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Transport Minister Anthony Loke answers questions during the first meeting of the fifth session of the 15th Parliament at the Malaysian Parliament in Kuala Lumpur on February 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Anthony Loke denounces absent lawmakers after PM term limit Bill fails by just two votes

Firdaus Wong took to social media to share his personal connection to the suspect. He claimed that the man, whom he identified as a university student using the name Muhammad Zain, converted to Islam on April 20, 2025. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Preacher Firdaus Wong claims man in Quran desecration case is a Muslim convert who approached him

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul speaks during the second meeting of the fourth session of the 15th Parliament at the Parliament Building in Kuala Lumpur on July 21, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Two votes short: Move to limit PM tenure fails in Parliament amid high absenteeism

Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah is photographed at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on June 4, 2024. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Ex-SRC director tells court he had no knowledge of RM42m transactions during his tenure

In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the national carrier said services to the two European destinations remain unaffected. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysia Airlines confirms London and Paris flights operating as scheduled

The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), through the Town and Country Planning Department (PLANMalaysia), has prepared the Draft Planning Guidelines (GPP) for Non-Muslim Houses of Worship (RIBI), which will be tabled before the Cabinet for consideration. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 17 h ago

New draft guidelines for temples, churches and gurdwaras drawn up by Housing Ministry, set for Cabinet review

Prasarana president and chief executive officer Amir Hamdan said the fail-free run (FFR) tests for the third train set, involving eight trains, are now in the final stage. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

LRT3 in final testing phase, official launch date pending safety nod, says Prasarana chief

Vehicles move along a road as smoke billows from Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery after a reported Iranian drone strike, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, March 2, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 14 h ago

‘Concerted’ Iranian attack on oil facilities could trigger military response, says source close to Saudi govt

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded 36 arrests involving civil servants from the Top Management Group between 2021 and January 31 this year. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Home Ministry unveils tough guardrails as MACC nets 36 civil servants, RM22m in bribes exposed

Smoke rises from an explosion during interception over Jerusalem on March 1, 2026. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said today they had launched missile strikes on an Israeli government complex in Tel Aviv as well as security and military centres in Haifa and an attack on east Jerusalem. — AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

Iran Revolutionary Guards launches tenth wave of missile attacks at Tel Aviv, Haifa and east Jerusalem

An emergency vehicle passes by the entrance of RAF Akrotiri, a British sovereign base in Cyprus, which was hit by an unmanned drone overnight, causing limited damage, Cyprus March 2, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 19 h ago

Iranian drone strikes UK military base in Cyprus, damages runway

A general view shows the Attorney General Chambers in Putrajaya on June 12, 2022. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Kuantan man to be charged over desecration of Quran in viral video

Penang Police Chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said earlier a 58-year-old man had gone to the Pulau Tikus Police Station at 6.30am with blood on his head after being slashed by a known individual at a restaurant near the Pulau Tikus Market. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Man, 68, found dead at George Town home after allegedly slashing Pulau Tikus restaurant patron

A burning aircraft falls from the sky in Al Jahra, Kuwait, in this still image obtained from social media video released on March 2, 2026. — Social media pic via Reuters

World / 16 h ago

Smoke rises from US embassy, US warplanes crash in Kuwait

The Malaysian government has brought the long-awaited proposal to separate the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles to Parliament, with the aim of improving prosecutorial independence. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 4 h ago

AG-PP split explained: Key things to know about Malaysia’s massive legal reform

Malaysia

4 m ago

‘Due process must prevail’: Anwar calls for transparent probe on MACC chief Azam Baki, disagrees with Bloomberg claims

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stresses that any investigation into MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, including his shareholdings, must follow due process and be transparent. — Screengrab from YouTube/Parlimen Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today he disagreed with the allegations in a Bloomberg report that implicated Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, as he confronted allegations of preferential treatment in Parliament.Anwar faces mounting public criticism for rejecting calls to...

