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PM orders immediate aid for Sabah, priority for repairs

PM orders immediate aid for Sabah, priority for repairs

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visiting the Gaya teacher education institute campus, which was affected by a landslide. (Bernama pic) PETALING…
MSPO launches platform to strengthen Malaysian leadership in palm oil

MSPO launches platform to strengthen Malaysian leadership in palm oil

Plantation and commodities minister Johari Ghani said Malaysia is committed to ensuring palm oil continues to power economic growth and…
Aerotree sues govt for RM353mil over scrapped Blackhawk chopper lease

Aerotree sues govt for RM353mil over scrapped Blackhawk chopper lease

Aerotree Defence and Services Sdn Bhd claimed that Putrajaya’s abrupt termination of its helicopter lease deal caused huge losses, reputational…
MCMC probes alleged false content over Zara Qairina’s case

Alleged bully took 19 days’ sick leave before switching schools, Zara inquest told

Zara Qairina Mahathir died at Queen Elizabeth Hospital on July 17, a day after she was found unconscious in a…
MIC to skip Sabah polls, says it knows its limitations

MIC to decide in November whether to leave BN, join PN

MIC deputy president M Saravanan said the party’s top leadership, not just him or the president, will make the decision…
Kg Sungai Baru dispute highlights poor planning, governance, says Azam

Kg Sungai Baru dispute highlights poor planning, governance, says Azam

MACC chief Azam Baki wondered if the residents had been given the impression of a large monetary compensation, but were…
Petronas unit loses appeal in O&G patent dispute

Petronas unit loses appeal in O&G patent dispute

A mobile offshore production unit is a converted offshore oil rig used for oil and gas production. (Petronas pic) PUTRAJAYA:…
Heavy fines on news outlets risk creating climate of fear, media body warns

Heavy fines on news outlets risk creating climate of fear, media body warns

The Malaysian Media Council said inadvertent mistakes by news outlets, though regrettable, should invite proportionate and corrective measures, not punitive…
Govt to review need for law against bullying

Govt mulls extending Anti-Bullying Tribunal Bill beyond under-18s

Law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said urged those unable to attend the town hall sessions to share their…
The ‘scam’ that shook Malaysian sports

The ‘scam’ that shook Malaysian sports

Para badminton player Cheah Liek Hou’s Instagram post was brief, but it rattled Malaysian sport. “It feels like they scammed…
High Court judge dismisses Najib’s recusal request in addendum review

Court denies govt’s gag order bid in Najib’s addendum case

The government had sought the gag order pending the disposal of former prime minister Najib Razak’s judicial review on a…
Perak to table policy paper on vape ban next week

Perak to table policy paper on vape ban next week

Perlis, Terengganu, Kedah and Pahang had previously announced a ban on the sale of vape products this year, after Johor…
Ministry denies sidelining local students at research universities

Higher education demands bold reform now

From G25 Malaysia’s higher education system is suffering from a structural crisis. The controversy over Edward Wong’s case is not…
Malaysia-led Asean visit to Myanmar postponed

Malaysia-led Asean visit to Myanmar postponed

Foreign minister Mohamad Hasan had previously said he wanted a clearer picture of how Myanmar plans to hold a general…
Developer must complete housing blocks for Kg Sungai Baru residents, says Johari

Developer must complete housing blocks for Kg Sungai Baru residents, says Johari

Titiwangsa MP Johari Ghani said the developer must first complete two new blocks on the site of the old flats…
Petronas reviewing upstream portfolio, operational and cost efficiencies

Piecemeal federal-state deals could create corruption risks, says expert

Political analyst Tricia Yeoh said clarity is needed in the ongoing tussle between Petronas and Petros, to prevent further institutional…
Penang govt to facilitate talks between Felda, RAC on sugar refinery land lease

Penang govt to facilitate talks between Felda, RAC on sugar refinery land lease

MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s sugar refinery, built in 1964, sits on 7ha of RAC land in Perai, Penang. (MSM pic)…
‘New’ Indonesian pair knock Sze Fei-Izzuddin out of China Masters

‘New’ Indonesian pair knock Sze Fei-Izzuddin out of China Masters

Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani have suffered several early exits this season, with only one title to their credit. (EPA…
3 cops held over student extortion and molest case

3 cops held over student extortion and molest case

Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Usuf Jan Mohamad said the three officers were arrested at a restaurant yesterday following a…
25 new towns formed in Penang’s boundary expansion

Penang raises quit rent for first time in 30 years

Chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said there will not be any further increase in quit rent for buildings and land…
70 witnesses to be called for Zara Qairina inquest

Zara inquest adjourned after child witness statement leaked

The inquest into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir is scheduled to resume at the coroner’s court on Monday.…
Specific regulations for podcasting not needed, says deputy comms minister

Specific regulations for podcasting not needed, says deputy comms minister

Deputy communications minister Teo Nie Ching said it is important for podcasters to start talking about self-regulation, so that more…
3 arrested over Kampung Sungai Baru commotion

Cops to refer Kg Sungai Baru probe paper back to DPP

Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Usuf Jan Mohamad said 67 people have had their statements recorded so far in connection…
Public feedback still required for key projects, says DBKL

Zaliha’s pol-sec rubbishes Batu Umno’s claim of being sidelined

Nor Azrina Surip said that Umno and Barisan Nasional leaders had been appointed to the Kuala Lumpur City Hall advisory…
Malaysia Football League suspends Perak, Kedah for 2 seasons

Malaysia Football League suspends Perak, Kedah for 2 seasons

The Malaysian Football League said Perak and Kedah Darul Aman failed to obtain their national licence for the 2025/26 season…
Sabah Electricity worker swept away in flood

Number of flood victims in Sabah on the decline

In Sabah, the number of evacuees dropped to 2,602 people from 806 families at 22 temporary relief centres, from 3,325…
Halal trade fair close to RM4.5bil sales goal after 2 days

Halal trade fair close to RM4.5bil sales goal after 2 days

Three hundred global buyers from 80 countries are taking part in this year’s Malaysia International Halal Showcase, which is expected…
Don’t assume automatic support from non-Malays, Ramasamy tells PN

Don’t assume automatic support from non-Malays, Ramasamy tells PN

Urimai chairman P Ramasamy said the opposition has an ‘issue’ when it comes to the political support of the Chinese…