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Supporters of Perikatan Nasional attend an election campaign rally in Padang AU2 Taman Keramat on November 14, 2022. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Did Malay youths succumb to ‘green wave’ in GE15? Study suggests votes weren't for theocracy, but protest against poor governance

Lawyer Datuk Ram Singh (centre) seen before entering the Children's Court in Kota Kinabalu. — Picture by Julia Chan

Malaysia / 15 h ago

What VVIP? Lawyer of accused in Zara Qairina’s bullying trial says doing work pro bono, identity secret due to Child Act

Former Sabah Infrastructure Development Minister Datuk Peter Anthony will serve his three-year prison sentence after failing in his bid to review his conviction and sentence for falsifying documents related to a Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) maintenance and service contract. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Court shuts the door on Peter Anthony’s last appeal — ex-Sabah minister to serve three years over falsified UMS contract

A businessman lost over half a million ringgit after being deceived by an individual impersonating a representative from TNB, while a nurse lost RM304,500 after falling for a stock investment scam. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Doctor in Pahang loses EPF savings to online scam promising fake Nikko Asset Management investment returns

Some youths reminisce a lot about Datuk Seri Najib Razak's administration as his policies were transformative to their lives. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Do young voters ‘miss’ Najib? Shunned and stifled, study shows what Malay youths are actually frustrated about

The one-minute, 24-second CCTV footage, recorded at a Johor apartment block’s void deck, shows a group of boys approaching another boy before one of them kicks at his stomach. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Another child bullying case rocks Johor after apartment CCTV footage goes viral, cops investigating

The MyGov app will link 34 government service under it. — Pictures from Google Play Store

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘By the people, for the people’: Putrajaya’s MyGov super app brings 34 govt services together under one digital roof

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi delivers his opening speech at the National Engineering Convention (NEC) 2025 held at the Connexion Conference and Event Centre, Bangsar South. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Malaysia needs 100,000 more engineers to meet development goals, says works minister

Loss of interest in the profession has been identified as the main reason teachers opt to retire early, besides factors such as family and health problems, said Deputy Minister of Education Wong Kah Woh. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Teachers’ early retirement driven by loss of interest, family, and health issues, says deputy education minister

Aziff Azuddin, researcher from IMAN Research, presents the “Orang Kita, Malay Youth Democratic Renewal Post-GE 15: The Politics of Acknowledgment and Resentment” report. August 20, 2024 — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 2 h ago

What Iman Research’s study reveals about young Malays’ attitudes towards a plural and more economically just Malaysia

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the Madani government inherited a big challenge in ensuring that PPR facilities truly reach those who are in need. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Dr Zaliha says PPR eviction fears overblown, genuine B40 tenants safe under DBKL’s ‘whitening’ process

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said witness statements have been recorded by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) pertaining to the case of Datin Seri Pamela Ling's disappearance. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Pamela Ling disappearance: Home minister says police recorded statements from 48 witnesses, including four MACC officers

Fourteen main roads in Putrajaya will be closed from 6am to noon between Aug 26 and 29 for rehearsals ahead of the 68th National Day celebrations. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Putrajaya road closures ahead of National Day: 14 routes shut for rehearsals, Core Island sealed off during celebrations

According to a post on the official Facebook page of Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, the RPO said the video featured a voice resembling Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, allegedly promising financial assistance. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Fake voice of Queen used in TikTok scam, warns Royal Press Office

Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib (centre) and his consort Toh Puan Raja Noora
Ashikin Raja (sixth from right), together with Zairil (wearing a yellow vest) and his wife Dyana Sofya (fifth from right), Farizan (fifth from left), Szeto (fourth from left), and other VIPs taking a group photo at the Silicon Island photo corner. — Picture courtesy of Silicon Island Development Sdn Bhd

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Penang’s Silicon Island: 81 hectares reclaimed, mega-project on track

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2 m ago

Lawyers say mother of Zara Qairina not crowdfunding, legal team working pro bono in bullying trial

The lawyers representing Zara Qairina Mahathir’s family, led by Hamid Ismail (third left) before entering the Children’s Court for the bullying case charge against five teenagers. — Picture by Julia Chan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Lawyers acting for Noraidah Lamat, mother of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir, have dismissed viral allegations that she was seeking donations for herself or to cover legal expenses.In a joint statement, the legal team confirmed that while a bank account number circulated online had previously...

