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Selangor mulls appeal after High Court finds authorities liable for 2021 Taman Sri Muda floods

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 30 -- The Selangor government is considering whether to appeal a High Court ruling that found the federal government and two state authorities liable for negligence over the devast... Read More


Free Rapid KL shuttle buses to Sepang circuit to run every 10-15 minutes from Oct 2-4

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 30 -- Rapid KL will operate free shuttle bus services to the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) from October 2 to 4, with buses running every 10 to 15 minutes from three pick-up po... Read More


Lim Guan Eng calls for MACC action on Zahid over RM2.1b ministry overspending, cites UiTM precedent

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 30 -- Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng has urged the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to initiate an investigation into Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi over an ... Read More


ACCCIM says RM1,900 an 'appropriate' minimum wage, warns steeper hike could hurt MSMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 30 -- The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) has proposed RM1,900 a month as an "appropriate" minimum wage, warning that a substantially larg... Read More


No deal with Pakatan: Azmin says Bersatu preparing to contest Melaka polls alone

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 30 -- Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has ruled out working with Pakatan Harapan (PH) or any other political party in the Melaka state election, with secretary-general Datuk Seri Mo... Read More


Dr M recalls shock at wife Dr Hasmah's sudden passing despite signs of good health

PETALING JAYA, Sept. 29 -- Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has said he did not expect his wife, Tun Dr Hasmah Ali, to pass away yesterday, recalling that she had appeared to be in good h... Read More


Singapore Muay Thai fighter dies after falling ill following National Stadium bout

SINGAPORE, Sept. 29 -- A 24-year-old Muay Thai fighter has died after he was taken to hospital unconscious following a tournament at the National Stadium earlier this month, with police saying prelimi... Read More


New York Times tech boss shot dead in California; elderly in-laws held

DUBLIN, Sept. 29 -- A New York Times technology executive was shot dead at a California sports complex on Saturday, with his wife's parents arrested in connection with the killing. Jonathan McKinsey,... Read More


New York Times tech boss shot dead in California; in-laws held

DUBLIN, Sept. 29 -- A New York Times technology executive was shot dead at a California sports complex on Saturday, with his wife's parents arrested in connection with the killing. Jonathan McKinsey,... Read More


Lawmakers welcome national suicide registry, urge strict service standards for crisis helplines

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 29 -- Three DAP lawmakers have welcomed the launch of the National Suicide and Fatal Injury Registry Malaysia (NSFIRM) and the Ministry of Health's Postvention Services Guidelines,... Read More