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Parliamentary seats must reflect population, not political bargaining
From Ibrahim M Ahmad It was not surprising to hear that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had agreed to consider increasing…
Trump deserves Nobel Peace Prize for Thai-Cambodia ceasefire deal, says aide
US president Donald Trump previously said he believed both Thailand and Cambodia would settle their differences after he told the…
Growth outlook stays positive amid tariff uncertainty, says BNM governor
Bank Negara Malaysia governor Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said the revised growth forecast of 4% to 4.8% for the year has…
RTS Link’s immigration complex reaches major milestone
Management staff of Malaysia Rapid Transit System Sdn Bhd and IJM Construction Sdn Bhd during the topping-out ceremony of the…
Community sentencing law won’t apply to current inmates, says deputy minister
Deputy home minister Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said allowing certain categories of offenders to do community service can help solve the…
Cops arrest 2 men for ‘flogging’ of PM effigy at rally
Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail said the two men arrested are aged 21 and 47. PETALING JAYA: Police have arrested…
20 children, including 15-day-old baby, rescued from unlicensed centre
State exco member Lim Siew Khim said five adults believed to be the caretakers were also found at the premises…
Twins fail in suit challenging religious status as ‘Muslims’
The Shah Alam High Court has dismissed a suit brought by the sisters seeking a declaration that they were never…
E-hailing firms Maxim, InDrive risk losing licences, says Loke
Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said both inDrive and Maxim had started making improvements. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Russian-founded e-hailing…
41 unlicensed ‘KLCC photographers’ fined by DBKL
DBKL officers conducting ‘Op Lens’ near KLCC to weed out unlicensed photographers operating in the area. (Facebook pics) PETALING JAYA:…
Health ministry mulls total vape ban
The health ministry is considering a total ban on the sale and use of vape and electronic cigarettes. KUALA LUMPUR:…
Sabah BN leader sees ‘Anwar factor’ behind GRS pact with PH
Sabah Barisan Nasional treasurer Salleh Said Keruak said GRS’s decision to work with PH must be respected. (Wikipedia pic) PETALING…
Wan Ahmad Farid sworn in as chief justice
Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh receiving the instrument of appointment as chief justice from Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim today.…
Populist spending not the same as helping the people
From Muhammed Abdul Khalid The government recently announced a rakyat assistance package, the headline measures of which included a reduction…
‘Turun Anwar’ rally missed the point, says ex-Muda man
About 18,000 people took part in Saturday’s ‘Turun Anwar’ rally in Kuala Lumpur, according to police, although the organisers, PAS…
Rubio says US officials are in Malaysia to help in Cambodia-Thailand talks
Marco Rubio said he and President Donald Trump were actively engaging with counterparts from both countries and closely monitoring the…
Umno’s future in unity govt hinges on power consensus, says Puad
Umno Supreme Council member Puad Zarkashi said Umno’s strategic move to join the unity government had given the party time…
Trump says Israel will have to decide on next steps in Gaza
President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media after he arrived at Prestwick Airport in Ayrshire, Scotland. (AP pic)…
WHO says malnutrition reaching ‘alarming levels’ in Gaza
Protesters gather near the UN headquarters in New York to demand food access for Palestinians facing famine in Gaza. (EPA…
How Anwar’s opposition handed him an unintended victory
From Ahmad Ibrahim The scene on July 26 was familiar: Malaysia’s opposition gathering, banners aloft, voices raised against the sitting…
Federal leader’s insult pushed GRS into unity govt, says Hajiji
GRS chairman Hajiji Noor said many of Sabah’s demands were approved by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, whereas previous leaders found…
Anwar to chair peace talks between Thailand, Cambodia
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he would seek a ceasefire in the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. PETALING JAYA:…
4th Penang pig farm infected with swine fever
The state veterinary department said the four infected farms hold a total of about 6,000 pigs. (Bernama pic) KEPALA BATAS:…
Border control agency finds exotic animals, arrests man at KLIA
An enforcement operation at KLIA Terminal 1 discovered two silvery langurs, two siamangs and two armadillos in the suspect’s luggage.…
PJ mayor outlines conditions for privatised parking scheme
PJ mayor Zahri Samingon said the privatisation process must not disrupt the existing parking situation in the city. (Bernama pic)…
Semporna residents grateful as STR programme reaches their doorsteps
Treasury deputy secretary-general (policy) Zamzuri Abdul Aziz (centre) distributes Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah aid to residents of Pulau Bum Bum and…
Zahid warns of a ‘cancer’ that could bring down Umno
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi opening the Arau Umno division’s office today. (Bernama pic) ARAU: Umno leaders and members must…
20 songbirds and monitor lizard seized in raids on wildlife traffickers
A live monitor lizard, 20 white-rumped sharma birds and wild boar carcasses were seized in raids against poachers and wildlife…
Free haircuts, oil change service draw crowds at Madani event
Workers at a barber shop in Muar, Johor, were kept busy providing free haircuts for a Madani community event today.…