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Penang Chief Minister speaks to the press at his office in George Town on March 19, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

After Kedah’s Sanusi renews claim on Penang, Kon Yeow says: ‘See you in court’

‘Inspector Sheila’ is accused of intentionally obstructing Lance Corporal Malvinderjit Singh Teerath Singh, 37, from performing his crime prevention patrol duties in front of a restaurant along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Dang Wangi, between 8.15pm and 8.30pm on November 4. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Charged again: ‘Inspector Sheila’ back in court over alleged obstruction of police work

Former Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 5, 2023. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Guan Eng wins bid to strike out parts of MACC officer’s testimony in undersea tunnel trial

A woman admitted in court that she edited PayNow screenshots to cheat restaurants into delivering more than S$9,000 (RM28,489) worth of food over two years. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Singapore  / 18 h ago

Woman used doctored screenshots to cheat Singapore restaurants of more than S$9,000 worth of food over two years

Malaysia’s central bank has tightened its complaint rules to make banks more accountable to customers. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Lost credit card or billing dispute? Here’s how BNM’s new rules make it easier to get help

Sabah Umno deputy chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Dahlan has reportedly withdrawn his candidacy for the Tempasuk state seat in Kota Belud just two days ahead of the 17th Sabah state election. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Last-minute twist in Sabah polls as Abdul Rahman Dahlan pulls out of Tempasuk race

Wee was charged in court on October 24 with two offences for drug possession and drug use, and had pleaded not guilty and been released on bail. The drug cases’ next case mention is on December 18. — Picture from Facebook/Namewee
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Amid murder probe, cops say Namewee’s case sent to AGC; waiting for instructions

According to the MOF, the retail price of the subsidised RON95 petrol under BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) remains at RM1.99 per litre. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Govt sets unsubsidised RON97 at RM3.25, RON95 at RM2.65 for Nov 13-19

Malaysia Aviation Group has named Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar (left) as its new president and group CEO effective February 1, 2026, succeeding Datuk Captain Izham Ismail, who will retire on January 31 after more than four decades with the company. — Pictures from X/Bernama Business; Hari Anggara
Money  / 17 h ago

MAG names Nasaruddin Bakar as new president and group CEO, succeeding long-serving Izham Ismail

Saifuddin, whose first term as senator ends early next month, admitted he had not given it any thought since taking office in November 2022. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Saifuddin Nasution unfazed as senate term nears end, says issue not raised with PM

Warisan Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal will defend his Senallang seat. — Parti Warisan pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Warisan deputy bows out, unveils 60pc new faces including Fuad Stephen’s daughter

Susanna Liew, wife of Pastor Raymond Koh, and her lawyers speak to the press after the decision on her husband’s case at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex November 5, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Pastor Raymond Koh’s wife seeks meeting with home minister over reopened probe

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (2nd left) is briefed by IJM Corporation Berhad group chief executive officer and managing director Datuk Lee Chun Fai (left) while viewing the project layout during the groundbreaking ceremony of the New Pantai Expressway Extension (NPE2) project at the Pantai Dalam (North) Toll Plaza in Kuala Lumpur, November 12, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Works minister: RM1.7b NPE 2 project to cut KL congestion by 2029

A giant panda is pictured at Zoo Negara in Kuala Lumpur on September 9, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Malaysia to receive new pair of giant pandas next week under 10-year deal

Cambodia and Thailand traded accusations of fresh clashes along their border on Wednesday, with Phnom Penh reporting one civilian shot dead in hostilities flaring after Bangkok paused implementation of a US-backed peace deal. — Picture courtesy of Ministry of Information Cambodia
World  / 14 h ago

Fresh gunfire erupts along Cambodia-Thailand border as one civilian is killed and peace deal teeters

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Shafiqah Othman Hamzah
Shafiqah Othman Hamzah
Shafiqah is a human rights activist and Muslim feminist. She tweets her thoughts at @sfqomhz and occasionally writes extremely long articles on shafiqahothman.com.
 

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