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Sandakan’s Duchess of Kent Hospital running dry: Water supply shortage shuts operating theatres, slashes dialysis
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 15 — The Duchess of Kent Hospital (HDOK) in Sandakan is facing a critical water supply shortage,…

Sabah’s GDP growth reaches RM83.2b last year, boosted by national and state initiatives, says CM
KOTA KINABALU, April 29 — Sabah’s economy has shown positive growth as its gross domestic product (GDP) rose to RM83.2…

Senior citizen killed in Sarikei motorcycle-car collision, cops urge witnesses to come forward
SARIKEI, April 29 — A senior citizen was killed after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car at…

MACC questions 23 in probe into police C4i system contract
SHAH ALAM, April 29 — A total of 23 people have had their statements recorded by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission…

Malaysia-US tariff talks: Miti names deputy sec-gen Mastura Ahmad Mustafa as chief negotiator
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has appointed its deputy secretary-general (trade) Mastura…

Malaysia facing severe brain drain with 1.86 million already gone, says digital minister
GEORGE TOWN, April 29 — Malaysia is facing a critical brain drain problem with 1.86 million Malaysians having left the…

Anwar: Malays must uplift themselves through faith, unity and accountability, not racial insults
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged the Malays to uplift themselves through faith…

Anwar makes fresh appeal to Myanmar’s warring sides as attacks persist in quake-hit zones
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today that Malaysia has submitted appeals to the…

Cops seize Hulu Kinta rep’s gun after claim he brandished it during PKR party polls
IPOH, April 29 — Police have seized a firearm belonging to Hulu Kinta state assemblyman Muhamad Arafat Varisai Mahamad following…

Anwar: Speed up affordable housing build, skip the groundbreaking gimmicks
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for the timely completion of the Madani…

Education minister urges calm as probe continues into AI-generated Jalur Gemilang gaffe in SPM report
PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — An internal investigation into the error in the display of the Jalur Gemilang in the Sijil…

Don’t judge PKR polls unfair just because of complaints, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has rejected allegations that the recent PKR divisional elections…

Education Ministry arranges temporary accommodation for SMK Tinggi Setapak students after dorm fire
PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has made arrangements for temporary accommodation for students displaced by the…

Two cops remanded over alleged RM6,000 bribe demand during vehicle check in Seremban
SEREMBAN, April 29 — Two policemen have been remanded for five days, starting today, in connection with the alleged solicitation…

Sepang International Circuit first to enforce Youth Ministry’s new safety guidelines for concerts, says Hannah Yeoh
SEPANG, April 29 — The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) will be the first facility to fully implement the Guidelines for…

HFMD cases in Johor spike by 20pc, JB district has most cases, says exco
JOHOR BARU, April 29 — Childcare centres in the state have been asked to take additional precautions following a 20.5…

Anwar highlights growing Malaysia-Egypt collaboration in trade, education and aid after courtesy call from ambassador
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed hope that the diplomatic ties and friendship between…

Sex education module hours to increase under new 2027 curriculum, says Fadhlina
PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — Teaching hours for the Reproductive and Social Health Education (PEERS) module will be increased under the…

Loke: School zones to see speed limit slashed from 50km/h to 30km/h
SEREMBAN, April 29 — The government will very soon gazette a reduction in the maximum speed limit in school zones…

First batch of Malaysian Haj pilgrims arrive in Madinah
MADINAH, April 29 — The first batch of Malaysian pilgrims for the 1446H/2025 Haj season, comprising 284 individuals, arrived safely…

Fadhlina: No compromise on bullying, sexual harassment involving sports school athletes
PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek stressed that her ministry will not compromise on any issue of bullying…

Govt officers responsible for Jalur Gemilang gaffe in SPM report identified, action to be taken, says Shamsul Azri
PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — The government has identified the officers responsible for the erroneous depiction of the Jalur Gemilang in…

Teen escapes alleged kidnap attempt at knifepoint while jogging in Shah Alam, say police
SHAH ALAM, April 29 — A teenage boy was injured after narrowly escaping a kidnap attempt at knifepoint in Section…

Appeals Court upholds life sentences and whipping for six KLIA2 drug traffickers
PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — The Court of Appeal today upheld the life imprisonment and whipping imposed by the High Court…

Perak’s zakat collection hits record RM253m in 2024
IPOH, April 29 — The Perak Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPk) collected RM253 million in zakat in 2024,…

Tourism Selangor launches AirAsia campaign to reach eight million visitors this year, says MB
SEPANG, April 29 — Tourism Selangor, in collaboration with Selangor Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI), has partnered with AirAsia to promote…

Police bust family-run drug syndicate, arrest three, seize RM82m worth of drugs in major raid in Cheras and Kajang
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Federal police announced today one of their biggest drug busts to date, involving some RM82…

Housewife in Kuantan duped of over RM150,000 in Facebook-linked stock investment scam
KUANTAN, April 29 — A 58-year-old housewife lost RM150,190 after falling victim to a fake stock investment scheme promoted on…

Singapore GE2025: PM Wong slams WP’s ‘cavalier’ attack on DPM Gan Kim Yong, urges voters to reject negative politics
SINGAPORE, April 29 — Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has accused the Workers’ Party (WP) of adopting a “cavalier and irresponsible…