Malaysia Oversight
Ramanan slams ‘irresponsible’ claim Mitra failed due to leadership issues

Ramanan slams ‘irresponsible’ claim Mitra failed due to leadership issues

Former Mitra chairman R Ramanan refuted claims that the special unit formed to help Indians had failed to achieve its…
Don’t racialise silambam’s exclusion from 2026 Sukma, says Yeoh

Don’t racialise silambam’s exclusion from 2026 Sukma, says Yeoh

While youth and sports minister Hannah Yeoh acknowledged the disappointment over silambam’s exclusion, she noted there were also other sports…
Sports can unite all Malaysians, says prime minister

Sports can unite all Malaysians, says prime minister

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (centre) at the Olympic House groundbreaking ceremony, flanked by Olympic Council of Malaysia president Norza Zakaria…
Awesome TV sues 3 local celebrities for defamation

Awesome TV sues 3 local celebrities for defamation

Awesome TV said all content aired on its channel was produced by external production houses, and that contractual and payment…
18,000 undocumented migrants held at detention centres, says Saifuddin

18,000 undocumented migrants held at detention centres, says Saifuddin

Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the immigration department operates 20 detention facilities, 18 permanent depots and two temporary holding…
Netanyahu says Israel seeks control of Gaza, but won’t ‘keep it’

Netanyahu says Israel seeks control of Gaza, but won’t ‘keep it’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to seek approval for an expansion of military operations in Gaza. (AP pic)…
20 years, 12 strokes for raping daughter while wife is giving birth

20 years, 12 strokes for raping daughter while wife is giving birth

Judge Ahmad Faizadh Yahaya ordered the man to undergo counselling and be placed under police supervision for three years after…
Trump says pharma, chips tariffs incoming as trade war widens

Portion of semiconductor exports may qualify for tariff exemption, say economists

The Dewan Rakyat was told earlier that 65% of Malaysia’s semiconductor exports to the US originate from American companies operating…
Don’t make Sarawak scapegoat for federal inefficiency, rep tells Rafizi

Don’t make Sarawak scapegoat for federal inefficiency, rep tells Rafizi

SUPP’s Wilfred Yap said former economy minister Rafizi Ramli’s contention that increasing Sarawak’s revenue share threatens Malaysia’s finances ignores the…
Police investigations free from political interference, says home minister

Police investigations free from political interference, says home minister

In April, Sin Chew Daily courted controversy for publishing an illustration featuring the Jalur Gemilang without the crescent moon, leading…
Cop killed after being rammed by car used by fleeing burglars

Cop killed after being rammed by car used by fleeing burglars

The sports utility vehicle which knocked down a policeman was found abandoned near a hotel in Kepala Batas, Alor Setar.…
Key prosecution witness to apply for protection after assault

Key prosecution witness to apply for protection after assault

G Gnanaraja was reported to have suffered injuries to his face and hand after being attacked by 10 men at…
2 held in Thai drug case, including singer Eda Ezrin, back home

2 held in Thai drug case, including singer Eda Ezrin, back home

Bukit Aman NCID director Hussein Omar Khan said the remaining four individuals are still in Thailand, pending passport activation before…
Trump tells Malaysia-born CEO of Intel to resign ‘immediately’

Trump tells Malaysia-born CEO of Intel to resign ‘immediately’

New Intel boss Lip-Bu Tan reportedly has a stake in hundreds of Chinese advanced-manufacturing and chip firms. (EPA Images pic)…
111 investigation papers opened in GISBH case, says Saifuddin

111 investigation papers opened in GISBH case, says Saifuddin

Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said 262 business premises belonging to GISBH had been closed for various reasons. PETALING JAYA:…
Taiping prison officials say inmate still alive en route to hospital

Taiping prison officials say inmate still alive en route to hospital

Suhakam is holding an inquiry to investigate claims that over 100 inmates were assaulted by around 60 prison wardens during…
Boarding schools still safe, Fadhlina assures parents

Boarding schools still safe, Fadhlina assures parents

Education minister Fadhlina Sidek said her ministry had introduced its Bangkit Bermaruah community service programme for students suspended over disciplinary…
MCMC records Muhyiddin’s statement over RON95 subsidy claim

MCMC records Muhyiddin’s statement over RON95 subsidy claim

The nation’s internet regulator says the former prime minister is being questioned as a witness. Source link
Trump says US will charge tariff of about 100% on semiconductor imports

FMM calls for clear guidance, support following US tariff on semiconductors

FMM has expressed concern over the US announcement to impose a 100% tariff on imported semiconductor chips, with exemptions only…
Local councils owe SWCorp nearly RM500mill for cleaning services, says MP

Local councils owe SWCorp nearly RM500mill for cleaning services, says MP

DAP MP Howard Lee said the debts stem from a 2011 arrangement under which the federal government took over waste…
Housewife charged with murder of 7-month-old adopted baby

Housewife charged with murder of 7-month-old adopted baby

Siti Subrina Imran was charged at the magistrates’ court in Kuala Lumpur. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: A housewife was charged…
Migrant worker protection is about human rights, not just ILO rules, says Sim

Migrant worker protection is about human rights, not just ILO rules, says Sim

Human resources minister Steven Sim said the government is still committed to reducing reliance on migrant workers as outlined in…
Shahriman denies prioritising exit value over Sapura’s interests

Shahriman denies prioritising exit value over Sapura’s interests

Shahriman Shamsuddin is petitioning to wind up Sapura Holdings Sdn Bhd citing an irreparable breakdown in mutual trust and confidence…
PKR leader dismisses Puad’s Selangor claim as ‘coffee shop talk’

PKR leader dismisses Puad’s Selangor claim as ‘coffee shop talk’

PKR Youth deputy chief Izuan Kasim (left) said Umno Supreme Council member Puad Zarkashi’s remarks sometimes did not reflect the…
Automatic number plate recognition system to roll out on PLUS Expressway in October

Automatic number plate recognition system to roll out on PLUS Expressway in October

Works minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said the use of the automatic number plate recognition technology was the first step towards…
Ex-MCA veep reminds Wee that ‘outsiders’ will decide party’s relevance

Ex-MCA veep reminds Wee that ‘outsiders’ will decide party’s relevance

Former MCA leader Ti Lian Ker said to win back MCA members and regain the support of voters in the…
Govt considering raising tobacco tax

Govt considering raising tobacco tax

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the proposal to increase the tobacco tax was in line with the government’s commitment to…
Melaka temple worker charged with sexually assaulting 13-year-old boy

Melaka temple worker charged with sexually assaulting 13-year-old boy

P Deva, 32, is accused of sexually assaulting the boy in the bedroom of a home in Taman Melaka Perdana…