Malaysia Oversight
Independent auditors to look into PKR polls complaints, says Anwar

Independent auditors to look into PKR polls complaints, says Anwar

Several incumbent PKR divisional chiefs had alleged irregularities in the party’s polling process. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: PKR has appointed…
Review gaps in sex education to curb youth social issues, says Hannah

Review gaps in sex education to curb youth social issues, says Hannah

Youth and sports minister Hannah Yeoh said traditional methods of addressing youth social problems were no longer sufficient. PETALING JAYA:…
Court overturns sale order of Orang Asli condo units

Court overturns sale order of Orang Asli condo units

The Kuala Lumpur High Court ordered that independent consultants oversee the sale and transfer of the 57 condominium units in…
Cops confiscate Perak rep’s firearm, seek to cancel permit

Cops confiscate Perak rep’s firearm, seek to cancel permit

Perak police chief Noor Hisam Nordin said seizing the weapon was standard procedure in investigations into individuals with a firearm…
US agrees to hold formal talks with Malaysia on tariffs

US agrees to hold formal talks with Malaysia on tariffs

Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said negotiations with the US will focus on reducing the 24% tariff…
No documents to prove Sapura a family business, founder tells court

Non-Muslim parents can’t sue Firdaus over ‘secret conversion’ video, court told

Eight parents want the High Court to compel preacher Firdaus Wong to take down the offending video and prohibit him…
Teen in mosque assault case sent for psychiatric assessment

Teen in mosque assault case sent for psychiatric assessment

Adam Haiqal Abdullah claimed trial last month to committing physical sexual assault against a 10-year-old at a mosque in Batang…
Sabah’s GDP grew to RM83.2bil in 2024, says Hajiji

Sabah’s GDP grew to RM83.2bil in 2024, says Hajiji

Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor emphasised the importance of strengthening cooperation to realise the state’s Sabah Maju Jaya aspirations. (Bernama…
3 nabbed after lorry driver stand-off with JPJ officers

3 nabbed after lorry driver stand-off with JPJ officers

Putrajaya police chief Aidi Sham Mohamed said the three suspects had been released on police bail. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA:…
Peta touts ‘cage against the machine’ at Pasar Seni event

Peta touts ‘cage against the machine’ at Pasar Seni event

A passer-by spending some time in the cage set up by Peta at Kasturi Walk in Pasar Seni. KUALA LUMPUR:…
Govt urged to halt crackdown on rights amid ‘eroding’ civic space

Govt urged to halt crackdown on rights amid ‘eroding’ civic space

Amnesty International Malaysia said the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 continues to be used to criminalise protests despite constitutional and international…
SST expansion still being discussed with stakeholders, says deputy minister

SST expansion still being discussed with stakeholders, says deputy minister

Deputy finance minister Lim Hui Ying said nearly 29,000 companies had implemented e-invoicing since Aug 1 last year, involving 262…
Trees as young as 8 found on Raub Musang King farm, says MACC

Trees as young as 8 found on Raub Musang King farm, says MACC

MACC chief Azam Baki said those responsible for the illegal encroachment will be called in for questioning, and that a…
MACC probe of Ismail Sabri only about 20% done, says Azam

MACC probe of Ismail Sabri only about 20% done, says Azam

MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has been asked to prepare several documents needed…
Malaysia routs Australia to reach Sudirman Cup quarter-finals

Malaysia routs Australia to reach Sudirman Cup quarter-finals

Women’s singles player K Letshanaa defeated Teoh Kaiqi easily to clinch Malaysia’s winning point. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Malaysian shuttlers…
SMK Tinggi Setapak to receive immediate aid after blaze

SMK Tinggi Setapak to receive immediate aid after blaze

Education minister Fadhlina Sidek expressed concern for the well-being of those affected by last night’s fire at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan…
PSM, a third force in-waiting

PSM, a third force in-waiting

From Arveent Kathirtchelvan I refer to Tajuddin Rasdi’s column on how the Ayer Kuning by-election produced three winners. I agree…
MCA grassroots annoyed at being ‘led on’ by Umno, says ex-veep

MCA grassroots annoyed at being ‘led on’ by Umno, says ex-veep

Former MCA vice-president says MCA is still bigger than DAP in terms of organisation, resources and experience. (Bernama pic) PETALING…
Muda daydreaming, analyst says on Sabah polls plan

Muda daydreaming, analyst says on Sabah polls plan

Muda said it is planning to contest up to 10 seats in the Sabah state election. PETALING JAYA: An analyst…
RMAF’s ‘top guns’, past and present, reunite

RMAF’s ‘top guns’, past and present, reunite

RMAF chief Asghar Khan Goriman Khan (fourth left) with retired generals (from left) Affendi Buang, Abdullah Ahmad, Mohd Yunus Mohd…
Appreciate the living – not the dead

Appreciate the living – not the dead

“Why do you write about this famous actor only after he has passed away, and not when he was alive?”…
Give all students opportunity to maximise potential, says Saifuddin

Give all students opportunity to maximise potential, says Saifuddin

Former deputy higher education minister Saifuddin Abdullah says the government must support students on non-linear academic paths. PETALING JAYA: Every…
A fabulous day of furry fun at Dogathon 2025

A fabulous day of furry fun at Dogathon 2025

The Dogé-Pup Cosplay Challenge Catwalk featured furry participants such as this vampire-witch hybrid, although the pooch was far too adorable…
Better in than out, analysts tell PBS, STAR

Better in than out, analysts tell PBS, STAR

GRS chairman Hajiji Noor with coalition partners Joachim Gunsalam of PBS and Jeffrey Kitingan of STAR. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA:…
Report shows up shoddy work of budding lawyers in CLP exam

Report shows up shoddy work of budding lawyers in CLP exam

Budding lawyers must pass the Certificate in Legal Practice examination and go into chambers as pupils before they can obtain…
Sabahan scholar Vilashini Somiah to lead Southeast Asia Council

Sabahan scholar Vilashini Somiah to lead Southeast Asia Council

Vilashini Somiah is the first Southeast Asian-based scholar to be elected as Chair of the Southeast Asia Council. (Vilashini Somiah…
Republicans propose charging US asylum seekers US$1,000

Republicans propose charging US asylum seekers US$1,000

Around 54,000 foreign nationals received asylum in the US in 2023, according to the latest security data. (Reuters pic) WASHINGTON:…
Zelensky calls Putin truce proposal ‘attempt at manipulation’

Zelensky calls Putin truce proposal ‘attempt at manipulation’

President Volodymyr Zelensky lays flowers at the site of a Russian missile strike on a residential area in Kyiv. (EPA…