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Finance Ministry: Price of RON97 down by 20 sen, RON95 and diesel drop by 15 sen respectively tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The retail price of RON97 has dropped by 20 sen to RM4.70 per liter, while unsubsidised RON9...
Penang e-hailing drivers to get one-off RM600 aid from 2027
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 4 — A one-off payment of RM600 for e-hailing drivers in Penang will be disbursed in 2027, with ap...
Mutiara Line LRT link to Penang Sentral to begin construction in 2027, completion targeted for 2031
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 4 — Construction of the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) alignment linking Macallum on the i...
In Johor, six-year-old boy drowns after falling into reservoir while fishing
KULAI, Nov 4 — A six-year-old boy drowned after falling into a reservoir while fishing at Jalan Budiman in Kampung...
Over five million Malaysians to receive RM1.1b STR aid from today, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The fourth phase of Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) cash aid, amounting to RM1.1 billion, is be...
Selangor gears up for north-east monsoon, deploys 7,677 personnel for disaster response
SHAH ALAM, Nov 4 — The Selangor state government has mobilised 7,677 personnel from various state agencies to prep...
Klang Valley raids uncover suspected luxury liquor tax-stamp scam, RM702,566 haul seized
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Police have uncovered a suspected tax-stamp diversion scheme involving luxury liquor followi...
Three boat operators among 38 Indonesians held in Selangor migrant smuggling crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Three boat operators were among 38 Indonesian nationals detained by the General Operations F...
Anwar says aid for Indian community goes beyond Mitra, more initiatives in pipeline
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Government assistance for the Indian community is not only channelled through the Malaysian...
Malaysian prosecutors unable to find Yusoff Rawther in UK to physically serve appeal notice despite Interpol help
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 4 — The Court of Appeal was told today that the prosecution has yet to physically serve a notice of appea...
Penang DOSH to probe cause of fatal Paya Terubong landslide, developer told to submit documents
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 4 — The Penang Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is conducting an investigation...
Police arrest 35 foreigners in Penang love scam, gold investment fraud raids
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 4 — Police arrested 35 foreign nationals suspected of involvement in an online fraud syndicate sp...
HR minister: 864 employers, including VVIPs, MPs and assemblymen, fail to pay Socso for domestic workers
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — A total of 864 high-profile individuals, including prominent figures (VVIPs), members o...
Sungai Buloh floods leave 306 people at three evacuation centres
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — A total of 306 victims from 59 families are still taking shelter at three temporary evacuati...
Google commits additional US$15b to Malaysia data centre expansion over two years, projects 37,000 jobs as Anwar hails investment
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Google will invest an additional US$15 billion (RM61 billion) in Malaysia over the next two...
Ramanan: Socso to pay RM174,000 in benefits to families of 28 Nepal-Tibet flood victims
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Twenty-eight out of the 54 victims of the flood tragedy in the Nepal-Tibet region on A...
Tengku Zafrul says Malaysia’s RM431.1b approved investments reflect investor confidence as country courts new partnerships
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Malaysia highlighted opportunities for cooperation in the semiconductor, artifici...
Commuters, brace for a wet evening: MetMalaysia flags heavy storms nationwide until 7pm
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a nationwide thunderstorm a...
Anwar says govt had previously rescued Utusan Malaysia publisher amid financial difficulties
PETALING JAYA, Nov 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government had previously stepped in...
Kelantan eyes industrial hub, jobs and investment around ECRL station in Pasir Puteh
KOTA BHARU, Nov 4 — The development of an East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) station in Cherang Tuli, Pasir Pu...
Kelantan records 2,135 Syariah arrests in three years, with khalwat cases topping list
KOTA BHARU, Nov 4 — Kelantan recorded 2,135 arrests for offences under Islamic law between 2023 and 2025, with khalwat...
Fadhlina Sidek: Nearly 1,800 teachers denied permanent posts after failing key exam
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4— A total of 1,799 education service officers (PPP) currently undergoing their probationary per...
‘No need to go to such extremes’: Azalina tells Hadi to drop ‘Dajjal’ label in CSA criticism
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang could...
Hyrox Malaysia says ‘we got this wrong’, ends Carlsberg tie-up for KL race
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Hyrox Malaysia has apologised and said it will not extend its partnership with beer br...
