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‘Should the rotan return?’: Mat Sabu urges rethink on student discipline in schools
SHAH ALAM, Nov 8 — Parti Amanah Negara president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu today called on experts to propose ways…
Kuching businessman and family lose RM750,000 to China-based pyramid scheme promising 100-fold returns
Appeal against Sabah revenue ruling would ‘reopen old wounds’, says Bung Moktar as state Umno threatens protest
Should Malaysia set up a tribunal for bullying cases involving kids? Azalina says Cabinet to decide
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The government will review the need to enact an Anti-Bullying Act that emphasises the establishment…
Amid spotlight on bullying, family of tahfiz student found dead in 2013 lobbies Bukit Aman to reopen case
KOTA BHARU, Aug 19 — The family of tahfiz student Wan Ahmad Faris Wan Abdul Rahman, who was believed to…
PM Anwar defends Indian community aid, says claims of neglect are baseless
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The allocations and assistance for the Indian community are channelled comprehensively through various ministries and…
No plans yet to reinstate travel ban on PTPTN loan defaulters, Higher Education Ministry says
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The government said today it has no plans for now to bring back travel restrictions…
Fadillah unveils stricter pipeline standards, real-time portal to boost water sector transparency
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said today that the government will tighten rules…
Don’t shoot the messenger: Court of Appeal says ‘offensive’ online remarks to ‘annoy’ can’t be a crime in Malaysia
The Court of Appeal ruled that it is no longer a crime in Malaysia to post “offensive” online remarks intended…
‘Billions of ringgit spent, yet no ships’: Anwar slams opaque defence deals, warns against political meddling
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today emphasised the need for transparency in defence procurement,…
Dr Zaliha tells motorists: Fly the flag, but fasten it safely
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 19 — The public has been urged to securely display the Jalur Gemilang, especially on vehicles, to avoid…
Malaysia’s projected 2025 GDP growth to shrink by up to 1.2 points from US 19pc tariffs, Tengku Zafrul predicts
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Malaysia’s gross domestic product in 2025 is projected to shrink by between 0.6 and 1.2 percentage…
Defence minister urges Asean unity to counter ‘grey-zone’ tactics, safeguard regional seas
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 19 — Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has today called on all Asean countries to…
‘Let justice take its course’: Children’s Commissioner urges privacy for five minors in Zara Qairina bullying trial
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has today urged responsible conduct from the public…
MOH keeps RM98m nurse uniform fabric contract until end of year despite complaints of ‘shroud-like’ quality
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 98 — The Health Ministry (MOH) said it has not terminated its RM98.3 million contract for the…
Early morning crash on North-South Expressway near Kamunting claims life of egg lorry driver
IPOH, Aug 19 — The driver of a lorry transporting eggs was crushed to death after colliding with the rear…
Attorney generall: Five to be charged in KK over Zara Qairina’s death are minors
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar has confirmed that five underage teenagers will be charged…
‘Cancer didn’t kill me. It woke me up’: Malaysian survivors walk runway in celebration of strength and survival
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — It was not just fashion that turned heads but the unstoppable spirit of nearly 100…
Pleading for federal funding, Chow warns congestion from Penang mega projects could topple governments
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 18 — Penang said today that resolving the rising traffic congestion issues in the state is important…
In Seremban, man pleads not guilty to laundering RM2m from fake property deal
SEREMBAN, Aug 18 — A site supervisor pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to transferring RM2 million…
Zara Qairina probe uncovers elements of bullying, neglect and sexual harassment, Parliament told
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The investigation into the tragic death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir centres on…
Anwar: Malaysia stands in solidarity with Pakistan and India flood victims
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Malaysia stands in solidarity with the people of Pakistan and India as both countries grapple…
Kuching man jailed eight months, fined RM50,000 for illegal possession of over 700 turtle eggs
KUCHING, Aug 18 — An unemployed man was sentenced today to eight months in prison and fined RM50,000 in default…
Fahmi: National anti-bullying drive to start in primary schools after King’s decree
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The Ministry of Communications is committed to heeding His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia’s…
Bung Moktar, wife’s RM2.8m corruption trial postponed to Sept 2 as lead counsel unwell
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The Sessions Court here today postponed the defence trial proceedings of Kinabatangan Member of Parliament…
Two brothers charged with trafficking 35kg of ganja in Kelantan, one also faces firearm rap
KOTA BHARU, Aug 18 — Two brothers were charged in separate Magistrate’s Courts here today with trafficking 14.78 kilogrammes (kg)…
Refined GISBH investigation papers now with prosecution, says Selangor exco
SHAH ALAM, Aug 18 — The investigation papers on the GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) case have been refined and…
Melaka rep defends factory after CCTV shows Jalur Gemilang flipped by accident
MELAKA, Aug 18 — Duyong assemblyman Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem has today released a closed-circuit television (CCTV) recording to…
Crane lorry brake failure sparks multi-vehicle mayhem in Johor Bahru (VIDEO)
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 18 — A crane lorry caused chain accident involving multiple vehicles when it failed to stop at…
Lessons from the ashes: How fire forensics in Malaysia reveal hidden causes and criminal intent
KOTA BHARU, Aug 18 — Behind the raging flames and thick smoke that often leave behind nothing but charcoal and…
Finance minister II: Govt shelves mega projects, to prioritise schools, rural clinics and welfare
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The government will not embark on mega projects that have limited impact on the majority…