10 h. ago S. Africa faces highest level power cuts as generation units fail

The measures follow multiple malfunctions at Majuba and Camden stations over the weekend.

Events

16 h. ago Reinstate ban on Zakir Naik giving speeches, Sarawak rep tells govt

Ex-works minister Baru Bian slams Putrajaya for lifting a 2019 ban on the controversial preacher speaking at public events.

Politics

23 h. ago Musk says US govt workers must explain their work week or lose jobs

The billionaire’s X post comes hours after Donald Trump called for ‘more aggressive’ moves to cut waste.

Politics

37 h. ago Step up safety measures, stations told after blind man killed by train

Transport ministry wants facilities, especially those for persons with disabilities, to be reviewed and enhanced.

Events

44 h. ago Netanyahu vows response as Hamas cites ‘error’ over hostage body

The Palestinian group admits a mix-up but insists on its commitment to uphold ceasefire obligations.

Events

58 h. ago No legal action, says father of boy who choked on gummy candy

Fakhruddin Fikri accepts fate despite advice to sue as incident happened on school grounds.

Politics

58 h. ago Religious affairs minister urges firm action over mosque incident

Na’im Mokhtar calls for a full probe into a video in which a youth is seen lifting up a young girl while she is praying at a mosque.

Politics

60 h. ago Penang orders councils to ensure guideline compliance after child’s death

Exco man wants Penang island and Seberang Perai councils to clear out traders defying guidelines barring them from selling junk food and candies within 40m of a school.

Events

2 d. ago Ensure clear definition of ‘value’ when assessing new investments, govt urged

Economist Geoffrey Williams points out that while gig work is considered low value, it has created more jobs than data centres, which are said to be high value.

Politics

3 d. ago Minister denies ‘hedonism culture’ on campuses because of concerts

Higher education minister Zambry Abdul Kadir says guidelines have been issued to universities to ensure that no untoward incidents happen.

Politics

3 d. ago Govt must respect law, lawyer tells court in Duta Enclave land dispute

Cyrus Das says courts must enforce their rulings to prevent a breakdown in the law.

Events

4 d. ago China’s business innovators vow to resist external pressure after Xi meeting

Chinese tech giant Huawei and electric carmaker BYD are the ones president Xi Jinping considers crucial to China's technological and supply-chain security, say analysts.

Economics

4 d. ago Govt denies Syed Saddiq’s claim new law will see poor folk evicted

The housing and local government ministry says there will be no form of coercion or gentrification under the Urban Renewal Act.

Politics

4 d. ago EU eyes stricter food import rules in agriculture policy review

The draft vows to reform the EU's common agricultural policy, cut red tape and better target subsidies to farmers 'who need it most'.

Events

4 d. ago Govt looking into bail for certain Sosma offences, says Saifuddin

The home minister says the government is also reviewing the 28-day detention period and considering breaking it into shorter phases.

Politics

4 d. ago Govt vows stern action against TV stations that violate guidelines

Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil expresses regret over the controversy sparked by a cross-dresser who had attended a music awards show.

Politics

4 d. ago MACC still probing politician linked to safe house scandal, Dewan told

Law minister Azalina Othman Said says the probe was completed but that the investigation paper was returned to the anti-graft agency for further action.

Politics

4 d. ago Govt to strengthen Muslims’ knowledge about ‘challenges to their faith’

The religious affairs minister responds to a question from Pokok Sena MP Ahmad Saad about the 'extent of the threat of Christianisation' in Malaysia.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Racial hatred’ making East Malaysians regret joining Malaysia, claims Tangau

Tuaran MP Wilfred Madius Tangau says proposed guidelines on the involvement of Muslims at non-Muslim events only serve to divide Malaysia’s multicultural society.

Politics

5 d. ago 2% dividend tax won’t significantly boost revenue, says govt

Finance minister Anwar Ibrahim says the 2% dividend tax rate is very low compared with similar taxes in other countries.

Politics