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At least 56 Malaysians jailed in southern Thailand, 44 for drug offences, says consul-general

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 6 -- At least 56 Malaysians are serving prison sentences in southern Thailand, most for drug-related offences, with one inmate serving a life sentence and another facing the death p... Read More


Teen, 18, killed and six-year-old girl injured after car crashes into barrier on PLUS highway

TANJUNG MALIM, Nov. 6 -- An 18-year-old woman was killed and a six-year-old girl injured after the car they were travelling in crashed into a road barrier along the North-South Expressway near Tanjung... Read More


'You all know better': Rosmah says no knowledge of RM50m fine payment to secure Najib's house arrest

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 6 -- Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has denied knowing anything about arrangements to settle the RM50 million fine that would allow her husband, former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Raz... Read More


Govt reviewing e-hailing platforms' 20pc commission cap, says Transport Ministry as 170,944 drivers opt into new fee

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 6 -- The government is reviewing the commission cap for e-hailing platforms following calls by drivers to reduce the current 20 per cent rate, with the Ministry of Transport stating... Read More


Transport Ministry: Govt keeps RM499 fare cap for Sabah and Sarawak routes, expands FLYsiswa for students

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 6 -- The government will continue its intervention measures to keep flight fares between Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah and Sarawak affordable amid rising operational costs, includin... Read More


Seven arrested as external syndicate behind pilot drug smuggling, no KLIA insiders involved

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 6 -- Police are investigating whether there was internal involvement at KLIA after a Malaysian pilot was arrested in Jakarta for allegedly smuggling 26 kilogrammes of drugs. The Ro... Read More


KLIA to get AI body scanners, K9 relocation under new 17-point security plan to curb drug smuggling

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 6 -- The government has approved a phased security enhancement plan for Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) that includes 17 substantive recommendations to curb drug smuggling... Read More


Motorcyclist sheltering from rain under Sungai Petani flyover dies after being run over by trailer, another seriously hurt

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 6 -- A motorcyclist was killed and another seriously injured when a trailer struck them as they sheltered from rain under a flyover at Kilometre 96.2 of the North-South Expressway n... Read More


Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi to present award at 2026 International Emmys in New York, first Indian to do so

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 6 -- Tamil film star Vijay Sethupathi is set to present an award at the 54th International Emmy Awards in New York later this month, reportedly becoming the first Indian actor to do... Read More


Lucky Malaysian wins 65g golden egg worth RM45,750 in QL Eggs contest

SHAH ALAM, Nov. 6 -- QL Eggs marked the successful conclusion of its Beli dan Menang Telur Emas campaign with a prize-giving ceremony at Shah Alam, celebrating the continued trust and support of Malay... Read More