Putrajaya spent RM1.15 billion on prison costs for drug offences in 2024 despite rising arrests

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 4 -- The Malaysian government allocated RM1.15 billion in 2024 alone to cover prison costs stemming from drug offences, public health expert Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman revealed at... Read More

Residents group presses MBPJ to release key reports on major redevelopment plan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- A community group is demanding greater transparency from the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) regarding a draft redevelopment plan for the city, calling for the public releas... Read More

Where is Penny Wong? PM Anwar asks as Albanese says region shares deep connection with Australia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 28 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shared a light moment with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese at the Asean-Australian Summit here, jesting as to why the latte... Read More

Fahmi: Cabinet mulls police presence, stricter social media rules in response to school violence

PUTRAJAYA, Oct. 17 -- The government could increase police presence, allow teachers to conduct frequent spot checks, and tighten rules on social media use for youths as it seeks to address concerns ab... Read More

School violence: Anwar says government's decision will be announced tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 16 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will explain how it plans to tackle violence in schools tomorrow, as concerns heightened over the spate of violent ... Read More

Army officers probed for intel leaks now confined to administrative duties, Parliament told

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 15 -- The army officers accused of colluding with smugglers by sharing intelligence are now confined to their respective administrative headquarters, Deputy Defence Minister Adly Za... Read More

World Bank sees Malaysia's 2026 growth slowing to 4.1pc as consumer spending cools

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 7 -- Malaysia's economy is projected to expand by 4.1 per cent in 2026, as private consumption - its main growth driver - continues to cool amid global trade uncertainties triggered... Read More

What is kidfluencing? Experts, parents discuss ethics of monetising online children's content

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 5 -- A10-year-old girl is photographed dressed in full designer clothing made for children, and then posts the photo on Instagram. In the caption, she thanks her sponsors. The pos... Read More

State stars vs self-made pros: How Malaysia's elite badminton players get paid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 29 -- The recent controversy over a delayed incentive payment to Paralympic gold medallist Cheah Liek Hou has sparked debate on how Malaysia's top badminton players are treated, ca... Read More

IGP: Gang behind viral Kampung Sentosa attack finally caught

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 24 -- Police have arrested 17 members of a violent organised crime group that had been terrorising Klang and other districts in several states, including its suspected leader. Ins... Read More

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