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MACC denies targeting James Chai, says trace notice part of standard investigation procedure

PUTRAJAYA, March 5 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has denied allegations that it had targeted Chai Jin Shern, also known as James Chai, saying the notice issued to trace him was pa... Read More


Investigative power is not a licence to ignore the law - Vivek Sukumaran

Kuala Lampur, March 5 -- Malaysia's enforcement agencies possess formidable investigative powers. Under statutes such as the Criminal Procedure Code, the Police Act 1967, and specialised legislation ... Read More


From outrage to action: How a stray named Kopi sparked an animal welfare movement in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 -- When a stray dog named Kopi was shot in Besut, Terengganu, in late 2023, the public outcry was immediate and intense. Videos of the incident circulated widely, social media c... Read More


GE16 in 2026, demand side view

Kuala Lampur, March 5 -- How do they see it, and how many will show up, which way will they choose? Coalition partner's impatience probably turns 2026 into an election year. Speaking of an election,... Read More


'Real danger of bias' requires the court to ascertain relevant circumstances from available evidence - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, March 5 -- In "Explained: Why Rosmah couldn't 'reset' her bribery trial and lost all three tries to remove judge" Malay Mail's Ida Lim sought to set out the facts leading to the "final n... Read More


Iran's war reaches Europe: Cyprus, Turkey and the Nato red line - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, March 5 -- Europe had hoped that the widening war between the United States, Israel and Iran would remain confined to the Middle East. That hope has now been shaken. The island of Cypru... Read More


Stolen copper, stalled trains: Malaysia's costly cable theft crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 -- When trains on the MRT Putrajaya Line ground to a halt near Damansara Damai this week due to suspected cable theft, many commuters asked the same question: how can one stolen ... Read More


Sabah Railway Department launches internal probe after recent runaway train incident

KOTA KINABALU, March 5 -- The Sabah State Railway Department has launched an internal investigation after an incident involving a train and a motorcycle trolley on the Tenom-Pangi railway line two day... Read More


Malaysia Airlines adds extra KL-London and KL-Paris flights from March 6 to 8 amid travel disruptions

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 -- Malaysia Airlines will add extra flights on the KL-London Heathrow and KL-Paris routes from March 6 to 8 to accommodate travellers affected by global travel disruptions. In a... Read More


Actress Ezzanie Jasny back on set after serious head injury and threats to family

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 -- Local actress Ezzanie Jasny has had a challenging start to the year, battling both a serious head injury from a car accident and alarming online harassment from impersonators ... Read More