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‘Stagnated’ Malaysia-Pakistan ties need shot in the arm, says Anwar

‘Stagnated’ Malaysia-Pakistan ties need shot in the arm, says Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic, trade and investment…
Quitting GRS risks splitting STAR, analysts warn Kitingan

I respect STAR leaders’ decision to continue supporting GRS, says Kitingan

STAR president Jeffrey Kitingan said ‘each person must act according to their conscience’. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Parti Solidariti Tanah…
Woman behind fake passport stamp syndicate, say cops

Woman behind fake passport stamp syndicate, say cops

Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar said the syndicate was believed to have been operating in premises owned by the main…
9 M’sians heading to Gaza to sign deportation letters if detained by Israel

9 M’sians heading to Gaza to sign deportation letters if detained by Israel

MyCARE CEO Kamarul Zaman Shaharul Anwar said all the vessels involved in the humanitarian missions are now in international waters.…
Pinkfish New Year’s eve countdown called off

Pinkfish New Year’s eve countdown called off

The Pinkfish Countdown last December was marred by the death of four participants, believed to be due to drugs bought…
Industry groups express regret after tourism meet sparks controversy

Industry groups express regret after tourism meet sparks controversy

The travel groups said the Global Travel Meet was a ‘resounding’ success as it had generated over RM420 million in…
Private hospitals seek incentives in 2026 budget

Private hospitals seek incentives in 2026 budget

APHM proposed increasing funds to help private hospitals provide more diagnostic and imaging support to public hospitals. (Bernama pic) PETALING…
Fundamentalists and bigots: two sides of the same coin

M’sian businesses among most targeted by hackers in SEA

Kaspersky said Malaysia ranks third in terms of exploit volume within Southeast Asia, behind Indonesia and Vietnam. PETALING JAYA: Malaysian…
Online learning for 72 schools in Selangor, KL during Asean Summit

Online learning for 72 schools in Selangor, KL during Asean Summit

The list of affected schools that will switch to online learning will be released at a later date. PUTRAJAYA: A…
Cops probing 2 officers over alleged misconduct in loan shark case

Cops probing 2 officers over alleged misconduct in loan shark case

Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar warned that firm action would be taken if the allegations are proven to be true.…
MPs push for single Act regulating childcare, preschool education

MPs push for single Act regulating childcare, preschool education

Committee chair Yeo Bee Yin said the proposed Early Childhood Care and Education Act would place all childcare and preschool…
Ellron confirms another STAR deputy president backs GRS

Ellron confirms another STAR deputy president backs GRS

Ellron Alfred Angin (left) is STAR’s non-Muslim Bumiputera deputy president while Robert Tawik is the party’s Muslim Bumiputera deputy president.…
Mat Sabu undergoing treatment at IJN

Mat Sabu undergoing treatment at IJN

Agriculture and food security minister Mohamad Sabu is in stable condition but will not be receiving guests, said his office.…
Cops probing TikTok users over posts on Zara’s death, PM-Israel link

7 men arrested over seditious, threatening posts on TikTok, FB

Bukit Aman criminal investigation department director M Kumar said all seven suspects have been remanded for one to three days…
CelcomDigi to contest firm’s breach of contract claim

CelcomDigi to contest firm’s breach of contract claim

CelcomDigi Bhd said the arbitration was not expected to have any material impact on its operations or net assets per…
17 of 46 critically delayed projects under 12MP completed, says education ministry

17 of 46 critically delayed projects under 12MP completed, says education ministry

The education ministry said it is monitoring its delayed projects and engaging regularly with stakeholders, after the Auditor-General’s Report revealed…
Give more funds for geological disaster prevention, MPs say after Johor quake

Seismic Hazard Map currently being updated

Multiple minor earthquakes were reported in Johor in August, with a 4.1-magnitude quake in Segamat, damaging some homes and structures.…
5 plead guilty to using forged documents to register births

5 plead guilty to using forged documents to register births

The offences were allegedly committed at the national registration department in Putrajaya between June 2022 and May 10, 2023. PETALING…
Lease delays hit rental income from highway concessionaires, says A-G

Lease delays hit rental income from highway concessionaires, says A-G

The Auditor-General’s Report noted that the leasing process involved 27 concessionaire companies managing 33 highways. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: A…
Bersatu leader rejects calls for Wan Saiful’s sacking after attack on Azmin

Bersatu leader rejects calls for Wan Saiful’s sacking after attack on Azmin

Bersatu’s Pasir Salak chief, Zainol Fadzi Paharudin, said members should submit complaints directly to the party and not air them…
Sabah assembly to be dissolved before Nov 11, says CM

Sabah assembly dissolved | FMT

The term of the Sabah legislative assembly had been due to end on Nov 11. (DUN Sabah pic) PETALING JAYA:…
STAR deputy president, 3 reps state support for GRS

STAR deputy president, 3 reps state support for GRS

STAR deputy president Ellron Alfred Angin is the Sabah youth and sports minister as well as a four-term assemblyman for…
What fiscal space does Anwar have for Budget 2026?

Federal financial position improves in 2024 with RM12.22bil fall in deficit

The report recommended that the finance ministry strengthen revenue collection to ensure that surplus revenue can be utilised to fund…
Kampung Baru not Malay reserve land, Zaliha says

Kampung Baru not Malay reserve land, Zaliha says

Federal territories minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said Kampung Baru was gazetted as a Malay agricultural settlement on Jan 12, 1900.…
2026 budget to focus on critical projects, cost of living, says DPM

2026 budget to focus on critical projects, cost of living, says DPM

Deputy prime minister Fadillah Yusof said the government’s focus under the 2026 budget is more on helping the people, especially…
No need to be more Hamas than Hamas, Wan Fayhsal told

No need to be more Hamas than Hamas, Wan Fayhsal told

Deputy foreign minister Mohamad Alamin said Malaysia must consider the broader perspective, after opposition MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad…
War of words as Azalina hits out at Takiyuddin on splitting AG, PP

War of words as Azalina hits out at Takiyuddin on splitting AG, PP

Law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said said the unity government ‘walks the talk’, unlike the previous PN administration…
Esscom base meant for completion in 2024 only 41% done, A-G report finds

Esscom base meant for completion in 2024 only 41% done, A-G report finds

The forward operating base in Pulau Mabul is a pioneering project for Esscom, operated by the marine police as a…