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Hear that deafening roar? It’s the GT-R Festival in full swing
The Malaysia GT-R Festival held on Aug 2 showcased a Nissan GT-R lineup spanning from the earliest models to today’s…

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…

Ismail Sabri arrives for 8th day of MACC grilling
The vehicle carrying former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob arriving at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters in Putrajaya this morning.…

MCMC probing senior citizen for ‘insulting’ Prophet, Islam on FB
The 63-year-old suspect giving his statement at the Iskandar Puteri police headquarters in Johor on April 20. (MCMC pic) PETALING…

Cops probing food delivery rider over alleged racist message
Seberang Perai police chief Helmi Aris said an investigation paper has been opened under the Penal Code and the Communications…

Strengthening tax system must address issue of corruption
From Andrew Ewe A credible tax system is built not only on laws and policies but on trust. When that…

Investors expect Malaysia to cut interest rates
Ringgit swaps are pricing 30 basis points of easing by Bank Negara Malaysia over the next six months, double the…

Bersatu leadership lineup well-placed to face GE16, says Saifuddin
Bersatu Supreme Council member Saifuddin Abdullah described the party’s current leadership lineup as a critical foundation, especially for the youth.…

LSHSM expediting upgrade works for KL Tower
Kuala Lumpur Tower was temporarily closed earlier this month to allow LSH Service Master Sdn Bhd to carry out maintenance…

Mustapha’s win can rejuvenate Sabah PKR ahead of state polls, say analysts
PKR’s Mustapha Sakmud was decisively re-elected as party’s Kota Belud division chief, but former Sabah deputy chief minister Christina Liew…

Improve motorcycle lane design to boost usage, reduce accidents, govt told
Road safety consultant Karen Goonting says increasing the use of dedicated motorcycle lanes could significantly reduce the number of accidents…