Fahmi: Police followed due process in arresting Sin Chew editors
JOHOR BARU, April 21 — The police detention of the chief editor and deputy chief sub-editor of Sin Chew Daily, in connection with the publication of an incomplete...
Beef in orbit: Wendy’s says it ‘respects’ Katy Perry after fan fury over ‘Can we send her back?’ diss
LOS ANGELES, April 21 — Wendy’s is putting down the Twitter spatula after taking heat for some fast-fried shade aimed at pop superstar (and now part-time astronaut)...
Anwar rules out Cabinet reshuffle over PKR party poll upsets
PUTRAJAYA, April 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today dismissed the possibility of a Cabinet reshuffle after several ministers from his PKR lost...
Shafee: Najib to subpoena Roger Ng in 1MDB defence, aims to shift focus from sole blame
PUTRAJAYA, April 21 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will call former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng as a defence witness in his 1Malaysia Development...
Malaysia, Singapore discuss JS-SEZ potential for regional economic integration
JOHOR BARU, April 21 — The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is set to enhance Asean’s supply chain efficiency and resilience, said Minister of...
Unity minister says no excuse for flag blunders as backlash grows over missing crescent in Jalur Gemilang
GEORGE TOWN, April 21 — National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang today said that there should not have been a repeat of the improper use of the Jalur Gemilang....
Eco project off Pulau Kendi aims to support Penang fishermen, restore coral
GEORGE TOWN, April 21 — Eighteen sets of artificial reefs and two fish aggregating devices (unjam) have been deployed near the waters off Pulau Kendi to attract...
MIDF: Foreign investors withdraw US$3.84b from Asian markets in third week of selling, Malaysia’s outflows ease as India, Philippines buck the trend
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Foreign investors extended their net selling in Asian markets for a third consecutive week, with a substantial net outflow of US$3.84...
Over 35,000 accidents and 730 deaths on LPT1 expressway since 2004, Pahang assembly told
KUANTAN, April 21 — A total of 35,551 accidents were recorded on the East Coast Expressway Phase 1 (LPT1) from its opening in 2004 until December last year, the...
Nancy: Women’s Ministry backs flag badge campaign, say can prevent mistakes in displaying Jalur Gemilang
KUCHING, April 21 — The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) plans to broaden its initiatives to instil patriotism among the public, in...
MB: Johor proposing Asean industrial park in JS-SEZ to woo RCEP investors in green tech, digital economy
JOHOR BARU, April 21 — The Johor state government is mooting the establishment of the ASEAN industrial park within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ),...
Amid trade war, resilient earnings and high dividends keep Malaysian banks appealing, says Hong Leong Investment Bank
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) said Malaysian banks are expected to be among the more attractive sectors for investors seeking...
SMEs remain pivotal to Sarawak’s economic growth and transformation, says deputy premier
KUCHING, April 21 — Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) continue to remain the backbone of Sarawak’s economic landscape, said Sarawak Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar...
‘Jangan dikenang yang jauh’: Anwar quotes P. Ramlee classic to deflect questions on shock PKR poll upsets
PUTRAJAYA, April 21 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has merely cited a Malay classic song, when asked about the surprising outcome of the PKR party elections that saw...
Tourism adviser’s response to ‘Ni hao’ greeting sparks cultural sensitivity debate in Thailand
BANGKOK, April 21 — A viral video featuring a Thai tourism adviser’s angry reaction to a Russian tourist’s use of the Mandarin-language greeting “Ni hao”...
Malaysian vocal powerhouse Nora Ariffin files for divorce amid third-party claims
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Singer Datuk Nora Ariffin has filed for divorce from her husband, Rushdi Ramli, at the Petaling Jaya Lower Shariah Court today. According...
Teen, woman die in Ulu Tiram crash after motorcycle runs red light
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — A teenage boy who ran a red light while riding a motorcycle was killed along with his passenger in a crash at Ulu Tiram, Johor, last night....
Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus go Instagram official: The couple you didn’t see coming
LOS ANGELES, April 21 — It’s official! Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus are the latest celebrity couple to make waves on social media. The couple shared...
Flash floods in Seberang Perai force evacuations as heavy rain lashes Penang districts
BUKIT MERTAJAM, April 21 — Several areas in the Seberang Perai Tengah and Seberang Perai Utara districts were hit by flash floods early this morning following...
‘Let Penang be your platform’: Chow pitches state as Asean education hub with focus on AI, green tech and chip design
GEORGE TOWN, April 21 — Penang has the potential and duty to become a regional education hub, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow at the Empowering Education Summit...