Malaysia Oversight
Trump warns Venezuela to take back prisoners or face 'incalculable' price

Trump warns Venezuela to take back prisoners or face ‘incalculable’ price

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday warned the Venezuelan government that it must accept the return of all…
US new H-1B visa fee will not apply to existing holders, Axios reports

US new H-1B visa fee will not apply to existing holders, Axios reports

(Reuters) -A new $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas in the United States goes into effect Sunday, but it will…
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul

Chinese communities donate supplies to conflict victims in Ghana’s Savannah

ACCRA, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese communities in Ghana have donated relief supplies worth more than 2 million cedis (about…
Austrian energy executive fired over alleged Russian spying links - magazine report says

Austrian energy executive fired over alleged Russian spying links – magazine report says

VIENNA (Reuters) -Austrian oil, gas and chemicals group OMV has fired an executive over allegations of spying for Russia and…
India's Goyal to visit US on Sept. 22 for trade talks

India’s Goyal to visit US on Sept. 22 for trade talks

(Reuters) -Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will visit the United States on September 22 for trade talks, India's Ministry of…
Gas pipeline leak in Kerteh under control, says Bomba

Gas pipeline leak in Kerteh under control, says Bomba

MARANG: The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has confirmed that the gas pipeline leak at the East Coast Rail…
We need more young people in the party, says MCA's Dr Mah

We need more young people in the party, says MCA’s Dr Mah

IPOH: MCA needs to urgently step up efforts to recruit more young members, as those under 40 currently make up…
Luigi Mangione's lawyers urge judge to block death penalty over insurance CEO's murder

Luigi Mangione’s lawyers urge judge to block death penalty over insurance CEO’s murder

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Luigi Mangione's lawyers urged a federal judge in New York on Saturday to block prosecutors from seeking…
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul

Dutch police use water canon against anti-immigration protesters

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Dutch police used a water cannon to disperse anti-migration protesters in the Hague who began throwing rocks and…
Baby accidentally smothered to death by mother

Baby accidentally smothered to death by mother

IPOH: A two-month-old baby died after being accidentally smothered by his mother in Kampung Sungai Dua Kota Setia, near Parit, last…
QuickCheck: Was there a shooting at a R&R in Behrang?

QuickCheck: Was there a shooting at a R&R in Behrang?

THANKS to Malaysia’s gun laws, shootings are a rare occurrence, and when one does happen, it seems to circulate on…
S.Africa's DA names former leader Zille as candidate for Johannesburg mayor

S.Africa’s DA names former leader Zille as candidate for Johannesburg mayor

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -South Africa's Democratic Alliance said on Saturday former leader Helen Zille would be its next candidate for mayor…
Police confirm investigation into Zara inquest witness leak

Police confirm investigation into Zara inquest witness leak

KOTA KINABALU: Police have begun investigations into a report from Friday regarding information involving a child witness in the inquest…
QR code immigration clearance for motorists on trial at Johor checkpoints begins Sept 22

QR code immigration clearance for motorists on trial at Johor checkpoints begins Sept 22

PETALING JAYA: Motorists entering or leaving the country via Johor will soon be able to clear immigration using a QR…
Sabah PAS chief's home targeted with red paint

Sabah PAS chief’s home targeted with red paint

KOTA KINABALU: The private home of Sabah PAS Commissioner Datuk Aliakbar Gulasan, was discovered to have been splashed with red…
Barisan launches ‘colour-blind’ Sabah Volunteer Squad

Barisan launches ‘colour-blind’ Sabah Volunteer Squad

KOTA KINABALU: Political colours should fade into the background when floods and landslides strike, says Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri…
Mercy Malaysia preparing to send more medical teams to Gaza

Mercy Malaysia preparing to send more medical teams to Gaza

IPOH: Mercy Malaysia is preparing to send its sixth and seventh Specialised Care Teams to Gaza to continue its humanitarian…
Teenagers killed in three-vehicle crash near Tumpat

Teenagers killed in three-vehicle crash near Tumpat

KOTA BHARU: Two teenage boys died after the motorcycle they were riding crashed in an accident involving three vehicles near…
New Covid-19 variant being closely monitored, says Dzulkefly

New Covid-19 variant being closely monitored, says Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is closely monitoring the spread of the new Covid-19 variant, XFG, despite the country being…
Mercy Malaysia donates over RM340,000 in medical equipment to HRPB's Neurosurgical Unit

Mercy Malaysia donates over RM340,000 in medical equipment to HRPB’s Neurosurgical Unit

IPOH: Mercy Malaysia has officially donated medical equipment valued at RM340,200 to the Neurosurgical Critical Care Unit (NCCU) at Hospital…
Teenager killed in fall at Buntong waterfall

Teenager killed in fall at Buntong waterfall

IPOH: A 17-year-old boy has died after falling at the Buntong Waterfall here on Saturday (Sept 20).Perak Fire and Rescue…
107 drowning victims still missing, says MMEA

107 drowning victims still missing, says MMEA

ALOR GAJAH: A total of 107 people remain missing due to drowning incidents in Malaysia over the last five years,…
Two teen foreigners arrested for reckless motorcycle riding in Iskandar Puteri

Two teen foreigners arrested for reckless motorcycle riding in Iskandar Puteri

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Police have detained two 19-year-old foreigners for reckless riding on their motorcycles along two highways here.Iskandar Puteri OCPD…
Two men arrested, 100 Boer goats seized in anti-smuggling operation

Two men arrested, 100 Boer goats seized in anti-smuggling operation

IPOH: Two men were arrested and 100 Boer goats were seized during Ops Bersepadu Khazanah in Gerik.The joint enforcement operation…
Kerteh-Ranggon road closed due to gas pipeline leak

Kerteh-Ranggon road closed due to gas pipeline leak

CHUKAI: Police have closed the main Kerteh-Ranggon road to all vehicles after a gas leak was detected in a PETRONAS…
Autistic teen found wandering on Kesas Highway

Autistic teen found wandering on Kesas Highway

SERDANG: A 14-year-old autistic boy has been found wandering alone along a motorcycle lane of a highway here.Serdang OCPD Asst…
2.3 million driving licence holders inactive, risk losing validity, says JPJ

2.3 million driving licence holders inactive, risk losing validity, says JPJ

PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has found that 2.3 million holders of the Competent Driving Licence (CDL) are currently…
Crowds flock to UTC NRD counters to replace damaged, old MyKad

Crowds flock to UTC NRD counters to replace damaged, old MyKad

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Registration Department (NRD) counters at Urban Transformation Centres (UTC) offer Malaysians a convenient option to replace…