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‘No compromise’: Only Jakim-recognised US halal certifiers allowed for meat, poultry imports, says Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Malaysia will only accept meat and poultry imports from the United States if the halal…


RM31m flood mitigation plan launched for Miri River Basin, early warning system in pipeline, says MP

Communications minister: PM has no plans to act against PKR MPs with differing views
SHAH ALAM, July 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has no intention of taking action against several Parti…

Parliament gears up for marathon 13MP debate as Speaker urges rakyat to ‘tag your MPs’
SUNGAI PETANI, July 18 — The upcoming Dewan Rakyat session, scheduled to begin next Monday until August 28, is expected…

Fake post on Chief Justice appointment lands Instagram user in MCMC probe
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating an individual suspected of uploading fake…

Cameron Highlands police arrest man suspected of burying baby born to stepsister
KUANTAN, July 18 — Police arrested a young man on suspicion of concealing the birth and death of a baby…

Police: Two kids found on Seremban road weren’t abandoned, wandered off while dad slept
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Police said two children shown in a viral video walking by the roadside in Seremban…

MRT3 gets final nod: 51.6km Circle Line to complete Klang Valley rail network by 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — The Mass Rapid Transit 3 (MRT3) project has received final approval from the transport ministry…
Kelantan chicken trader, husband remanded another week over RM3.1m ganja bust
KOTA BHARU, July 17 — The remand order against a married couple who were arrested in Kuala Krai on suspicion…

Deputy minister: RM4.8b power lost to illegal bitcoin mining since 2018, offenders undeterred by enforcement
ALOR SETAR, July 17 — Electricity theft linked to illegal bitcoin mining activities has caused RM4.8 billion in losses from…

Police: Missing foreign student fell to death from Cheras condo
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — A Myanmar national studying at a private university in Kuala Lumpur has reportedly been confirmed…

‘Why not Abang Jo as next PM?’: Ex-PKR Sarawak member calls for national rethink on leadership
KUCHING, July 17 — The achievements of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in leading Sarawak deserves more…

Smugglers flee after RM2.3m cigarette bust in Kelantan police chase
KOTA BHARU, July 17 — Marine police foiled an attempt to smuggle 114 crates of white cigarettes in a raid…

Health minister touts AI health reforms as clinics cut wait times to under 30 minutes
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — A total of 156 health clinics have been equipped with a cloud-based content management system…

NationGate confirms MACC raid on unit over scrap metal smuggling, pledges full cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has raided the premises of NationGate Holdings Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary,…

In JB, six youths from alleged syndicate claim trial to multiple charges of child sex offences, trafficking, and labour exploitation
JOHOR BARU, July 15 — Six members of an online fraud and sexual extortion syndicate pleaded not guilty in the…

Seen but never welcomed, the Bajau Laut of Semporna continue to lose out in tourism boom
SEMPORNA, July 17 — On the sparkling waters off Sabah’s east coast, tourism is thriving as nearly 2,000 mostly Chinese…

KL cops say recorded four statements in Shila Amzah’s criminal intimidation case, probe sent to prosecutors for next action
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The investigation paper (IP) on the case of singer Nurshahila Amir Amzah, also known as…

Inspired by Rotorua, Zahid says Maori village’s success a model for Orang Asli tourism hub in Melaka
ROTORUA (New Zealand), July 15 — The success of the Maori community, in transforming their village into a world-class tourism…

Anwar: Freedom of Information Act to be tabled by year end to boost transparency
PUTRAJAYA, July 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today confirmed that the government will introduce the much-anticipate Freedom…

Putrajaya to review judge appointment system amid public confusion, says Azalina
PUTRAJAYA, July 15 — The government is taking time to study the current system for appointing top judges to understand…

‘We want our money back’: One year on, Malaysian fans still waiting for refunds after Onew fanmeet cancelled
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 – Local fans of K-pop star Onew of the group Shinee have yesterday alleged that they…

QS ranks KL as world’s 12th best city for students, highest since index began
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — Kuala Lumpur is now the 12th best city for students worldwide, according to the 2026…

‘Ops Metal continues’: MACC raids two Penang e-waste plants over RM950m losses
BUTTERWORTH, July 16 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) yesterday raided two electronic waste (e-waste) recycling factories suspected of bribing…

RM200m smart parking plan rolls out Aug 1, outsourcing here to stay, says Selangor rep
SHAH ALAM, July 16 — Parking management through a concessionaire has been in use in Selangor since 1996 and as…

Malaysian tour agent arrested in Sepang for allegedly assaulting, threatening couple in Japan over ‘turf’ dispute
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — A 36-year-old Malaysian tourism agent was reportedly arrested at a restaurant in Sepang yesterday evening…

Search for motoring influencer: Family fear joke turned tragedy in Muar river
MUAR, July 16 — What was initially thought to be one of a man’s usual jokes took a worrying turn for…

‘Alarming’ nurse crisis: Johor, MOH agree on urgent staffing for hospital upgrades
JOHOR BAHRU, July 16 — The Johor government and the Ministry of Health (MOH) have agreed on the urgent need…

Cops arrest 65-year-old man over fatal Johor restaurant shooting
JOHOR BARU, July 16 — Police have arrested a 65-year-old man in connection with a fatal shooting at a restaurant…

Motivational programme founders among six remanded over alleged immoral activities
SHAH ALAM, July 16 — A husband and wife, founders of a family motivation programme, are among six individuals remanded…