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Compensate petty traders hit by Asean Summit road closures, govt urged

Compensate petty traders hit by Asean Summit road closures, govt urged

Road closures and traffic diversions restricted the number of commuters into the city, and this affected many coffee shops and…
Why rush Gig Workers Bill through, asks KJ

Khairy set to rejoin Umno, says report

Khairy Jamaluddin, the former health minister and three-term Rembau MP, was sacked from Umno in January 2023 for breaching party…
MyKad usage in BUDI95 roll-out will reduce leakages, says economist

M40 households get fair share under Budget 2026, says govt

Initiatives under Budi95, such as lower petrol prices, benefit the middle class more than the poor, according to finance ministry…
The Malaysian prosecutor who helped Timor-Leste find justice — and a future

The Malaysian prosecutor who helped Timor-Leste find justice — and a future

Voice of conscience: Malaysian international lawyer Shyamala Alagendra, whose pursuit of justice has taken her from the ruins of Timor-Leste…
Johor’s convention city to anchor next phase of growth

Johor’s convention city to anchor next phase of growth

IIB president and CEO Idzham Hashim outlines how the Medini International Convention City will drive Medini’s shift toward sustainable, high-value…
Who let the suspended man in?

Who let the suspended man in?

FAM has finally broken its silence over its suspended general secretary’s appearance at a Fifa event, but the explanation raises…
OCI registration for Indian-origin Malaysians extended up to 6th generation

OCI registration for Indian-origin Malaysians extended up to 6th generation

The announcement follows the 22nd Asean-India Summit held on Oct 26, attended virtually by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (EPA…
Sabah has greater say in gas strategy under CCA, says SMJ Energy

Sabah has greater say in gas strategy under CCA, says SMJ Energy

Dionysia Kibat stressed the importance of thorough stakeholder discussions on oil and gas development, noting that such projects cannot proceed…
Divided US Fed backs second quarter-point rate cut of 2025

Divided US Fed backs second quarter-point rate cut of 2025

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell speaks at a news conference after the FOMC meeting in Washington. (AP pic) WASHINGTON: The…
Trump says S. Korea has approval to build nuclear-powered submarine

Trump says S. Korea has approval to build nuclear-powered submarine

President Lee Jae Myung (right) and US President Donald Trump attend a welcoming ceremony ahead of their talks in Gyeongju.…
Exit poll suggests centrists win Dutch vote, beating far right

Exit poll suggests centrists win Dutch vote, beating far right

The Dutch voted on Oct 29 in a snap election seen as a test of far-right strength, which has made…
King Charles says Hurricane Melissa damage ‘heartbreaking’

King Charles says Hurricane Melissa damage ‘heartbreaking’

Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica as a Category 5 storm with winds near 300km/h, before hitting Cuba and leaving 30 dead…
UK deports migrant sex offender as pressure grows over immigration

UK deports migrant sex offender as pressure grows over immigration

Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to dismantle people-smuggling gangs behind small boat crossings after taking office in 2024. (EPA Images…
Trump announces trade breakthrough with South Korea on Asia trip

Trump announces trade breakthrough with South Korea on Asia trip

US President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung agreed that Seoul can split its promised US$350 billion…
PH will respect BN’s decision to not cooperate with GRS, says Anwar

Petronas-Eni SpA JV deal to be fast-tracked, says Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said both he and his Italian counterpart have agreed to expedite and conclude the Petronas-Eni SpA…
Singapore’s asset recovery ruling: a setback for social justice?

7 suspected Malaysian scammers wanted by S’pore authorities

The Singapore Police Force said they will spare no effort to pursue criminals who base their operations locally or overseas…
On Apec stage, Trump hails Malaysia over Cambodia-Thailand peace deal

On Apec stage, Trump hails Malaysia over Cambodia-Thailand peace deal

US president Donald Trump speaks during the Apec CEO Summit Korea 2025 in Gyeongju, South Korea. (EPA Images pic) GYEONGJU:…
Our GP system is a national asset, don’t dismantle it

Only 73 specialists have come home since 2021, says health minister

Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the ministry is working to retain local talent, especially as countries such as Singapore continue…
Govt working on enhancing shariah judicial system, judges’ status, says minister

Govt working on enhancing shariah judicial system, judges’ status, says minister

Religious affairs minister Na’im Mokhtar said proposed amendments under the Syariah Judges Remuneration Act included raising the retirement age for…
Revised Urban Renewal Bill gets thumbs up from stakeholders

Revised Urban Renewal Bill gets thumbs up from stakeholders

Nga Kor Ming said the housing and local government ministry is open to suggestions from anyone on the Urban Renewal…
Bursa slaps Perak Corp with UMA query after shares surge

Bursa slaps Perak Corp with UMA query after shares surge

Perak Corp Bhd’s share price has surged 77% in the past week, and 255% over the past one month. PETALING…
Power trip disrupts KLIA aerotrain service again

No plans to suspend aerotrain service despite disruptions, says Loke

The aerotrain service was disrupted again early Tuesday morning, forcing passengers to walk along the tracks in the dark while…
Nothing unusual about Khaliq’s removal from Supreme Council, says Bersatu

Nothing unusual about Khaliq’s removal from Supreme Council, says Bersatu

Bersatu information chief Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz said nobody in the party is expected to be a ‘yes man’. (Bernama…
ECRL suffers RM2.9mil in losses from cable thefts in Terengganu, Pahang

ECRL suffers RM2.9mil in losses from cable thefts in Terengganu, Pahang

Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd CEO Darwis Abdul Razak said the ECRL project has reached 88.08% completion and is on…
Loke ticks off DAP colleague over PAS Airline suggestion

Loke ticks off DAP colleague over PAS Airline suggestion

Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said Malaysia Airlines only serves alcohol on international flights, and has stopped serving such beverages…
Local authorities to consider proposal for mandatory pet liability insurance

Local authorities to consider proposal for mandatory pet liability insurance

An opposition MP has proposed a policy requiring pet owners to obtain minimum liability insurance to address the growing issue…
Malaysia bets on mix of solar and gas as it shifts away from coal

Malaysia bets on mix of solar and gas as it shifts away from coal

Solar currently accounts for around 2% of Malaysia’s annual power output. (Atonergi pic) SINGAPORE: Malaysia will focus on a mix…
The suspension that FAM forgot

FAM: Suspended gen sec attended Infantino event in personal capacity

Suspended FAM general secretary Noor Azman Rahman (right), seen with FAM honorary president Hamidin Amin and Fifa president Gianni Infantino.…