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Malaysia denies Thai ex-general’s claim that Anwar is ‘enemy within’ in peace process with Cambodia
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — Malaysia has dismissed the baseless allegations by retired Thai Maj Gen Rangsi Kitiyansap that Malaysia…
PM defends govt’s appeal over ruling that decriminalised ‘offensive’ online remarks, says reforms not just about courts
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today the government is appealing the Court of…
Anwar: RON95 subsidy eligibility to consider luxury assets, not just income
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The government is finalising the eligibility criteria and implementation mechanism for its targeted RON95 petrol…
Plus highway lane closure: Putra Mahkota Interchange traffic diversion on Aug 23-24
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Plus Malaysia Berhad (Plus) will temporarily divert one of the entry lanes at the Putra…
JPJ Kuala Lumpur seizes three stage buses for expired licences and permits
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur Road Transport Department (JPJ WPKL) impounded three stage buses at…
Kelantan family board blames influencers for fuelling child-free trend among young couples
KOTA BHARU, Aug 21 — Kelantan National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) has reportedly criticised the child-free marriage trend…
Water crisis by 2030 from data centre boom? Johor MB slams critics, tells them to stop scaring off investors
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Aug 21 — Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has reportedly slammed critics of Johor’s development as fearmongers,…
Lawyers say mother of Zara Qairina not crowdfunding, legal team working pro bono in bullying trial
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Lawyers acting for Noraidah Lamat, mother of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir, have dismissed viral…
MRT Corp: Penang LRT budget raised to RM16.8b due to land costs, inflation and extended route to Seberang Perai
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 21 — The budget of RM16.8 billion set for the LRT Mutiara Line in Penang was due…
No arrests yet as police investigate suspected murder of college student in Subang Jaya, 19 questioned
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — Police have recorded the statements of 19 individuals to assist investigations into the suspected murder…
Falling tree crushes car near Seri Iskandar, but baby and parents make it out safely
IPOH, Aug 20 — A couple and their baby escaped unharmed after the car they were travelling in was crushed…
Over RM9 billion in tax refunds disbursed to more than three million taxpayers, says Finance Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has issued tax refunds totalling RM9.35 billion to more than…
Emergency landing at Alor Setar airport: RMAF training aircraft safely touches down, trainee unharmed
ALOR SETAR, Aug 20 — The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) confirmed that a Pilatus PC-7 MkII training aircraft made…
Natural resources minister rejects calls for centralised rare earth body, citing constitutional challenges and state objections
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) has no plans to establish a…
Anwar Ibrahim outlines fiscal priorities, pledges sustainable growth with 3pc deficit for 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The country’s financial management must be carried out prudently and with discipline, in line with…
Home Minister presents National Registration (Amendment) Bill 2025 to Parliament, expanding biometric data powers
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The National Registration (Amendment) Bill 2025 was tabled for the first time at the Dewan…
Viral video leads to arrest of 59-year-old school van driver for reckless pick-up and drop-off
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — Police have arrested a man, believed to be the school van driver, who was seen…
Lawyer confirms gag order in bullying trial of late Zara Qairina at Kota Kinabalu Children’s Court
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 20 — A gag order has been issued on the bullying case of the late Zara Qairina…
Mindef says reviewing Malaysian Armed Forces rotation system to curb corruption risks
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The Defence Ministry (Mindef) said today it is reviewing its rotation system for the Malaysian…
Five teens plead not guilty after charged in Kota Kinabalu Children’s Court with abusive words against Zara Qairina
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 20 — Five teenage girls were charged at the Children’s Court here today with using abusive words against Form One…
Zara Qairina’s bullying case today: Here’s why Malaysia’s laws protect identity of children charged in court too
Under Malaysia’s laws, children will still face punishment if they commit a crime, just like adults.However, the procedure for a child…
We need more witnesses to shed light on Zara Qairina’s death, lawyers say as case heads to court
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 20 — The lawyers representing the family of schoolgirl Zara Qairina Mahathir are urging more witnesses to…
Did Malay youths succumb to ‘green wave’ in GE15? Study suggests votes weren’t for theocracy, but protest against poor governance
A study by Iman Research found Malay youths’ support for Perikatan Nasional in GE15 was a protest vote against poor…
Dr Zaliha says PPR eviction fears overblown, genuine B40 tenants safe under DBKL’s ‘whitening’ process
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The government has assured that genuinely eligible B40 households will not be affected by the…
Pamela Ling disappearance: Home minister says police recorded statements from 48 witnesses, including four MACC officers
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The police have called 48 witnesses, including four officers from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC),…
What VVIP? Lawyer of accused in Zara Qairina’s bullying trial says doing work pro bono, identity secret due to Child Act
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 20 — The lawyer representing one of five teenagers charged in the Zara Qairina Mahathir’s bullying case…
Penang’s Silicon Island: 81 hectares reclaimed, mega-project on track
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 20 — About 81 hectares of land have been reclaimed for Silicon Island, according to Penang Infrastructure…
Water and energy are Malaysia’s edge in global tech race, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said Malaysia’s abundance of water and energy resources…
Fake voice of Queen used in TikTok scam, warns Royal Press Office
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The Royal Press Office (RPO) has detected a fake TikTok account using artificial intelligence (AI)…