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Police arrest man over social media post mocking socks with 'Allah'

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 -- Police have arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly insulting Islam via a social media post about socks printed with the word "Allah" found for sale at a convenience chain. ... Read More


SME group: Minimum wage concept outdated, govt should focus on upskilling workers

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 -- Small and Medium Enterprises Association (Samenta) Malaysia has urged the government to focus on upskilling Malaysians for higher paying jobs, instead of giving in to the fre... Read More


Latest Sulu claims over Sabah and US$15b demand is 'extortion scheme' by 'vultures', says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 -- The latest demand from the United Tausug Citizens (UTC) group for US$15 billion (RM70 billion) and recognition over Sabah is akin to an "extortion scheme", said Minister in t... Read More


Anwar's China stance helps ease tensions, preserves Malaysia's neutrality, say analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's remark dissuading other nations from confrontational stance towards China was a pragmatic approach to help ease geopolitical tension... Read More


'Frivolous and baseless': Govt ready to fight new claims by another group of 'Sulu heirs', says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 -- A self-styled group named United Tausug Citizens (UTC) People of the Sultanate of Sulu has asked the Malaysian government for an immediate payment of US$15 billion in "Cession... Read More


Australia offers to support Malaysia in renewed search for missing MH370

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 -- On the 10th anniversary of the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, the Australian government has offered Malaysia support for a renewed search for the missing air... Read More


After being criticised for donning selendang, Hannah Yeoh says Malaysia needs to promote unity better

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 -- Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh slammed people who questioned her decision to wear a selendang (headscarf) at a meeting at Monash University in Australia, as part of Pri... Read More


Police: Nga Kor Ming received anonymous letters threatening against 'challenging Islam' at mum's house

IPOH, March 7 -- Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming's mother received anonymous threatening letters in front of her house in Ayer Tawar warning him to not "challenge Islam", police hav... Read More


Home minister: BM proficiency test to be simplified for those applying for citizenship via naturalisation method

IPOH, March 4 -- The Home Ministry is planning to simplify the national language interview for those applying for Malaysian citizenship via the naturalisation process. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifud... Read More


Jaya Grocer founder Teng Yew Huat dead at 68

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 23 -- The founder of supermarket chain Jaya Grocer, Teng Yew Huat, has died at the age of 68. Jaya Grocer chief executive officer Adelene Foo confirmed Teng's death in a statement,... Read More