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Many National Service camp sites nationwide, like this one in Lawan Kuda, Gopeng, Perak, were found to be in derelict conditions after the programme was ended in 2018. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Camp operator, saddled with RM14m loss, fails court bid against govt for axing National Service

Rafizi said there are many ways for Malaysia to achieve fiscal strengthening. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

OECD moots gradual return of GST for Malaysia to strengthen its revenue source, Rafizi says many baskets better

The 2024 OECD report on Malaysia noted more than 60 per cent of the population are not covered by any pension scheme, and those who are often fail to receive a decent pension. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Economy Ministry to address Malaysia’s economy in an ageing population through White Paper

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli speaks at the 2024 OECD Economic Surveys Malaysia at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre on August 27, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Rafizi announces govt efficiency commitment law to improve doing business in Malaysia

 The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will go ahead with its new regulatory framework. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

MCMC presses on with new licensing framework despite pushback from industry players in open letter to PM

An illustration of mpox virus particles. — Reuters pic

IGP: Police tighten control at 151 GOF posts nationwide to curb mpox outbreak

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the implementation of the licensing framework will proceed as scheduled to achieve the government's aspiration and proactive measures to protect the interests and safety of users. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Govt stands firm on Jan 1 social media licensing deadline despite concerns from tech giants, says Fahmi after open letter to PM

The heretical teachings of the sect were not only being monitored by the police but also by state Islamic religious departments. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

IGP: Millah Abraham cult being monitored, deviant teachings under control

An MACC source said that the man, in his 40s, has been remanded for six days till September 2 today after being arrested at the Sarawak MACC office at 3.25pm yesterday after showing up to record his statement. — Picture by Hari Anggara

MACC arrests man for accepting bribes from diesel smugglers

The search and rescue team, comprising the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), Indah Water Konsortium (IWK), and DBKL, continue their efforts at the endpoint near the Pantai Dalam treatment plant. — Bernama pic

DBKL: Sinkhole search and rescue will continue at Pantai Dalam treatment plant

The inaugural 9 Air flight AQ1211 from Guiyang to Kuala Lumpur received a water cannon salute upon landing. — Picture courtesy of Tourism Malaysia

China low-cost airline 9 Air begins weekly Guiyang and Kuala Lumpur route, sole budget route connecting Central/Southern China to Malaysia

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin arrives at the Sessions Court in Gua Musang, Kelantan to face a sedition charge. — Bernama pic

IGP denies Muhyiddin sedition probe hasty, says any investigation needs to be completed within one week

A picture of the ambulance damaged by an attack by men with machetes, intending to harm the occupant being rushed to the hospital. — Picture via social media

Jasin machete attack: Fourth suspect in murder case remanded for seven days

A drain had collapsed at Kg Kerinchi, leaving a large sinkhole. — Picture from Facebook/DBKL

Large hole at Kg Kerinchi roadside after drain collapses, area cordoned off by DBKL

The accused allegedly duped two local men, aged 58 and 54, into handing over RM5 million. — iStock pic

‘Datuk’ businessman charged with fraud for allegedly conning two men RM5.5m to build non-existent ‘Northern Express Alternative Road’ highway

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex August 27, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Dr Mahathir claims lost Langkawi seat in GE15, rejected by voters due to Zahid’s ‘Kutty’ allegation