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Ex-HR minister acted with 'clear bias' in banks vs NUBE dispute, High Court finds

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 -- A former human resources minister acted with "clear bias" when he sided with banks against their employees in a dispute over Hari Raya festive aid, the High Court said in a r... Read More


We have solid economic foundations, but the house is still being built - Ahmad Ibrahim

Kuala Lampur, March 17 -- There is a palpable sense of economic momentum in Malaysia. As highlighted, the Madani government, since taking office in late 2022, has steered the nation through a turbulen... Read More


Khairy comes home: Can Umno reinvent itself? - Khoo Ying Hooi

Kuala Lampur, March 17 -- The latest political development surrounding Khairy Jamaluddin's attempt to return to Umno is more than a personal political comeback story. It reflects deeper currents with... Read More


Revisiting the WFH debate

Kuala Lampur, March 17 -- Almost the only positive thing about the Covid-19 pandemic is that it pushed the idea of work-from-home (WFH) away from abstract theory and into hard reality. WFH simply bec... Read More


Kulasegaran defends 'brief' appearance with activist Arun Dorasamy after drawing flak

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 -- Deputy Minister M. Kulasegaran has defended his presence at the Jawi Magistrate's Court with activist Arun Dorasamy this morning, calling it a short meeting after he faced cr... Read More


Singapore Courts warns public of fake court orders demanding money transfers

SINGAPORE, March 17 -- Singapore Courts (SG Courts) has warned the public about a scam involving fake court orders that demand victims transfer money to avoid legal action. Officials said the fraudul... Read More


Malaysia hit with two Asian Cup qualifier forfeits, fined US$50,000 by AFC over ineligible players

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 -- The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has sanctioned the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) for fielding ineligible players during Asian Cup 2027 qualifying matches, res... Read More


Why can't Malaysia escape global fuel prices despite being oil producer? MoF explains

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has outlined the key variables that dictate domestic fuel prices following recent market volatility. From Middle Eastern tensions to the econom... Read More


Hannah Yeoh: KL's RM33m road maintenance budget 'not enough' for a million vehicles daily

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 -- The federal government's direct allocation of RM33 million for the city's road maintenance is insufficient to cope with the city's heavy traffic, said Minister Hannah Yeoh. ... Read More


Yeoh: KL's RM33m road maintenance budget 'not enough' for a million vehicles daily

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 -- The federal government's direct allocation of RM33 million for the city's road maintenance is insufficient to cope with the city's heavy traffic, said Minister Hannah Yeoh. ... Read More