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Protect corals, curb climate crisis: Scientists push for mapping and stronger laws to save Malaysia’s reefs
JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 15 — The Malaysian Society of Marine Sciences (MSMS) has recommended that 24 marine areas across the…

Indonesia foils attempt by 68 Rohingya, Bangladeshi migrants to illegally cross into Malaysia
JAKARTA, April 28 — Indonesian authorities have discovered 68 foreign nationals, including Rohingya and Bangladeshi citizens, at a palm oil…

Driver’s stroke leads to Sungai Petani coffee shop crash killing 55-year-old diner
SUNGAI PETANI, April 28 — A 55-year-old woman tragically lost her life after a car crashed into a coffee shop…

Fourth batch of Malaysian job scam victims to return home via Thailand
BANGKOK, April 28 — A group of 15 Malaysian victims of job scams rescued from Myanmar will be repatriated on…

High Court in Penang upholds open verdict in death of Australian Anna Jenkins, citing lack of evidence
GEORGE TOWN, April 28 — The High Court here today upheld the open verdict by the Coroner’s Court regarding the…

OK to say ‘RIP’? Here’s what preachers advise Muslims to use instead to express respect and sympathy
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Former Indonesian president Joko Widodo’s recent gesture in raising his hands during the funeral of…

Rapid Bus boosts links to KTM, KLIA Transit with seven new routes from April 30
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus) will launch seven new routes starting April 30, aimed…

Kesedar settlers in Kelantan to get land after 40-year wait, says DPM Zahid
GUA MUSANG, April 28 — A more than 40-year wait for settlers in the South Kelantan Development Authority’s (Kesedar) Land…

Former Nenggiri rep drops suit over Bersatu expulsion, ordered to pay RM100,000 in costs
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Former Nenggiri state assemblyman Mohd Azizi Abu Naim has withdrawn the originating summons he filed…

Human Resources Ministry pursues ‘Zero Vision’ as workplace injury rates drop
CYBERJAYA, April 28 — The Ministry of Human Resources (Kesuma) is targeting to achieve “Zero Vision” or zero accidents, injuries…

Malaysia-Maldives partnership poised for growth in trade, digital innovation and sustainability, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Malaysia is intensifying efforts to strengthen collaboration within Asean and with neighbouring nations such as…

Loke urges Negeri Sembilan to fast-track planning approval for AI-driven port in PD
SEREMBAN, April 28 — The Negeri Sembilan government, particularly the local authority concerned, has been urged to expedite the processing…

Jacquita Gonzales, widow of MH370 crew member, dies at 62
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Jacquita Gonzales, the wife of MH370 inflight supervisor Patrick Gomes, passed away on Monday (April…

MOH confirms 28 cases of Influenza-Like Illness at Kuala Muda school
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed an outbreak of Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) at an…

Deputy foreign minister to represent Malaysia at Vietnam’s 50th reunification anniversary
PUTRAJAYA, April 28 — Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin will undertake a working visit to Vietnam from April 29…

Melaka Food Panda riders help nab robbery suspect to protect their profession
MELAKA, April 28 — A group of six Food Panda delivery riders in Melaka assisted police in apprehending a robbery…

High Court sets June 12 decision date in Yusoff Rawther cannabis and imitation firearm case
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The High Court today set June 12 to decide whether former research assistant to a…

Primary school teacher claims trial to sexual assault on four pupils in Kudat
KUDAT, April 28 — A primary school teacher claimed trial in a Sessions Court here on Monday to eight charges…

Police hunt couple over RM111,000 jewellery theft at Shah Alam gold shop
SHAH ALAM, April 28 — Police are tracking down two locals suspected of stealing jewellery worth RM111,743.55 from a gold…

Queen graces tea reception with artistes, national figures
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, today graced a tea reception with artistes…

Govt approves RM1.5m for construction of new mosque in Gua Musang, says DPM Zahid
GUA MUSANG, April 28 — The government has approved an allocation of RM1.5 million for the construction of a new…

Motorcyclist dies in five-vehicle collision on North-South Expressway
JOHOR BARU, April 28 — A man was killed while another was injured in an accident involving five vehicles at…

Armizan to skip Sabah state election, focus on Papar MP role and federal duties
PAPAR, April 28 — Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali has confirmed that he will…

Ayer Kuning polls: BN gained multi-ethnic support despite low turnout, says Zahid
GUA MUSANG, April 28 — Barisan Nasional (BN) recorded increased support across various ethnic groups in Saturday’s Ayer Kuning state…

MCMC investigates influencer for allegedly spreading false claims about royal institution
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is conducting an investigation against a social media…

Kolej Poly-Tech MARA in Gua Musang to reopen with courses in robotics, IoT, automotive tech, says DPM Zahid
GUA MUSANG, April 28 — Kolej Poly-Tech MARA (KPTM) in Gua Musang, which has been closed since 2019, is set…

Enough supply of cattle for Aidiladha, says minister
SERDANG, April 28 — The supply of cattle for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidiladha celebrations in June is expected to…

ECRL to supercharge east coast growth, lure fresh Chinese investments under BRI push
BEIJING, April 28 — The completion of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project by the end of 2027 under…

KL trader claims trial to murder attempt by running down cop with Perodua SUV in Cheras
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — A trader pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court today to attempting to murder a…