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MCMC probing clip of ‘influencers’ giving homeless man food waste
MCMC said the dissemination of content that demeans or insults the dignity of individuals is unethical and contributes to the…

Dispute between beggars leaves 1 dead in Shah Alam
The man found dead in front of the bank in Seksyen 18, Shah Alam, had been known to beg for…

PKR leader explains oversight in Pejuang member winning Jempol chief’s post
Azizah Salim Shah won the Jempol PKR chief’s post with 450 votes, defeating G Manivannan and two others. PETALING JAYA:…

Seat change in Perak state assembly normal, says Hamzah
Deputy Bersatu president Hamzah Zainudin dismissed claims by a political analyst about an internal conflict in its Perak chapter. TAPAH:…

Act swiftly on rising threats against Indians, Waytha tells Anwar
Former national unity minister P Waytha Moorthy said the nation’s rich diversity would be threatened if calls for racial violence…

Weekly rest days for firefighters still just a proposal
Firefighters, who currently work on either 12-hour or 24-hour shifts, are asking for an additional rest day every 14 days.…

Company, director freed over failure to declare, pay duty on 9mil cigarettes
Taimin Tobacco Sdn Bhd and director Tan Chor Meng claimed in a Butterworth sessions court the goods were in transit.…

Late-night heavy meal habit alarming, says health minister
The National Health and Morbidity Survey 2024: Nutrition warned that late-night eating can disrupt sleep, cause digestive issues and increase…

No double standards, says PM over flag error in SPM report
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said all parties must be more vigilant and careful when publishing content related to national symbols.…

Beijing says claims of ongoing US-China trade talks ‘groundless’
Beijing has responded with new 125% duties on imports from the US. (NurPhoto pic) BEIJING: Beijing said today that any…

Ban the ‘K’ word, says Gerakan
Gerakan president Dominic Lau said the use of insulting words against any race or religion is damaging to the structure…

Jempol PKR chief disqualified due to Pejuang membership, says Aminuddin
PKR vice-president Aminuddin Harun said Azizah Salim Shah only resigned from Pejuang after winning the Jempol PKR division chief post.…

Govt agrees to raise on-call allowance for healthcare workers
Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said he has never stopped fighting for the welfare of healthcare workers. PETALING JAYA: The health…

Speak to Orang Asli in Bidor yourself, Perak MB urged
Last week, the Orang Asli community in Kampung Chang Lama claimed that a quarrying firm had encroached on their sacred…

BNM, Treasury to review IMF’s latest report on M’sia’s GDP forecast, says Anwar
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said IMF’s review was not limited to Malaysia but part of a broader global reassessment. PETALING…

Selayang, Jempol, Silam to hold fresh PKR elections, says Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the PKR election committee has yet to finalise the results for several candidates. PUTRAJAYA: Three PKR…

I give it 3 months before Trump pauses all tariffs, says Dr M
Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said tariffs are meant to make imports pricier, to boost demand for local products,…

Don’t polemicise Asean language electives plan, says Fadhlina
Education minister Fadhlina Sidek recently announced plans to offer Thai, Khmer, and Vietnamese as elective languages to strengthen regional ties…

Prosecution closes case in Zayn Rayyan child neglect trial
The body of six-year-old Zayn Rayyan Zaim Ikhwan was found in a stream near his home on Dec 6, 2023,…

M’sia’s timber products still desirable in US despite tariffs, says Johari
Plantation and commodities minister Johari Ghani said his ministry is closely monitoring the issue of some exporters manipulating the certificate…

Yet another Jalur Gemilang snafu, this time by education ministry
The education ministry said amendments are being made to the SPM results analysis report. PETALING JAYA: The education ministry has…

Chegubard wins appeal to lift gag orders on ongoing cases
Bersatu’s Badrul Hisham Shaharin was charged with criminal defamation and sedition in separate courts in April last year. (Bernama pic)…

Lorries to be weighed at ports from July 1 to curb overloading
Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said logistics industry players have already been told to prepare for stricter measures to curb…

Aerotrain delay nothing to do with privatisation, says MAHB boss
The Aerotrain was suspended in March 2023 after a breakdown for maintenance and upgrading works. KUALA LUMPUR: The timeline for…

Ramli Ngah Talib appointed Penang governor
Ramli Ngah Talib received his instrument of appointment from Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim in a ceremony at Istana Negara…

Straight A’s for 14,179 SPM candidates, best in 11 years
Elated SPM candidates from SMK Convent Kajang celebrating their examination results. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: A total of 14,179 students…

Penang rolls out automated parking fines
Automated parking enforcement is projected to reduce operating costs and patrol unit manpower needs by 60%. GEORGE TOWN: Penang has…

June 25 decision on Syed Saddiq’s CBT, money laundering appeal
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman is appealing his conviction and sentence for criminal breach of trust and money…

Fix retention pond issues before tragedy strikes, Taman Seri Alam folk say
Water overflowing from the collapsed retention pond in Taman Seri Alam. KUALA SELANGOR: The residents of Taman Seri Alam are…