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The Ministry of Finance said the government will strengthen rules-based governance under the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 to ensure fiscal discipline, transparency and development spending above three per cent of GDP. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 29 m ago

Govt pledges deficit control, debt rules under Fiscal Responsibility Act

A vehicle believed to be carrying Penang Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid arrived at the Penang office of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in George Town, March 2, 2026. Mohamad was at the MACC state office again today, reportedly in connection with an investigation into alleged misuse of zakat funds linked to a senior state government official. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 31 m ago

Alleged zakat fund misuse: Penang deputy CM returns to MACC office

The Technical Committee under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Action Council met at Parliament yesterday to gather feedback from federal and state stakeholders on unresolved MA63 issues. — Picture via Facebook/Fadillah Yusof

Malaysia / 1 h ago

MA63 technical committee meets to gather feedback on unresolved Sabah, Sarawak issues

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Several umrah operators have rearranged travel plans and switched airlines to bring home pilgrims stranded in Madinah and Jeddah following Middle East conflict-related flight disruptions. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Umrah operators scramble to reroute flights as Middle East conflict strands over 260 Malaysian pilgrims in Madinah, Jeddah

The atmosphere in the chamber during a split vote at the First Sitting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament in the Dewan Rakyat at the Parliament building, March 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Amirudin hails Anwar for taking ‘bold step’, says limiting PM tenure a collective reform effort, missed by just two votes

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex in this file picture dated December 22, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

1 h ago

Rosmah back in court for her bid to remove solar trial judge after five-day MC

The High Court here yesterday fixed today to decide on an application by the grandchildren of the late tycoon Lim Goh Tong to strike out parts of a lawyer’s witness statement concerning their mother’s 2022 will. — Daily Express pic

1 h ago

High Court to rule tomorrow on bid to strike out lawyer’s testimony in Lim Goh Tong inheritance dispute

File picture of a ‘blood moon’ sighted in Kuala Lumpur on July 28, 2018. Malaysians are in for a spectacular celestial show tonight as the moon turns a deep red during a total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a ‘blood moon’. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

1 h ago

Malaysia to witness rare ‘Blood Moon’ tonight, next one only in 2028

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said the Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah student accused of insulting and stepping on the Al-Quran will face action under the university’s regulations, pending a police investigation. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

UMPSA student accused of insulting Islam to face university action, says Zambry

Penang Police Chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said earlier a 58-year-old man had gone to the Pulau Tikus Police Station at 6.30am with blood on his head after being slashed by a known individual at a restaurant near the Pulau Tikus Market. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Man, 68, found dead at George Town home after allegedly slashing Pulau Tikus restaurant patron

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his condolences to the family and people of Indonesia following the passing of the country’s sixth Vice President, Try Sutrisno. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Anwar conveys condolences over death of Indonesia’s former vice president Try Sutrisno at 90

The case stems from penalties totaling RM120 million imposed on Malaysia LNG Sdn Bhd, Malaysia LNG Dua Sdn Bhd, Malaysia LNG Tiga Sdn Bhd, Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd, and Petronas LNG 9 Sdn Bhd for allegedly failing to apply for eight licences to operate in Sarawak, as required under Section 7 of the Distribution of Gas Ordinance (DGO) 2016. — Pexels pic

2 h ago

April 7 mention for Petronas’ judicial review bid over RM120m Sarawak gas penalties

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at the First Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament at Dewan Negara, Parliament Building, Kuala Lumpur, March 2, 2026 — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Zahid orders Rural Ministry subsidiaries to tighten governance, align with national agenda

PKR Sarawak chairman Ahmad Nazib Johari urged members to get ready for possible electoral contests at both the state and federal levels during the party’s annual gathering involving the Lanang, Sarikei, Sibu, Bintulu, Hulu Rejang and Kapit branches last Sunday. — The Borneo Post pic

2 h ago

PKR branches in Sarawak told to prepare for potential state polls

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing at the First Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament at Dewan Negara, Parliament Building, Kuala Lumpur, March 2, 2026 — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Immigration must act on overstayers as Malaysia moves to fix tourist entry-exit imbalance, says minister

Rapid KL says shuttle services are operating between Metro Prima and Damansara Damai stations at eight-minute intervals, while trains from Kwasa Damansara will turn back at Damansara Damai station at eight-minute intervals. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2 h ago

Suspected cable theft disrupts MRT Putrajaya Line near Damansara Damai, repairs to last all day

According to the Order Paper on the Parliament’s official website, Abdul Latiff Abdul Rahman (PN-Kuala Krai) will pose a question during the oral question-and-answer session regarding the proposed transfer of the Matriculation Programme’s management from the Education Ministry to the Higher Education Ministry. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

2 h ago

In Dewan Rakyat today: MACC’s recovered funds in focus as PM Anwar faces scrutiny over Madani record

The Malaysian government has brought the long-awaited proposal to separate the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles to Parliament, with the aim of improving prosecutorial independence. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

4 h ago

AG-PP split explained: Key things to know about Malaysia’s massive legal reform

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