Is public transport meant to turn a profit? Five countries show it's not that simple

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's administration said at the launch of the Kuala Lumpur Local Plan 2040 that public transport will be the backbone of all future develop... Read More

Selangor MB: Putra Heights blast caused by soil subsidence, pipe shifted 15.9cm

SHAH ALAM, June 30 -- The Putra Heights gas pipe explosion was caused by soil subsidence that happened over 25 years since it was laid in 2000, resulting in the pipe shifting by 15.9cm. The matter wa... Read More

Citing 'systemic neglect', rights groups demand Domestic Workers Bill after murder of Sabah housekeeper by MasterChef finalist

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 -- A coalition of rights groups have urged the government to expedite tabling the Domestic Workers Bill, following up on repeated calls to institute legal safeguards as migrant l... Read More

Who is Hakim Danish, the 17-year-old Terengganu boy making waves in MotoGP racing?

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 -- Malaysia's motorcycle racing scene has a new star: 17-year-old Muhammad Hakim Danish Ramli. Early Sunday morning in Aragon, Spain, the young rider delivered a nail-biting per... Read More

Two-thirds of Malaysian universities drop in CWUR's Global 2000 rankings amid funding challenges

[EMBARGO JUNE 2, June 1 -- Nine Malaysian universities, led by Universiti Malaya (UM), featured in the 2025 edition of the Center for World University Rankings' (CWUR) Global 2000 list, but two-thirds... Read More

As Malaysia assumes chairmanship this year, what is the Asean Summit and why does it matter?

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 -- Malaysia is again hosting the pivotal Asean Summit this year, leading as chairman amid global volatility fuelled by populist trade policies and the reemergence of protectionism... Read More

No end in sight for Klang Valley's traffic woes? Here's what the current govt has done to cut congestion so far

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 -- Traffic congestion remains one of Klang Valley's most pressing challenges. Aside from the daily frustration, studies have shown there is a severe financial cost to being stuck... Read More

Survey: Majority polled think Najib should not be pardoned

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 -- More than half of respondents in a survey on Malaysians' views about the criminal justice system said they oppose the pardon plea by former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul... Read More

Fahmi: Anwar urges BN to 'work harder' despite Ayer Kuning win, says support from youth and Malays rising

PUTRAJAYA, April 30 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told Barisan Nasional not to be complacent after the coalition retained its seat in the Ayer Kuning by-election, saying now is the time t... Read More

Explainer: Why PM Anwar made Myanmar a key focus during Thailand visit

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim spoke to leaders from both Myanmar's ruling junta and the deposed civilian government during his two-day working visit to Thailand, le... Read More