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Petronas-Petros deal seen as strategic pivot for Malaysia's and Sarawak's energy transition and upstream growth - Penaga Research & Consultancy

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 29 -- The framework agreement between Petronas and Petros marks a strategic turning point in Malaysia's efforts to reconcile national energy ambitions with Sarawak's growing autonom... Read More


Students repeatedly caught vaping in Singapore face suspension, caning under new rules

SINGAPORE, Aug. 29 -- Students in Singapore who are caught vaping multiple times will now face tougher penalties including suspension, caning and referral to the police, according to Singapore's CNA. ... Read More


Lopeng firefighters rescue injured driver from crushed car in Miri

MIRI, Aug. 29 -- Firefighters rescued a man who was trapped in his car following a single-vehicle crash at the airport flyover here last night. A statement from the Lopeng fire station said a call on... Read More


Treasury chief: New government procurement law holds all, including ministers, accountable

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 29 -- The Government Procurement Bill 2025 will, for the first time, place ministers under the scope for state contracting, with Treasury Secretary-General Datuk Johan Mahmood Meric... Read More


Mamak that feeds our gut (and soul) - Rafidah Lani

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 28 -- As Malaysia celebrates its 68th Independence Day, we not only reflect on our nation's progress but also on what makes us uniquely Malaysian. Beyond language, ethnicity, and cu... Read More


Peter Anthony faces automatic disqualification from Sabah Assembly if no pardon petition filed by Sept 2

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 28 -- Melalap assemblyman Datuk Peter Anthony has until September 2 to file a petition for pardon or face automatic disqualification from the Sabah State Legislative Assembly, said... Read More


UUM lecturer loses bid to delay RM480,000 defamation payment to Hannah Yeoh

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- A defamation judgment of RM480,000 against Universiti Utara Malaysia lecturer Kamarul Zaman Yusoff must stand after the High Court rejected his last-ditch effort to delay paym... Read More


Malaysian man arrested at Singapore checkpoint after nearly 900 vapes found in van (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, Aug. 28 -- A Malaysian man was arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint after officers found more than 890 vapes and 6,700 related components hidden in the van he was driving. Singapore's Immigrat... Read More


Parliamentary focus should remain on policies, not women's attire-Vanessa Scully

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 28 -- The recent incident in the Dewan Rakyat involving Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has once again raised questions about the quality of parliamentary debate. Instead of engaging... Read More


Penang mulls statewide water taxi service after stalled pilot scheme

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 28 -- Penang is considering a new, expanded water taxi service that would cover routes between the island and the mainland, after a previously awarded pilot project for the island fa... Read More