‘Do not abuse your popularity’: Judge delivers warning after preacher Da’i Syed beats rape charge in split decision
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 4 — A Court of Appeal judge has advised celebrity preacher Da’I Syed, whose real name is Syed...
Putrajaya rejects foreign pressure to hike defence spending, maintains non-aligned stance
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Malaysia is not obligated to heed the recommendation made by major powers to raise its defen...
Former Sungai Ujong Undang and five others fail to halt contempt proceedings
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 4 — Former Undang Luak of Sungai Ujong Datuk Mubarak Thahak and five others today failed in a bid t...
Malaysia’s first female education D-G Asiah Abu Samah dies at 89
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Renowned education figure Tan Sri Dr Asiah Abu Samah died at a private hospital in the capit...
Penang Hospital to complete new blocks in 2027 and 2029 to tackle overcrowding
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 4 — Two new blocks at Penang Hospital are expected to help ease congestion at its Emergency and T...
Bridge collapses in Selangor as flash floods hit Sungai Buloh and Petaling
SUNGAI BULOH, Nov 4 — Several major roads and areas in Selangor were affected by flash floods following continuous...
Malaysia secures record-low spread on dollar sukuk as global demand hits US$9.5b
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia has secured its lowest-ever pricing spread on a dollar-denominated sovereign bond, after d...
Tabung Haji has implemented 76pc of RCI recommendations, Parliament told
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has implemented up to 76 per cent of the recommendations put forwar...
Academics to get special protected status under proposed UUCA replacement, says Adam Adli
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — There will be enhanced operational autonomy to higher education institutions under the propo...
Lawyer Shafee rubbishes reports of Najib paying RM50m fine today for house arrest
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak's lead defence counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah has dismi...
Scam victims recover just 1pc of RM1.23b lost over past decade, Parliament told
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Financial scam victims have recovered roughly RM14 million since the National Scam Response...
Mitra programmes boost income for 52pc of Indian community entrepreneurs, improve job prospects for 77pc
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Some 52 per cent of participants in entrepreneurship programmes under the Malaysian In...
At 26, Pakatan candidate Nana says age is no barrier to serving voters as she contests Kelebang seat
MELAKA, Nov 4 — Age should not be the deciding factor in selecting election candidates, as greater emph...
Report: Najib will pay RM50m fine today to unlock house arrest
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is reportedly set to pay his RM50 million...
Finance Ministry: Malaysia seeks wider use of local currencies in cross-border trade through BRICS cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Malaysia aims to enhance the use of local currencies in cross-border trade and investment tr...
Drop beer sponsor or lose permit, sports ministry warns Hyrox Kuala Lumpur organisers
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The Youth and Sports Ministry has threatened to withhold event approval for the upcoming Hyr...
Foreign AI election interference claims under Online Safety Act probe, ministry tells Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The federal government will deploy existing communications and cyber safety laws to counter...
Woman arrested over alleged harassment of visitors at Kuala Lumpur shopping mall
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Police detained a woman yesterday to assist in investigations into an incident in...
As data centre power share heads for 21pc, Putrajaya moves to avoid ‘phantom demand’ hogging Malaysia’s grid
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Data centre operators seeking grid connection in Peninsular Malaysia must now submit 10-year...
Malaysia ensures food, water and legal assistance for 130 citizens detained in Pakistan over cyber-scam links
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The government is monitoring the welfare of 130 Malaysians detained by Pakistani autho...
Yuneswaran: Deepavali expo boosts small traders while promoting racial unity through cultural celebrations
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Large-scale business expos such as the 24th Deepavali Carnival (DC26) not only st...
Flooding shuts key Shah Alam expressway links, diversions active on NKVE and ELITE
SHAH ALAM, Nov 4 — Pre-dawn flash floods forced the emergency closure of critical sections along the New Klang Val...
Man slashed to death by three machete-wielding attackers in Teluk Intan, woman detained
TELUK INTAN, Nov 4 — A man died after being ambushed and slashed by three machete-wielding assailants outside a sh...
Anwar moved by 1982 photograph showing late supporter celebrating his first election victory
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was deeply moved upon receiving an old photogr...
PTPTN first class honours loan exemption under review as govt weighs fairness and sustainability
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 —The government will study a loan repayment exemption policy for previous National Highe...
