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Education deputy minister: 149 of 200 schools fitted with CCTV as govt ramps up fight against bullying
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said today CCTV cameras will be installed at strategic…
‘We don’t hide the data’: PJ mayor pledges to bring all childcare and eldercare centres under licence
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Petaling Jaya currently still has several unlicensed care centres for children and older people, but…
PBS pledges campaign muscle to ex-Star allies, says unity key to keeping voters’ trust in GRS
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 9 — Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) today pledged to back the five former Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku…
Kampung Sungai Baru residents received between RM198,000 and RM2.9 million in compensation, says Zaliha
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Compensation payments to residents of Kampung Sungai Baru who opposed the development project in the…
Lynas’ radioactive waste facility now 72pc complete, full handover expected by end-2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The construction of the permanent disposal facility (PDF) for Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s (Lynas) radioactive…
Zaliha points the finger at Annuar Musa, says rushed decision handed entire Kampung Sungai Baru land to developer
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Federal Territories Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa has blamed former minister Annuar Musa for making a…
Shafie fires back at Nga: Semporna was clean under Warisan, don’t politicise waste management
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 9 — Parti Warisan (Warisan) president Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal has hit back at remarks made by…
Kaamatan without tapai? SAPP says federal alcohol ban would distort Sabah traditions, against state autonomy under MA63
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 9 — Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) today criticised recent calls by peninsular Malaysian politicians to ban alcohol…
Recruitment agencies moot legalising foreign home cleaners, says many Malaysians prefer privacy to live-in maids
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 9 — The Association of Employment Agencies Malaysia (PAPA) has proposed creating a new category of “residential cleaners”…
Malaysian agency objects to Philippines’ US$500 maid pay hike, warns new rules could complicate recruitment
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 9 — The Philippines’ plan to raise the minimum salary of its domestic helpers from US$400 to US$500…
King gets a first look at Budget 2026 before PM Anwar tables it in Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim was presented with the Budget 2026 proposals by Datuk Seri Anwar…
Kampung Sungai Baru’s status clarified: Not designated as Malay reserve land, Federal Territories Minister says
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Kampung Sungai Baru has never been gazetted as part of the Malay Agricultural Settlement (MAS)…
‘They came with dogs, with guns’: Malaysian flotilla volunteers relive ordeal at Gaza rally; preacher’s ‘Mak kau hijau’ comeback gets crowd laughing
BUKIT JALIL, Oct 9 — Cheers erupted in the Axiata Arena, the venue for the “Himpunan Solidariti Bersama Gaza” rally…
Tiong defends alcohol at gala dinner, says issue should not be politicised amid public backlash
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has defended the decision to…
Boat licensed for 12 found crammed with 48 at Pulau Ketam, say Selangor maritime authorities
SHAH ALAM, Oct 9 — The Selangor Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a boat carrying 48 passengers, exceeding the…
Foreign minister heads to Myanmar for talks amid renewed ceasefire violations
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan departed for Myanmar today to hold discussions with the…
Johor Fire Dept maps 339 flood hotspots ahead of northeast monsoon
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 9 — The Johor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has identified 339 flood-prone locations across 10 districts…
Malaysian citizenship for Harimau Malaya heritage players followed the book, home minister says up to Fifa, FAM to resolve dispute
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today confirmed that the Malaysian citizenship granted to…
Briton among investors claim scammed by ‘Datuk’ businessman, losses top RM66m
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — A British investor along with 10 local investors lodged an official complaint with the Malaysian…
Anwar: Turkiye pledges to help free nine Malaysian flotilla activists still held by Israel
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Turkiye will continue to assist in efforts to bring home the nine Malaysian activists detained…
‘Hidden dangers, toxic water’: Bintulu Hospital warns people not to swim or fish in lake near its grounds
BINTULU, Oct 9 — Bintulu Hospital has issued a public advisory to warn residents against swimming, fishing, or engaging in…
‘I didn’t steal, damn it’: Inquest hears of Zara Qairina’s distress after being accused of theft
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 9 — The 16th deponent (eighth child witness) in the Zara Qairina Mahathir’s death inquest told the…
Don’t let Semporna become Asia’s dirtiest town, federal minister tells MP Shafie Apdal
TAWAU, Oct 9 — Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming urged Semporna Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Mohd…
Kedah floods: Evacuee numbers drop to 107 as conditions improve
ALOR SETAR, Oct 9 — The number of flood evacuees housed at a temporary relief centre in Kedah continues to…
‘This is the true face of Malaysia’: Anwar hails Gaza solidarity rally as proof of nation’s compassion
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he was deeply moved by the overwhelming show…
Underground power cable cut but abandoned in remote Pakan, causing RM4,000 damage
SIBU, Oct 9 — Police are tracking down whoever is responsible for attempting to steal an underground electricity cable at…
Tawau gets RM62.76m in federal funds for 18 public projects
TAWAU, Oct 9 — The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) is channelling RM62.76 million for the implementation of…
Court rejects Petronas bid to turn Shell MDS interpleader case into full trial
KUCHING, Oct 9 — The High Court in Kuala Lumpur yesterday dismissed Petroliam Nasional Berhad’s (Petronas) application to convert the…
Anwar: Turkiye pledges to help free nine Malaysians flotilla activists still held by Israel
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Turkiye will continue to assist in efforts to bring home the nine Malaysian activists detained…