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Kedah finalising legal team over Penang ‘lease’ payment
Kedah menteri besar Sanusi Nor previously demanded RM100 million a year from the federal government as a ‘lease payment’ for…
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:…
Nuclear energy can power Malaysia, create jobs for 3 generations, says group
World Nuclear Association director-general Sama Bilbao says Malaysia should weigh the long-term benefits of nuclear energy. MOSCOW: Nuclear energy has…
DAP eyes 2 interior seats in Sabah polls
Sabah DAP is targeting to contest between eight and 10 seats in the upcoming state election. (File pic) PETALING JAYA:…
Eastern Sabah marks 5 years without kidnap-for-ransom incidents
Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the government will continue to strengthen Esscom’s role to ensure the east coast of…
Driving licence renewals up 53% after BUDI95 announcement
JPJ director-general Aedy Fadly Ramli said the trend indicated that more motorists were taking proactive steps to renew their licences…
Holgado to file appeal to FIFA over 12-month ban
Rodrigo Julián Holgado (centre), who plays for Colombian club America de Cali, was fined 2,000 Swiss francs (RM11,000) and given…
PM defends decision to invite Trump to Asean Summit
Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad had urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to revoke the invitation extended to US president…
MACC to reach out to FIFA on probe into FAM scandal
MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said the anti-graft agency’s senior director of investigations, Zainul Darus, will be tasked with reaching…
From data to foresight: An AI solution for environmental resilience in a smart city
From Jayaprakash Murulitharan Malaysia already has the tools to monitor the haze. The next step is turning environmental data into…
Another minor quake hits Johor
The meteorological department said this morning’s earthquake had an epicentre at a depth of 10km. (MET Malaysia pic) PETALING JAYA:…
BN-PH likely to clash in Sabah polls, warn analysts
PH, BN and GRS are allies at the federal level, but BN is part of the opposition in Sabah. PETALING…
Defence procurement must be needs-based, says PM
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said this year’s allocation for the defence ministry is the highest ever, so everyone is responsible…
Health ministry urges fight against fake, ‘ridiculously odd’ news
The health ministry wants staff at all levels to take action by informing the relevant authorities and for all heads…
PRS lacks pedigree to unite Dayaks, vulnerable to Tiong’s PDP, say analysts
John Sikie Tayai (left) and Aaron Ago Dagang appear to be the only serious contenders for the PRS presidency, although…
Touting rife in industry despite being a crime, says lawyer
The Bar Council has issued a circular to legal practitioners warning them against touting, describing it as a criminal and…
Nuclear energy can slash electricity prices by 75%, says atomic association chief
World Nuclear Association director-general Sama Bilbao says Finland’s electricity costs dramatically decreased after its newest reactor came online in 2023.…
Tobacco display ban meaningless without proper enforcement
Enforcement remains the main challenge as many retailers are unprepared for the tobacco display ban, which kicks in on Oct…