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Sabah Umno signals showdown over mining scandal in final assembly sitting next week

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 -- Sabah Umno has signalled a political showdown in the state legislative assembly next week, expected to be its last sitting before the 17th state election, amid a corruption s... Read More


Singapore minister Shanmugam urges lawyer to reflect, be better after controversial rape case comments spark backlash

SINGAPORE, April 11 -- Singapore's Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam yesterday said he had met with lawyer Chia Boon Teck following the latter's controversial comments on a rape case posted o... Read More


'Never treat minorities like that': PM Wong says Singapore won't use 'pendatang' label like some Malaysians did

SINGAPORE, April 11 -- Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong yesterday urged its citizens to continue safeguarding racial and religious harmony amid global uncertainties, while criticising a remark b... Read More


Flash floods hit Selangor after relentless downpour, affecting Petaling, Klang, Hulu Langat, and Shah Alam (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 -- Several districts in Selangor were hit by flash floods following continuous heavy rain since early this morning. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant operations dir... Read More


EU, Belgian envoys say stronger Malaysia trade ties 'crucial' amid rising global uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 -- European Union (EU) and Belgian envoys have reportedly called for stronger trade ties with Malaysia amid growing global uncertainty triggered by US President Donald Trump's l... Read More


'Even a mosque on private land is wrong': Umno's Akmal Salleh says land disputes must be resolved by law

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 -- Land encroachment should be addressed strictly as a legal matter and not viewed through a racial lens, said Umno youth chief Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh. In a Facebook post yesterd... Read More


'We let Nature speak': Bar Trigona's Rohan Matmary on their unique philosophy

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 -- A walk through the lobby of the Four Seasons Hotel leads to a set of gilded doors, behind which the dazzling Bar Trigona awaits. Inside, head bartender and beverage manager ... Read More


Sapura Resources sues ex-MD Shahriman for RM3.2m, alleges conspiracy to harm firm

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 -- Sapura Resources Bhd and its subsidiaries have reportedly filed a civil suit against former managing director Datuk Shahriman Shamsuddin, alleging breaches of fiduciary, stat... Read More


'I feel reborn': Stateless for 38 years, Johor-born woman finally recognised as Malaysian after birth certificate error fixed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 -- Registered under the wrong parents when she was born in Johor, a 38-year-old woman ended up living as a stateless person for 38 years, even though she should actually be a Ma... Read More


The art of the self-inflicted wound: Donald Trump and the death rattle of empire - Che Ran

Kuala Lampur, April 11 -- Donald, you just handed the world another greasy reason never to trust a deal with you. One breath, it's 125 per cent. Next breath, it's 10 per cent. Next breath, maybe it'... Read More