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Trump reaffirms support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara
Morocco considers the Western Sahara as its own, against the Algeria-backed Polisario Front, which seeks an independent state there. (EPA…
Go on the offensive ahead of next general election, PKR told
Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli said the party must showcase what the government has achieved in a way that…
Citizens can arrest but mustn’t go overboard, say lawyers
Members of the public have a moral duty to prevent the commission of a criminal offence, but any use of…
Proposed PN-friendly bloc risks being marginalised like Gerakan, say analysts
Pejuang president Mukhriz Mahathir recently proposed the formation of a bloc of parties capable of garnering support in non-Malay areas,…
Even the opposition isn’t ready for snap polls, say analysts
Last week, Dr Mahathir Mohamad challenged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to dissolve Parliament and pave the way for fresh polls.…
Trump eyes bringing Azerbaijan, Central Asian nations into Abraham Accords
US President Donald Trump has publicly floated several potential entrants into the Abraham Accords. (AP pic) WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s…
Lack of livestock vets hampering food production, say experts
Recent data shows that Malaysia’s self-sufficiency level for cattle and buffalo meat stood at just 15.9% in 2023, far below…
US Fed governor to resign early at critical time for central bank
President Donald Trump has been campaigning for the US Federal Reserve to drop interest rates. (AP pic) WASHINGTON: US Federal…
Prosecutors call for PSG’s Achraf Hakimi to face rape trial
Fullback Achraf Hakimi played a key role in Paris St Germain’s run to their first Champions League title. (EPA Images…
Stop sexual assaults in schools
Recently, a retired school head expressed concern to me over rising cases of teachers sexually assaulting their students. He said…
Malaysia can’t be a playground for platform lawlessness
By Wan Agyl Wan Hassan Malaysia’s e-hailing sector is standing at a critical juncture and the Land Public Transport Agency’s…
Trump signs order to impose higher tariffs on dozens of economies
US President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. (AFP pic) WASHINGTON: President…
US tariff on Malaysia reduced to 19%
US president Donald Trump previously described the 25% tariff rate as ‘far less’ than what was needed to eliminate the…
Leave pro-Anwar rally to regular citizens, unity govt parties told
Gabungan Teksi SeMalaysia will stage a rally at Dataran Merdeka on Sept 27 to express support for Prime Minister Anwar…
Going premium helps Malaysia Airlines to soar again
MAG posted a profit of RM766 million in 2023 after years of losses, with operating profits returning as early as…
Small businesses ask for time, tax breaks to adjust to new wage rules
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced yesterday the government will expand minimum wage coverage to include graduates and semi-skilled workers. PETALING…
Cambodia agrees to continued border talks in M’sia
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at a press conference with Cambodian prime minister Hun Manet (left) and Thailand’s acting prime minister…
New PKR appointees ‘on same page’ as leadership, says analyst
(from left) Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Shamsul Iskandar Akin were appointed as the heads of the Johor and Melaka chapters…
Toyota, Honda brace for impact after Trump’s auto tariffs
Toyota and Honda likely see lower Q1 operating profits as supply chain costs rise, despite record sales from pre-tariff demand.…
8 out on bail over death of suspected snatch thief
Kajang police chief Naazron Abdul Yusof said the investigation was completed and referred to the deputy public prosecutor’s office yesterday.…
Nearly 30 DAP MPs visit Umno HQ, hosted by Zahid
The DAP MPs were at the Umno HQ for a briefing on TVET hosted by deputy prime minister and Umno…
Bolder health reforms needed in 13MP, says think tank
Strategic actions remain imperative for the well-being and resilience of Malaysia’s healthcare system, said the Galen Centre for Health and…
Ex-Muda sec-gen’s views on Turun Anwar rally his own, says successor
Former Muda secretary-general Amir Hadi recently said that the anti-Anwar Ibrahim rally had missed the mark and would turn off…
Turun Anwar rally was not a people’s movement, says Maria
Former Bersih chairman Maria Chin Abdullah said she did not attend the July 26 protest because it did not appear…
Man charged with raping former sister-in-law
The man claimed trial after the charge was read to him at the sessions court in Kuala Lumpur today. KUALA…
Was Anwar really at fault, Tiong asks anti-govt protesters
Thousands of protesters at the Turun Anwar rally in Kuala Lumpur last week called for the resignation of Anwar Ibrahim…
Give addendum same respect as unity govt order, says Najib’s son
Nizar Najib said a failure to implement the royal order could damage public trust in the government and respect for…
Period poverty not just about pads, says expert
About 46% of girls in rural areas in Malaysia lack regular access to sanitary products, according to a study by…
Penang defers water tariff adjustment to July 2026
SPAN said that the new tariffs were part of efforts towards a more sustainable water tariff structure, while enabling state…