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Lawyers seek expert assessment of Zara Qairina's mental state before fall, inquest hears

KOTA KINABALU, Sept. 12 -- Lawyers in the inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir have urged the court to engage psychological and psychiatric experts to assess the teenager's mental state at ... Read More


Floods force disaster declarations in Penampang and Beaufort

KOTA KINABALU, Sept. 12 -- Flood disasters have been declared in Penampang and Beaufort after days of heavy rain triggered rising river levels and inundated low-lying homes, forcing hundreds of reside... Read More


Sarawak's stability is powering Malaysia's hi-tech ambitions, says Anwar

KUCHING, Sept. 12 -- Malaysia is steadily positioning itself as a regional semiconductor hub, with Sarawak emerging as a key driver of the nation's high-tech ambitions, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. ... Read More


MA63 talks: Putrajaya agrees in principle to more Sabah, Sarawak seats, but two-thirds support needed

KUCHING, Sept. 12 -- Putrajaya has agreed in principle to increasing parliamentary seats for Sabah and Sarawak, but differing legal views between federal and state authorities must first be resolved, ... Read More


Dr Zaliha: 'Outsiders' behind 'very disruptive' Kampung Sungai Baru eviction clash, most residents back project

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 12 -- Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said that yesterday's eviction clash in Kampung Sungai Baru was sparked by "out... Read More


Sarawak-Sabah Link Road explained: How the RM8.6b project will connect East Malaysia's interiors

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 12 -- In a bold move to enhance regional connectivity and stimulate socioeconomic growth in East Malaysia, the Federal Government has embarked on a game-changing infrastructure pro... Read More


Majority support allows Kampung Sungai Baru redevelopment to proceed, compensation disputes can go to court, Dr Zaliha says

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 12 -- The government will press ahead with the redevelopment of Kampung Sungai Baru, emphasising that the majority of residents have already agreed to the project, while those unha... Read More


Ex-husband sought in stabbing deaths of woman and man in Guar Chempedak

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 12 -- Police are searching for the former husband of a woman found dead with multiple stab wounds in Taman Nona, Guar Chempedak, last night. Yan District Police Chief Superintende... Read More


Sandakan High Court frees two men accused of trafficking 700g meth after prosecution fails to prove case

SANDAKAN, Sept. 12 -- Two local men charged with drug trafficking three years ago were freed without having to enter their defence at the High Court here on Friday. Judge Saiful Azian Mokhtar deliver... Read More


'Parasite' star Song Kang-ho set to play gardener in Nam Dong-hyub's new film

SEOUL, Sept. 12 -- Acclaimed actor Song Kang-ho is set to headline a new feature by Handsome Guys director Nam Dong-hyub, production company Hive Media Corp announced yesterday. According to Yonhap N... Read More