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Malaysia ranks among lowest for education satisfaction in 30-country Ipsos poll
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — Fewer than half of Malaysians hold a positive view of their country's education system, according…


We married for love, not business, binational families hit back at deputy minister’s ‘open shop’ claim

White sea of solidarity: Over 100,000 expected at Dataran Merdeka for Gaza on August 24
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Over 100,000 participants from across the country are expected to gather at Dataran Merdeka this…

Home minister: Police will investigate alleged Jalur Gemilang violations professionally and responsibly
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stressed that police will investigate any offence involving…

Chinese national jailed one month, fined RM2,000 for injuring KLIA Immigration officer
SEPANG, Aug 18 — A female Chinese national was sentenced to one month’s jail and a fine of RM2,000 by…

Najib’s judicial review application: AGC applies for gag order, hearing set for Sept 19
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The High Court here has set Sept 19 to hear an application for a gag…

AGC: Bullying suspects in Zara Qairina case to face charges, inquest will still go ahead
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) today said it has decided to charge several suspects involved…

MARA business premises rake in RM2.2b sales in 2023, create nearly 15,000 jobs, Parliament told
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Entrepreneurs renting business premises under Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) recorded total sales of RM2.2 billion…

Police: Subang Jaya student’s death not linked to robbery, killer likely known to her
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The suspect in the murder of a female student who was found hanging from a…

Deputy works minister dismisses ‘kawtim’ claims, cites rain and manpower shortages for Pan Borneo setbacks
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The Ministry of Works (KKR) has denied that the delays in several ailing projects including…

King decrees nationwide anti-bullying campaign starting in primary schools
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has decreed that the government implement a comprehensive…

Cops seize nearly 3,000 ATM cards, arrest five ‘runners’ in Subang Jaya loan shark syndicate bust
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Police have arrested five men believed to be ‘collectors’ and ‘runners’ for an unlicensed moneylending…

Government mulling Act 118 amendments to blacklist errant developers, owners, says housing minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is studying a proposal to amend the Housing…

Tengku Zafrul concedes Malaysia hit with 19pc US tariffs after refusing to cross ‘red lines’, but insists won’t retaliate
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Malaysia faces a 19 per cent tariffs from the United States since it refuses to…

Climate Change Bill likely to be tabled after Budget 2026, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The National Climate Change Bill (RUUPIN) is expected to be tabled in Parliament after the…

Two years on, Pelangai rep’s widow and families of Elmina private plane crash victims file suit seeking damages
PETALING JAYA, Aug 18 — The widow of former Pelangai assemblyman Johari Harun, who was among 10 people killed in…

EAIC urges SOP for Immigration bodycam use after complaint of rough treatment
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has recommended the establishment of a specific standard operating…

Kedah authorities bust diesel smuggling attempt by Thai woman in modified pickup
ALOR SETAR, Aug 18 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) arrested a Thai woman for trying…

Chief Secretary to Govt: Agency reform task force to study findings on AI, raising worker productivity
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 — The Special Task Force on Agency Reform (STAR) meeting this evening will, among other matters, discuss…

Singer Naim Daniel’s sexual assault case against 17-year-old scheduled for mention on Sept 19
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 — The Sessions Court here has set Sept 19 for mention of a case involving singer Naim…

Fadhlina calls for expedited probe into alleged school bullying of young cancer patient in Johor
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 18 — Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek wants the investigation into the bullying case involving a student in…

Coroner’s Court in Kota Kinabalu set to hear 195 witnesses in Zara Qairina inquest, starting Sept 3
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 18 — The Coroner’s Court here has fixed September 3 for the start of the inquest into…

Border Control issues refusal of entry to eight foreign nationals at Bukit Kayu Hitam
ALOR SETAR, Aug 18 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has issued Notice of Refusal of Entry…

Anwar flags risks of ‘AI Productivity Paradox’ in Malaysia’s digital drive
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today called on government machinery to remain vigilant against the…

Police nab unlicensed lorry driver who nearly hits officer during high-speed chase in Nibong Tebal
NIBONG TEBAL, Aug 18 — Police have arrested a tipper lorry driver for obstructing a civil servant from carrying out…

Malaysian Army foils illegal entry attempt at Sungai Golok, 10 Myanmar nationals handed to police
KOTA BHARU, Aug 18 — The Malaysian Army (TDM) detained 10 Myanmar nationals attempting to cross Sungai Golok illegally into…

Anwar warns against exploiting deaths of Zara Qairina and other alleged bully victims for politics
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reminded Malaysians not to take advantage of the deaths…

MIC says talks with Perikatan won’t affect support for Anwar’s unity government until end of term
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — MIC has reportedly said that its informal discussions for political cooperation with Perikatan Nasional (PN)…

PM Anwar extends aid to cancer patient and retired soldier in Kuantan
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has presented donations to stage-four nasal cancer patient Mohd…

Seven detained over fake RM100 notes used at Langkawi shops
ALOR SETAR, Aug 18 — Police have arrested seven individuals, including two women, in connection with a counterfeit money scam…