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After Tengku Maimun's retirement, Chief Judge of Malaya to carry out Chief Justice's duties until new appointee decided

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 -- Following Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat's retirement as Chief Justice (CJ) of Malaysia upon turning 66 this week, Chief Judge of Malaya (CJM) Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim will b... Read More


'I'll not allow my name to be erased': Nurulhidayah tells media to stop calling her just 'Zahid's daughter'

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 -- Datuk Nurulhidayah Ahmad Zahid has called on the media to stop referring to her solely as "Zahid's daughter" in headlines, urging for recognition of her own name and identity i... Read More


Fatal crash near Ayer Hitam leaves two dead, 16 hurt after tour bus slams into two lorries

JOHOR BARU, July 3 -- Two men were killed and 16 others injured in an accident involving a tour bus and two lorries at Kilometre 80.7 of the Southbound North-South Expressway (PLUS) near Ayer Hitam he... Read More


'Bittersweet': Sarawak's Abang Iskandar retires as number two in Malaysia's judiciary; hopes judges will continue to serve without fear or favour

PUTRAJAYA, July 3 -- "Bittersweet" is how Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim described his feelings as he retired as the 12th President of the Court of Appeal (PCA), which is the second highest-ranki... Read More


SST goldmine ignored as Bersatu hides backstage till GE kicks off

Kuala Lampur, July 3 -- Remember Margaret Thatcher. She beat the unions, Argentinians and male chauvinists in her party to leave her imprint on British politics far beyond her 11 years in office. How... Read More


Philippines biodiversity hotspot pushes back as nickel mining threatens forests, Indigenous land

Kuala Lampur, July 3 -- A nickel stockpile towers over farmer Moharen Tambiling's rice paddy in the Philippines' Palawan, evidence of a mining boom that locals hope a new moratorium will tame. "They ... Read More


Makam Dato Koyah in George Town: In remembrance of a spiritual healer whose legacy lives on at his shrine

GEORGE TOWN, July 3 -- The late Syed Mustapha Idris, affectionately known as Dato Koyah, used to make porridge for people who came to him for help. Known for his mystical healing powers, he made medi... Read More


Jeffrey Kitingan lays down terms for PH collaboration, says Putrajaya must not dictate Sabah's future

KOTA KINABALU, July 3 -- Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan has laid down conditions for any collaboration between Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the upco... Read More


Ruling out poll pact with GRS, Sabah BN sets sights on 32 seats in high-stakes election

KOTA KINABALU, July 3 -- Sabah Umno is prepared to contest and win at least 32 seats in the upcoming state election, with the larger goal still at 40 seats, said chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin.... Read More


Minister urges review after Melaka mosque calligraphy's spelling error of 'Allah' goes unnoticed for years

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 -- Mosque and surau committees nationwide have reportedly been urged to review the Arabic calligraphy of khat displayed in their premises to prevent religious offences coming from... Read More