Malaysia Oversight
Govt plans special entry permit criteria for foreigners with M’sian children

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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…
PH will respect BN’s decision to not cooperate with GRS, says Anwar

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

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

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

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

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.…
Don’t back down on Oct 1 cigarette display ban, says MCTC

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…
Ramanan ‘misses forest for trees’, says Santiago in spat over Indian community

Ramanan ‘misses forest for trees’, says Santiago in spat over Indian community

Charles Santiago says the government must address the structural neglect that has defined the life of Malaysians of Indian descent…
Perlis FA kicked out of FAM

FAM to appeal FIFA fine, suspension of 7 players over falsified documents

FAM president Yusoff Mahadi said FIFA had previously reviewed and officially cleared the players’ eligibility to represent Malaysia. (Bernama pic)…
Forgery, fraud, and football: FAM has shamed the nation

Forgery, fraud, and football: FAM has shamed the nation

Forgery and fraud have poisoned Malaysian football — and the stench now hangs over the entire country. Forgery, fraud and…
Close to RM642mil spent under SARA initiative in first week

MyKad a key economic tool, no longer just ID, says economist

The use of MyKads for the SARA initiative enables the government to understand people’s spending patterns, allowing it to draft…
Sparsh Shah, from broken bones to breaking barriers

Sparsh Shah, from broken bones to breaking barriers

Sparsh Shah believes the act of sharing stories has the power to change the world. (Andrea Rhiannon Edmonds @ FMT…
Iran sanctions look set to return as last-ditch UN push fails

Iran sanctions look set to return as last-ditch UN push fails

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi accused Europe and the US of distorting its peaceful nuclear programme, claiming Tehran offered several…
Civil defence says 50 killed in Gaza as Netanyahu vows to ‘finish job’ against Hamas

Civil defence says 50 killed in Gaza as Netanyahu vows to ‘finish job’ against Hamas

Smoke rises following an Israeli military strike in Gaza City, as seen from the central Gaza Strip. (AP pic) GAZA…
12 nations to back cash-strapped Palestinian Authority

12 nations to back cash-strapped Palestinian Authority

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa said the donors pledged at least US$170 million to finance the Palestinian Authority. (EPA Images…
Trump says will ‘not allow’ Israel to annex West Bank

Trump targets more opponents after ‘dirty cop’ Comey

US President Donald Trump hinted at further prosecutions, saying there is no list but others may follow. (AP pic) WASHINGTON:…
Hamas says walkouts before Netanyahu UN speech show Israel isolation

Hamas says walkouts before Netanyahu UN speech show Israel isolation

Delegates leave the UN General Assembly hall as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu steps up to the podium to speak.…
RON95 price cut possible after cleaning up corruption, leakages, says Anwar

RON95 price cut possible after cleaning up corruption, leakages, says Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the RON95 subsidy initiative is the result of improved governance and sound financial management. (Bernama…