court was told that the offences were committed at the boarding school in Jempol and at a…
Teen pleads guilty to punching teacher
The 14-year-old boy pleaded guilty to injuring his teacher, in an incident that went viral on social media. PETALING JAYA:…
Ministry suspends 4 students, warns 14 over viral school fight
Education minister Fadhlina Sidek said the four suspended students will enrol in a community service programme organised by the district…
Ex-UTP manager fined RM35,000 for using forged documents
Khalid Ka’ab at the Ipoh sessions court, where he pleaded guilty to using forged documents to promote a programme for…
Another task force set up to study Common Bar Course
The Common Bar Course is meant to provide a more practical and modern legal training programme for law graduates, similar…
Health ministry to continue advocating drug price displays
Medicine price displays at clinics have been mandatory since May 1, although a grace period of three months is in…
Human rights tribunal study ready by October, says deputy minister
M Kulasegaran said Suhakam’s views should not be ignored, but acted upon. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: A feasibility study on…
MIC faces political wilderness if it quits BN, says analyst
With only one seat to its name, MIC says it is being treated like an “unwanted guest” in the unity…
Be careful when commenting on Turun Anwar rally, says ex-minister
Former natural resources and environmental sustainability minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said politics is about perception. PETALING JAYA: A former…
Sports commissioner receives Datukship for a lifetime of leadership
Suhardi Alias is seen as a steady hand in shaping ethical and effective sports management. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s…
Firefly jet operations to move from Subang to KLIA
Firefly will move its jet operations from Subang to KLIA from Aug 19 to improve efficiency and expand services, while…
Japan warns of tsunami waves up to 3m after quake off Russian coast
The weather agency issues the advisory after a magnitude-8.0 earthquake strikes off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. Source link
PAS’s political satire risks alienating fence-sitters, non-Muslims, says analyst
An analyst said PAS must keep its members from making statements that could damage the party’s public image. (Bernama pic)…
High Court upholds RM780,000 awarded to sacked exec
The High Court in George Town, Penang, upheld an earlier decision by the Industrial Court. GEORGE TOWN: The High Court…
Dental body rubbishes deregistration claim
The MDA leadership has had to deal with several challenges over the past year, from claims that it was facing…
Govt shelves plan to introduce high-value goods tax
Finance minister Anwar Ibrahim said in February that the government had put on hold the implementation of the high-value goods…
Malaysia gets chance to lead crypto growth
What makes Malaysia the natural choice for leadership in the crypto realm in Southeast Asia? For a start, the country…
Karyawan applies to intervene in judicial reviews of new copyright guidelines
Karyawan president Freddie Fernandez reiterated the association’s full support for the Copyright (Collective Management Organisations) Guidelines 2025. PETALING JAYA: The…
Pharmaniaga tumbles 16% after wrapping up corporate exercises
Bursa Malaysia Securities granted Pharmaniaga a three-month extension to Aug 29 to implement its PN17 regularisation plan. PETALING JAYA: Pharmaniaga…
Qatar, Saudi, Egypt join call for Hamas to disarm, give up Gaza rule
The war in Gaza began after Hamas attacked Israel, triggering a large-scale Israeli response that devastated infrastructure and killed thousands.…
Bessent warns China on Russian oil purchases that could bring 100% tariffs
US treasury secretary Scott Bessent (left) and Jamieson Greer hold a press conference in Stockholm, Sweden, following US-China trade talks.…
UK to recognise Palestinian state in September unless Israel acts
Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a statement inside 10 Downing Street after recalling the cabinet to address the Gaza crisis.…
Trump says ‘probably won’t’ attend G20 summit in South Africa
President Donald Trump waves before boarding Air Force One at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland for his return flight to Washington.…
Malaysia, Indonesia reach key agreements at annual consultation
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto (left) at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta today. (Bernama pic) PETALING…