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MACC flags ‘weak’ governance in DBKL
Graft-busters launched several high-profile investigations into DBKL last year, including one which led to its executive director for project management…
138 trafficking victims rescued in nationwide raids, says Bukit Aman
Federal criminal investigation department director M Kumar said a total of 77 raids were carried out nationwide as part of…
Influencer fined RM40,000 over homeless man stunt
Tang Sie Luk, whose Instagram handle was previously aluk_777, had sought a minimum sentence, saying he was remorseful and had…
Selangor govt looks to shut down Kuala Langat pig farms within the year
On Monday, Selangor menteri besar Amirudin Shari announced the cancellation of plans to centralise the state’s pig farming industry in…
Satan told me to do it, says man convicted of tearing Quran
Jais Yusuf was charged with committing the offence on the night of Jan 23 and pleaded guilty in the Kuching…
Bukit Aman questions Albert Tei over alleged claims against Azam Baki
Businessman Albert Tei featured in a viral video which allegedly contained defamatory accusations against MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki. PETALING…
Sarawak polls definitely this year, says GPS sec-gen
The next Sarawak state election must be held by April 2027 at the latest. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The Sarawak…
By-election wins show BN should field young candidates in GE16, says Naim
Kurniawan Naim Moktar said Sabah Umno has emphasised the importance of fielding younger candidates in elections. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA:…
Govt to roll out pilot multilingual youth programme in Putrajaya
Federal territories minister Hannah Yeoh said her team is drafting a proposal for free language classes, with the possibility of…
Health ministry to screen travellers from high-risk countries amid Nipah fears
Targeted screening is being conducted at all international entry points, said health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad. (Bernama pic) BANGI: The health…
Farhash wins suit against Chegubard, awarded RM550K in damages
Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak was awarded RM550,000 in damages by the High Court in a defamation suit against Chegubard…
KL water music festival professionally planned, says tourism group
Mita president Mint Leong said the water music festival aims to showcase Malaysia as a safe, stable and vibrant multicultural…
Indonesian mum withdraws suit as teenage son expected to get citizenship
The lawyer representing the woman told the Federal Court that the Attorney-General’s Chambers would assist with the necessary documentation. PUTRAJAYA:…
Tantrums and sideshows: the UEC task force farce rolls on
From Kua Kia Soong The spectacle of the former Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) task force chairman throwing a public…
Govt to share regular reports on Singapore maritime talks in Dewan
Deputy foreign minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni said he will liaise with the chairman of the select committee on international relations…
Foreigner pleads not guilty to giving DoE officer RM50,000 bribe
The accused, Jiang Fanjun, pleaded not guilty at the Seremban sessions court today to a charge of bribing a department…
Businessman claims trial to bribing DoE officer to halt probe
Shah Alam sessions court judge Awang Kerisnada Awang Mahmud allowed the accused bail of RM10,000 with one surety and ordered…
Foreigners barred from buying subsidised cooking oil packets from March 1
Subsidised cooking oil packets priced at RM2.50 will be off-limits to non-citizens starting March 1, under new government regulations. KUALA…
Ex-military intelligence chief claims trial to graft charges
Razali Alias was charged with three counts of receiving gratification at the sessions court in Kuala Lumpur today. (Facebook pic)…
Muhyiddin desperate but PAS may be cornered, says analyst
Muhyiddin Yassin claimed yesterday that Bersatu and PAS had agreed to abolish the PN chairman’s post as part of the…
71 foreign F&B franchisors registered to operate in Malaysia
The entrepreneur development and cooperatives ministry acknowledged the challenges faced by MSMEs due to the entry of international companies offering…
Malaysian ‘drug mules’ in prisoner swap with Iran appeal for remission
The lawyer of two Malaysian women jailed in Iran 13 years ago for trafficking in drugs said they were victims…
Lawyer calls for clarity on closure of Apandi probe
Lawyer Sangeet Kaur Deo previously questioned the status of the 2022 investigation into Apandi Ali over his handling of the…
Ringgit owes its surge to forces well beyond US dollar’s weakness
The US bank forecast the ringgit to rise to RM3.85 per dollar over 12 months. KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit’s relentless…
The risks of tighter expat salary rules
Seemingly innocuous changes to government policies can have significant unintended consequences if they are poorly designed and communicated. The latest…
Poultry firm’s dismissal of long-serving employee for ‘lack of integrity’ quashed
The Ipoh High Court has overturned an Industrial Court award that upheld Dinding Poultry Development Centre’s dismissal of its assistant…
Conflicting Bersatu-PAS statements show PN ‘heading for split’, analysts say
Analysts said PN’s poor communication and disjointed messaging reveal a fragile coalition on the verge of splitting. PETALING JAYA: Analysts…
FAM mass resignations: Firewalls, not farewells
An entire executive committee does not resign without reason. Yesterday, the Football Association of Malaysia’s top leadership stepped down together,…
US-China tech race a challenge for Asean
In December 2025, US President Donald Trump announced a major recalibration of American technology export policy: he would allow Nvidia’s…