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3 firms asked for details as Penang pursues financial hub plan
Chief minister Chow Kon Yeow previously urged the federal government to reconsider its rejection of the Penang International Financial Centre…
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
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
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa said the donors pledged at least US$170 million to finance the Palestinian Authority. (EPA Images…
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
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
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the RON95 subsidy initiative is the result of improved governance and sound financial management. (Bernama…
Sarawak governor calls out federal encroachment into state powers
Sarawak governor Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said Parliament has no authority to legislate on matters outside its jurisdiction. PETALING JAYA:…
Extend RON95 subsidy to boat owners, say S’wak party chief, MP
Many depend on boats for transportation in Sarawak, and providing them with subsidised fuel will ease their burden, said Parti…
Netanyahu rebukes Western nations at UN for embracing Palestinian statehood
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. (AP pic)…
FIFA fines FAM, suspends 7 players over falsified documents
FIFA said FAM had submitted doctored documentation in eligibility enquiries to FIFA in order to field the players for Malaysia’s…
Give tour operators promotional grants in 2026 budget, says group
The Malaysian Tourism Federation said existing allocations are not enough to prepare the industry for Visit Malaysia Year 2026. PETALING…
Senior student threatened to step on Zara’s head, inquest told
Zara Qairina Mahathir was questioned about a missing purse by two senior students, who were later joined by three others,…
Unacceptable, MMA says on decision to defer vape ban
MMA president Dr R Thirunavukarasu said a delay to enforce the vape ban could fuel youth addiction, juice abuse, and…
‘Good news’ for Sabah in 2026 budget, says PM
Sabah received RM6.7 billion in development funds under Budget 2025, up from RM6.6 billion for 2024. (Wikipedia pic) PETALING JAYA:…
Get S’pore to review death penalty laws, UN members told
During the last Universal Periodic Review in May 2021, Singapore rejected several recommendations, including the abolition of capital punishment, and…
Federal, Sabah ties must stay strong, says Anwar
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said there must be continued and strengthened cooperation between the federal and Sabah governments, particularly after…
Companies yet to receive fleet card may claim RON95 price difference
Public and goods transport companies must produce their RON95 purchase receipts to claim the difference between the old and subsidised…
Astro hits new low after Q2 profit plunges 70%
Astro’s shares have fallen 43.5% year to date, 52% over the past one year and 84% over the past five…
Marketing firm granted leave to challenge MBPJ over Federal Highway billboard
Danwan Corporation director Stanley Ho said the matter will now be resolved in court. PETALING JAYA: The Kuala Lumpur High…
Ex-MCA veep cautions against constant demonisation of PAS
Former MCA vice-president Ti Lian Ker said that PAS, like other parties, had good and bad leaders. (Bernama pic) PETALING…
PH free to choose allies, says Saifuddin on Sabah polls
Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (left) said PH will go through seat negotiations with both GRS and BN, after Sabah Umno’s Suhaimi…
Anwar, Trump set to witness trade pact signing at next month’s Asean Summit
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and US president Donald Trump are expected to meet when Malaysia hosts the 47th Asean Summit…
New Suhakam commissioners appointed, no extension for Umno duo
The appointments of Umno’s Hasnal Rezua Merican Habib Merican and Nazira Abdul Rahim as Suhakam commissioners in 2022 had been…
SRC board not bound by Najib’s instructions, ex-PM’s lawyer says
SRC International is suing Najib Razak (left) and Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil for allegedly misappropriating company property and dishonestly conspiring…
Man claims trial to attempted murder of 4 cops
Ameerul Asraf Saipul was charged with the attempted murder of Azizul Yahya, Lokman Nulhakim Mahdir, S Muniya Kaunden and Noor…
Schools need stronger policies against bullying, says Suhakam
The government hopes to table the Anti-Bullying Tribunal Bill in the Dewan Rakyat in October after completing stakeholder engagements and…
Prosecution fabricating my involvement in fee talks, Bung tells court
Kinabatangan MP Bung Moktar Radin and his wife Zizie Izette Abdul Samad are charged with corruption and abetment over a…
Family asks why UTM cadet’s autopsy done by medical officer, not specialist
Syamsul Haris Shamsudin died on July 28 under unclear circumstances while undergoing Reserve Officer Training Unit training at the Army…