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Immigration dept caps Malaysian passport validity at 10 years after overseas travel issues, offers free replacement

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 12 -- The Immigration Department has set the maximum validity period of the Malaysian International Passport (PMA) at 10 years with immediate effect, following issues faced by some ... Read More


Kota Kinabalu airport security needs a closer look, Sabah rep says after string of overseas drug arrests

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 12 -- The relevant agencies have been called on to undertake a comprehensive security audit of Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA). In making the call, Kapayan assemblyman ... Read More


Sarawak Immigration detains 42 foreigners over suspected immigration offences

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 12 -- KUCHING, Aug 12 - The Malaysian Immigration Department Sarawak has netted 42 foreigners suspected of committing various immigration offences. The operations conducted by the ... Read More


Politicians can retire, but they cannot retire from defending Malaysia at a very critical time - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 12 -- Wong Chen has apologised to the people of Subang for resigning before completing his term as their Member of Parliament. It was an appropriate gesture. An elected seat is not... Read More


Our stray animal policy keeps paying to chase, not prevent - Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 12 -- The death of Rocky in Port Klang has, for a few weeks now, dominated Malaysian social media and reignited a debate that resurfaces every time an enforcement operation turns vi... Read More


Singapore lawyer Lim Tean handed over to authorities after arrest in Johor Bahru

SINGAPORE, Aug. 12 -- Lawyer and opposition politician Lim Tean has been handed over to Singapore authorities following his arrest in Johor Bahru, The Straits Times reported. The Singapore Police For... Read More


Upko leader backs call for Sabah, Sarawak to secure one-third of parliamentary seats

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 12 -- PENAMPANG, Aug 12 - United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) Putatan division chief Jason Lee has backed the party president's call for Sabah and Sarawak to be allocate... Read More


JPJ to meet RXZ Members organisers over safety, improvements to motorcycle gathering

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 12 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 - The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will hold its first engagement session with RXZ Members organisers to discuss improvements to the motorcycle gatheri... Read More


Op Chick: MACC busts illegal China frozen chicken import ring in Sabah, three nabbed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 12 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has busted a syndicate suspected of illegally importing frozen chicken from China into Sabah by allegedly bribing authorities a... Read More


Are we living in a deepfake 'Truman Show'? - Lim Shining and Mohd Istajib Mokhtar

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 12 -- "Your pictures and personal information have been leaked. Let's discuss." The Telegram message flashed on Heejin's phone from an anonymous sender. Attached was a photo of her... Read More