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The Catch-22 in banning vapes
Catch-22 is a circular dilemma — a situation where solving one problem can end up creating or reinforcing another. That’s…
More stock of flu med next month after surge in cases
The health ministry said there was a shortage of certain influenza medicines in the market this week. (EPA Images pic)…
14 reports filed nationwide over Papagomo’s alleged slander of Anwar
In 2016, the apex court upheld an order for Wan Azri Wan Deris to pay Anwar Ibrahim RM800,000 in damages…
After 7 years, Muazzam stepping down as Bank Islam CEO
Muazzam Mohamed has been with Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd for the past 10 years, including seven years at the helm.…
Penang, Perak, Kedah, Perlis to experience rain till tomorrow
The Klang Valley is also expected to experience thunderstorms until 7pm today. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: The meteorological department (MetMalaysia)…
Land office runs out of cash, Ramasamy told to wait for compensation
P Ramasamy said it is unfair that he has not received any money after more than five years. PETALING JAYA:…
Mudslide hits supermart car park at Paya Terubong
The fire and rescue department said it is monitoring the area after mud and sludge washed down the parking lot…
Couple pleads not guilty to trafficking Indonesian maid for forced labour
Azhar Mat Taib and Zuzian Mahmud were jointly charged with trafficking Indonesian national Seni, 47, for exploitation as forced labour…
Albert Tei barred from entering Sabah as there is no court order
Businessman Albert Tei said he was in Kota Kinabalu on a holiday and to meet friends, according to Sabah’s immigration…
Tang Jie-Ee Wei slump to shock defeat in French Open
Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei have won just one title – the World Championships – this year after qualifying for…
Early signs semiconductor stocks on the road to recovery
Vitrox Corp’s positive Q3 results boosted its share price today, which rose to its highest level in over a year.…
Chinese school halls exempted from alcohol ban, says report
Several ministers were said to have objected to expanding the ban on serving alcoholic beverages to Chinese school halls, which…
Crackdown on overloaded vehicles can paralyse construction sector, warn groups
Three contractors’ associations said they are ‘deeply alarmed’ by the sudden implementation of the operation against overloaded vehicles. (Bernama pic)…
Malaysia in spotlight as world leaders gather for 47th Asean Summit
By Wong Chun Wai The spotlight will be on Malaysia when the country hosts the Asean Summit this weekend with…
Cops yet to receive chemistry report on attack on Rafizi’s son
Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail had previously said the phone number used to send threatening texts to Rafizi Ramli’s wife…
Trump’s Asia tour set to spotlight trade challenges
Malaysia has been hit by US tariffs of 19% on its exports and US President Donald Trump is considering imposing…
Around 700 people stage anti-Trump protest outside US embassy
The protesters, including several carrying Palestine flags, outside the US embassy this afternoon. KUALA LUMPUR: Around 700 people staged a…
3 bank officers charged with taking RM450,000 bribes to approve loans
The three accused, who were charged in the Shah Alam sessions court, face imprisonment of up to 20 years and…
Reconsider alcohol ban in school halls, MP tells Anwar
Tebrau MP Jimmy Puah said many Chinese schools get limited support from the government and depend on their hall rentals…
Transnational scam crackdown to top agenda at Asean Summit
Analyst Asha Hemrajani said discussions could include intelligence sharing on scam operators and coordination with banks to freeze assets. KUALA…
Applications by govt, council to strike out bid to challenge Muslim status dismissed
Shehzad Malik Sarwar Malik is seeking a court declaration that he is a practising Sikh and had never professed Islam.…
South Africa’s Ramaphosa to pay official visit to Malaysia during Asean Summit
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa will also be conferred an Honorary Doctorate in International Relations by Universiti Malaya during his…
‘Disturbing’ lack of accountability at FAM, says C4
FAM and seven naturalised players were sanctioned last month after they were found guilty of violating Fifa’s disciplinary code related…
EU member states back minimum age for social media access
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has pointed to Australia, where Parliament passed legislation in November 2024 restricting access…
Why are documents linked to parking deal classified under OSA, asks MP
Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung said information transparency is an essential part of good governance. PETALING JAYA: PKR’s Lee…
Trump seeks elusive trade deal with Xi in high-stakes meeting
US President Donald Trump’s negotiating style is expected to be fundamentally different from Chinese President Xi Jinping’s. (AFP pic) WASHINGTON:…
Caning in schools may do more harm than good, says mental health group
The Malaysian Mental Health Association said physical punishment may produce short-term compliance but often leads to long-term emotional and behavioural…
Albert Tei’s actions raise many questions, says PGRS leader
Businessman Albert Tei was eyeing control of Sabah’s natural resources, says Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah information chief Nizam Abu Bakar…
New Zealand PM hails Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship amid turbulent year
Christopher Luxon says Asean’s convening power and Malaysia’s efforts to forge new linkages, including the Asean-GCC-China Summit, have been well…