PORT DICKSON: Another small-scale Malaysian field hospital is expected to be set up in Turkiye to provide humanitarian aid to earthquake victims, says Army chief …
‘Bag’ of roses to melt a heart
GEORGE TOWN: Last-minute orders for Valentine’s Day were pouring in for florists around the country. Despite being swamped with special requests and delivery instructions, one …
RM1.6mil in drugs seized
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have seized drugs worth over RM1.6mil following a major crackdown here last week. At least 10 drug bust operations were carried out, …
Body of second boy who drowned in drain recovered
KUALA LUMPUR: The body of the second boy who drowned after playing in a drain at Jalan Ukay Perdana has been recovered. Selangor Fire and …
All sides share same aim
KUALA LUMPUR: After four years of tumultuous politics, MPs and leaders from all sides of the divide agreed with the King’s call for political stability …
Faster immigration clearance at Johor CIQ
JOHOR BARU: About 2,300 vehicles are now able to pass through immigration clearance within an hour at the Johor Causeway, following some short-term measures implemented …
2/3 majority in 15 years
PETALING JAYA: After 15 years, a ruling coalition has returned with two-thirds’ majority to Dewan Rakyat, which begins its meeting today with special focus on …
Opposition plays PAC card close to its chest
PETALING JAYA: The Opposition will only reveal the name of the candidate it has identified as the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman when the time …
Hamzah: We will keep govt in check and also work together
KUALA LUMPUR: While the Opposition has vowed to scrutinise the government’s every policy and decision when Parliament convenes today, it says it will not turn …
Nurul Izzah steps down from economics and finance post she held for six weeks
PETALING JAYA: Nurul Izzah Anwar (pic) is no longer the senior adviser on economics and finance to the Prime Minister, a post which she held …
Protect children from porn
PETALING JAYA: Existing sexual and reproductive health education curriculum in primary and secondary schools should be reviewed by the government and enhanced with teachers given …
Study shows pornography exposure begins as early as age 14
PETALING JAYA: A study which found that children in Malaysia begin watching pornography as young as 14, has recommended that screening for exposure start during …
‘Protect housewives too’
KUALA LUMPUR: Housewives should not be left out of the social protection net as they too are workers contributing to the economy when they manage …
Chingay Festival back with a bang
JOHOR BARU: Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to the city here to witness the return of the Chingay Festival to its former glory after …
Lower supply of seafood after festive season
GEORGE TOWN: Expect to pay more for exotic fish such as grouper at Chinese restaurants despite the end of the recent festive period. This is …
Farmhand jailed for having hand grenade
MELAKA: A farmhand was sentenced to a total of 10 years in prison and ordered to be given one stroke of the cane by the …
Syndicate receiving ‘payments’ for umrah services crippled
PUTRAJAYA: A syndicate believed to have raked in more than RM10mil in “payments” from companies providing umrah services has been crippled. The activities of this …
Disabled teenager drowns in Gua Musang river
GUA MUSANG: A group of teenage boys were swimming in Sungai Kombat, Felda Perasu, when tragedy struck and one of them, a disabled, drowned. OCPD …
Soldier faces two counts of sexual abuse
MELAKA: A soldier claimed trial on two counts of sexual abuse against his 11-year-old niece. The 41-year-old’s plea was recorded in front of Sessions Court …
Director pleads not guilty to using fake invoice
KUALA LUMPUR: A company director with a Datuk Seri title has claimed trial at the Magistrate’s Court here to a charge of using a fake …