Sabah Pakatan chief condemns use of religious sentiment in political debate over parliamentary agreement
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 4 — Sabah Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Mustapha Sakmud has reminded political part...
In Dewan Rakyat today: National security, UUCA repeal and misleading ‘badal haj’ ads among key issues
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Issues concerning national security amid rising military tensions in the Asia-Pac...
Save your tears (for the traffic): 130,000 The Weeknd fans set to gridlock Bukit Jalil
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Motorists and commuters heading towards Bukit Jalil face severe traffic gridlock this evenin...
Working or retired? Here is what Budget 2027 offers Malaysians over 60
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Reaching 60 does not automatically mean clocking out for good, drawing a pension, or qu...
Private universities steal the spotlight as Malaysia sets a historic record in QS Asia 2027
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — More than 50 Malaysian universities penetrated the QS World University Rankings Asia 2027 fo...
Hafidz Othman appointed new Prisons Department chief, takes office on Nov 5
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 3 — Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons (Community) Hafidz Othman has been appointed...
Govt pays RM20.27b in income tax refunds to 3.65m taxpayer cases as at Oct 31
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — A total of RM20.271 billion in income tax refunds involving 3.65 million taxpayer...
Johor identifies 337 flood hotspots as state braces for northeast monsoon
PASIR GUDANG, Nov 3 — The Johor government will focus on 337 flood hotspots statewide as the northeast monso...
After Customs flags import irregularities, maritime expert asks MACC to revisit RM220m crude cargo report
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — A maritime industry executive today asked whether the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (...
New law replacing AUKU will not curtail students’ freedom of expression, says Zahid
MELAKA, Nov 3 — The new Bill to replace the now-repealed Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (AUKU...
Govt approves over RM250m for ECRL expansion plans and new Kota Bharu bus terminal
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 3 — The Madani government has approved more than RM250 million to strengthen the East Co...
Fashion Valet trial: Investment funds cannot be used to pay dividends, court told
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — The Sessions Court hearing the case involving Fashion Valet Sdn Bhd (Fashion Valet) fo...
Traders risk RM100,000 fine for hidden charges, Parliament told
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Traders who impose hidden charges or disclose additional fees only at the final stage of a t...
Mount Kinabalu training centre faces calls to halt work over indigenous, environmental concerns
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 3 — The ongoing construction of a high-altitude training centre on Mount Kinabalu has come unde...
Zahid denies trying to sabotage govt, says he has documents on cancelled rural projects
JASIN, Nov 3 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied allegations that he...
KL steps up drainage checks ahead of rainy season to prevent flash floods, says Hannah Yeoh
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 3 — Spot checks on drainage systems and cleaning works in Kuala Lumpur are being stepped up t...
MCMC opens probe into Facebook post allegedly insulting Sultan of Selangor
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has reportedly opened an inves...
Flood-hit Selangor districts back in firing line as MetMalaysia warns of torrential evening rain across 10 states
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an evening thunderstorm war...
AGC orders further police action in probe into claims Negeri Sembilan MB was forced to sign proclamation
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 —The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has returned investigation papers concernin...
Anwar says MotoGP 2026 success boosts Malaysia’s global motorsports standing and local economy
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — The success in staging the Petronas Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) 2026...
Melaka’s history of frequent chief minister changes should serve as a warning, says Adly Zahari
MELAKA, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Melaka’s previous experience of seeing chief ministers replaced within a short pe...
TM Nxera says Iskandar Puteri data centre has required approvals, sustainability measures amid Johor residents’ concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — TM Nxera has said its data centre campus in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, is being developed on de...
Cloud seeding carried out in peninsula, Sarawak to mitigate impact of transboundary haze
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — A total of 12 cloud seeding operations were carried out in several parts of Penin...
Melaka PH unveils manifesto with 12 pledges, targets 25 million visitors by 2032
MELAKA, Nov 3 — Melaka Pakatan Harapan (PH) has unveiled its ‘Melaka Rumah Kita’ manifesto, outl...
Human Resources Ministry ready to assist Utusan Malaysia staff facing possible layoffs, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — The Ministry of Human Resources (Kesuma) is ready to assist media personnel and j...
