Malaysia Oversight
House buyers' group urges independent oversight for URA bill

House buyers' group urges independent oversight for URA bill

KUALA LUMPUR: The National House Buyers Association (HBA) has called for an independent commission to oversee the Urban Renewal Act…
Tang Jie-Ee Wei can inspire Malaysian shuttlers to conquer the world

Tang Jie-Ee Wei can inspire Malaysian shuttlers to conquer the world

KUALA LUMPUR: You could hardly have scripted it better. On a day when Malaysians waved the Jalur Gemilang and belted…
Singapore's Mediacorp to cut 93 positions in restructure

Singapore's Mediacorp to cut 93 positions in restructure

KUALA LUMPUR: Singapore's leading media company Mediacorp is cutting 93 positions as part of a restructuring exercise to face an…
Injured Hevel's pain is Hong Wan's gain for Harimau Malaya

Injured Hevel's pain is Hong Wan's gain for Harimau Malaya

KUALA LUMPUR: Hector Hevel's withdrawal from the national team with plantar fasciitis may have left a gap in the midfield,…
Air Force man missing since Aug 24, last seen in Batang Kali

Air Force man missing since Aug 24, last seen in Batang Kali

KUALA LUMPUR: Police are searching for Muhammad Ammar Mohd Ariffin, 27, a member of the armed forces, whose last known…
Aaliyah makes a splash with historic top 10 finish at World C'ships

Aaliyah makes a splash with historic top 10 finish at World C'ships

KUALA LUMPUR: Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah produced her best-ever performance at the World Waterski Championships in Recetto, Italy, on Sunday, finishing…
Family of Wan Ahmad Faris submits memorandum to state govt, seeking justice for his death

Family of Wan Ahmad Faris submits memorandum to state govt, seeking justice for his death

KOTA BARU: The family of the late Wan Ahmad Faris Wan Abdul Rahman, a Form Four tahfiz student who was…
LTdL podium possible for Achik, says TSG coach

LTdL podium possible for Achik, says TSG coach

KUALA LUMPUR: Wan Abdul Rahman Hamdan's fine performances at the recently concluded Tour of Route Salvation in Turkiye has cemented…
RTD cracks down on 'kereta sapu' at Penang International Airport

RTD cracks down on 'kereta sapu' at Penang International Airport

BAYAN LEPAS: The Penang Road Transport Department launched a special enforcement operation, Op Ulat, aimed at tackling illegal car hire…
'I can do the job' says defiant Potter as West Ham beat Forest

'I can do the job' says defiant Potter as West Ham beat Forest

NOTTINGHAM: Graham Potter said West Ham's 3-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Sunday proved he is the right man to…
Debt-ridden Lyon beat Marseille to share summit with PSG in France

Debt-ridden Lyon beat Marseille to share summit with PSG in France

PARIS: A late own goal gifted Lyon a 1-0 win over 10-man Marseille on Sunday lifting them level on points…
Petronas Gas: People's safety our top priority after Putra Heights pipeline fire

Petronas Gas: People's safety our top priority after Putra Heights pipeline fire

KUALA LUMPUR: When a Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) pipeline ruptured in Putra Heights during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays, sending…
Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 622, over 1,500 injured

Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 622, over 1,500 injured

KABUL: A 6.0-magnitude earthquake that hit eastern Afghanistan killed 622 people, with more than 1,500 injured, the interior ministry spokesman…
Boy, 7, drowns after falling into ditch

Boy, 7, drowns after falling into ditch

BINTULU: A boy drowned after falling into a ditch in Jalan Sebaru here yesterday.According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue…
Military, police patrols launched nationwide amid unrest in Indonesia

Military, police patrols launched nationwide amid unrest in Indonesia

JAKARTA: Indonesia has deployed joint military and police patrols nationwide since Sunday to safeguard public order following public concern over…
Indonesia makes declaration form submission mandatory for international passengers

Indonesia makes declaration form submission mandatory for international passengers

KUALA LUMPUR: The new All Indonesia declaration form, mandatory for all international passengers entering the country through Soekarno-Hatta (CGK), Ngurah…
US congratulates Malaysia on 68th Independence Day

US congratulates Malaysia on 68th Independence Day

KUALA LUMPUR: The United States congratulated Malaysia on its 68th Independence Day.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US…
Harimau Malaya scoring faster and conceding slower

Harimau Malaya scoring faster and conceding slower

KUALA LUMPUR: The national men's football team, it is said, are now scoring goals faster than before since coming under…
PM expresses gratitude for success of National Day celebration

PM expresses gratitude for success of National Day celebration

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his deepest gratitude to everyone who worked tirelessly to ensure…
Eight steps towards addressing obesity before it gets out of control

Eight steps towards addressing obesity before it gets out of control

OBESITY is not only a public health crisis but also an economic one. It already consumes 10 to 20 per…
Ex-Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani hurt in New Hampshire car crash

Ex-Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani hurt in New Hampshire car crash

NEW YORK: Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani was hospitalised late Saturday evening after a car crash near Manchester,…
'Together until the end': Son mourns parents who drowned at sea

'Together until the end': Son mourns parents who drowned at sea

MARANG: "I never expected them to be together until the end of their lives," said Muhammad Haziq Adha Abdul Rahim,…
Challenges in building unity in our multiracial nation

Challenges in building unity in our multiracial nation

LETTERS: Our prime minister has rightly reminded Malaysians not to allow ourselves to be divided along racial and religious lines.…
Accountants body names G. Shanmugan as new CEO

Accountants body names G. Shanmugan as new CEO

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) has appointed G.Shanmugam as chief executive officer (CEO) effective from Sept 1.Shanmugam has…
Deadly Indonesia protests force U-turn on lawmakers' perks

Deadly Indonesia protests force U-turn on lawmakers' perks

JAKARTA: Indonesian political parties have agreed to cut lawmakers' benefits, President Prabowo Subianto said yesterday, in a bid to calm…
Indonesia riots: What you need to know

Indonesia riots: What you need to know

JAKARTA: On Friday, Indonesia saw protests that turned violent in Jakarta and several other major cities, fuelled by anger over…
US would control Gaza, displace all its people under new plan: report

US would control Gaza, displace all its people under new plan: report

WASHINGTON: The entire population of Gaza would be relocated and the United States would take control of the Palestinian territory…
Tang Jie-Ee Wei honour coach Nova after historic world title

Tang Jie-Ee Wei honour coach Nova after historic world title

KUALA LUMPUR: Newly crowned world champions Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei paid tribute to their coach Nova Widianto…