Zayn Rayyan neglect case: Trial begins today as defence lists 32 witnesses
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — The trial involving the parents of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, accused of neglecting their autistic son, will begin on Monday at the Sessions Court here. Deputy public prosecutors will present the case before Judge Syahliza…
Fatal drive: Motorcyclist killed as Perodua Alza veers into opposite lane and crashes into five vehicles; driver arrested, remand application today
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — A motorcyclist was killed in an accident involving six vehicles on Jalan Hulu Langat-Ampang yesterday. Kajang police chief Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul Yusof said the incident occurred at around 4.45pm, according to Malay daily Harian…
Malay support keeps your seats, Umno Youth chief tells MCA in latest war of words
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh has hit back at MCA, reminding the party that its presence in Parliament is due to Malay support. His response came after an MCA vice-president suggested that Dr…
A remote Sarawak town of 1,000 families cut off by floods gets 14 tonnes in food aid
BINTULU, Feb 3 — A total of 14 tonnes of food supplies have been sent to flood-affected residents in rural Tatau district, about 50 kilometres from Bintulu town. Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai said…
Ops Sky: Actor Jalaluddin Hassan says ready to cooperate with MACC; singer Ziana Zain keeps mum on financial consultancy probe
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Veteran actor Datuk Jalaluddin Hassan has stated his willingness to cooperate if summoned by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) regarding investigations into a financial consultancy firm dismantled in Ops Sky. Although surprised by the allegations,…
Ahmad Fadzli is new Selangor state secretary from today, replacing Haris Kasim
SHAH ALAM, Feb 3 — State Financial Officer Datuk Dr Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin has been appointed as the new Selangor State Secretary, effective today. The appointment was announced through the official Facebook page of the Selangor State Secretary’s Office…
Mum of four under investigation on suspicion of abandoning newborn in Kangar
KANGAR, Feb 3 — Police have arrested a woman suspected of abandoning a baby girl found in a plastic bag lined with a sarong in front of a house at Jalan Kampung Rama, Kuala Sanglang, Simpang Empat, near here, on…
Only after full report: Selangor to summon Shah Alam theme park management over visitor injury
SHAH ALAM, Feb 3 — The management of a popular theme park in Shah Alam where a visitor was injured by a float that fell from a glass water slide will be summoned after a full report is presented at…
Asean 2025: Anwar discusses Myanmar and cryptocurrencies with ex-Thai PM Thaksin
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today held a meeting with former Prime Minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra. Anwar said the meeting with Thaksin, who chairs the Asean Chairman’s informal advisory group, discussed various important…
Watching the watchdogs: How PAC keeps government spending in check
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Every year, governments collect billions in tax revenue from the public. This money is meant to fund essential services — healthcare, education, infrastructure, and other public programmes. But what happens if the money is mismanaged?…