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Letting commission nominate public prosecutor a smart move, says expert
Last week, law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said said the government was mulling a proposal for the Judicial…
Industrial Court must uphold separate legal entity doctrine, rules appeals court
The Court of Appeal refused to allow two new entities to be added as respondents to a suit brought in…
Anwar turns Malaysia into stage for dealmaking with Trump’s help
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and US president Donald Trump have agreed to elevate their two countries’ relations to a Comprehensive…
Malaysia didn’t just host Asean — it steadied a shifting world
It began with a dance, and the world watched — uncertain. In a time unsettled by trade wars, shifting alliances…
Manila to keep bilateral disputes out of Asean’s 2026 agenda
Philippine foreign secretary Maria-Theresa Lazaro says Manila will focus on advancing Asean’s collective agenda during its 2026 chairmanship. KUALA LUMPUR:…
PAS turns ‘Mrs Grundy’ over Anwar’s Trump welcome
By Terence Netto PAS has criticised Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for what the party held was he going “overboard” in…
The global reset of a new American leadership
From Shamsul Saad Malaysia and our thought-makers have always been late to the party. We tend to follow Western trends…
Putra Heights resident says insurance company set conditions for payment
The Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion on April 1 damaged over 500 houses and hundreds of vehicles, and displaced more…
Flight delays soar past 4,300 as US govt shutdown hits Day 27
The FAA faced a shortfall of about 3,500 air traffic controllers, many of whom had worked overtime and six-day weeks…
Chinese premier slams ‘law of the jungle’ in trade ahead of Xi-Trump talks
China’s Premier Li Qiang delivers opening remarks at the 28th Asean Plus Three Summit in Kuala Lumpur. (AP pic) KUALA…
Trump confirms recent MRI but declines to give reason why
President Donald Trump arrives at Haneda Airport in Japan after attending the Asean summit in Malaysia. (AP pic) TOKYO: US…
UN, France slam Israel after attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
The UN peacekeeping force Unifil works with the Lebanese army to uphold the truce that ended a year-long conflict between…
Hurricane Melissa begins lashing Jamaica as ‘catastrophic’ Category 5 storm
Satellite image shows Hurricane Melissa southeast of Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, with forecasters warning of flooding and urging…
Saifuddin dropped as Pahang PN chief days after criticising Muhyiddin
Saifuddin Abdullah will be replaced as Pahang PN chief by PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man. KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan…
New Japan PM banking on Asean to co-write region’s future
Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration will be marked by continuity in other areas of collaboration, including the Asean-Japan Economic…
Govt appoints new contractor for 2 offshore patrol vessels
The government said it spent more than RM600 million and injected another RM152.6 million just to finish the construction of…
High Court to hear Anwar’s application to strike out ex-minister’s suit on Jan 27
Anwar Ibrahim said the suit by P Waytha Moorthy contravenes Article 118 of the Federal Constitution, which prohibits an election…
No reason to suspend Saifuddin, says Bersatu Youth branch
Dungun Bersatu Youth chief Syahir Ammar Sazely said Saifuddin Abdullah’s remarks are not merely his personal opinion, but also reflect…
Malaysia’s balancing act | FMT
From Dr Helmy Haja Mydin When Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed US president Donald Trump to Kuala Lumpur yesterday ahead…
Let peninsula-based Sahabans cast ballots by post, says Kitingan
STAR president Jeffrey Kitingan said West Malaysians based in Sabah were allowed to cast postal ballots, but not the other…
UN Security Council outdated, unrepresentative of today’s world, says Guterres
Antonio Guterres said the UN Security Council continues to face issues with effectiveness, particularly with the individual veto power wielded…
Malaysia aligns with BRICS values, says Russian deputy PM
Malaysia is one of the 13 BRICS partner countries. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia embodies the values that underpin the…
Russia eyes energy cooperation with Malaysia, says deputy PM
Russian deputy prime minister Alexey Overchuk said his country’s trade with Malaysia is growing again this year after a slight…
Anwar praises UN’s moral clarity, stance on Gaza
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the United Nations has remained a voice of reason and humanity throughout. KUALA LUMPUR: Prime…
UN sec-gen lauds Malaysia’s ‘coherent, principled’ stance on Palestine
Antonio Guterres said Malaysia’s policy on the Palestinian issue is ‘free of double standards’. KUALA LUMPUR: United Nations secretary-general António…
Judge Chinese vernacular schools by results, not private functions, says MP
Raub MP Chow Yu Hui said Chinese vernacular schools are held in high regard due to their consistent results, ‘not…
Trade pact won’t compromise Malaysia’s sovereignty, says US envoy
US ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D Kagan said both governments could discuss provisions that impacted the interest of one party…
UN chief doubts if Myanmar’s elections will be free or fair
UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres said the international community should focus instead on humanitarian aid and efforts to end the violence…
Azani Omar appointed new KL deputy police chief
Azani Omar will be replaced by Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman as police aide-de-camp to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. (Bernama pic) PETALING…