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Petronas partnership sees Sabah O&G firms surge 250% over 4 years
Under an agreement with Petronas, Sabahan companies are given priority for any tender below RM20 million for upstream work, and…
Trump hints at ‘something special’ in Middle East talks
US president Donald Trumps remarks’ have raised speculation that a deal to end the carnage in Gaza could be forthcoming.…
Netanyahu to meet Trump as Israel faces isolation over Gaza war
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and US President Donald Trump (left) are set to meet on Monday, amid growing…
Animal rights group urge witnesses of dog abuse to lodge reports
A screenshot of the incident in which a man is seen hitting a dog in Ipoh. PETALING JAYA: An animal…
Sarawak minister takes ex-speaker to task over 35% seats
Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said not all safeguards, including 35% parliamentary seats for Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore at the time…
FAM blames technical error by staff after fine, suspension of players
(Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) tonight cited a “technical error” in the documents submitted to…
Poems from Singapore’s death row
From Elesh Vengadesan-Lee The topic of Malaysians on Singapore’s death row has been in the news lately with the execution…
18 years of failed transport planning have worsened traffic, says Penang Gerakan
At its annual convention in Penang, Gerakan passed a resolution blaming poor planning and lack of execution for worsening congestion,…
Technical problems with BUDI95 to be resolved before Tuesday
Deputy finance minister Lim Hui Ying with a Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah recipient filling petrol at a station on Jalan Raja…
Para long jump champ Latif betters own world record at Delhi championships
Abdul Latif Romly, whose wife is expecting another baby, dedicated his victory to his family. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: National…
MCMC taking proactive measures against Zionist propaganda, says Fahmi
Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government has engaged directly with social media platforms to convey Malaysia’s firm stance against…
Cuepacs calls for safety audit on schools after boy falls into sewer pit
Cuepacs president Adnan Mat said comprehensive measures must be implemented immediately, including identifying high-risk areas and taking preventive action. (Bernama…
FAM scandal falls outside our scope, says MACC
MACC chief Azam Baki had said yesterday the anti-graft agency would reach out to FIFA for more information on the…
Gerakan must avoid ‘third force’ trap, says Lau
Gerakan president Dominic Lau said the party’s enemy is DAP and the Madani government. GEORGE TOWN: Gerakan should remain part…
MACC to issue asset declaration notices to officers in counter-setting probe
MACC recently arrested 18 enforcement agency officers in Selangor, Melaka, Kuala Lumpur and Negeri Sembilan on suspicion of being involved…
Gerakan must respond to PAS’s criticisms or risk losing support, says youth chief
Penang Gerakan Youth chief Tan Zhen Zune said it was difficult to respond to PAS’s criticisms when told to hold…
Lorry driver admits jumping out of vehicle before fatal toll crash
The crash, involving two SUVs, a car and a three-tonne lorry, took place at the Bukit Kajang toll plaza yesterday…
Ministry urges regular screenings as 50,000 cancer cases detected yearly
Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said his ministry is collaborating with the National Cancer Society of Malaysia and several NGOs on…
Embassy in Iran has resumed operations, says foreign minister
The Malaysian embassy in Tehran was temporarily closed at the height of the conflict between Israel and Iran last June.…
NGOs, activists renew calls for an independent information commission
The Freedom of Information Bill is expected to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat next month. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA:…
Ex-MP urges tighter border checks after Malaysian executed in Singapore
Former DAP MP Kasthuri Patto said checks and border patrols must be increased at checkpoints and borders to nab drug…
Malaysia urges UN to curb or abolish veto power
Foreign minister Mohamad Hasan said the general assembly should be allowed to serve as the conscience and voice of the…
To build the future, mine the gold in rich data
I accepted an invitation from a state government recently to be part of their pre-budget workshops and engagements. I didn’t…
Gabriel, Rodrigo, and the politics of patience
Gabriel. Rodrigo. These were the names the sports minister chose to spotlight as Malaysia reeled from FIFA’s damning verdict on…
2026 budget must honour spirit of MA63, says Sarawak activist
Activist Peter John Jaban (left) and STAR information chief Anuar Ghani said allocations must reflect Sarawak and Sabah’s ‘equal partnership’…
Why not visit Rumah Keluarga Kami, Ramanan?
From Vincent Arasu For the past week or so, a war of words has been playing out in public between…
Tennis trailblazer V Selvam’s unfinished rally
V Selvam (right) and assistant head coach R Ramachandran — once Malaysia’s top doubles pair — guiding little Natalia Farouk,…
BUDI95 initiative ‘efficient’, ‘fiscally sustainable’, says rights activist
Beginning Sept 30 Malaysians will enjoy an estimated savings of 61 sen per litre of RON95 fuel based on the…
Turning the tide back towards peace in the Middle East
The 2025 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) opened with a major step towards implementing a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine…