Melaka woman jailed nine months for death of unborn child involving abortion pills bought on TikTok
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — A 21-year-old woman was sentenced to nine months’ jail by the Ayer Keroh Magistrates’ Court in Melaka today for taking abortion pills...
Malaysia Masters: Coach Herry protests umpire decisions in national shuttlers Kang Khai Xing-Aaron Tai’s loss
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — National men’s doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi has pointed out the three controversial decisions he believes led to teenagers...
PKR central leadership polls: Anwar makes his pick for party’s future
JOHOR BARU, May 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also PKR president, cast his vote in person today in the party’s central leadership election...
Dawn crash in Melaka leaves two dead in Toyota crushed beneath lorry
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — Two people were killed after the vehicle they were in crashed into a lorry along the Alor Gajah-Melaka Tengah-Jasin (AMJ) Highway near Serkam...
Only 14 forts remain: Sarawak pushes Unesco bid to preserve Brooke-era landmarks, cultural legacy
KUCHING, May 23 — Sarawak is pursuing recognition from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) for its Fort Trails initiative,...
Planning a trip to Malaysia in June? Brace for hours-long jams at Singapore checkpoints
SINGAPORE, May 23 — The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) here has warned travellers to expect “very heavy” traffic at land checkpoints with Malaysia...
AGC defends ex-AG Terrirudin, says Najib’s contempt bid ‘premature and unfair’ as appeal on royal addendum pending
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 – The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has reiterated today that contempt proceedings filed against former attorney general Tan Sri Ahmad...
Ex-aide denies Rafizi resigned, explains ministry office was only tidied for Raya event
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli did not vacate his ministry office during his recent leave, according to his former special officer...
More Malaysians see China as a force for good than the US, Ipsos poll shows
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — More people across the world, including in Malaysia, now see China as a more positive influence on global affairs than the United States....
Discount chain Eco-Shop debuts after raising RM974m in Malaysia’s largest 2025 listing, founder nets RM5.4b stake
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd made its debut on the Malaysian stock market today after completing the country’s largest initial public offering...
TNB announces highest dividend in four years, emphasises nation-building efforts
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) announced its highest dividend in four years at 51 sen per share, totalling over RM2.96 billion, while reaffirming...
FT Islamic council told to locate convert who went viral for intending to leave Islam after alleging abuse, neglect and lack of support
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP), particularly its Asnaf Tracking Unit, has been instructed to locate a female...
‘I’m someone people don’t like’: Azam Baki responds to criticism over MACC contract renewal
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has dismissed criticism over his contract extension, saying...
For braised duck rich in flavour and character, head to Mr Duck Teowchew Braised in Taman Desa Aman, Cheras
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — Last month, I wrote a story about Ah Sang Teochew Restaurant, a business that has been selling braised duck in the Taman Cheras (Yulek)...
‘The sky was orange’: Fiery plane crash in San Diego leaves multiple dead as jet fuel ignites neighbourhood
SAN DIEGO, May 23 — Several people were killed when a small plane crashed in a California neighbourhood before dawn yesterday, destroying a home and setting more...
Goldman Sachs slams ex-banker Leissner as ‘serial liar’ ahead of 1MDB sentencing
NEW YORK, May 23 — Goldman Sachs has accused its former South-east Asia chairman Tim Leissner of being a “serial liar” who operated out of greed and deception...
Najib files for contempt of court, accuses former AG Terrirudin of concealing royal order granting house arrest
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 – Datuk Seri Najib Razak has filed an application for leave to initiate committal proceedings against former attorney general (AG) Tan Sri...
Luxembourg court hits Edmond de Rothschild bank with record €25m fine over 1MDB scandal
LUXEMBOURG, May 23 — A Luxembourg court yesterday fined Edmond de Rothschild bank €25 million (RM120.6 million) for its role in a money-laundering scandal in...
Pamela Ling’s lawyer accuses MACC of ‘misleading’ public, says she wasn’t treated as mere witness
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 – The family lawyer of Datin Seri Pamela Ling has labelled recent statements by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) as “entirely...
Nurul Izzah: Rafizi’s my friend, now and forever — no matter the election outcome
JOHOR BARU, May 23 — PKR deputy presidential hopeful Nurul Izzah Anwar said last night that she considers her rival Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli a friend, despite their......