Malaysia Oversight
Glovemaker’s subsidiary gets RM101mil additional tax bill

Glovemaker’s subsidiary gets RM101mil additional tax bill

Hartalega Holdings Bhd said further announcements would be made as and when there are material developments. (File pic) KUALA LUMPUR:…
Trump says incoming pharma tariff may go as high as 250%

Trump says incoming pharma tariff may go as high as 250%

The US president also plans to unveil fresh duties on foreign semiconductors. (EPA Images pic) WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump…
Nominating New Villages as Unesco site needs study, says minister

Nominating New Villages as Unesco site needs study, says minister

Last year, housing and local government minister Nga Kor Ming drew brickbats for his proposal regarding New Villages, which were…
RM10.9mil spent on Madani Raya open houses in 7 states

RM10.9mil spent on Madani Raya open houses in 7 states

Putrajaya spent an average of RM1.56 million on every open house held in the seven states this year. (Bernama pic)…
366 juveniles in reform schools as of June, says Fadhlina

366 juveniles in reform schools as of June, says Fadhlina

Education minister Fadhlina Sidek said guidance and counselling teachers play a vital role in supporting at-risk students in schools. PETALING…
After GRS-PH pact, Bung says Sabah Umno ready to go solo

After GRS-PH pact, Bung says Sabah Umno ready to go solo

Sabah Umno chief Bung Moktar Radin said the state chapter will not work with dishonest and insincere coalitions. PETALING JAYA:…
No review of allowances for teachers in interiors for now

No review of allowances for teachers in interiors for now

Some teachers in Sabah were forced to pay back travel allowances they had received earlier after a new policy was…
Follow-up on US tariff deal to include regulatory reform, says Tengku Zafrul

Follow-up on US tariff deal to include regulatory reform, says Tengku Zafrul

Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said Malaysia’s ‘red lines’ included foreign equity limits in strategic sectors, legal…
Govt finalising details of proposed Ombudsman Malaysia law

Govt finalising details of proposed Ombudsman Malaysia law

Law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said said the establishment of Ombudsman Malaysia was part of the Madani government’s…
We call it Sulawesi Sea, not Ambalat, Wisma Putra clarifies

We call it Sulawesi Sea, not Ambalat, Wisma Putra clarifies

The foreign ministry said possible joint development between Malaysia and Indonesia in the Sulawesi Sea was still at the exploratory…
PN has not officially discussed possible MIC entry, says MIPP chief

PN has not officially discussed possible MIC entry, says MIPP chief

MIPP president P Punithan said although he has a good relationship with MIC president SA Vigneswaran, they have not spoken…
Man gets 22 years’ jail, 9 strokes of rotan for raping another niece

Man gets 22 years’ jail, 9 strokes of rotan for raping another niece

The convict pleaded guilty in the Ayer Keroh sessions court to four counts each of rape, sodomy and sexual penetration…
Muhyiddin denies defending subsidies for foreigners

Muhyiddin denies defending subsidies for foreigners

PN chairman Muhyiddin Yassin said the coalition’s fundamental policy on subsidies has always been that they should be for Malaysians,…
2026 Sukma to feature e-sports, chess, cricket and kabaddi

2026 Sukma to feature e-sports, chess, cricket and kabaddi

Youth and sports minister Hannah Yeoh said the addition of e-sports, chess, cricket and kabaddi brings the total number of…
Ismanira had no sinister intent towards Zayn, court told

Ismanira had no sinister intent towards Zayn, court told

The Petaling Jaya sessions court will decide on Oct 31 whether Ismanira Abdul Manaf is guilty of neglecting Zayn Rayyan…
Govt open to Unexplained Wealth Order proposal, but not ready yet

Govt open to Unexplained Wealth Order proposal, but not ready yet

Finance minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan said the government wishes to avoid unintended consequences and will first study the proposal.…
Cops confirm arrest of varsity student over protest at Egyptian embassy

Cops confirm arrest of varsity student over protest at Egyptian embassy

Turkish NGO Justice for Human Rights said Marwan Mohamed Magdi Osman Ahmed was arrested after the Egyptian embassy filed a…
MCMC questions influencers over viral chicken bone stunt

MCMC questions influencers over viral chicken bone stunt

The three influencers being questioned at the Iskandar Puteri police headquarters in Johor today. (MCMC pic) PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian…
TNG Digital achieves unicorn status, mulls IPO, says CIMB

TNG Digital achieves unicorn status, mulls IPO, says CIMB

TNG Digital Sdn Bhd is 45%-owned by Touch ‘n Go Sdn Bhd, a CIMB Group unit. PETALING JAYA: TNG Digital…
Developer liable for defects to Subang Parkhomes’ common property

Developer liable for defects to Subang Parkhomes’ common property

The Court of Appeal has affirmed a High Court ruling entering liability judgment in favour of the Subang Parkhomes JMB…
We back vape ban, but clear laws a must, says Negeri Sembilan MB

We back vape ban, but clear laws a must, says Negeri Sembilan MB

Banning the sale and use of vapes without specific legislation would see the prohibition having little impact, said Negeri Sembilan…
Selangor to make defibrillators mandatory in new buildings, says exco

Selangor to make defibrillators mandatory in new buildings, says exco

Selangor executive councillor Jamaliah Jamaluddin said AEDs had been installed at government buildings and state-owned companies since the start of…
Wee should join PAS, quips DAP man

Wee should join PAS, quips DAP man

DAP’s Chong Zhemin (left) said MCA president Wee Ka Siong and his party would be welcomed by PAS. KUALA LUMPUR:…
UPM crash bus driver jailed 7 days, fined RM8,000

UPM crash bus driver jailed 7 days, fined RM8,000

Hamir Masrudin, 44, pleaded guilty under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 at the Petaling Jaya magistrates’ court…
Storekeeper pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting stepdaughter

Storekeeper pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting stepdaughter

The accused was charged under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 which provides for imprisonment of up to 20…
Fraudulent land grant used in RM3.8mil land sale scam, says MACC

Fraudulent land grant used in RM3.8mil land sale scam, says MACC

MACC was granted a seven-day remand order for the suspect following an application at the Seremban magistrates’ court this morning.…
Teacher claims trial to sexually assaulting boy in car, resort toilet

Teacher claims trial to sexually assaulting boy in car, resort toilet

Syahril Faiza Zakaria claimed trial at the Kota Bharu sessions court today. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: A teacher was charged…
Ex-factory worker charged with stealing RM1.15mil worth of computer chips

Ex-factory worker charged with stealing RM1.15mil worth of computer chips

Ruhaizzat Rusol was charged with stealing five boxes of Xilinx Virtex UltraScale chips belonging to Jabil Circuit Sdn Bhd at…