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Muhammed Yusoff Rawther speaks to reporters during a press conference in Petaling Jaya January 17, 2020. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2023

Yusoff Rawther withdraws appeal to remove Anwar’s counterclaim, defence

Court of Appeal judge Datuk Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali is pictured during the swearing-in ceremony at Palace of Justice in Putrajaya January 17, 2023. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2023

Continued criticism of SRC trial judge after top court decisions a danger to rule of law in Malaysia, say senior lawyers

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said that such major initiatives would boost the state’s economic growth and subsequently increase its contribution to the national GDP, which stood at 24.8 per cent in 2021. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2023

Selangor confident of contributing 30pc to national GDP

Former presidents of the Malaysian Bar say the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission overstepped its authority under the law when it submitted its views to the chief justice on an alleged breach of the code of ethics by the trial judge in Datuk Seri Najib Razak's SRC case. ― Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2023

Malaysian Bar ex-presidents on Najib's SRC case: MACC has no power to give views on judges' ethics, can only probe corruption

Opposition Leader Dr Mohd Yadzil Yaakub said he and Sungai Udang counterpart Dr Mohd Aleef Yusof would stay in the Opposition bloc to serve as a check and balance to the Melaka government. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2023

Perikatan state reps rebuff CM's offer for zero opposition in Melaka

Taiping MP Wong Kah Woh says Perikatan Nasional leaders have ample opportunities to ask Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim questions if only they were physically present in Dewan Rakyat to do so. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2023

Can't ask questions? Top Perikatan leaders could if they were actually present in Dewan Rakyat, says Taiping MP

Deputy Education Minister Lim Hui Ying speaks to students after officiating at an education exhibition at Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Yuk Choy in Ipoh April 7, 2023. ― Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2023

Deputy minister: Application for special teacher recruitment programme opens today

Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the committee will carefully evaluate various aspects including medical background, mental health and socio-economic status of all parties in all transplant surgery applications so potential donors have a good support system and that their well-being is not affected after the surgery. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2023

Amid organ trafficking concerns, Health Ministry says transplant committee set up to monitor donations

Bukit Aman police secretary Datuk Noorsiah Mohd Saaduddin said three men and six women involved were successfully detained in the scheme that has cost a total loss of more than RM17 million. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2023

Police: Over 90 reports lodged over Planetrade fraud scheme involving RM17m in losses

According to the study, those who did not wish to pursue their studies said they wanted to become influencers and social media affiliates (34 per cent), 26 per cent were interested in gig economy such as e-hailing, 22 per cent intended to start their own business and another eight per cent had no future plans. ― Reuters pic

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2023

Study shows many SPM school-leavers hope to land ‘dream job’ of becoming social media influencers

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said if the two assemblymen agree to join the unity government in Melaka, it will go down in history as the first state with 'zero' opposition. ― Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2023

Melaka CM Ab Rauf hopes two Perikatan reps join state unity govt

Malaysia has finally taken the first concrete steps towards the full decriminalisation of attempted suicide, after proposed legislation to abolish the crime was put before Parliament the first time. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2023

As decriminalisation nears, a brief look at how suicide became a crime in Malaysia

Posi. by Kangblabla with the accompanying AR piece, Nega (right), are displayed at the Hin Bus Depot in George Town. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2023

In display of duality, one art exhibition to show in two galleries at once

Cloudy weather is seen at the Prime Minister Office in Putrajaya October 24, 2020. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidom

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2023

PM’s Dept: Statement on social media regarding probe against chief secretary, PSD D-G is fake

A young couple, including a minor, were arrested in two separate locations in Johor today after videos of their obscene conversation inside a car were shared on social media. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2023

In Johor, couple arrested over indecent conversation shared on social media

Only the judiciary has authority to evaluate alleged breaches of ethics involving Datuk Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali, the trial judge in ex-prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s SRC case, said Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2023

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Ex-Special Branch chief Khalid Ismail is new IGP, succeeding Razarudin

Hong Kong’s On Lee Noodle Soup has finally landed in Pavilion KL

Contractor and ex-wife sentenced to 34 years for killing domestic helper in Penampang, cruelty revealed in court

‘I do not interfere’: Anwar says Najib’s RM27m SRC case discharge decision up to judge, AG

Energy Commission: Up to 19pc reduction as Putrajaya unveils progressive electricity tariff, new rebates for low-use households

Blackout, then blaze: What led up to the fatal fire that claimed the life of Hamzah Zainudin’s mother-in-law in Ipoh home

Man found dead in vehicle outside Klang motorcycle shop, believed to be shot

Leaked call fallout: Thai PM meets army commander as allies threaten to walk

Securities Commission intensifies crackdown on scams, adds 59 to investor alert list in just the first quarter of 2025

Iran says war will end only if Israel halts airstrikes unconditionally

Outgoing IGP Razarudin retires after 42 years, urges creation of dedicated police ministry

How a former maternity hospital, clinic and pharmacy became the shining example of heritage restoration in George Town

PM Anwar offers condolences to Hamzah Zainudin after mother-in-law dies in Ipoh house fire

Africa pioneers low-cost, non-dollar payment systems, defying Trump's de-dollarisation threats

Man dies after suspected beating over motorcycle noise dispute in Tanah Merah, say police

Yusoff Rawther withdraws appeal to remove Anwar’s counterclaim, defence

Continued criticism of SRC trial judge after top court decisions a danger to rule of law in Malaysia, say senior lawyers

Selangor confident of contributing 30pc to national GDP

Malaysian Bar ex-presidents on Najib's SRC case: MACC has no power to give views on judges' ethics, can only probe corruption

Perikatan state reps rebuff CM's offer for zero opposition in Melaka

Can't ask questions? Top Perikatan leaders could if they were actually present in Dewan Rakyat, says Taiping MP

Deputy minister: Application for special teacher recruitment programme opens today

Amid organ trafficking concerns, Health Ministry says transplant committee set up to monitor donations

Police: Over 90 reports lodged over Planetrade fraud scheme involving RM17m in losses

Study shows many SPM school-leavers hope to land ‘dream job’ of becoming social media influencers

Melaka CM Ab Rauf hopes two Perikatan reps join state unity govt

As decriminalisation nears, a brief look at how suicide became a crime in Malaysia

In display of duality, one art exhibition to show in two galleries at once

PM’s Dept: Statement on social media regarding probe against chief secretary, PSD D-G is fake

In Johor, couple arrested over indecent conversation shared on social media

Stressing separation of powers, Azalina says letter to Shafee same as parliamentary reply on Najib’s SRC judge