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Today's Dewan Rakyat sitting will continue with the tabling of the Supplementary Supply Bill (2024) 2025 for its second reading by the Finance Minister, followed by the presentation of the Constitutio (Amendment) Bill 2025. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 03 Mar 2025

In Dewan Rakyat today: Focus on PwD employment, road safety, and semiconductor industry

Fasiliti Inovasi Kitar Semula (FIKS) in Precint 5, Putrajaya, a recycling hub under Alam Flora Sdn Bhd, is a one-stop centre for recycling. — Picture courtesy of FIKS

Malaysia / 03 Mar 2025

From trash to treasure: What is Malaysia doing with its waste?

Papar police chief, Supt Kamaruddin Ambo Sakka, said that the unexploded ordnance (UXO) aerial bomb, believed to still be ‘live’, was detonated in three staged explosions between 11.55 am and 1.25 pm. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Mar 2025

Another WWII-era bomb safely detonated at Kinarut construction site

Timur Laut District deputy police chief Supt Lee Swee Sake said the bail was granted after the remand order for the 43-year-old doctor ended today. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 02 Mar 2025

Medical officer accused of inappropriate behaviour in Penang freed on police bail

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an investigation into former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob over allegations of corruption and money laundering. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 02 Mar 2025

MACC probes former PM Ismail Sabri over corruption, money laundering claims; raids uncover RM170m in cash

Northeast District deputy police chief Supt Lee Swee Sake said the 71-year-old local man died at the scene, while the second rider, a foreign national, was taken to Penang Hospital (HPP) with injuries. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 02 Mar 2025

Elderly motorcyclist dies in accident on Penang Bridge

As domestic food production faces increasing risks, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu cautioned that Malaysia and the region remain vulnerable to climate change threats, emphasising the need for regional collaboration to address potential food shortages. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Mar 2025

Mohamad Sabu: Malaysia’s food production threatened by erratic weather, rising temperatures

The panther had proven elusive after three years of attempting to catch it after complaints from residents. — Picture from Facebook/Zoo Negara Malaysia

Malaysia / 02 Mar 2025

After three years of evading capture, elusive black panther finally caught after 3-year hunt in Kuala Pilah

MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki said the Malaysiakini reporter had initially asked for a much larger sum before accepting a negotiated sum of RM20,0000, which was found on him during an arrest at a Shah Alam, Selangor hotel on February 28, 2025. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 02 Mar 2025

MACC chief defends investigation into Malaysiakini reporter over alleged bribe, says initially asked for more than RM20,000

Datuk Dr Anuar Masduk served as the personal cardiologist to the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, and had been the pro-chancellor of Unisel since Aug 1, 2009. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Mar 2025

Unisel pro-chancellor Anuar Masduki dies at 79

Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Mohd Shoki Hamzah said an emergency call was received at 1.56 am, and the first fire engine from the Jalan Perak Fire and Rescue Station was immediately dispatched to the scene. — JBPM pic

Malaysia / 02 Mar 2025

Family of seven narrowly escapes death in Penang car crash

The under-construction Rumah Pesona Johor project was supposed to be completed in 2024, but has been delayed. — Picture from Facebook/Onn Hafiz Ghazi

Malaysia / 02 Mar 2025

Johor MB sees red over one-year delay in building domestic violence refuge for women, says timelines must be taken seriously

Roadside parking on Penang island will cost 60 sen instead of 40 sen for 30 minutes starting from March 3, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 02 Mar 2025

Roadside parking on Penang island up 50pc from March 3; council mulls time limit for busy areas too

EPF CEO Ahmad Zulkarnain estimates up to 2.5 million foreign workers would be included in the new mandatory EPF scheme of 2 per cent. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Mar 2025

Parliament to table mandatory 2pc EPF contributions for foreign workers this week

Their Majesties also called on Muslims to seize the opportunity during the blessed month to strengthen bonds and extend assistance to those in need. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 02 Mar 2025

King, Queen extend Ramadan greetings to Muslims

Muslims are seen performing the Tarawih prayers at Masjid Jamek in Kuala Lumpur, March 1, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Mar 2025

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It’s official: Malaysia’s judges get 30pc pay hike starting January 2026

MACC records statement from ex-minister over alleged RM5m bribe, Lamborghini

Stormy start to 2026: MetMalaysia warns of Jan 1–5 monsoon surge, tells Sarawak to brace for heavy rain

‘We cannot restrict him’: FAM says Ong Kim Swee must be given space to rebuild Malaysia’s youth football

Bomba: Cause still unclear in Damansara EV fire that scorched XPeng, BYD and damaged home

Counterfeit JPJePlates hit the streets, throwing JPJ’s standardisation drive into chaos

Update on Shah Alam LRT operations expected next month as testing continues

MACC investigation into Army project procurement now focusing on flow of funds

RM4 remains key resistance as ringgit ends lower against US dollar

Kuala Lumpur residents fear city projects at risk as DBKL defers 2026 allocations

Police submit crucial audio in Durian Tunggal fatal shooting, CyberSecurity Malaysia to analyse

Muhyiddin to step down as Perikatan chairman from Jan 1, 2026

Justice in focus: Landmark rulings that tested freedoms and redefined citizenship in Malaysia’s 2025

Lee Lam Thye: Punishment alone won’t stop littering, schools must instil civic responsibility

MyCC: 31 Kelantan childcare firms accused of price fixing

In Dewan Rakyat today: Focus on PwD employment, road safety, and semiconductor industry

From trash to treasure: What is Malaysia doing with its waste?

Another WWII-era bomb safely detonated at Kinarut construction site

Medical officer accused of inappropriate behaviour in Penang freed on police bail

MACC probes former PM Ismail Sabri over corruption, money laundering claims; raids uncover RM170m in cash

Elderly motorcyclist dies in accident on Penang Bridge

Mohamad Sabu: Malaysia’s food production threatened by erratic weather, rising temperatures

After three years of evading capture, elusive black panther finally caught after 3-year hunt in Kuala Pilah

MACC chief defends investigation into Malaysiakini reporter over alleged bribe, says initially asked for more than RM20,000

Unisel pro-chancellor Anuar Masduki dies at 79

Family of seven narrowly escapes death in Penang car crash

Johor MB sees red over one-year delay in building domestic violence refuge for women, says timelines must be taken seriously

Roadside parking on Penang island up 50pc from March 3; council mulls time limit for busy areas too

Parliament to table mandatory 2pc EPF contributions for foreign workers this week

King, Queen extend Ramadan greetings to Muslims

Ramadan: Mosques, surau under Jakim, Jawi must provide the best facilities says religious affairs minister