Negeri Sembilan land revenue rises RM60.36m to RM404m as state eyes RM1b target by 2030
SEREMBAN, Nov 3 — Negeri Sembilan’s land revenue collection increased by RM60.36 million to RM404...
Anwar urges LHDN to balance technology with human judgement in tax administration
CYBERJAYA, Nov 3 — As of Nov 2, about 269,900 taxpayers submitted a total of 2.14 billion e-invoices, Prime...
Daim family loses bid to stop police probe into alleged ‘government overthrow’ plot
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — The High Court today reportedly struck out a lawsuit by the family of the late former financ...
Anwar: Malaysia needs better tech to counter increasingly sophisticated drug smuggling
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — The increasingly sophisticated methods used in drug smuggling require more advanced det...
PM: Expedite RM700m flood projects after repeated flooding in Sungai Buloh area
SUNGAI BULOH, Nov 3 —Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ordered work on the Sungai Buloh and Sungai Daman...
Cheras custodial death probe: Family denies lawyers intimidated forensic specialist, demands focus on justice
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — The younger brother of Noorizwan Zulkefly has rejected police allegations that the family&rs...
Muhyiddin seeks to drop sedition charge over alleged Nenggiri campaign remarks
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will submit a representation to drop a charge...
Singapore teen among three fined RM3,500 under Malaysia’s new illegal racing law
JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 3 — A 19-year-old Singaporean man was among three individuals fined RM3,500 each under the newly...
Anwar says he personally sympathises with Shuhaily, but stresses law and due process apply to everyone
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today defended Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Na...
Saravanan’s RM1.1m corruption trial set to begin March 2027
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — The Sessions Court today set trial dates between March and August next year for former human...
PM Anwar: Malaysia vulnerable to sophisticated cyber attacks, Home Ministry to hold special meeting today
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told the Dewan Rakyat today that Malaysia could be a...
Man charged with murder of 68-year-old Felda settler in Kota Tinggi
KOTA TINGGI, Nov 3 — A 35-year-old man was charged at the Pengerang Magistrate’s Court here today with the m...
Rafizi summoned to Bukit Aman over ‘corporate mafia’ remarks, cancels Melaka campaign event
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said he has been summoned to Bukit Aman today to give a statement ov...
Road ban stays on e-scooters, but trial findings will shape upcoming laws, says MOT
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Micromobility vehicles such as e-scooters remain strictly prohibited on all public roads for...
No new extradition request received for Zakir Naik, Home Ministry confirms
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — The government previously opted not to extradite preacher Dr Zakir Naik to India and has giv...
Home Ministry: Putrajaya open to RCI on ‘corporate mafia’ claims if solid grounds established
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — The federal government has not dismissed the possibility of convening a Royal Commission of...
Johor’s data centre surge unsettles Iskandar Puteri residents, some consider selling homes
JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 3 — Johor’s rapid expansion of data centres has reportedly raised concerns among residents...
Govt to consider proposed Child Act amendments addressing indefinite detention of young offenders
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — The government is finalising the draft Children (Amendment) Bill 2026 for submiss...
Anwar, Johari-led trade missions generate RM59.5b in potential investments, says Miti
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Fourteen official visits and trade and investment missions led by Prime Minister Datuk...
GOF arrests 1,733 people, seizes RM82.56m worth of goods in cross-border crime crackdown
TUMPAT, Nov 3 — The Southeast Brigade of the General Operations Force (GOF) recorded 1,493 cross-border...
Russia strikes kill 26 in Ukraine, dealing fresh blow to peace hopes
KYIV, Nov 3 — Ukraine said Monday that Russian strikes on a school distributing humanitarian aid killed at least 2...
Hannah Yeoh: Smart city solutions, bus hub among plans to ease Bukit Jalil concert traffic
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Traffic congestion in Bukit Jalil, particularly during concerts and large-scale events...
Over 8,500 postal ballots distributed for Melaka election, EC reminds voters on secrecy rules
MELAKA, Nov 3 — The Election Commission (EC) yesterday issued 8,569 postal ballot papers to eligible vo...
AirBorneo, Bintulu Port handover among key gains from Federal-Sarawak cooperation, says Loke
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Strong cooperation and a close working relationship between the Federal Governmen...
KTMB cargo train locomotive catches fire along Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang route, no injuries
JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 3 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has confirmed that a cargo train locomotive ca...