Anwar: Global trade tensions threaten international cooperation, Malaysia eyes BRICS for balanced growth
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Trade wars, tariffs and sanctions have been transformed from economic tools into weapons in a broader struggle for dominance, fostering an atmosphere of suspicion and distrust that is eroding the foundations of international cooperation, according…
Lawyer arrested in birth certificate bribery case, MACC estimates RM49,000 involved
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — The legal practitioner arrested over corruption related to birth registration is suspected of processing birth certificate applications after receiving payment from applicants. According to a source, applicants were required to make a payment before the…
Petronas authority over oil and gas beyond question, says former Treasury official
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — A former senior Treasury official has warned against questioning Petronas’ control over oil and gas resources in Sarawak, as negotiations between the national oil company and Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) remain at an impasse. Nik…
DAP to hold CEC election tomorrow with 70 candidates vying for 30 seats
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — The DAP Central Executive Committee (CEC) election will be held at 10 am tomorrow, with 70 candidates vying for 30 seats. The election process at the Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC) Shah Alam, held in conjunction…
Sungai Lereh pollution worsens, fishermen report black water and health issues
MELAKA, March 14 (Bernama) — A total of 11 complaints related to pollution in Sungai Lereh, here, have been lodged by the local community and fishermen between Nov 8, 2024, and March 1 this year. Klebang assemblyman Datuk Lim Ban…
Police: Fatal hit-and-run triggers factory worker unrest in Teluk Intan, 13 arrested
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Police have arrested 13 Nepalese factory workers for allegedly inciting a riot in Changkat Jong, Teluk Intan in Perak last night. According to Buletin TV3, Hilir Perak District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Bakri Zainal Abidin,…
Police probe complaint over removal of 28 cars from Klang car park amid insurance dispute
SHAH ALAM, March 15 — Police are investigating a complaint about a group of men who took 28 cars from a car park in Kota Bayu Emas, Pendamar, Klang, yesterday, while the vehicles were still awaiting a court ruling on…
Selangor police arrest seven suspects over online job scam targeting Hong Kong victims
SHAH ALAM, March 15 — Selangor police have arrested seven suspects, including two women, on suspicion of being involved in an online fraud syndicate offering part-time jobs. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the arrests were made by…
Kajang cops: Teen driver without licence allegedly attacked in road dispute, suspect arrested
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Police have arrested a travel consultant for allegedly assaulting a secondary school student following a road dispute near Saujana Impian in Kajang yesterday. In a statement yesterday, Kajang District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul…
Melaka student, 14, dies after collapsing during recess
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — A Form Two student at a secondary school in Melaka died after collapsing near its sports field while walking to the canteen yesterday. Melaka Tengah district police chief, Assistant Commissioner Christopher Patit, told national daily…
