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Procurement bill gives finance minister too much power, says Hassan Karim
Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim said Parliament will not be able to debate government tenders and purchases under the proposed…

A game-changer for Malaysian deaf sports
PUTRAJAYA: A landmark RM3 million government grant is being hailed as a game-changer for Malaysian deaf sports, powering the national…
Two Anglers Reported Missing Near Pulau Kendi Found Safe
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Two friends who were reported missing while out fishing by boat in the waters…

Keluarga tuntut dakwa polis, dua tahanan
Peguam M Visvanathan mempersoalkan tindakan Pejabat Peguam Negara (AGC) yang tidak mendakwa pihak-pihak berkaitan dalam kes kematian G Jestus Kevin,…

Finance minister II: Govt shelves mega projects, to prioritise schools, rural clinics and welfare
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The government will not embark on mega projects that have limited impact on the majority…

Motorcyclist dies after crashing into lorry in Kulai
KULAI: A motorcyclist died after hitting the rear of a lorry turning right at the KM41 Jalan Johor Baru–Ayer Hitam…

Kes Zara Qairina: ‘Wake-up call’ kepada KPM
KUALA LUMPUR: Pemuda Sosialis DAP (DAPSY) menyifatkan kes kematian Zara Qairina sebagai ‘wake-up call’ kepada Kementerian Pendidikan (KPM) untuk segera…

Consortium of four local firms appointed for TH branding exercise
KUALA LUMPUR: The company appointed for Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (TH) branding exercise is a consortium of four local firms. The…

Sapura CEO applies to use other pleadings against brother’s petition
Shahriman Shamsuddin (left) wants the High Court to wind up Sapura Holdings Sdn Bhd, citing an irreparable breakdown in mutual…

Expanded SST designed to be progressive, fairer – Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR: The government made the decision to maintain the Sales and Service Tax (SST) with an expanded scope after…
Consortium Of Four Local Firms Appointed For Th Branding With Board Approval
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The company appointed for Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (TH) branding exercise is a consortium of four…

PSM belum ada mandat sertai gabungan longgar pembangkang
Salah sebuah parti yang terkait dengan “gabungan longgar” diumumkan Muhyiddin Yassin petang tadi menjelaskan mereka belum mendapat mandat untuk menyertai…

Sabah polls: Warisan to go solo, even if any party leaves GRS
KOTA KINABALU: Parti Warisan will contest all 73 seats in the upcoming Sabah polls even if any local party from…

NCAA kena saman
PENNSYLVANIA: Persatuan Olahraga Kolej Kebangsaan (NCAA) dan Swarthmore College serta ahli jabatan sukan kolej itu telah disaman oleh pelari jarak…

Greta Thunberg, activists block Norway oil refinery
OSLO: Some 200 climate activists including Greta Thunberg of Sweden blocked Norway's largest oil refinery on Monday in a protest…

Education ministry to heed Agong, implement anti-bullying campaign
The education ministry said it is currently developing a 2027 school curriculum that will prioritise character education and focus on…

Today's news in pictures – Monday, August 18, 2025
MISSED what happened today? Here's a glimpse at what happened throughout the country in photographs.© New Straits Times Press (M)…
BERNAMA – Negative Sentiments Should Not Deter Malaysians From Flying Jalur Gemilang
By Yasmin Ahmad Zukiman KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysians have been urged to fly the Jalur Gemilang with…

‘Guru akui video Zara dalam mesin basuh hanya content’
PARLIMEN l Guru Bahasa Inggeris yang memuatnaik video yang kononnya memaparkan Zara Qairina Mahathir, 13, dimasukkan ke dalam mesin basuh,…

Ramanan touts 19 high-impact programmes for Indian community
PARLIAMENT | A total of 19 high-impact programmes across three core areas under the Socioeconomic Development Programme for the Indian…

Halim Saad loses appeal to revive RM1.8b Renong-UEM lawsuit against govt, Dr M
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 — Businessman Tan Sri Halim Saad has lost his appeal to reinstate his lawsuit against the government,…

12 opposition parties form a loose coalition to fight for people’s issues
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 12 opposition parties have united to create a loose coalition aiming to address the people's…

Rahsia podium GP Austria terbongkar
SPIELBERG: Tiada siapa perasan di mata peminat, namun Marc Marquez dan Marco Bezzecchi mengaku mereka berdua melakukan kesilapan yang sama…

I’ll still be in politics after December, says Tengku Zafrul
Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said he has no intention of returning to banking or the private…

Malaysians urged to fly Jalur Gemilang proudly despite negativity
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians should continue flying the Jalur Gemilang with pride during National Month, despite attempts by certain groups to…

Malaysia concludes FTA talks with S. Korea, signing expected in October – Tengku Zafrul
SINGAPORE: Malaysia has concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea and is expected to sign the agreement in…
Foreign Tourists Captivated By Festive Display Of Jalur Gemilang In Capital
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The festive display of the Jalur Gemilang here, a manifestation of Malaysians' pride in celebrating…

Akmal ketinggalan zaman, jadi katak di bawah tempurung
Pengarah Komunikasi Amanah, Khalid Abd Samad menyifatkan pendekatan Ketua Pemuda Umno, Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh dalam mempopularkan diri melalui isu…

PN must outline better governance before asking Anwar to step down
If Perikatan Nasional wants Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to step down, the party must first explain how it plans to…