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Front-seat passenger dies, decapitated after Honda City slams into parked lorry in Kulai accident
KULAI, Sept 21 — A man was decapitated in a car crash in Taman Permata Impian along Jalan Felda Taib…
‘I tried to save her’: Chief warden breaks down in Zara Qairina inquest, says he did his best but was vilified by internet users
Real deal or raw deal? Malaysia’s first geographical indication case explained — and why it matters for consumers
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — The Geographical Indications (GI) Act 2022 (Act 836) made its first headlines yesterday, nearly three…
MACC confirms no active probe on Halal Development Corp acting chairman, but past forgery conviction still on record
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 10 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has clarified that an integrity screening conducted on Halal Development Corporation’s…
Johor MACC nabs three civil servants, two others, over RM200,000 fake cow supply claims
JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 9 — The Johor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained five individuals, including three civil servants, on…
‘They will finally receive protection’: Dewan Negara passes landmark Gig Workers Bill
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — The Gig Workers Bill 2025 was passed by the Dewan Negara yesterday, paving the way…
Dr Mahathir under scrutiny: MACC teams up with UK anti-graft agency to track assets overseas
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 9 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has deepened its international efforts to trace and recover assets allegedly…
Higher education dept explains Penang top scorer’s UM rejection, cites limited seats
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Edward Wong, the STPM top scorer from Penang whose case drew public attention last week,…
Anwar: Thai PM Anutin vows to honour peace with Cambodia
MELAKA, Sept 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said newly-appointed Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has shown commitment…
Top STPM scorer denied UM accountancy seat due to quota limits, says higher education dept
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — The Higher Education Department (JPT) has explained why top Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) scorer…
Zara Qairina inquest: Police simulation suggests fall without force matched crime scene
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 9 — The inquest into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir today heard that a police…
In Melaka, Anwar officiates 19th Asean meeting on transnational crime
MELAKA, Sept 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today graced the opening of the 19th Asean Ministers’ Meeting on Transnational…
Doctor says he explained Zara Qairina’s cause of death to family, despite mother’s claim
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 9 — A neurosurgeon told the inquest into the death of 13-year-old schoolgirl Zara Qairina Mahathir that…
Malaysia jumps eight spots in global talent ranking while Singapore shows surprising decline
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Malaysia has climbed to 25th place in the International Institute for Management Development’s (IMD) World…
From salary deductions to credit blacklists: Ideas to enforce child support in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Women’s rights group SIS Forum (Malaysia) today called on the government to set up a…
I can’t believe it’s not unagi: Penang engineer pioneers lab-grown meat, set for Singapore launch
SEBERANG PERAI, Sept 9 — Beef, unagi, and grouper grown in a laboratory may sound like science fiction, but Penang…
College bullying case: Two teens in Kemaman plead guilty to hurting classmate
KEMAMAN, Sept 9 — Two 17-year-old male students pleaded guilty in the Magistrate’s Court, here, today, to charges of causing…
Deputy premier says Sarawak in the dark on Bintulu security threat, demands briefing from NSC
KOTA SAMARAHAN, Sept 9 — The Sarawak government will obtain further information from the National Security Council (MKN) regarding the…
Fadillah: Malaysia’s first women, peace and security plan marks milestone for Asean role
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Malaysia has marked a new milestone with the launch of its first National Action Plan on…
Malaysia records 27 EV and hybrid car fire cases since 2023, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — A total of 27 cases of fire involving electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid cars were recorded…
IGP confirms heightened alert at Petronas plants after SMS threat
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Security at all Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities has been tightened…
Doctor says didn’t observe any ‘barcode’ self-harm marks on Zara
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 9 — The emergency doctor who first treated 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir testified today that she did…
Don’t have a smartphone? Johor KPDN says consumers can use manual logbook for subsidised cooking oil purchases
JOHOR BARU, Sept 9 — Consumers without smartphones can still buy subsidised packet cooking oil through manual registration at supermarkets,…
Teacher duped of almost RM200,000 in online scam accusing her of money laundering
KUANTAN, Sept 9 — A 55-year-old teacher lost nearly RM200,000 after falling prey to an online fraud syndicate that accused her…
Emergency doctor: Every effort made to save Zara Qairina
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 9 — The emergency doctor who first treated Zara Qairina Mahathir testified today that the 13-year-old, who…
Man with prior drug offences arrested as police find pistol, ammo in Kota Bharu house
KOTA BHARU, Sept 9 — Police seized a pistol and 36 rounds of ammunition during a raid on a house in…
MCMC says awaiting TikTok info in Pagoh MP’s RON95 subsidy probe
CYBERJAYA, Sept 9 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is still investigating allegations involving the Pagoh Member of…
Coffee firm, director charged in Malaysia’s first geographical label misuse case
JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 9 — A 53-year-old company director claimed trial in the Sessions Court here today to two charges…
MACC confirms over RM169 million seized from Ismail Sabri and aide now belongs to govt
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 9 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today confirmed that more than RM169 million in cash seized from…
No case against Farhash Wafa in Sabah mineral exploration probe, MACC chief says
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 9 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today confirmed that no mineral exploration activities have been carried out in…