Malaysia Oversight
#SHOWBIZ: Beyond the limelight, it's family first for Zarina Zainuddin

#SHOWBIZ: Beyond the limelight, it's family first for Zarina Zainuddin

AS we celebrate Hari Raya Haji, a time steeped in the profound lessons of sacrifice, responsibility, and devotion to God,…
Missing couple test-drove boat before Port Klang capsize

Missing couple test-drove boat before Port Klang capsize

SHAH ALAM: The victims of a boat capsize incident in the waters off Tanjung Harapan, who are still missing, are…
Ringgit set to extend gains as US fundamentals weaken

Ringgit set to extend gains as US fundamentals weaken

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is poised to extend its gains against the US dollar next week, buoyed by weakening US…
Chief Secretary urges Muslims to embrace Aidiladha spirit

Chief Secretary urges Muslims to embrace Aidiladha spirit

KUALA LUMPUR: Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar has urged Muslims to embrace the spirit…
Police: Sudden U-turn led to fatal Jerantut crash

Police: Sudden U-turn led to fatal Jerantut crash

JERANTUT: The Perodua Bezza involved in a tragic accident at Km7 of Jalan Jerantut-Maran earlier today had allegedly made a…
MMEA intercepts petrol cargo boat without insurance coverage

MMEA intercepts petrol cargo boat without insurance coverage

BESUT: A local cargo boat carrying petrol was detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) for operating without valid…
Sultan of Selangor laments rise in haj scams, calls for firm action

Sultan of Selangor laments rise in haj scams, calls for firm action

SHAH ALAM: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has expressed sadness and disappointment over the rise in fraudulent…
Venezuela boost qualification hopes as Colombia falter

Venezuela boost qualification hopes as Colombia falter

MONTEVIDEO: Venezuela boosted their chances of qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in their history, beating Bolivia…
Bursa Malaysia lower at opening, tracks Wall Street losses

Bursa Malaysia lower at opening, tracks Wall Street losses

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, tracking the overnight losses on Wall Street, with sentiment affected by the ongoing spat between US…
Indonesia rolls out US$1.5bil stimulus package after growth slows

Indonesia rolls out US$1.5bil stimulus package after growth slows

JAKARTA: Indonesia began rolling out a US$1.5 billion stimulus package Thursday to boost consumer activity after Southeast Asia's biggest economy…
Trump says 'extremely hard' to do deal with Xi as steel tariffs double

Trump says 'extremely hard' to do deal with Xi as steel tariffs double

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday it was "extremely hard" to reach a deal with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping,…
Higher metals tariffs kick in as deadline for 'best' offers arrives

Higher metals tariffs kick in as deadline for 'best' offers arrives

WASHINGTON: The US tariff rate on most imported steel and aluminum will double on Wednesday as President Donald Trump ratchets…
Oil prices slip as rising OPEC+ output, tariff fears weigh on outlook

Oil prices slip as rising OPEC+ output, tariff fears weigh on outlook

TOKYO: Oil prices edged lower in early Asian trade on Wednesday, weighed down by a loosening supply-demand balance following increasing OPEC+…
#SHOWBIZ: Indonesia's 'Soundtrack Queen' makes good her promise with magical show

#SHOWBIZ: Indonesia's 'Soundtrack Queen' makes good her promise with magical show

LAST year acclaimed Indonesian singer-songwriter Melly Goeslaw promised Malaysian fans that she would be returning to the Axiata Arena for…
Trump and Xi will likely speak this week, says White House

Trump and Xi will likely speak this week, says White House

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will likely speak this week, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt…
Fatal three-vehicle crash in Machang claims second life

Fatal three-vehicle crash in Machang claims second life

MACHANG: The three-vehicle crash along Jalan Machang-Pasir Puteh near Kampung Banggol Judah last night has claimed another life, bringing the…
Kuala Krai crash: Husband and wife laid to rest

Kuala Krai crash: Husband and wife laid to rest

JOHOR BARU: The husband and wife killed in a collision with an express bus at Jalan Kuala Krai–Gua Musang in…
Aero eSports stun Vamos to advance in MPL MY playoffs

Aero eSports stun Vamos to advance in MPL MY playoffs

KUALA LUMPUR: Aero eSports turned the tables on last season's runners-up Team Vamos with an emphatic 3-1 win in the…
Bank Islam stands alone as finance sector lags in Syariah compliance

Bank Islam stands alone as finance sector lags in Syariah compliance

KUALA LUMPUR: Banking and finance remain the least syariah-compliant sector on Bursa Malaysia, with only five counters meeting the criteria…
Many Ukrainians baulk at conceding land to Russia

Many Ukrainians baulk at conceding land to Russia

MARIUPOL natives Oleksandr and Liudmyla Lytvyn fled home three years ago during Russia's 86-day siege of the port city in…
Zafrul heads to Makkah for haj

Zafrul heads to Makkah for haj

KUALA LUMPUR: Just a few hours after announcing his change in political affiliations, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz will…
Teacher, married electrician in viral scandal fined for immoral act

Teacher, married electrician in viral scandal fined for immoral act

MELAKA: A teacher and a married electrician were each fined RM5,000, in default six months' imprisonment, by the Syariah High…
Aaron-Wooi Yik tame Japanese bogeymen

Aaron-Wooi Yik tame Japanese bogeymen

K. M. BoopathyKUALA LUMPUR: Men's doubles Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik showed their steely side as they slayed Japanese bogeymen Takuro…
'Immature' Tsitsipas looking for solutions after earliest French Open exit in seven years

'Immature' Tsitsipas looking for solutions after earliest French Open exit in seven years

PARIS: Former French Open finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas blamed his own immaturity for a shock second-round loss to qualifier Matteo Gigante…
Rafizi, Nik Nazmi acted on principle, says Zahid

Rafizi, Nik Nazmi acted on principle, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has described the decision by two PKR ministers, Datuk…
Anwar attends Man Utd, Asean All-Stars match

Anwar attends Man Utd, Asean All-Stars match

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim took time off from his packed schedule to witness the much-anticipated post-season…
Inter to wear gold for Champions League final against PSG

Inter to wear gold for Champions League final against PSG

INTER Milan will dress for the occasion by wearing their third, golden yellow kit in Saturday's Champions League final when…
Dr Mahathar Abd Wahab appointed new Health DG

Dr Mahathar Abd Wahab appointed new Health DG

PUTRAJAYA: Kuala Lumpur Hospital's head of Emergency and Trauma Department, Datuk Dr Mahathar Abd Wahab, has been appointed director-general of…