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I won’t reject offer to join govt if there’s ‘clear purpose’, says KJ
Khairy Jamaluddin served as youth and sports minister under Najib Razak, science, technology and innovation minister under Muhyiddin Yassin, and…

RON97, diesel up 3 sen
PETALING JAYA: The prices of RON97 and diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will go up by three sen per litre in…

Gamuda gets green light to start work on Penang LRT
The first package of the Penang LRT line project, worth RM8.31 billion, covers a 24km stretch from Komtar in George…

Badminton coach claims trial to causing toddler’s death in crash
The offence was allegedly committed at Km144.9 of the PLUS highway, near Muar, at about 7.35am on May 26. PETALING…

Nvidia partner NationGate hit by another hammer blow
A series of setbacks has crashed NationGate’s share price by nearly 43% since the start of the year. (NationGate pic)…

Over 2,460 domestic violence cases recorded from January to April
Deputy women, family and community development minister Noraini Ahmad said some victims of domestic abuse may not realise that they…

Activists slam censorship of LGBTIQ materials
Amnesty International Malaysia and Justice for Sisters said censorship under the PPPA fosters discrimination, silences voices, and undermines public understanding.…

PAS insincere about RCI on judicial appointments, says Rafizi
Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli warned that PAS risks looking foolish if it continues to flip-flop on the issue…

Chinese YouTuber fined RM800 for entering Parliament area
The magistrates’ court sentenced Chinese YouTuber Li Zhechen to a RM800 fine, or in default one month’s jail, for trespassing…

Cops nab woman for attacking 11-year-old boy at sundry shop
Nilai police chief Abdul Malik Hasim said the suspect is believed to have a disability card and suffers from mental…

Khazanah said to be considering US$500mil exchangeable bond
Khazanah Nasional Bhd owns about 21% of TNB, 20% of Telekom Malaysia, and around 21% of CIMB, according to data…

US wants foreign equity cap lifted in banking, energy, says Tengku Zafrul
Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz speaking to reporters after attending the opening ceremony of the International Healthcare…

AG to appeal ex-Umno man Isham Jalil’s acquittal of contempt
In the ruling on July 8, High Court Justice K Muniandy said the prosecution failed to prove that Isham Jalil’s…

Malaysia deserves better than Nick Adams
From Kasthuri Patto Malaysia deserves better – the role of ambassador is critical to being a bridge between nations, the…

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Russia if no Ukraine deal in 50 days
US President Donald Trump announced yesterday that he would send vital Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine. (AP pic) WASHINGTON:…

Govt credibility, timing key to successful fuel subsidy rationalisation
We all know that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is unlikely to withdraw petrol subsidies overnight, and for good reason. Malaysia…

Macron calls on EU to ‘defend European interests’ in US tariff talks
France’s President Emmanuel Macron calls for the EU to take a strong stance in defending its interests. (EPA Images pic)…

Cure for Malaysia’s generational judicial curse
From the day former lord president Salleh Abbas was unceremoniously removed, a judicial curse befell our nation. It was not…

Matta slams rule for crash report within 24 hours, says industry not consulted
A tour bus was involved in the June 9 crash near Gerik, Perak, that killed 15 UPSI students. (Bernama pic)…

UN says US sanctions on expert critical of Gaza war set ‘dangerous precedent’
The UN also urged an end to all ‘attacks and threats’ against its appointees and International Criminal Court judges facing…

I don’t want to be remembered for the power I held, says Dr M
Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said what he had always wanted was simply to serve the people. PETALING JAYA:…

Trump says ‘crooked’ former FBI, CIA directors may have to ‘pay a price’
Donald Trump revoked ex-CIA chief John Brennan’s security clearance in 2018, accusing him of making false claims about his administration.…

Foreigner suspected of sodomising minors nabbed trying to flee country
Shah Alam police chief Iqbal Ibrahim said another foreigner was arrested on suspicion of trying to help the main suspect…

MACC probes alleged milk powder cartel tied to govt department
A source from the MACC was quoted as saying that the operation was conducted in collaboration with the Inland Revenue…

Zahid apologises for ‘angel’ remark, says it was emotionally-driven
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was seen in a viral video saying that even an angel would have fled if appointed Umno…

Negeri Sembilan Bersatu affirms support for Muhyiddin as president
Negeri Sembilan Bersatu chief Hanifah Abu Baker said Muhyiddin Yassin is not just a leader, but is also a symbol…

Over 1,000 secondary students in S’gor at high risk of depression
State public health and environment committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the findings were based on the Minda Sihat (Healthy Mind)…

Ship comes under attack in Red Sea off Yemen
Yemen’s Houthis had threatened to target US ships in the Red Sea if Washington became involved in Israeli attacks on…

New US tariff rates to kick in Aug 1 barring trade deals
US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent said the playbook was to apply ‘maximum pressure’. (AP pic) WASHINGTON: US tariffs will kick…