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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…
Malaysia open to foreign joint ventures in rare earths sector
Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said Khazanah Nasional Bhd is already engaging with Chinese companies to explore…
Court grants leave for judicial review on drug price display rule
The government has said that the mandatory price displays at clinics, introduced on May 1, will be fully enforced beginning…
NGOs urge mental wellbeing, emotional intelligence lessons in schools
The group comprising parents, students, and representatives of the NGOs marching outside Parliament, where they later handed over their memorandum…
Thailand’s ex-PM Paetongtarn quits as party leader
Thailand’s recently removed prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said she would remain a party member and ‘continue to work hard for…
Wan Fayhsal the ‘real Trojan horse’, says Batu Gajah Bersatu Youth
Batu Gajah Bersatu’s youth chief Nadhir Zuhair Nozi said Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal’s claims about ‘dirty’ party polls…
Man begins 10-year jail term for raping girl
The Court of Appeal ruled that the sessions court and the High Court did not err in law and fact…
MCMC proposes two-SIM card limit per user to curb online scams
MCMC is seeking public feedback on proposed new rules that would limit Malaysians to two prepaid SIM cards per telco.…
Inflation up 1.5% in September
The statistics department said Malaysia’s inflation rose 1.5% in September 2025, with the consumer price index increasing to 135.2 from…
New ‘pay early, save more’ system for traffic summonses from 2026
Transport minister Loke Siew Fook and home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announce a new standardised system for traffic summons discounts…
Court orders psychiatric assessment for teen charged with schoolmate’s murder
Lawyer Kitson Foong, who appeared as amicus curiae, said magistrate Amira Sariaty Zainal issued the order under Section 342 of…
Anwar rejects claims Putrajaya ‘siphoned’ Sabah’s resources without giving back
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government has honoured its commitments to Sabah and is formulating a new mechanism to…
Rights group urges Malaysia to seek release of Myanmar activist, family
The Myanmar junta was reported to have said that Thuzar Maung, her husband and their children were arrested for ‘illegally…
Rapid Bus expands on-demand van service to 11 new zones in Klang Valley
The expansion of the on-demand van service will be implemented in stages and will coincide with the consolidation of Rapid…
Zoo Negara might bring in Komodo dragons, birds of paradise from Indonesia
As part of efforts to attract more visitors, Zoo Negara plans to introduce Komodo dragons and birds of paradise as…
AirAsia offers RM299 fixed fares for Sabah voters ahead of state polls
AirAsia is offering a fixed one-way fare of RM299 on selected flights to help Sabah voters return home for the…
Condo project frozen after challenge by heritage-home owners
The case centres on a 27-storey condominium cum office development in Jalan Chow Thye, off Burmah Road in George Town.…
Teen faces murder charge in Bandar Utama school killing
A 14-year-old boy was charged in the Petaling Jaya magistrates’ court today with the murder of a female student on…
Kulim fireworks blast caused by prohibited explosives, says ministry
Victims of the fireworks explosion in Kulim, Kedah, were sent to hospital by ambulance. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: The fireworks…
More CCTVs, mental health checks in schools under new education initiative
The education ministry said a child protection policy will be finalised soon to better safeguard students within schools. PETALING JAYA:…
Asean faces test on governance, financial crime, and Trump ahead of KL summit
From Jamil A Ghani With Asean leaders gathering in Kuala Lumpur from Oct 26 to 28 under Malaysia’s chairmanship theme…
Hadi was with Muhyiddin when unity govt was mooted, says ex-aide
A former aide to Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin said PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang was also present during the audience…
To foster true unity, erase fundamental inequalities
From Terence Netto At the Deepavali open house in Brickfields on Oct 18, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged Malaysians not…
From home to school: how society’s flaws lead to youth violence
A stabbing case in a Bandar Utama school happened just a week since four schoolboys in Melaka were expelled after…
‘Dance along’ with Sabahan sentiment, analysts urge Umno
Among Sabah voters, there is a prevailing desire for the state to be led by local parties and leaders, says…
Malaysia Airlines flight lands safely in Bintulu after air pressure issue
Oxygen masks were deployed for passengers during the descent after a cabin air pressure issue onboard the Malaysia Airlines flight…
Putting the brakes on the EV tax: tough but necessary reset
Many car buyers were taken by surprise when the government’s 2026 budget did not extend the tax holiday on imported…
The National Library of Malaysia finds new digital life
Besides an immersive learning centre, the National Library of Malaysia’s facilities include a virtual reality space, e-sports zone and robotics…
US covert actions ‘violate Venezuela’s sovereignty’, say UN experts
US President Donald Trump has waged a military campaign that he says is aimed at drug trafficking in the Caribbean.…