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Pigs are seen at a farm in Kampung Valdor, Sungai Bakap, on June 24, 2019. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 3 m ago

Veterinary Services confirms pig culling, enforcement moves to contain ASF in Penang

Malaysia / 8 m ago

Under 2025 chairmanship, Malaysia aims to accelerate Asean integration, trade and green growth

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail attends the Second Meeting of the Fourth Term of the 15th Parliament at the Parliament Building in Kuala Lumpur on August 18, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 m ago

Police to reopen investigation into 2013 death of Kelantan tahfiz student Wan Ahmad Faris

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line project at the Bandar Sri Pinang project site. Jan 11, 2025. — Bernama pic

19 m ago

MRT Corp: Penang LRT budget raised to RM16.8b due to land costs, inflation and extended route to Seberang Perai

A general view of the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur on November 13, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

19 m ago

In Dewan Rakyat today: Espionage threats, Formula 1 return, and food security

Aziff Azuddin, researcher from IMAN Research, presents the “Orang Kita, Malay Youth Democratic Renewal Post-GE 15: The Politics of Acknowledgment and Resentment” report. August 20, 2024 — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

What Iman Research’s study reveals about young Malays’ attitudes towards a plural and more economically just Malaysia

Some youths reminisce a lot about Datuk Seri Najib Razak's administration as his policies were transformative to their lives. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

2 h ago

Do young voters ‘miss’ Najib? Shunned and stifled, study shows what Malay youths are actually frustrated about

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said witness statements have been recorded by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) pertaining to the case of Datin Seri Pamela Ling's disappearance. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Pamela Ling disappearance: Home minister says police recorded statements from 48 witnesses, including four MACC officers

Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib (centre) and his consort Toh Puan Raja NooraAshikin Raja (sixth from right), together with Zairil (wearing a yellow vest) and his wife Dyana Sofya (fifth from right), Farizan (fifth from left), Szeto (fourth from left), and other VIPs taking a group photo at the Silicon Island photo corner. — Picture courtesy of Silicon Island Development Sdn Bhd

13 h ago

Penang’s Silicon Island: 81 hectares reclaimed, mega-project on track

According to a post on the official Facebook page of Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, the RPO said the video featured a voice resembling Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, allegedly promising financial assistance. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

14 h ago

Fake voice of Queen used in TikTok scam, warns Royal Press Office

A four-day remand order against the suspect, who is in his 40s, was issued by Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin at the Magistrate’s Court here this morning following MACC’s application. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

MACC arrests govt officer over alleged bribes, RM50,000 sponsored trips; court issues four-day remand order

In a statement today, the Finance Ministry (MoF) said the reduction is in line with changes in global oil market prices. — Picture by Farhan Najib

14 h ago

MoF: Diesel price in peninsula down by five sen from Aug 21 to 27

The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) recorded a total of 402 public university students having been referred to counsellors at their respective institutions throughout last year. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

15 h ago

Are students unaware or just coping well? MOHE says counselling numbers low as nationwide mental health study nears completion

The one-minute, 24-second CCTV footage, recorded at a Johor apartment block’s void deck, shows a group of boys approaching another boy before one of them kicks at his stomach. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

15 h ago

Another child bullying case rocks Johor after apartment CCTV footage goes viral, cops investigating

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right) officiates the launch of the Langat 2 water treatment plant in Hulu Langat, Selangor on August 20, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

15 h ago

Water and energy are Malaysia’s edge in global tech race, says Anwar

Fourteen main roads in Putrajaya will be closed from 6am to noon between Aug 26 and 29 for rehearsals ahead of the 68th National Day celebrations. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

15 h ago

Putrajaya road closures ahead of National Day: 14 routes shut for rehearsals, Core Island sealed off during celebrations

Lawyer Datuk Ram Singh (centre) seen before entering the Children's Court in Kota Kinabalu. — Picture by Julia Chan

15 h ago

What VVIP? Lawyer of accused in Zara Qairina’s bullying trial says doing work pro bono, identity secret due to Child Act

Supporters of Perikatan Nasional attend an election campaign rally in Padang AU2 Taman Keramat on November 14, 2022. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

16 h ago

Did Malay youths succumb to ‘green wave’ in GE15? Study suggests votes weren't for theocracy, but protest against poor governance

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