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MCMC summons Meta over profits from scam ads
MCMC said between Jan 1 and Nov 4, it requested Meta to remove 157,208 illegal online advertisements and 44,922 scam…
Indonesia’s high-speed rail debt: a cautionary tale for the ECRL
The recent announcement that Indonesia has begun talks with China over the debt incurred from its high-speed rail project connecting…
South China Sea internet vulnerabilities threaten Asean’s digital boom
Over 99% of global internet traffic runs through undersea fibre-optic cables, many of which pass through disputed South China Sea…
Court declares ‘chain prosecution’ unlawful, acquits man of trafficking
The Kuala Lumpur High Court has discharged and acquitted Cheng Ruey Hoe, 46, of trafficking in almost 3kg of syabu…
Budget 2026 marks new era of fiscal discipline and efficiency, say economists
The government unveiled a RM470 billion federal budget for 2026, aimed at driving growth and enhancing public welfare. (Envato Elements…
Faisal Halim and the courage to begin again
On a humid night at Bukit Jalil, the scoreboard read Malaysia 5 Laos 1. But that wasn’t the story. The…
WHO warns infectious diseases ‘spiralling out of control’ in Gaza
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has raised hopes that vital aid and healthcare will finally reach Palestinians in Gaza…
Zelensky hopes Mideast peace momentum to help end war in Ukraine
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the US to discuss receiving long-range Tomahawk missiles capable of reaching Moscow. (AFP pic)…
Trump says to meet Putin in Budapest after ‘great’ call
Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and US President Donald Trump held talks in Alaska in August but made no breakthrough…
‘Antifa’ members face terrorism-related charges over ICE attack
A law enforcement officer aims a crowd-control weapon at a protester during a demonstration in Chicago’s East Side neighbourhood. (AP…
Europe ‘well positioned’ for future shocks, says ECB’s Lagarde
European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde (right) and Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam share the stage at the IMF conference in…
Sapura CEO to challenge father’s bid to revoke 14.85mil share hibah
Shahriman Shamsuddin and his father Shamsuddin Abdul Kadir attended the proceedings at the Putrajaya shariah court this morning. PUTRAJAYA: Sapura…
Teen pleads guilty in Melaka gang rape case
Two teenagers were charged at the Alor Gajah juvenile court today with gang rape, committing carnal intercourse against the order…
High Court finds Murray Hunter liable for defamation
Political commentator Murray Hunter is known for his critical writings on Malaysian politics. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: The Shah Alam…
Parents need more time with children to curb school crime, says Bersatu rep
Permatang assemblyman Nurul Syazwani Noh has urged the government to introduce more flexible work hours and encourage work-from-home, especially for…
Malaysia tumbles down global property rights index
The latest International Property Rights Index shows a steep decline in Malaysia’s physical property rights protection. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA:…
Vaccination is not a retail service, MMA tells pharmacists
Dr Thirunavukarasu Rajoo said doctors who administer vaccines carry medico-legal responsibility and are protected by professional indemnity insurance. PETALING JAYA:…
Soon Huat-Shevon advance to Denmark Open quarter-finals
Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Jemie Lai won their last title at the Malaysia Open in May last year. (Bernama pic) PETALING…
Suspect in school stabbing has learning difficulties, say police
Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar said the suspect has been cooperative and is assisting in the investigation. (Bernama pic) PETALING…
Malaysia faces final chance to press Asean on Myanmar, says activist
Alternative Asean Network on Burma founder and human rights activist Debbie Stothard said the response by Malaysia and other member…
More heartache as Pearly-Thinaah fall to Japanese pair in Denmark
This was the first meeting between Pearly Tan-M Thinaah and the new Japanese pairing, who are playing together for only…
School violence against girls exposes weak safeguards, says Suhakam
Suhakam said Malaysia must provide genuine protection to children in schools. KUALA LUMPUR: The recent spate of violence, bullying, sexual…
Outages reveal vulnerabilities in Malaysia’s power infrastructure
The outage at Edra Melaka power plant yesterday took out supply capacity equivalent to over 10% of Peninsular Malaysia’s maximum…
Singapore rebukes PAS for contradictions over polls interference claims
The Singapore home ministry and elections department called out PAS leaders for allegedly trying to influence the country’s general…
Sabah BN hits out at fake candidate posters
One of the viral candidate posters features deputy foreign minister Mohamad Alamin running for the Klias state seat in Sabah.…
Special needs pupil dies from Influenza A in Klang
North Klang police chief S Vijaya Rao said the health ministry had implemented preventive measures, including conducting medical checks on…
Teen detained for alleged sexual assault on schoolmate
Sabak Bernam police chief Yusoff Ahmad said the suspect had been placed under remand until Oct 17. (AFP pic) SHAH…
Asean’s unity key to driving clean energy transition, says Fadillah
Deputy prime minister Fadillah Yusof speaking at a gala dinner held in conjunction with the 25th Asean Energy Business Forum…
Widening gap in English mastery between urban and rural students
From Moaz Nair The government’s plan to further buttress the learning of English in schools is laudable as the global…