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From Syerleena Abdul Rashid When a university professor claims that the ancient Malays could fly or that Romans learned shipbuilding…
Trees topple as storm hits KL
Photos on social media showed roads blocked by fallen trees, including one along Jalan Medang Serai, Bangsar. PETALING JAYA: A…
Weak outlook drives downgrade for auto stocks
The total industry volume for vehicles stood at 516,862 units as of August, a 4% drop compared to last year.…
RON95 subsidy: appreciation, and caution, ahead of Sept 30 rollout
From Sept 30, the government will provide up to 300 litres of RON95 petrol per month at RM1.99 per litre…
Statutory rape is statutory rape, says Azalina on Kelantan top cop’s remark
Law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said said the government remains committed to upholding international standards in cases of…
Concert dress code only for performers, not concertgoers, says Puspal
Puspal also reminded concert organisers of their duty to ensure public safety and security. (Envato Elements pic) PETALING JAYA: The…
Prosecution appeals against Syed Saddiq’s acquittal
The Court of Appeal had on June 25 unanimously acquitted Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman of his corruption…
The real problem is local students losing out in public varsities, says Wee
MCA president Wee Ka Siong said local students are losing out due to restricted UPU places. PETALING JAYA: MCA president…
Fahmi tells Meta to step up fight against cybercrime
Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil meeting representatives from Meta and various government agencies at the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission office…
Free replacement of faulty MyKad chips until Oct 7
Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said around 43,000 applications for faulty MyKad chip replacements are recorded every month. PETALING JAYA:…
Jinjang Selatan Tambahan residents, traders can stay put for now, says MP
Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng said the decision not to carry out the demolition order tomorrow was reached after he…
Santiago’s criticism of Ramanan cheap publicity stunt, says PKR man
PKR’s A Kumaresan (left) said DAP leaders like Charles Santiago should refrain from making ‘baseless’ accusations, as the party is…
2 cops jailed, fined for taking bribe not to report khalwat
The sessions court in Kuala Lumpur sentenced the two policemen to six months’ jail and fined them RM 2,000 each…
‘Far-fetched’ to say Umany president’s comments warrant probe, says Suhakam
Suhakam said students’ groups play a vital role in shaping democratic discourse by bringing new perspectives, asking difficult questions, and…
Shafie the ‘architect’ of Sabah’s water crisis, claims Umno leader
Suhaimi Nasir (left) said history would remember Shafie Apdal as the main cause of Sabah’s water crisis, not as a…
Senior citizen fined RM2,500 for pinching woman’s cheek at store
The Parit magistrate told Samsuri Kamaruddin that his inappropriate actions had not only outraged the victim’s modesty but also shamed…
Malaysia says RCEP bloc to consider adding new members, improve trade deal
Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said the meeting will allow members to suggest improvements to the RCEP…
No compromise on taxi touts, says Loke after tourist fleeced of RM836 at KLIA
The road transport department seized a vehicle and detained its driver at KLIA Terminal 2 after a tourist was allegedly…
Ex-Astro staff facing 743 data tampering charges fit to stand trial
The Kuala Lumpur sessions court set Sept 29, Sept 30, and Oct 1 to hear the reading of the remaining…
My officers are not gangsters, prisons chief tells inquiry
Prisons department commissioner-general Abdul Aziz Abdul Razak says the officers involved in the Jan 17 incident at Taiping prison acted…
Strategic foresight needed in handling land matters, says Johari
Minister Johari Ghani said land management requires a new, forward-looking approach which emphasises cooperation between federal and state governments. (Bernama…
Govt to save up to RM4bil a year with RON95 subsidy rationalisation
Finance minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan inspects upgrade projects around Pulau Betong, Balik Pulau, today. (Bernama pic) GEORGE TOWN: The…
M’sian on death row in Singapore to be executed this Thursday
K Datchinamurthy was arrested in 2011 and sentenced to death in 2015 for smuggling diamorphine into Singapore. (Facebook pic) PETALING…
Civil servants urged to claim hotel allowance at licensed premises
The Malaysian Budget and Business Hotels Association said hotel allowances for civil servants must only be channelled to legal accommodation…
Sabah, Sarawak fuel cartel cost govt RM247mil, says MACC chief
MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki speaks at a press conference in Putrajaya today. PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has…
Shafie issued show-cause notice over Zara remarks
The Kota Kinabalu coroner’s court granted lawyer Ram Singh’s application on the 11th day of the inquest into Zara Qairina…
Mayor urges citywide sewer audit after Komtar sinkhole
Penang Island City Council mayor Rajendran Anthony (second from right) with IWK officials at the site this morning. GEORGE TOWN:…
Flood situation improving in Sabah
There are still eight flood victims at the temporary relief centre in Papar and 82 in Penampang. (Bernama pic) KUALA…
Bertam rep moots rural, B40-focused rebates to ease quit rent burden
Bertam assemblyman Reezal Merican Naina Merican called for more engagement between the authorities and local residents before the new rates…