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Johor cops to charge father of boy found buried in Negeri Sembilan
The boy, who was reported missing at Taman Bukit Indah in Johor on July 24, was found buried in Jempol,…
Shouts of ‘Kekal Anwar’ in Dewan after PM unveils 13MP
The 13th Malaysia Plan tabled by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today will involve a total of RM611 billion over five…
Multi-tier levy for foreign workers delayed to 2026
The multi-tier levy was supposed to be introduced under the 12th Malaysia Plan as part of efforts to reduce the…
RM20bil set aside for flood mitigation projects in 7 states
Floods are common on the east coast of the peninsula during the monsoon period between October and March. (Bernama pic)…
Minimum wage to cover grads, semi-skilled workers
The minimum wage of RM1,700 applies to all workers in Malaysia, except for domestic workers and apprentices. (Bernama pic) PETALING…
Preschool education to be made compulsory from age 5
A review will be conducted of optimal schooling hours, the effectiveness of specialised schools, and improvements to the education model…
MIPP lacks grassroots support, Urimai says in ongoing spat
Urimai deputy chairman David Marshel said MIPP’s leaders left MIC because they could not secure positions in the party. (File…
13th Malaysia Plan to involve RM611bil in spending
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the strategic allocations reflect the government’s commitment to spurring high-impact development. KUALA LUMPUR: A total…
4 artworks tied to 1MDB scandal up for US auction, says report
The auction of the four artworks linked to the 1MDB scandal commenced on July 16 and will conclude on Sept…
Ex-MD of O&G firm claims trial to improper use of position
Farah Sabryna Nasarudin was charged in the Kuala Lumpur sessions court. KUALA LUMPUR: A former managing director of an oil…
SIS drops ‘Islam’ from name on Selangor sultan’s advice
SIS executive director Rozana Isa said the group will continue advocating for Muslim women despite the name change. (Bernama pic)…
Call it what it is: grooming, not love
When a 14-year-old girl from Kuala Lumpur was found in Johor after missing for nearly five days, some media reports…
MIPP slams Urimai, says Ramasamy has no credibility among Indians
MIPP’s S Subramaniam says that unlike P Ramasamy’s Urimai, MIPP operates as a registered political party within PN and is…
US imposes sanctions on shipping empire tied to Iranian leaders
The US said Shamkhani family’s shipping empire showed Iranian elites used power to gain wealth and fund the regime’s dangerous…
Zetrix AI allowed to continue providing immigration-related services
Zetrix AI Bhd, formerly MyEG Services Bhd, said it received a letter from the home ministry confirming that it could…
MM2H earns nearly RM840mil post-revamp, says minister
Tourism, arts and culture minister Tiong King Sing said the economic spillover from the latest MM2H iteration has also benefitted…
Align annual budgets with Malaysia Plans for effective implementation, says economist
Former Economic Action Council executive director Noor Azlan Ghazali said the finance and economy ministries must ensure better alignment between…
Pandelela bugged by shoulder injury, pulls out of world meet
Pandelela Rinong will give the 10m platform individual event a miss to concentrate on healing for her next international outing. …
No need for fuss over Fadhli’s cartoon, says PAS veep
PAS vice-president Amar Abdullah said mocking others is a ‘normal part of politics’. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: PAS vice-president Amar…
Legal error sees court overturn trafficking convictions, charges reduced
The Court of Appeal sentenced Tay Cher Boon to 12 years’ jail and 20 lashes for possession of methamphetamine, MDMA…
Religious teacher gets 6 years, 4 strokes for sexually assaulting students
The Seremban sessions court was told that the offences were committed at the boarding school in Jempol and at a…
Teen pleads guilty to punching teacher
The 14-year-old boy pleaded guilty to injuring his teacher, in an incident that went viral on social media. PETALING JAYA:…
Ministry suspends 4 students, warns 14 over viral school fight
Education minister Fadhlina Sidek said the four suspended students will enrol in a community service programme organised by the district…
Ex-UTP manager fined RM35,000 for using forged documents
Khalid Ka’ab at the Ipoh sessions court, where he pleaded guilty to using forged documents to promote a programme for…
Another task force set up to study Common Bar Course
The Common Bar Course is meant to provide a more practical and modern legal training programme for law graduates, similar…
Health ministry to continue advocating drug price displays
Medicine price displays at clinics have been mandatory since May 1, although a grace period of three months is in…
Human rights tribunal study ready by October, says deputy minister
M Kulasegaran said Suhakam’s views should not be ignored, but acted upon. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: A feasibility study on…
MIC faces political wilderness if it quits BN, says analyst
With only one seat to its name, MIC says it is being treated like an “unwanted guest” in the unity…
Be careful when commenting on Turun Anwar rally, says ex-minister
Former natural resources and environmental sustainability minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said politics is about perception. PETALING JAYA: A former…