PH to go solo in Melaka polls, says state DAP chief
PETALING JAYA: Pakatan Harapan (PH) is expected to contest the Melaka state election on its own, with the coalition’s state leadership indicating that it is prepared to face the polls without an electoral pact with Barisan Nasional (BN). Melaka DAP chairman Khoo Poay Tiong said DAP would maintain its commitment to PH while preparing for […]
Myanmar President Arrives In Malaysia, Repatriation Among Key Issues
SEPANG, Oct 7: Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Malaysia today for a two-day official visit, with the repatriation of Myanmar nationals in Malaysia among the key issues expected to be discussed with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The special aircraft carrying Min and his delegation landed at the Bunga Raya Complex of […]
Parliamentary Service Council To Strengthen Checks And Balances
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7, 2026 — The establishment of the Parliamentary Service Council will help strengthen Parliament’s checks and balances by reducing pressure on parliamentary officers, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. Azalina said officers who choose to serve under the Parliamentary Service will no […]
Fahmi Warns Public Against Fake Budget 2027 Content
LABUAN, Oct 7, 2026 — Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has urged the public to be cautious of fake and unverified information circulating on social media ahead of the Prime Minister’s Budget 2027 speech. Fahmi said misleading graphics, manipulated images and content falsely presented as official announcements could be circulated to create confusion. He […]
Husband remanded seven days after allegedly stabbing wife six times
KOTA BHARU: A 47-year-old man has been remanded for seven days after allegedly stabbing his wife, a 44-year-old nurse, six times at their home in Kampung Padang Lepai, near Kadok, here. The incident reportedly occurred at about 8.30pm on Monday. The victim suffered multiple stab wounds, including injuries to her neck, liver and intestines, and […]
Melaka to go to polls on Nov 14
MELAKA: Melaka voters will head to the polls on Nov 14 for the 16th state election, the Election Commission (EC) announced today. Nomination day has been set for Oct 31, while early voting will take place on Nov 10. The EC made the announcement following a special meeting chaired by its chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan […]
SST stays as govt adopts ‘good’ GST features
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will retain the sales and service tax (SST) while adopting selected features of the goods and services tax (GST) to improve the country’s taxation system. The move is aimed at strengthening revenue collection and making the existing tax framework more efficient without bringing back GST in its previous form. The government […]
Four drop bid to remove Negeri Sembilan ruler, court rules no second attempt
SEREMBAN: Four individuals who sought to remove the Yang Dipertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan have abandoned their legal bid after the court ruled that they could not have a second attempt at the same matter. The decision relates to an application challenging the validity of the process to remove Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as the state […]
521kg Meth Seized In Laos Did Not Originate From Malaysia, Says Police
KUALA LUMPUR: The 521 kilogrammes of methamphetamine seized from a private jet in Laos on Oct 1 did not originate from Malaysia, police said. Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said information obtained from Laotian authorities indicated that the drugs were believed to have been smuggled from Laos to […]
Man Dies After Hilux Plunges 100m Into Gua Musang Ravine
KOTA BHARU: A man was killed after the four-wheel-drive vehicle he was driving is believed to have skidded and plunged into a ravine about 100 metres deep at Jalan Ladang Pos Pulat, Gua Musang. The victim and his Toyota Hilux were only discovered two days after the suspected accident. Gua Musang police chief Supt Sik […]