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Key highlights of Budget 2025
Reinvigorating The Economy, Driving Reforms, And Prospering The RakyatCatch the 2025 Budget Tablingby Prime Minister and Finance Minister.InfographicsBelanjawan 2025fas fa-arrow-circle-right0Achievements0Focus0MeasuresBudget…

Outlook for an economically independent Sarawak
COULD Sarawak thrive economically as an independent nation? Should its people aspire to this future? While some fear that independence…

DBKL says Jalan Masjid India area is safe to visit
THE Masjid India Sinkhole Incident Taskforce Meeting has decided that Jalan Masjid India and the buildings located there are safe…

Malaysia on course to become ‘Asian Tiger’, says Kor Ming
MALAYSIA is on course to become the “Asian Tiger” with five unique advantages to attract foreign investment, said Housing and…

Muhyiddin’s 4 power abuse charges linked to Jana Wibawa remain
FORMER prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will still have to face trial over four power abuse charges involving RM232.5…

Gaza’s Faustian bargain | The Malaysian Insight
IN a world marred by geopolitical manoeuvers that play out like a cruel chess match, the latest developments in Gaza…

Cops arrest Yusoff Rawther for allegedly possessing guns, drugs
ANWAR Ibrahim’s former research assistant, Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, was arrested after he was found in possession of two pistols and…

Engage all stakeholders on halal requirement, says Hindu Sangam
IN RESPONSE to the recent controversy surrounding the proposal for mandatory halal certification for food operators, the Malaysia Hindu Sangam…

Penang DAP announces 32 candidates for upcoming internal polls
WANITA DAP chairman Chong Eng and Kepala Batas strongman Lay Hock Peng are the surprise candidates for the upcoming Penang…

Too many laws can choke freedom of speech, expression
DO we need to enact more laws which restrict the individual’s right to speech and expression? There is a concern…

Use ART project funds for pressing local needs instead, says Sarawak DAP rep
THE SARAWAK DAP assemblyman for Pending, Violet Yong, has claimed that the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) hydrogen tram project in Kuching…

Fahmi declines to answer questions on deaf Grab driver assault
COMMUNICATIONS Minister Fahmi Fadzil refrained from addressing questions regarding the assault on a deaf e-hailing driver, instead urging reporters to…

Cops rescue 402 minors, some of whom were abuse victims
POLICE rescued 402 minors, some of whom were allegedly exploited and abused, including sexually, in a major operation across two…

Recognising the value of our children
IN our pursuit of personal success, we often overlook the true wealth within our communities. When discussing children from less…

Lawyer questions delay in illegal Islamic conversion advice probe
A LAWYER has slammed the police for delaying their investigation into controversial Islamic preacher Firdaus Wong, over a video in…

Umno’s journey towards oblivion | The Malaysian Insight
DEAR Akmal Saleh, While I understand that your statements are intended for the Umno audience, have you ever considered how other Malaysians…

Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur not for sale
Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur not for sale Updated 7 months ago · Published on 12 Sep 2024 10:35AM · Media…

Yusoff Rawther charged with trafficking in marijuana
ANWAR Ibrahim’s former research assistant, Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, was charged today in the Kuala Lumpur magistrates’ court with trafficking in…

Muda won’t contest for Mahkota
YOUTH-BASED party Muda has decided to sit out the upcoming Mahkota by-election in Johor. Johor Muda said in a statement…

Streamline requirements for halal certification
IT is difficult to discuss anything these days without it turning into an issue of race, religion or royalty. The…

Mandatory halal certification proposal falls under Conference of Rulers purview, says Zahid
ANY decision on the proposal to make halal certification mandatory for all restaurants and food operators comes under the jurisdiction…

Anwar to consider land title request of Felda Lahad Datu folks
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim has agreed to consider a request for land titles from Kampung Tambisan folks residing on Felda…

Let no Muslim resort to name-calling.
IN A few days’ time, Muslims will celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him – pbuh)…

Probe into welfare homes child sex abuse claims ongoing, says IGP
THE interviewing process involving the 402 rescued children from 18 care homes linked to Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings…

A wake-up call for child protection services
OVER the years we have had numerous wake-up calls for improving child protection services. Children dying in childcare centres, being…

Seeking halal food in multireligious Malaysia
DAP lawmaker Teresa Kok has found herself at the centre of controversy after expressing concerns over a proposal recently revealed…

South China Sea issues should be resolved through Asean, says minister
DEFENCE Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin has stressed that Asean must continue to handle all issues related to the South China…

Sarawak villagers worry over presence of outsiders on native land
SARAWAK natives have raised concerns after discovering outsiders carrying out surveys on indigenous land in remote areas. The Society for Rights…

Unicef calls for long-term support after claims of mass child abuse in welfare homes
THE United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) has expressed shock over revelations of physical and sexual abuse of children in welfare…