Malaysia Oversight
Veteran diplomat Shahrul appointed Malaysia’s new US ambassador

New ambassador to US a ‘steady hand’, says analyst

Malaysia’s new ambassador to the US, Shahrul Ikram Yaakob, has spent 35 years in the diplomatic corps and served as…
S’wak High Court dismisses applications by Petronas to postpone, stay Petros suit

S’wak High Court dismisses applications by Petronas to postpone, stay Petros suit

National oil company Petronas called on the bank guarantee last October after demanding payment of RM28,136,403.08 from Petros for gas…
Mans body found at construction site in Bangsar

Mans body found at construction site in Bangsar

Brickfields police chief Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood says the man's identity has yet to be ascertained. Source link
Durian seller Nathan’s prickly fight for survival

Durian seller Nathan’s prickly fight for survival

Kamalanathan Troung Kodang, or Nathan, is a disabled durian seller running a roadside stall in Subang Jaya. (Andrea Rhiannon Edmonds…
Letting US-based firm make e-cigarettes in Johor ‘a huge mistake’, says expert

Letting US-based firm make e-cigarettes in Johor ‘a huge mistake’, says expert

Ispire Technology Inc claimed to be the only company fully authorised to manufacture, import, and export nicotine products in Malaysia,…
How Malaysia can cash in on Trump’s war on education

How Malaysia can cash in on Trump’s war on education

It’s tiring to moan about the state of education in Malaysia, rehashing the same old complaints again and again. It…
Veteran diplomat Shahrul appointed Malaysia’s new US ambassador

Veteran diplomat Shahrul appointed Malaysia’s new US ambassador

Shahrul Ikram Yaakob served in the diplomatic service for 34 years, including two stints in the US. (Bernama pic) PETALING…
No need for teachers to lead mass movements again, says NUTP

No need for teachers to lead mass movements again, says NUTP

NUTP secretary-general Fouzi Singon said teachers aren’t as visible as before but still play an important role in criticising government…
Clear guidelines needed for book vouchers, says PM

Clear guidelines needed for book vouchers, says PM

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government will continue to give book vouchers to university students, with some changes to…
Selangor PH pledges full support for Amirudin to remain as MB

Selangor PH pledges full support for Amirudin to remain as MB

(From left) Selangor’s DAP chairman Ng Sze Han, Amanah chairman Izham Hashim and PKR deputy chairman Borhan Aman Shah have…
No proof of MCA being sidelined, say Umno leaders

No proof of MCA being sidelined, say Umno leaders

MCA president Wee Ka Siong together with leaders from other BN partners at Umno’s 79th anniversary celebration on May 11.…
AYOS 2025 boosts Asean collaboration on skills, workforce readiness, says HRD Corp

AYOS 2025 boosts Asean collaboration on skills, workforce readiness, says HRD Corp

Rony Ambrose Gobilee says a key focus of AYOS 2025 is to balance academic knowledge and technical skills. KUALA LUMPUR:…
Elderly man found a day after car falls down 30m slope

Elderly man found a day after car falls down 30m slope

The Penang fire and rescue department said the man’s car had veered off a road at Bukit Titi Seong, Balik…
Lynas, Kelantan ink MoU for mixed rare earth carbonate supply

Lynas, Kelantan ink MoU for mixed rare earth carbonate supply

Lynas Rare Earths CEO and managing director Amanda Lacaze said Malaysia is already recognised as a rare earths centre of…
You’ve never let me down, Nik Nazmi tells ministry staff in farewell note

You’ve never let me down, Nik Nazmi tells ministry staff in farewell note

Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad resigned from his ministerial role yesterday after failing to defend his PKR vice-presidency. (Bernama pic) PETALING…
Not enough ‘quality’ PKR MPs to replace Rafizi, Nik Nazmi as ministers, says analyst

Not enough ‘quality’ PKR MPs to replace Rafizi, Nik Nazmi as ministers, says analyst

An analyst says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces a daunting task in choosing replacements for the ministerial posts which will…
Rafizi can still play powerful role outside Cabinet, says Shahril

Rafizi can still play powerful role outside Cabinet, says Shahril

Former Umno information chief Shahril Hamdan said Rafizi Ramli should not be seen as sulking or becoming irrelevant by resigning,…
Asean All Stars stun United to win 1-0

Asean All Stars stun United to win 1-0

Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho tries to dribble past an Asean All Stars defender in search of an equaliser. PETALING JAYA:…
Of Asean 2045, trade shifts, and Myanmar moves

Of Asean 2045, trade shifts, and Myanmar moves

Southeast Asian leaders met in Kuala Lumpur over two days for the 46th Asean Summit and related summits. KUALA LUMPUR:…
Anwar to announce decision on duo’s resignation later, says PMO

Anwar to announce decision on duo’s resignation later, says PMO

The PMO confirmed that Anwar Ibrahim had received the PKR duo’s letters of resignation and leave applications. PETALING JAYA: Prime…
High Court to hear Anwar’s reference application on June 3

High Court to hear Anwar’s reference application on June 3

The High Court is scheduled to hear the trial of Yusoff Rawther’s civil suit against Anwar Ibrahim, and the prime…
Don’t force Sabah to follow federal model, says GRS leader

GRS’s 52-seat bid risks straining ties with national party allies, says analyst

An analyst said a proposal for GRS to contest 52 out of 73 seats in the upcoming state polls could…
Woman claims police dismissed her report about alleged drugging

Woman claims police dismissed her report about alleged drugging

A woman claims a police officer at the Batu Kawan police station refused to take her report about allegedly being…
US suspends student visa processing, ramps up social media vetting

US suspends student visa processing, ramps up social media vetting

Students don Palestinian keffiyehs and wave flags in solidarity at Columbia University’s commencement in Manhattan, New York. (EPA Images pic)…
Cops hunt for 5 men after snooker game turns violent

Cops hunt for 5 men after snooker game turns violent

Kuantan police chief Wan Zahari Wan Busu said the men had exchanged words during the game before the victim was…
Akmal fires back at ‘narrow-minded’ Melaka DAP rep

Akmal fires back at ‘narrow-minded’ Melaka DAP rep

Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh urged DAP assemblyman Kerk Chee Yee to reflect on his own party. PETALING JAYA:…
Asean to deepen global partnerships in face of economic challenges

Asean to deepen global partnerships in face of economic challenges

Beyond external partnerships, Asean member states also committed to strengthening its internal resilience through deeper intra-regional trade and investment. KUALA…
Officer nabbed over RM40,000 bribes linked to Sabah housing project

Former company owner, ex-CFO nabbed over RM8.1mil in false claims

An MACC source said the suspects were believed to have falsified claims in relation to the rental of waste disposal…