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Wee challenges UM to provide ‘accurate’ admissions data

Wee challenges UM to provide ‘accurate’ admissions data

MCA president Wee Ka Siong said his data on UM admissions was taken from the university’s annual report and parliamentary…
Father gets DNAA on assault charge after daughter drops case

Ex-investment banker jailed 2 years, fined RM1mil for securities fraud

Former investment banker Ruwan Amaresh Shaun Ponniah also pleaded guilty to carrying out fund management activities without a licence. (Pexels…
MyEG to change its name to Zetrix

MyEG to change its name to Zetrix

MyEG Services Bhd announced that its name change to Zetrix AI Bhd will become effective from 9am on Thursday. KUALA…
US visa applicants told to make social media accounts public

US visa applicants told to make social media accounts public

The US embassy in Kuala Lumpur said the requirement aims to help verify applicants’ identities and assess eligibility under US…
No minimum jail term allowed in trafficking cases, says Federal Court

No minimum jail term allowed in trafficking cases, says Federal Court

A three-member Federal Court panel said Section 3 of the Criminal Justice Act 1953 defines ‘life imprisonment’ as a 30-year…
Apex court to deliver verdict on final appeals in Kevin Morais murder case

Apex court to deliver verdict on final appeals in Kevin Morais murder case

The body of deputy public prosecutor Kevin Morais was found in a concrete-filled drum at Persiaran Subang Mewah, Subang Jaya,…
It’s the media’s job to ask tough questions, not just the ones you like

It’s the media’s job to ask tough questions, not just the ones you like

From Ahirudin Attan Some politicians are putting on different hats and hiding behind NGOs to attack those who do not…
Veterans call for more Chinese youths to join armed forces

Veterans call for more Chinese youths to join armed forces

Armed forces chief Nizam Jaffar said the forces should be seen as a viable career choice for non-Bumiputeras, offering a…
PAS Youth division nominates VP Amar for party’s No 2 post

PAS Youth division nominates VP Amar for party’s No 2 post

PAS vice-president Amar Abdullah is said to have had a major role in shaping the new generation of PAS leaders.…
Police to probe scuffle between cop, protester at anti-graft rally

Police to probe scuffle between cop, protester at anti-graft rally

A scuffle between a policeman and a protester, at an anti-corruption rally in central Kuala Lumpur today, shown in a…
Foreigner bites off cop’s ear during arrest

Teen allegedly raped by mum’s elderly boyfriend as she watched

The 36-year-old mother, who is a security guard, and a 61-year-old self-employed man have been arrested. PETALING JAYA: Police have…
Probe into Daim’s ‘undeclared assets’ widens to 4 more countries

Probe into Daim’s ‘undeclared assets’ widens to 4 more countries

An MACC senior director, Zamri Zainul Abidin, confirmed the probe, but declined to comment further. PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption…
Change is coming, the Mamdani way

Change is coming, the Mamdani way

From Charles Santiago In New York City, 33-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani recently defeated a party insider in the mayoral…
Rep says Nurul Izzah trying to exploit Sarawak issues

Rep says Nurul Izzah trying to exploit Sarawak issues

Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap said that if PH wants Sarawakians to take them seriously, they must show it through…
Don’t probe ‘influencer’ for statement against me, says Nurul Izzah

Speed up surveys for Sarawak native customary land, Nurul Izzah says

PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar said that for communities such as the Iban, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu, and Penan, land…
Amir given economy minister’s duties, to overhaul 13th Malaysia Plan

Amir given economy minister’s duties, to overhaul 13th Malaysia Plan

Senator Amir Hamzah Azizan was appointed as finance minister II in December 2023. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The Cabinet has…
White House says July deadline for higher tariffs may be extended

White House says July deadline for higher tariffs may be extended

President Donald Trump imposed a 10% tariff on most US trading partners, then paused steeper rates on others during trade…
Dr M slams Trump’s ‘gangster move’ after demand for Iran’s surrender

Dr M slams Trump’s ‘gangster move’ after demand for Iran’s surrender

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said US president Donald Trump should not have demanded Iran’s surrender in its war…
Ex-Senate deputy president claims trial to accepting Range Rover as bribe

Ex-Senate deputy president claims trial to accepting Range Rover as bribe

Ali Mohamad claimed trial last week to 20 charges of accepting RM235,000 in cash and three luxury cars in relation…
Umno’s pursuit of GRS deal driven by political realities, says analyst

Umno’s pursuit of GRS deal driven by political realities, says analyst

Bung Moktar Radin says Sabah Umno is open to working with chief minister Hajiji Noor’s GRS coalition at the upcoming…
Cyberjaya varsity student found dead in dorm, murder suspected

Cyberjaya varsity student found dead in dorm, murder suspected

The student was discovered with injuries on her body by a friend at about 10am on Tuesday. PETALING JAYA: A…
Firm in Black Hawk fiasco awarded military airbase calibration job, say sources

Firm in Black Hawk fiasco awarded military airbase calibration job, say sources

Last November, the defence ministry cancelled a lease of four Sikorsky UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters from Aerotree Defence and Services…
DBKL aims for 70% of residents to use public transport by 2040

DBKL aims for 70% of residents to use public transport by 2040

The Kuala Lumpur Local Plan has a strong focus on the city’s public transport network, said mayor Maimunah Sharif. KUALA…
Ex-MP urges ‘all-of-govt’ approach to TVET graduate employment

Ex-MP urges ‘all-of-govt’ approach to TVET graduate employment

Former Klang MP Charles Santiago said it is time for the government to exercise leadership and upskill TVET students in…
Cops probe woman, 70, for driving on motorbike lane at Penang second bridge

Cops probe woman, 70, for driving on motorbike lane at Penang second bridge

A grab from a video on Facebook showing the car using the motorcycle lane on the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam…
‘Sabahan No 1’ not an empty slogan, says Salleh

‘Sabahan No 1’ not an empty slogan, says Salleh

Sabah BN treasurer Salleh Said Keruak said the state party moved in tandem with the federal unity government. (Bernama pic)…
US-based NGO says 657 Iranians killed in Israeli strikes

US-based NGO says 657 Iranians killed in Israeli strikes

Israel says its strikes are aimed at halting Iran from obtaining an atomic bomb. (AP pic) PARIS: A US-based NGO…
Abang Jo to ‘table something’ at special Sarawak assembly sitting

Abang Jo to ‘table something’ at special Sarawak assembly sitting

Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg is expected to table a bill at a special one-day sitting of the state assembly.…