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KJ’s return to Umno: who will be the first to offer olive branch?
That Khairy Jamaluddin, sacked by Umno in 2023, would eventually return to the party’s fold has always been a safe…
Hardcore poverty nearly eradicated at 0.09%, says Amir
Economy minister Amir Hamzah Azizan said the various government initiatives to increase the rakyat’s income and empower urban communities economically…
Uneasiness in reporting actual income hinders poverty measurement, says economist
Some respondents taking a survey on poverty may exaggerate their income out of embarrassment, an academic says. KUALA LUMPUR: The…
PAC to summon finance ministry officials over management of govt vehicles
PAC chairman Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said the committee will focus on elements of misappropriation, abuse of power, wastage, and leakages…
Students conducted ‘spot check’ after money lost, Zara inquest told
Zara Qairina Mahathir shouted and denied the accusation of theft against her, a witness at her inquest said. (Facebook pic)…
Wan Saiful threatens more ‘exposés’ if Bersatu continues pressure
Wan Saiful Wan Jan said he had been offered to ‘jump ship’, but had chosen to stay ‘out of love…
New contractor to be picked for delayed Esscom base, says home ministry
The forward operating base at Pulau Mabul is a pioneering project for Esscom, operated by the marine police as a…
‘Optimism prevails’ in Gaza talks with Israel, says Hamas
Global calls to end the war intensify amid Gaza’s devastation, worsening famine and families pleading for hostage returns. (EPA Images…
Mamak restaurant group renews appeal to hire 15,000 foreign workers
Presma president Jawahar Ali Taib Khan said hiring 15,000 foreign workers will not raise the ratio of foreign workers in…
Zakir Naik demands RM10mil from Indian portal, journalist over HIV claims
Dr Zakir Naik had last month denied claims he had been diagnosed with AIDS. (EPA Images pic) PETALING JAYA: Dr…
RON97 down by 3 sen
PETALING JAYA: The price of RON97 petrol across the country will be reduced by three sen to RM3.18 per litre…
Jail term cut from 19 years to 16 for former p-hailing driver who murdered wife
The Court of Appeal said the act by Ong Boon Pin, whose Muslim name is Anaki Naufal Ongng. was not…
Firms can’t use subsidised RON95 for fleet vehicles, says Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said MCMC had contacted the CEO of a courier firm after it was alleged in a video that…
Johor health dept apologises after JB hospital’s smart queue glitch
A technical glitch in the smart queue system at Sultanah Aminah Hospital caused long waiting times by mixing up patients’…
We won’t jump the gun, Yeoh says on possible probe into FAM
Youth and sports minister Hannah Yeoh said FAM’s appeal must be concluded first to ensure the ministry’s subsequent actions are…
Engineer nabbed over death threats to lawyer in Zara-linked case
The Kota Kinabalu magistrates’ court allowed police to remand the suspect for four days until Oct 12. (Bernama pic) PETALING…
Kula to demand legal board’s explanation on UK visit
Deputy law and institutional reform minister M Kulasegaran said he will ask the LPQB to explain its six-day UK trip,…
Govt reviewing proposed dual structure for EPF accounts
The proposal would only apply to members who register with EPF after the new structure is rolled out, with existing…
Govt open to economic autonomy for Sabah, S’wak, says deputy minister
Deputy economy minister Hanifah Hajar Taib said any move towards autonomy would require a formal expression of intent from the…
RM3mil allocated to install CCTV cameras at 200 school hostels
Deputy education minister Wong Kah Woh said school spot checks would involve high-ranking ministry officers, state education directors and district…
549 cases of JPA loan defaulters referred to AGC
Federal territories minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the cases referred to the AGC involved RM81.2 million in outstanding loan repayments.…
Cops open probe into UPM dog killings
UPM said it had formed a committee to investigate the NGO’s allegation that the university hired a contractor to shoot…
Court rules out full trial in Petronas-Shell MDS gas payment dispute
The Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that a full trial would only delay the resolution of the case. PETALING JAYA:…
Border controls tightened to prevent robbers’ entry from Thailand, says GOF
GOF southeast brigade acting commander Ijid Landu Binju said they increased roadblocks after being informed of the robbery. (Bernama pic)…
Delay tabling of Urban Renewal Bill to next year, says PSM
Dr Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj said the bill does not currently provide for consultation for planned redevelopments with local communities. PETALING…
Govt faces hurdle of making policies less populist, says Izzah
PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar warned that sudden policy shifts could trigger backlash among Malaysians who have long relied…
LHDN targets all tax evaders regardless of wealth, says deputy minister
Deputy finance minister Lim Hui Ying said the tax agency had reduced its RM6.47 billion in accounts receivable through active…
Singapore executes Pannir Selvam | FMT
P Pannir Selvam was convicted in 2017 by the Singapore High Court of trafficking in 51.84g of diamorphine at the…
Anwar slams Israel as flotilla with 9 Malaysians intercepted
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition humanitarian mission to Gaza was intercepted by Israeli forces at 10.50am Malaysian time today. (EPA images…