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Budget 2027 must look beyond income, recognise the real cost of living in KL - Ben Fong Kok Seng

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 30 -- When Budget 2027 is tabled on Oct 9, I hope it will pay closer attention to a question many families in the Greater Klang Valley, especially Kuala Lumpur, face every month: h... Read More


No deal with Pakatan: Azmin says Bersatu preparing to contest Melaka polls alone

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 30 -- Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has ruled out working with Pakatan Harapan (PH) or any other political party in the Melaka state election, with secretary-general Datuk Seri Mo... Read More


Dr M recalls shock at wife Dr Hasmah's sudden passing despite signs of good health

PETALING JAYA, Sept. 29 -- Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has said he did not expect his wife, Tun Dr Hasmah Ali, to pass away yesterday, recalling that she had appeared to be in good h... Read More


Singapore Muay Thai fighter dies after falling ill following National Stadium bout

SINGAPORE, Sept. 29 -- A 24-year-old Muay Thai fighter has died after he was taken to hospital unconscious following a tournament at the National Stadium earlier this month, with police saying prelimi... Read More


New York Times tech boss shot dead in California; in-laws held

DUBLIN, Sept. 29 -- A New York Times technology executive was shot dead at a California sports complex on Saturday, with his wife's parents arrested in connection with the killing. Jonathan McKinsey,... Read More


New York Times tech boss shot dead in California; elderly in-laws held

DUBLIN, Sept. 29 -- A New York Times technology executive was shot dead at a California sports complex on Saturday, with his wife's parents arrested in connection with the killing. Jonathan McKinsey,... Read More


Lawmakers welcome national suicide registry, urge strict service standards for crisis helplines

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 29 -- Three DAP lawmakers have welcomed the launch of the National Suicide and Fatal Injury Registry Malaysia (NSFIRM) and the Ministry of Health's Postvention Services Guidelines,... Read More


Singapore households to get 10.4pc electricity tariff cut from October as fuel costs ease

SINGAPORE, Sept. 29 -- Singapore households will see their electricity tariffs fall 10.4 per cent in the fourth quarter, reversing part of the sharp increase recorded in the previous three months as e... Read More


Tribute to Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali - G25

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 29 -- We, the members of G25, join Malaysians throughout the country in mourning the passing of Yang Amat Berbahagia Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, and extend our deepest condolen... Read More


ERL: KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit fares to rise from Jan 1

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 29 -- Fares for both KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit will be adjusted from January 1, 2027, marking the first revision since 2016. In a statement today, Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (E... Read More