Malaysia Oversight
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.…
Govt mulls setting up national children’s commission, says Azalina

Govt mulls setting up national children’s commission, says Azalina

Law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said said strengthening the role and autonomy of the Suhakam children’s commissioner should…
Zarul was Guan Eng’s ‘tool’ to dispose of state land, says MACC officer

Zarul was Guan Eng’s ‘tool’ to dispose of state land, says MACC officer

Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng is on trial for four corruption charges linked to the RM6 billion Penang…
New judge to hear Mahathir’s libel suit against Anwar

Dr M again frustrated by ‘irrelevant’ questioning from Anwar’s counsel

Dr Mahathir Mohamad is suing Anwar Ibrahim over alleged defamatory remarks the PKR president made in March 2023 at the…
Special pass for easier Sarawak-Brunei travel soon, says Abang Jo

Sarawak won’t export rare earth elements, says Abang Jo

Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg said last December the state was in no hurry to mine REEs as it was…
Putrajaya mulls allowing judicial commission to advice king on public prosecutor appointment

Putrajaya mulls allowing judicial commission to advice king on public prosecutor appointment

Law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said said the proposal for the king to appoint the public prosecutor is…
Farmers charged with money laundering over proceeds from illegally grown durians

Farmers charged with money laundering over proceeds from illegally grown durians

The four farmers were charged with acquiring proceeds from the sale of durians grown on state land. (Bernama pic) PETALING…
Jun Hao scores easy win in World Championships opener

Nightmare continues for singles shuttler Jun Hao

Men’s singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao lost in three games to unheralded Indian youngster S Subramaniam in the first round…
RON97, diesel prices in peninsula to increase by 6 sen

RON97, diesel prices in peninsula to increase by 6 sen

PETALING JAYA: The finance ministry said today that RON97 and diesel prices in West Malaysia will increase by six sen…
Chegubard released on police bail after sedition probe

Bersatu division chief warns against blind loyalty, cites Umno under Najib

Badrul Hisham Shaharin, aka Chegubard, reminded party leaders of the culture of flattery that thrived through chants of ‘Hidup presiden’…
MACC probe into trio over citizenship applications ongoing, says Azalina

Food supplier remanded over RM450,000 claim

A source said the woman was arrested on Monday night when she was summoned to give a statement at the…
Cops deny arresting UMS student activist

Cops deny arresting UMS student activist

Kota Kinabalu police chief Kasim Muda described the claim that student leader Sudirman Arshad was arrested as ‘slander’. (Bernama pic)…
US trade deal must not diminish Jakim’s authority, says Amanah

US trade deal must not diminish Jakim’s authority, says Amanah

Amanah deputy president Mujahid Yusof Rawa said Malaysia must uphold full national control over halal labelling, the sourcing of raw…
High Court judge dismisses Najib’s recusal request in addendum review

Abuse of power charges are clear for Najib to respond, court told

Najib Razak is charged under Section 23 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 with abusing his public position as…
Children need meaningful guidance against predators, says activist

Digital safety guidelines for Roblox, online games in the works

The Malaysian Esports Federation and industry stakeholders will issue clarifications on game suitability based on age categories to help parents…
Notable wins mark successful year for Asean under Malaysia’s lead

Notable wins mark successful year for Asean under Malaysia’s lead

An analyst and a former diplomat see many breakthroughs, from economic integration to diplomatic achievements, for Asean under Malaysia’s chairmanship.…
5 company directors fined RM400,000 each over late announcement

New twist to KNM saga as Bursa files suit to block EGM

Bursa Securities had warned it will take “appropriate action” if any listing requirements were breached. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Bursa…
Khaliq axed from Bersatu Supreme Council, turns on Muhyiddin

Khaliq axed from Bersatu Supreme Council, turns on Muhyiddin

Former Penang opposition leader Khaliq Mehtab Ishaq was dropped from the Bersatu Supreme Council just nine months after he was…
Aerotrain to undergo overnight works for 2 weeks to enhance performance

MACC open to investigating aerotrain project for corruption

Transport minister Loke Siew Fook yesterday ordered the Land Public Transport Agency to open an investigation paper into MAHB after…