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US tariff cut, regional diplomacy signal Malaysia’s return to global relevance under Anwar’s leadership, says DAP sec-gen
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — Malaysia is carving out a more influential role for the country and for Asean on…

Anwar congratulates SPM 2024 top scorers, urges others to explore all education pathways
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his congratulations to all students who achieved…

Parliament confirms special Dewan Rakyat sitting on May 5 over US tariffs, economic impact
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — The special sitting of Dewan Rakyat on May 5 to discuss the impact of the…

Education Ministry: SPM 2024 urban-rural gap, core subject pass rates concerning
KAJANG, April 24 — The Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2024 examination results are a clear indicator of improved national education…

Putrajaya, BNM to review IMF downgrade of Malaysia’s 2025 GDP forecast to 4.1pc
PUTRAJAYA, April 24 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Treasury Department will review the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest…

Health Ministry gets green light to raise on-call allowance for medical staff, says minister
PUTRAJAYA, April 24 — The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received approval to increase the On-Call Duty Allowance (Etap) for…

Sabah chief minister: State doubling down on clean energy to lift economy, boost national supply
KOTA KINABALU, April 24 — The energy sector will continue to play a critical role in Sabah’s future economic development,…

Mosti: Malaysia retains spot as world’s ninth-largest high-tech exporter, hits RM557b in 2023
CYBERJAYA, April 24 — Malaysia successfully maintained its position as the ninth-largest exporter of high-technology goods out of 143 countries…

Dzulkefly: Celebrities sang without charge at Health Ministry’s Raya event
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad has clarified that no payment was made to several high-profile entertainers…

Education Ministry apologises for wrongly printed Malaysian flag in SPM report, vows probe and punishment
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — The Education Ministry has issued an apology over the incorrect depiction of the Malaysian national…

Prosecution wraps up case in Zayn Rayyan child neglect trial
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — The prosecution closed its case today in the child neglect trial of Zayn Rayyan Zaim…

Over half of 2024 SPM candidates skipped exam, most to earn a living, says education D-G
PUTRAJAYA, April 24 — More than half, or 57.8 per cent, of 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidates did not…

Darul Naim brand to debut in August as Kelantan sets sights on rice bowl status
KOTA BARU, April 24 — Kelantan is set to introduce its own rice brand this August, following the anticipated completion…

Night shifts cited as major factor in increased SPM failures, MoE says
PUTRAJAYA, April 24 — The increasing number of students working part-time jobs, especially at night in urban areas, has been…

Hot plates! JPJ’s 79th anniversary A__A auction rakes in RM24m — A9A leads the pack with RM902,020
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has raked in over RM24 million from the sale of…

Penang launches automated parking fine system with real-time plate scanning
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — Penang has officially rolled out an automated number plate recognition (ANPR) system to issue parking…

Sultan Ibrahim welcomes eight ambassadors to Malaysia, including UK and Cuban envoys
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today received the letters of credence from eight…

Ramli Ngah becomes new Penang governor, receives ‘Tun’ title from King
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — Former Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Ramli Ngah Talib has been appointed as the ninth…

Dr Zaliha: PKR’s internal committees to tackle rising election protests and appeals
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — Any objections or appeals filed by PKR leaders over the party’s branch-level elections will be…

Haj 2025: Tabung Haji deploys over 600 Malaysian personnel for pilgrimage operations
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — A total of 632 Haj personnel are being sent in stages to Saudi Arabia starting…

Penang mobilises 80-tanker fleet ahead of statewide water cut tomorrow
SEBERANG PERAI, April 24 — A fleet of 80 water tankers, some on loan from other states, have been deployed…

Passenger drowns as 4WD skids into river in Gua Musang after heavy rain
KOTA BARU, April 24 — A passenger was killed after a four-wheel drive vehicle skidded off the road and plunged…

MCMC probes man for allegedly insulting Islam on Facebook, faces RM500,000 fine or jail
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has recorded a statement from a man who…

Ahmad Zahid-Prabowo meeting strengthens regional solidarity under Asean vision
JAKARTA, April 24 — The meeting between Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Indonesia’s President Prabowo…

Still closed for repairs, new KL Tower operator says working with Communications Ministry on reopening timeline
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — The new operator of Kuala Lumpur Tower (KL Tower), LSH Service Nasters Sdn Bhd (LSHSM),…

SPM 2024 posts best results since 2013 with more students scoring straight As, says Education D-G
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — The 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results have recorded the best performance in over a…

Asean to launch detailed 2026–2030 economic roadmap to boost regional integration at summit
GEORGE TOWN, April 23 — The Asean Economic Community (AEC) 2026–2030, which will be launched alongside the Asean Community Vision…

Pahang gets RM858m for roads, clinics, conservation under 12MP, says state exco
KUANTAN, April 24 — The federal government has allocated more than RM858 million under the Fifth Rolling Plan (RP5) of…

Retiree arrested with seven guns, 186 rounds of ammo
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — Police detained a local man on Monday for allegedly being in possession of seven firearms…