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Lim Guan Eng says Malaysian banks' RM54.8b profit can fund MSME loan relief measures

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 -- The banking industry's higher profits in 2025 show that banks can afford to provide more support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), said Lim Guan Eng, who renewed... Read More


'Cowardly, dirty, desperate': Rosmah demands action against Nga Kor Ming over 'fake' Johor election poster

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 -- Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has criticised Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming over a Facebook post using her image ahead of the Johor state election on July 11. I... Read More


Hadi: PAS ready to bolster BN in Johor to safeguard Malay-Muslim power

BAKRI, July 9 -- PAS has signalled its readiness to support Barisan Nasional (BN) in forming the Johor government should the coalition fail to secure a simple majority in this Saturday's state electio... Read More


Banting school stabbing: Police rule out bullying, cite 'unresolved grievance' as likely motive

SHAH ALAM, July 9 -- Police believe that an unresolved grievance toward an acquaintance led a Form Three student to stab a classmate at a secondary school in Banting, Kuala Langat, last Monday. Selan... Read More


Put your phone down: Singapore proposes road law that could penalise you for holding any mobile communication device while driving

SINGAPORE, July 8 -- Motorists may soon be penalised simply for holding their mobile phones while driving, under legislative changes tabled in Singapore's Parliament yesterday. According to The Strai... Read More


Penang to get two dog-friendly parks as councils embrace responsible pet ownership

GEORGE TOWN, July 8 -- Penang is set to have two dog-friendly parks as authorities and animal welfare groups move to create safer spaces for pets while promoting responsible ownership. According to T... Read More


Gazetted KL green spaces can be leased for non-green uses, says land office

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- Gazetted green spaces in Kuala Lumpur can be leased for uses other than greenery-related purposes, subject to planning controls and land-use conditions set by the authorities, ... Read More


BN does not deserve second chance over Johor development failures, says Lim Guan Eng

Kuala Lampur, July 8 -- BATU PAHAT, July 8 - DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng has claimed that Barisan Nasional (BN) does not deserve a second chance to govern Johor, alleging the coalition failed to ensure ... Read More


High Court greenlights contempt case against Negeri Sembilan Undang over appointment dispute

SEREMBAN, July 8 -- The High Court here has allowed contempt proceedings to move forward against Negeri Sembilan's territorial chieftains and two other officials for allegedly defying a court injuncti... Read More


Simone Biles has a message for Taylor Swift wedding doubters: 'I only show ya'll what I want ya'll to know'

NEW YORK, July 8 -- If anyone was wondering how Simone Biles ended up on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding guest list, the Olympic gymnastics superstar has a simple answer: mind your own busines... Read More