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Advocacy group DHRRA urges reform after court denies citizenship to Malaysia-born children

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 -- Civil society organisation DHRRA Malaysia has urged the government to find practical and compassionate solutions for children who remain non-citizens despite being raised sole... Read More


Police arrest two bikers for 'Superman' rides on PLUS highway near Hulu Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 -- Two motorcyclists have been arrested after executing reckless "Superman" stunts on the North-South Expressway, which sparked outrage after the footage went viral on TikTok. T... Read More


Malaysia's durian growers face oversupply squeeze even as exports to China hit record highs

BEIJING, July 24 -- China's imports of durians rose 47 per cent year on year in the first half of 2026, with Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia recording strong growth, according to official customs figur... Read More


Samenta says even 10pc US tariff inflicts severe strain on local exporters

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (Samenta) is calling for targeted relief measures for local exporters, warning that the newly implemented 10 per cent ... Read More


Singapore rejects forced labour claims as US slaps 12.5pc tariff on one-third of exports

SINGAPORE, July 24 -- The United States has imposed a new 12.5 per cent tariff on about one-third of Singapore's domestic exports, citing forced labour concerns. According to a report by the Straits ... Read More


Singapore man pleads guilty to abusing 11 children, including daughter and granddaughters, over three decades

SINGAPORE, July 24 -- A 70-year-old man admitted in court that he sexually assaulted 11 children over three decades, including his daughter, granddaughters, nieces and several pupils from his enrichme... Read More


Miti: Malaysia escapes steeper tariff, but a second US probe looms over 'excess capacity'

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 -- Malaysia will face a 10 per cent tariff imposed by the United States under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, following a broad investigation into forced labour practices a... Read More


Climate change takes toll as 350km of Selangor coastline erodes, state exco says

SHAH ALAM, July 23 -- About 350km of Selangor's coastline has been identified as affected by erosion due to various factors, including climate change. Selangor Infrastructure and Agriculture Committe... Read More


Seremban's Terminal 1 earns Grade A rating, meets highest public transport standards, says Anthony Loke

SEREMBAN, July 23 -- Seremban's Terminal 1 has received a Grade A rating from the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD), signifying that it meets the highest standards in management, operations, safety ... Read More


Depression, schizophrenia among conditions covered under Socso's Invalidity Scheme, says HR minister

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 -- Workers suffering from depression and schizophrenia are covered under the Social Security Organisation's (Perkeso) Invalidity Scheme, with eligible insured persons entitled to... Read More