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Works minister says RM4b needed for federal road maintenance, but only 30pc usually approved
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has reportedly said his ministry needs up to…

Kedah ripe for leadership change, says Zahid
ALOR SETAR, July 26 — Umno is confident that the people of Kedah are ready for a change in state…

Two teens killed after motorcycles crash into lorry in Kota Tinggi
JOHOR BAHRU, July 26 — Two motorcyclists were killed in an accident involving three vehicles at Km60.5 of Jalan Sungai…

KLIA officer remanded after CCTV allegedly shows RM8,000 bribe
KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — The Malaysian Anti–Corruption Commission (MACC) in Selangor has remanded an enforcement officer suspected of accepting…

Museum owner fined RM300,000 for possessing wildlife parts including orangutan skull, elephant tusks
KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — An art museum owner was fined RM300,000 by the Sessions Court here yesterday for possessing…

Perhilitan relocates more elephants from conflict hotspot Kluang
JOHOR BAHRU, July 26 — The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) has transferred another two elephants caught in…

MCMC: Facebook removed leaked meeting clip for breaching content rules
KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said that an audio clip, allegedly recorded during…

Kuching air turns unhealthy as API hits 112, second worst in Malaysia after Johan Setia
KUCHING, July 25 — Air quality in Kuching has deteriorated to an unhealthy level, with the Air Pollutant Index (API)…

Vilified by Kelantan cops as ‘gay party’, here’s what actually happens during an HIV outreach and why it’s important
A June HIV outreach event in Kota Bharu provided HIV/STI screenings, counselling, health talks, and meals for 70 participants, ending…

Tengku Zafrul leads Penang awards tomorrow, Lee Chong Wei and Farhash to get ‘Datuk Seri’
GEORGE TOWN, July 25 — Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz heads the list of…

Selangor forest fires under control but peatlands still high risk, says MB
SHAH ALAM, July 25 — The forest fire in several areas in Selangor is now under control, said Menteri Besar…

Anwar brokers Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire after deadly border clash, troops set to withdraw
JITRA, July 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that Thailand and Cambodia had agreed to a…

Fuziah: Govt to monitor petrol stations closely as RON95 subsidy revamp looms
ALOR SETAR, July 25 — Proactive monitoring will be carried out at all petrol stations to prevent any misuse in…

Traffic ahead: KL police map out 16 road diversions for #TurunAnwar rally
KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 — Several key roads in the city centre could experience traffic diversions for tomorrow’s #TurunAnwar rally,…

Suhakam criticises MoE over lack of concrete action against school bullying
KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 — The Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) today urged the Ministry of Education (MOE) to take stronger…

Three more arrested in Bukit Puchong abduction case
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — Three more youths have been arrested in connection with the abduction of a man in…

Six top NGOs reject Hamzah’s claim they back tomorrow’s ‘Turun Anwar’ rally
KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — Six civil society organisations today rejected Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin’s bid to use…

‘Not to Land’: 198 foreigners barred at KLIA over shady travel plans
SEPANG, July 25 — A total of 198 foreign nationals were denied entry at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminals…

Johan Setia in Selangor chokes on worst air in Malaysia as Klang Valley haze worsens
KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 — Despite haze settling over parts of the Klang Valley this morning, only one location nationwide…

Vacant seats at Suhakam: Why Malaysia’s human rights body needs new commissioners fast with only three holding the fort now
KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 — The dust may have settled on the vacancies in key judiciary posts, with new appointments…

Human Resources Ministry launches legal aid initiative for industrial court cases
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma) has launched a Legal Aid initiative for parties with cases…

RM100 aid is automatic — Finance Ministry flags viral ‘Sara for All’ scam
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has stated that no application is required for the ‘Sumbangan…

Environment Department activates haze action plan as Kuala Selangor air quality worsens
PUTRAJAYA, July 24 — Only Kuala Selangor recorded an unhealthy Air Pollution Index (API) reading as of 3 pm this…

PAC to summon Rural and Regional Development Ministry, Felcra over oil palm procurement issues
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will summon the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW)…

Hiker, 75, survives 500m fall at Gunung Mulu National Park with head injuries
MIRI, July 24 — A hiker survived with head injuries after falling 500 metres down a slope at the Gunung…

Here’s how to check if your MyKad is damaged before swiping for the RM100 Sara aid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — Before using your MyKad to buy essential goods using the government’s one-off RM100 Sumbangan Asas…

Home Ministry to table Sosma amendments in August, 13 offences to be removed, says Saifuddin Nasution
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the ministry plans to table a policy…

Police arrest uncle after toddler mauled to death by dog in Sungai Buloh
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — Police have arrested the uncle of a one year and seven-month-old boy who died believed…

Immigration officer caught at KLIA with RM8,000, passport notes in suspected syndicate deal
SEPANG, July 24 — An enforcement officer was detained at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 here this…