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Show the numbers for Sabah revenue, spending, Putrajaya told
Sabah Law Society president Roger Chin said federal spending should be treated separately from the government’s constitutional obligations to Sabah.…

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…

New Gaza-bound flotilla sets off from Sicily
The 10 vessels aim to join the Global Sumud Flotilla delivering aid to Gaza. (EPA Images pic) ROME: A flotilla…

At least 36 dead in India stampede
Police and security personnel stand guard outside a hospital following a stampede at a political rally in New Delhi. (EPA…

Israelis rally for Gaza deal ahead of Netanyahu-Trump meeting
Thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv on Saturday, demanding a deal to end the Gaza war. (EPA Images pic)…

Russian FM says Israel trying to blow up Middle East
Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov addresses the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. (AP pic) UNITED NATIONS: Russian foreign…

Trump authorises full force troop deployment in Portland
The troop move aligns with Donald Trump’s crackdown on leftist activists he labels a ‘domestic terrorist’ threat. (Getty Images Pool/AP…

AFC to review potential implications of fine against FAM, players’ suspension
The Asian Football Confederation said it will review the situation ‘in line with the applicable regulations’ once the FIFA proceedings…

Social media is the new battlefield, says Melaka PKR leader
Melaka PKR chief Shamsul Iskandar Akin said the party must adopt the latest approaches, including the use of artificial intelligence,…

FIFA suspension of footballers, FAM fine a major calamity, says sports analyst
Sports analyst Pekan Ramli warned of potential repercussions that could further jeopardise the future of Malaysian football, including the possibility…

Stop blame game and unite, ex-forward tells Malaysians after FIFA suspension
Former national forward Safee Sali criticised those playing judge and jury even before any wrongdoing can be determined. (Bernama pic)…

Reduce overdependence on ‘imported’ players, says ex-national striker
James Wong said the national squad during his playing days comprised local players who became top strikers, midfielders, defenders and…

Anwar slams claims Madani govt anti-Islam
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim questioned whether gambling was reduced or increased when Perikatan Nasional formed the government previously. (Bernama pic)…

Forces, police first to enjoy cheaper fuel in recognition of service, says Anwar
A total of 300,000 armed forces and police personnel became the first group to enjoy subsidised RON95 petrol today. PETALING…

S’wak party warns of risks in pushing for more parliamentary seats
PBK president Voon Lee Shan said the Federal Constitution allows Malaysians from the peninsula to contest parliamentary seats in Sarawak…

BUDI95 makes sacrifices worthwhile, say military personnel
Military personnel refuelling with subsidised RON95 during the launch of BUDI95 for the armed forces at BHPetrol, Kem Perdana Sungai…

Education ministry orders probe into death of boy in sewage pit at school
The child is believed to have fallen into the open sewer pit during a sports meet at the school in…

KDM names ex-footballer, ’80s singer among Sabah election candidates
(From left) Former Sabah finance ministry permanent secretary Rusdin Riman, ex-state footballer Henry Saimpon, and veteran singer John Samud will…

Finas revamp will end ‘cartel’ culture, says Fahmi
Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said the cleansing process in Finas was now under way. PETALING JAYA: The government is committed…

Sarawak must defend continental shelf rights, says legal counsel
Sarawak legal counsel JC Fong said the state should never give up its rights or claim to the continental shelf.…

Shafie dismisses speculation of tie-up with BN for Sabah polls
Warisan president Shafie Apdal reiterated that his party is not forming alliances with any other political party for the upcoming…

Abandoned Putrajaya monorail bridge to be repurposed for use by cyclists
The Putrajaya monorail bridge is expected to become a popular attraction for tourists early next year. (Wikipedia pic) PETALING JAYA:…

You cleared the players, why fine FAM now, TMJ asks FIFA
The Tunku Mahkota Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, urged FAM to file an appeal immediately against FIFA’s fine and suspension…

UTM cadet’s autopsy done under specialist supervision, says ministry
The health ministry explained that after the case was referred to a forensic pathologist, the UTM cadet’s body was taken…

Naturalisation of Harimau Malaya players above board, says Saifuddin
Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the matter of naturalisation falls under Article 19(1) of the Federal Constitution. PETALING JAYA:…







