Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia to protest to Philippines over its new maritime laws
Datuk Mohamad Alamin says the government found the reference documents reviewed touch on claims to the Malaysian state of Sabah in Borneo.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Singaporean man charged with stabbing priest during evening mass
Basnayake Keith is accused of using a foldable knife to stab parish priest Christopher Lee Kwong Heng, in the mouth during an evening mass.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Anxious global investors brace for long-awaited US election results
Investors are wary of prolonged vote counts and contested results that could fuel volatility.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Over 66,000 responders ready for northeast monsoon season - KDN
They comprise the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), People's Volunteer Corps (RELA), and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA).
Mon Oct 28 2024
Three reasons targeted diesel subsidy hasn't been implemented in Sabah, Sarawak - Armizan
Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali is committed to addressing subsidy leakages in these regions effectively.
Mon Oct 28 2024
BN, PH finalise cooperation ahead of Sabah polls - Zahid
Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) have finalised their cooperation to face the upcoming Sabah election, expected to take place next year.
Sun Oct 27 2024
Tawau airport expansion a boost to Sabah tourism sector
The expansion of the Tawau Airport, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Budget 2025, is an important catalyst to boost the tourism sector in Sabah.
Sun Oct 27 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Taman Melawati landslide: Detailed probe underway to ensure soil structure safety - S'gor MB
Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said a thorough assessment will ensure the land's safety before residents can return home.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 1) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair
s Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Lilianne Fan, who is part of the Malaysian Advisory Group on Myanmar. She’s also the Co-Founder and International Director of the regional humanitarian organisation Geutanyoe Foundation.
Tue Oct 15 2024
N. Korea blows up parts of inter-Korean roads - S. Korea's JCS
North Korea destroyed parts of its roads connected to South Korea, following its vow to sever roads and links seen as signs of cooperation.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Two followers of "Tuhan Harun" escape death, get 40 years imprisonment for murdering Jaip officer
The Court granted the review application by Sumustapha Suradi and Shamsinar Abdul Halim, replacing the death penalty with imprisonment.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Singapore former Transport Minister Iswaran will not appeal 12 months' jail sentence
S. Iswaran says he accepts full responsibility for his actions and apologises unreservedly to all Singaporeans.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Singapore charges property billionaire linked to convicted minister's case
Ong Beng Seng, a Malaysian citizen based in Singapore, is accused of giving high-value gifts to ex-minister S. Iswaran.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024