Malaysia Oversight
Trump to attend signing of Thailand-Cambodia ‘peace deal’

Trump to attend signing of Thailand-Cambodia ‘peace deal’

US President Donald Trump is expected to attend the Asean summit in Kuala Lumpur from Oct 26-28. (Getty Images/AFP pic)…
Pupils recount killer roaming school with knife in hand, blood on clothes

Pupils recount killer roaming school with knife in hand, blood on clothes

Police vehicles at SMK Bandar Utama Damansara (4) as investigators probe this morning’s fatal stabbing. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Several…
Committee to probe stabbing of Form 4 student at Bandar Utama school

Committee to probe stabbing of Form 4 student at Bandar Utama school

A 16-year-old student was fatally stabbed by a junior at SMK Bandar Utama Damansara (4) this morning. PETALING JAYA: The…
Something ‘not good’ stirring in Bersatu, says Wan Fayhsal

Something ‘not good’ stirring in Bersatu, says Wan Fayhsal

Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal (left) was suspended from Bersatu while Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan…
Victim stabbed multiple times, no element of bullying, say cops

Victim stabbed multiple times, no element of bullying, say cops

Petaling Jaya police chief Shamsudin Mamat said the motive of the murder is still under investigation. PETALING JAYA: The 16-year-old…
Federal Court refuses SPAN’s ex-legal director leave to appeal dismissal

MyCC fails in bid to reinstate Grab’s RM86.8mil fine

The Federal Court dismissed MyCC’s application for leave to appeal against the striking down of the fine it imposed on…
GPS man slams PAS MP over call for alcohol-free flights

GPS man slams PAS MP over call for alcohol-free flights

Bawang Assan assemblyman Wong Soon Koh accused Hulu Selangor MP Hasnizan Harun of using religion to divide the people. PETALING…
3 strikes and companies are out, Loke says on overloaded vehicles

3 strikes and companies are out, Loke says on overloaded vehicles

Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said the ministry will no longer tolerate drivers, owners, or transport companies that disregard road…
Penang undersea tunnel project a ‘land scam’, Guan Eng’s trial told

Penang undersea tunnel project a ‘land scam’, Guan Eng’s trial told

Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng is on trial for four corruption charges linked to the RM6 billion Penang…
Commercial crime cases up 81.6%, RM3.6bil in losses recorded

Commercial crime cases up 81.6%, RM3.6bil in losses recorded

Top cop Khalid Ismail said the government views commercial crime as a serious concern. KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 52,000…
Asean energy ministers to ink key agreements at 43rd AMEM

Asean energy ministers to ink key agreements at 43rd AMEM

Malaysia, as Asean chair, is steering discussions towards a just, inclusive, and innovation-driven energy transition. (Envato Elements pic) KUALA LUMPUR:…
Electrician pleads not guilty to beating 3 stepsons with PVC pipe for vaping

Female guard, boyfriend claim trial to sexually assaulting girl, 9

The Seremban sessions court fixed bail at RM30,000 for both accused and set Nov 17 for case mention. (Facebook pic)…
Holidaying in Langkawi should be cheaper, says Anwar

Holidaying in Langkawi should be cheaper, says Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said high prices are discouraging locals from holidaying in Langkawi. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister…
Bersatu should be renamed ‘Berpecah’, quips DAP Youth chief

Bersatu should be renamed ‘Berpecah’, quips DAP Youth chief

DAP Youth chief Woo Kah Leong questioned Bersatu’s ability to lead the country when the party is so divided. (Facebook…
Organiser apologises for flying Israeli flags during Kelantan flotilla simulation

Anwar backs police action over flying of Israeli flag

The organisers of the flotilla said they only wanted to give those attending an accurate re-enactment of the situation faced…
Maria flays ministry for labelling gang rape as sexual misconduct

Let gang-rape suspects take SPM after trial, says Maria

Two days ago, former MP Maria Chin Abdullah flayed the education ministry for labelling the gang rape of a schoolgirl…
China says will fight US to the end in trade war

China says will fight US to the end in trade war

The commerce ministry reiterated China’s steady position on tariffs while expressing readiness for trade talks. (AFP pic) BEIJING: China said…
Myanmar junta strike kills dozens at festival protest

Asean urged to reject Myanmar election

Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has touted the Dec 28 election as a way to end the civil war which…
Bersatu suspends Wan Saiful, Wan Fayhsal

Bersatu suspends Wan Saiful, Wan Fayhsal

Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan and Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal have been stripped of…
PN should go solo in Sabah to gauge true strength, say analysts

PN should go solo in Sabah to gauge true strength, say analysts

Sabah PN chairman Ronald Kiandee said the coalition will contest the 17th state election on its own, without forming alliances.…
Budget 2026 gratifying for economists, but what about the people?

Budget 2026 gratifying for economists, but what about the people?

The opening of Budget 2026 was music to the ears of economists like me with very strong words rejecting the…
Lessons for Malaysia from the rise of legal AI startups

AI goals may stall as interest in science wanes, say academics

A strong STEM foundation is critical in preparing the next generation for an AI-driven future, say USM’s Selvakumar Manickam and…
When it comes to booze, let’s live and let live

When it comes to booze, let’s live and let live

I risk being branded by my detractors as being unIslamic, or worse, as a liberal, for what I am about…
Deadly clashes erupt between Hamas and Gaza clan after ceasefire

Deadly clashes erupt between Hamas and Gaza clan after ceasefire

The gunfights took place in the Sabra neighbourhood of Gaza City. (EPA Images pic) GAZA CITY: Several people were killed…
French ex-president Sarkozy to go to prison on Oct 21

French ex-president Sarkozy to go to prison on Oct 21

French former president Nicolas Sarkozy maintains his innocence and has lodged an appeal, with a new trial anticipated within months.…
Embattled French PM faces clutch day in parliament

Embattled French PM faces clutch day in parliament

France’s Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu delivers a speech as he welcomes the newly appointed members of his cabinet in Paris.…
UK govt faces growing pressure over collapsed China spy case

UK govt faces growing pressure over collapsed China spy case

Christopher Cash (centre) and Christopher Berry, arrested two years ago for alleged espionage, have had all charges withdrawn. (EPA Images…
Trump hails ‘tremendous day for Middle East’ as leaders sign Gaza declaration

Trump hails ‘tremendous day for Middle East’ as leaders sign Gaza declaration

US President Donald Trump and other leaders gather for a family photo during the summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.…