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Anwar: Private preschools to universities exempt from education levy for one year from Jan 1

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 -- The government is waiving education levy payments for all private learning institutions for one year, starting January 1, 2026. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said t... Read More


Burglary suspect in S$570,000 jewellery heist jumps bail in Singapore

SINGAPORE, June 13 -- A foreign national accused of stealing more than S$500,000 (RM1.65 million) worth of jewellery in a high-profile housebreaking case has jumped bail, prompting the court to issue ... Read More


It's still early days, but Yusoff Rawther deserves his freedom now - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, June 13 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was charged in the High Court under Section 377A of the Penal Code with committing carnal intercourse against the order of nature again... Read More


Air India stakeholder Singapore Airlines' shares dip after deadly Ahmedabad crash

SINGAPORE, June 13 -- Singapore Airlines (SIA) shares slid this morning after a deadly crash involving Air India Flight AI171, raising fresh concerns for investors linked to the Indian carrier. SIA h... Read More


Acquitted ex-aide Yusoff Rawther gives police seven days to respond over 'framing' claim, warns of legal action

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 -- Former research assistant Muhammad Yusoff Rawther has given the Inspector-General Of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain seven days to respond to a report he lodged last year clai... Read More


Kuching fruit sellers brace for impact as SST revision looms

KUCHING, June 13 -- With Malaysia set to enforce the revised Sales and Service Tax (SST) on July 1, local fruit sellers are bracing for potential price impact. However, many remain cautiously optimis... Read More


In Johor, e-hailing rider seriously injured after being hit, dragged 15m by bus at Pasir Gudang junction

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 -- Police are investigating a crash in Pasir Gudang, Johor, where an e-hailing rider was seriously injured after being hit and dragged about 15 metres by a bus at a traffic light... Read More


Firecracker blasts hit three Penang homes, police probe debt link

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 -- Three houses in Taman Serumpun in Bukit Mertajam in Penang were damaged in the early hours yesterday after suspected firecrackers were thrown at them, causing explosions that ... Read More


Singapore, Malaysia police team up to break up illegal horse betting syndicate

SINGAPORE, June 13 -- A joint enforcement effort by Singapore and Malaysian police has led to the arrest of 16 people and ongoing investigations into 41 others for their alleged roles in an illegal ho... Read More


Inside Desa Parkcity, Cezanne charms with their modern European dishes seen through an Asian lens

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 -- Three years ago, Playte closed to the dismay of its regulars who enjoyed the contemporary European offerings with an Asian tilt served at the Damansara Heights eatery. Many m... Read More