5 h. ago Australia fines Telegram over response to terror, abuse content

The encrypted messaging firm replied more than five months after the May 6, 2024 limit.

Events

10 h. ago 2 Suaram leaders to be charged with trespassing on home ministry

Sevan Doraisamy and Azura Nasron, along with another individual, are expected to be indicted under Section 5 of the Protected Areas and Protected Places Act next Tuesday.

Politics

12 h. ago Stop bickering over trivial matters, focus on future needs, says Anwar

The prime minister says countries like China, Japan, the US and Europe are emphasising AI and energy transition, among others.

Events

13 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

19 h. ago Berkshire Hathaway sets another record with massive tax bill

Warren Buffett's firm paid US$26.8 billion in taxes in 2024, about 5% of the total from US companies.

Economics

27 h. ago Driver dead, woman passenger injured after lorry plunges into ravine

Police say the lorry travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu had veered off the road in the 11.20am incident.

Events

29 h. ago Cabinet’s performance laudable but criticism welcome, says Anwar

Anwar Ibrahim says each minister was handed assessments of their work prepared by academics and civil servants at the Cabinet retreat.

Events

33 h. ago Iran parliamentary speaker to attend Nasrallah funeral, say state media

The Fars news agency reports that foreign minister Abbas Araghchi will also attend the ceremony.

Politics

34 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

38 h. ago Suspect in alleged sexual assault of girl at mosque remanded

Police obtain a one-week remand order for the 19-year-old at the Kuala Kubu Bharu magistrates' court.

Events

52 h. ago Schools told to report outside vendors selling food and drinks

The education ministry sends out a reminder that there should be no stalls within a 40m radius of school gates.

Politics

54 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

55 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

56 h. ago Sabah denies Umno man’s claim steel firm delaying RM19bil project

The state government rubbishes the Sabah Umno leader's claim that Esteel Enterprise has lost confidence in the administration.

Politics

59 h. ago Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning hostage’s body

The Israeli prime minister's statement threatens to derail the fragile ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

Events

60 h. ago PAC to hold sessions on health insurance premium hikes from Monday

PAC vice-chairman Teresa Kok said 10 proceedings had been scheduled, involving the finance ministry, the health ministry, Bank Negara Malaysia, NGOs and academics.

Politics

64 h. ago RM45.9mil revenue from special number plate bidding last year

Transport minister Loke Siew Fook says all revenue from the bids has been directed to the consolidated fund under the finance ministry.

Politics

67 h. 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 Bandar Malaysia’s complete development to take half a century

Finance minister Anwar Ibrahim says the project will be developed in a controlled manner to ensure its commercial viability.

Politics