Preacher arrested for third time over unauthorised sermons in Johor freed on bail
JOHOR BAHRU, May 31 — A religious preacher detained by the Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) last Wednesday for allegedly delivering a sermon without...
AGC: Anwar’s constitutional bid to Federal Court is structural, not meant to provide personal immunity
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — The application by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to refer several constitutional questions to the Federal Court, under Article...
‘Political developments are normal’: Umno-PKR unity intact despite Tengku Zafrul exit, says Johari Ghani
BATU PAHAT, May 31 — Umno’s cooperation with Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) within the unity government remains intact despite Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz’s...
‘Tan Sri’ sukuk fund scandal: MACC says seizure, freezing of assets now totalling RM85m
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized and frozen assets and bank accounts worth an estimated RM85.6 million as part...
Satellite images show China’s most advanced H-6 bombers on disputed Paracel Islands in South China Sea
Satellite images show two advanced bombers on Woody Island H-6 bombers fitted with anti-ship and land attack cruise missiles Presence signals advanced capability...
Ringgit rebounds against US dollar amid improved risk appetite
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — The ringgit rebounded to close higher against the US dollar today, supported by improved risk appetite for the local note despite prevailing...
BNM fines four banks for regulatory breaches, imposing millions in penalties
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has imposed an administrative monetary penalty on four banks, namely Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB), HSBC...
Loan sharks charged in Johor for harassment, vandalism, and drug offences
Loan shark enforcers charged in Johor for harassment, vandalism, and drug offences JOHOR BARU, May 28 — Two men linked to an illegal money lending syndicate, commonly...
‘Be the change’: PKR to mandate anti-graft, tax law training for its leaders, says Nurul Izzah
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) plans to introduce mandatory training for its leaders on laws regarding anti-money laundering, corruption, and...
Kuching police nab Lamborghini driver over Jalan Airport crash that killed foreign pedestrian
KUCHING, May 28 — Police have arrested a 54-year-old Lamborghini driver in connection with the death of a pedestrian at Jalan Airport here yesterday evening. In...
After Rafizi, Nik Nazmi resigns as minister following PKR election loss
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Following Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli’s resignation as economy minister, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has today announced his decision to step down...
‘Trump = traitor’: US revokes Harvard’s visa rights and axes US$100m in contracts, as hundreds of students stage protest
WASHINGTON, May 28 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio yesterday ordered a suspension of student visa processing in the latest swipe at foreign students in the...
Prabowo: Indonesia open to ties with Israel if Palestine is recognised
JAKARTA, May 28 — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto today said he would be willing to establish diplomatic relations with Israel if it recognised a Palestinian...
Hybe sells entire SM Entertainment stake in RM618m deal, making China’s Tencent second-largest shareholder
SEOUL, May 28 — K-pop agency HYBE will sell its entire 9.38 per cent stake in SM Entertainment to China’s Tencent for 200 billion won (RM618 million). In a regulatory...
WhatsApp is finally on the iPad, here’s what you can do with it
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — One of the most requested WhatsApp features is finally here. After years of waiting, WhatsApp is officially available for the iPad. Starting...
Rafizi quits as economy minister after losing PKR party election, says no longer has mandate for reform
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli today announced his resignation from the post of economy minister, following a defeat for the deputy president post...
Johor man pleads guilty to robbing woman with machete in Kulai
JOHOR BARU, May 28 — A 45-year-old man admitted guilt in the Sessions Court here today to robbing a woman with a machete in Taman Dawani, Senai, Kulai last week....
Microsoft launches first cloud region in Malaysia, AI innovation centre as part of US$2.2b investment
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Microsoft today launched its first cloud region in Malaysia — the Malaysia West Cloud Region — as part of its US$2.2 billion (RM9.3...
Veteran K-drama actor Choi Jung-woo, known for ‘Doctor Stranger’ and ‘Master’s Sun’, dies at 68
SEOUL, May 28 — Veteran South Korean actor Choi Jung-woo died yesterday morning at the age of 68. His agency, Bless Entertainment, confirmed his death the same...
Seven-month-old baby dies at childcare centre in Taman Danau Kota
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Police have confirmed that a baby boy aged about seven months died at a childcare centre in Taman Danau Kota here on Monday (May 28). Wangsa...