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‘Every inch of Sabah will be defended’: Anwar denies deal over disputed Sulawesi waters
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 3 — Sabah’s rights will be protected in ongoing negotiations with Indonesia over the disputed Ambalat maritime…
CM: Penang launches bold resilience roadmap to futureproof against climate and urban challenges
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 1 — The Penang state government today unveiled the Penang Resilience Strategy (PRS), a bold and inclusive…
PLUS to activate traffic diversion for bridge works at Bukit Gambir-Tangkak interchange from Aug 5 to Dec 30
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) will activate traffic diversion on the route between the Bukit Gambir-Tangkak…
Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia agrees to 6,911 zero-tariff lines with US, maintains duties on alcohol, tobacco and vehicles
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry (Miti) Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia…
DPM Zahid hails SMART for 30 years of service at disaster frontlines
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has praised the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team…
Vape monitoring council not a government initiative, says Health Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The Health Ministry has denied claims that it plans to set up a Malaysian Vape…
Syed Saddiq’s Era FM stint called off, says scholarship pledge will proceed as planned
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Muar MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman’s brief foray into broadcast media has ended before it…
Tunku Ismail: Johor must reclaim control of its water supply to end disruptions
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, has called for the state to regain control…
Sarawak firefighters battle bushfire in Kampung Nelayan 5, Kuala Baram; 2.23 acres burned
MIRI, Aug 1 — Firefighters successfully extinguished a bushfire that broke out in Kampung Nelayan 5, Kuala Baram here last…
Dzulkefly: Over 400 contract medical officers decline permanent posts from 2023 to mid-2025, citing location and career concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — A total of 414 contract medical officers rejected permanent appointments and resigned between 2023 and…
JB City Hall to offer up to 80pc discount on traffic fines ahead of 68th National Day, starting Aug 15
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 1 — Johor Bahru City Hall (MBJB) is offering discounts of up to 80 per cent on…
RM1,700 minimum wage extended to apprentices as law takes effect, says HR Ministry
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 1 — The National Wages Consultative Council (Amendment) Act 2025 came into effect today, extending the current minimum…
Ipoh driving instructor charged with sexually assaulting teen girl
IPOH, Aug 1 — A driving school instructor was charged in the Sessions Court here today with committing physical sexual…
Turkish yacht captain found safe after 40-hour ordeal at sea near Pulau Yu, one crew member still missing
KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 1 — The 52-year-old captain of the Turkish yacht Daisy was found last night after going missing…
East-West Highway crash site where 15 UPSI students died upgraded with solar lights
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The site of the bus crash that killed 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students…
13MP: Malaysia allocates RM67b to build schools, boost STEM and early education
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — A total of RM67 billion will be allocated for the education sector under the 13th…
Anwar says 13MP is Malaysia’s big reset for a fairer, smarter future
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) as a…
13MP to widen ‘pro-health tax’ to cover tobacco, vapes, alcohol
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia will expand its “pro-health” tax beyond sugary products to include tobacco, vapes, and alcohol,…
13MP: Malaysia targets RM80b in halal exports, 11pc GDP contribution, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government is aiming to raise the country’s halal export value to RM80 billion and…
Thanks to social media, enforcement agencies have turned raids, inspections into entertainment — but, is this right?
Malaysian enforcement agencies are gaining millions of views on social media by turning raids and roadblocks into viral videos that mix…
With e-waste surging, DOE urges stronger action from state governments against illegal dumps
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia is seeing a steady rise in electronic waste (e-waste) generation consistent with the country’s…
Cabinet backs 13MP blueprint, hails focus on jobs, rural uplift
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Cabinet ministers today expressed support for the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) unveiled by Prime Minister…
Govt strengthens national policies via Madani Economy, with bold reforms and inclusive growth under 13MP, says PM
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The Madani government has boldly and decisively shaped the direction of national policies through the…
PM: Malaysia accelerates green economy under 13MP, prioritises sustainability and low-carbon growth
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government will intensify efforts to implement a comprehensive green economy agenda under the 13th…
Malaysia shifts from race-based to needs-based policies under 13MP to promote social justice and equal opportunities, says PM
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government is determined to shift from race-based solutions to needs-based approaches to achieve social…
MEF backs 13MP workforce strategy, calls for more incentives to boost skills
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has called for stronger alignment between government policies and industry…
Malaysia’s first ethnic Chinese lieutenant-general denies retirement reports, confirms exit only in 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Lieutenant-General Datuk Johnny Lim today refuted reports that he has retired, clarifying that he will…
RM34,800 damage: Duo charged with setting fire to restaurant using firecrackers in George Town
GEORGE TOWN, July 31 — A man and a woman pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to…
PAC tells Works Ministry: Multi-Lane Fast Flow system must not burden government or public
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has called on the Ministry of Works (KKR) to ensure…