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Dr Sim: Sarawak mulling licensing for pet cats to curb rabies spread
KUCHING, Sept 20 — The Sarawak government may explore extending pet licensing requirements to cats as part of wider community…
Twelve dead in Sabah landslides and floods, Anwar approves RM10 million aid as Malaysia Day event scrapped
Zara Qairina inquest: Lawyer urges compassion as grieving mother seeks space
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 4 — The lawyer for the mother of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir today urged the public…
Retired coach in Penang loses RM838,000 to phone scam
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 4 — A retired sports coach has lost RM838,328 after he fell victim to a phone scam…
Doctor says Zara Qairina died from fall, but stops short of calling it suicide
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 4 — The forensic pathologist who conducted the post-mortem on 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir testified today that…
Inquest into Zara Qairina’s death continues Monday with document examiner’s testimony
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 4 — A document examiner from the Chemistry Department is set to be the second expert witness…
Seven Chinese nationals plead guilty to crypto fraud targeting Vietnamese victims in Johor
JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 4 — Seven Chinese nationals pleaded guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here today to charges of fraud…
Najib’s application to initiate contempt proceedings against ex-AG Terrirudin dismissed
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — The High Court here today dismissed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s application for…
Johor court fines widower RM3,500 for attacking ex-wife with helmet
JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 4 — The Magistrate’s Court here today fined a 31-year-old widower RM3,500 for wounding his ex-wife with…
Rise in school bullying prompts calls for reform and comprehensive prevention in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — Malaysia has recorded a sharp rise in school bullying cases over the past four years,…
New guidelines soon in Johor to ensure Kuda Kepang, cultural performances align with Islamic teachings
JOHOR BARU, Sept 4 — The Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) will soon introduce new guidelines to ensure Kuda Kepang…
Petros, not Petronas: Sarawak received only RM49b in oil royalties since 1975, says legal advisor; state firm now sole gas aggregator
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 4 — Sarawak has received just RM49 billion in oil royalties over nearly five decades, while national…
Anwar urges China’s Geely to boost investment in Proton’s Automotive Hi-Tech Valley
TANJONG MALIM, 4 Sept — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has invited Chinese automotive giant Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co…
Anwar says Proton’s new e.MAS5 EV will be priced for middle-income Malaysians
TANJUNG MALIM, Sept 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today gave his assurance that Proton’s second electric vehicle…
Azalina: 41 of 60 criminal cases involving politicians since 2020 marked as no further action
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said…
Budget 2026 to consider TVET access for disabled, religious school students, says Zahid
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 4 — Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes tailored specifically for persons with disabilities (PwD), along with…
Amir Hamzah: Budget 2026 will address housing affordability, govt exploring new models
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 4 — As preparations for the upcoming Budget 2026 to be unveiled in October are underway, the government…
Man jailed 30 years, caned 14 times for raping underaged stepdaughter in Sibu, wife jailed three years for ignoring abuse
SIBU, Sept 4 — The Sessions Court here today sentenced a man to a total of 30 years’ imprisonment and…
Proton’s success in Egypt shows global potential, Anwar calls for expansion into more markets
TANJUNG MALIM, Sept 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Proton Holdings Bhd to expand its…
NGO says missing UK teen may be victim of scam-linked trafficking, mother pleads: ‘David, if you are reading this, please let us know you are safe’
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — A British teenager missing in Malaysia for the past three months may have fallen prey…
Jobless man gets six years’ jail for torching motorcycle at Matang apartment, brandishing cleaver at guards
KUCHING, Sept 4 — An unemployed man was sentenced to six years in prison and fined RM5,000 in default two…
PBAPP contributes RM4m to upgrade water tanks, leaking pipes in ageing low-cost flats, says state exco
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 4 — Low-cost flats in Penang with faulty water tanks and piping problems can now apply for…
Finance Ministry: Sara aid to boost economy as RM2 billion flows to small traders
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — The implementation of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) will not only ease people’s burden, but will…
No contest for PAS’s top five posts as Hadi, Tuan Ibrahim and vice-presidents return unopposed
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang and deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man will continue to…
Perak Speaker confirms Opposition leader Razman remains barred from assembly until November
IPOH, Sept 4 — Perak Opposition leader Razman Zakaria will not be allowed to attend the upcoming State Assembly sitting…
Lorry driver charged with murder after chasing and running over man near Ipoh hotel
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — A lorry driver was charged in the Ipoh Magistrate’s Court today with the alleged murder…
Six-year-old boy suffers head injuries after dog attack in Cheras
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — A six-year-old boy was injured after being bitten by a dog while riding a bicycle…
Forensic expert tells inquest Zara Qairina had to jump or swing from third floor to land where body was found
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 4 — Zara Qairina Mahathir would have had to either jump or swing forward from the third…
Lawyer brings mannequin to court as pathologist illustrates injuries in Zara Qairina inquest
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — A defence lawyer representing one of the teenage suspects in the Zara Qairina Mahathir death…
‘Unless buses are flying’: Penang exco defends LRT, flyovers as critics push for cheaper congestion fixes
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — The Penang government has defended its emphasis on large-scale infrastructure projects such as flyovers, underpasses…