Nation

Witness denies claims he had motive to ‘fix’ ex-Penang chief minister

KUALA LUMPUR: A key prosecution witness in the ongoing corruption trial of Lim Guan Eng told the Sessions Court that he has no ill intent against the former Penang chief minister and no reason to falsely implicate him.

Nation

RM11mil worth of assets seized in drug bust

KUALA LUMPUR: A Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge and a Porsche Taycan 4S were among 18 luxury cars seized as cops smashed a drug trafficking syndicate.

Nation

Perlis govt to stay till GE

KANGAR: The Perlis administration will remain intact until the next general election, says Peri­katan Nasional state leadership.

Nation

Sim: Safety is Malaysia’s new global competitive edge

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is moving away from its traditional reputation as a low-cost manufacturing base, repositioning itself as a secure destination for global technology and trade.

Nation

No decision yet on hiring system

PUTRAJAYA: The proposed implementation of a new foreign worker recruitment system will be presented to the Cabinet for deliberation before the Home Ministry takes an official position, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Nation

Carbon tax on hold amid Mideast conflict

PETALING JAYA: A plan by the government to impose a carbon tax on industries will be on hold in view of the Middle East conflict, says Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup.

Nation

All eyes on Negri assembly 

SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan state legislative assembly sitting is usually a quiet affair. But the opening of the assembly tomorrow has become a closely watched one after an unprecedented move to depose the state Ruler.

Nation

Carbon tax halt backed by analysts

PETALING JAYA: The decision to delay the rollout of the planned carbon tax for industries has been described as a sensible move amid prevailing economic and geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East, though analysts say clear communication will be crucial to avoid perceptions of policy inconsistency.

Sabah & Sarawak

Early morning tremor rattles Kundasang

KOTA KINABALU: A mild earthquake, registering 3.5 on the Richter scale, jolted Kundasang early in the morning, causing a brief shake in the highland town during the quiet hours before dawn.

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Durians arrive earlier and tastier

GEORGE TOWN: Durians have hit the streets early with the D604, Lipan and even Musang King varieties kickstarting the season in Penang.

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No horsing around with animal safety in erratic weather

CYBERJAYA: Most pet owners are well aware of how to care for their pets during unpredictable weather, says Department of Veterinary Services director-­general Datuk Dr Mohd Noor Hisham Mohd Haron.

Nation

RM330mil ship deal to boost maritime security

PUTRAJAYA: In a bid to strengthen maritime security and address emerging threats at sea, the Home Ministry has sealed a US$83.75mil (RM330.8mil) contract for the procurement of a second Multi-Purpose Mission Ship (MPMS).

Nation

Undang row raises questions over MB post

PETALING JAYA: Just days before the opening of the Negri Sembilan legislative assembly tomorrow, there is uneasiness in the state, with reports that the four Undang – the ruling chiefs of the state – are seeking the removal of the Mentri Besar.

Nation

MACC arrests enforcement officer over RM11,000 bribery case

GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Penang has detained an enforcement officer on suspicion of soliciting and accepting about RM11,000 in bribes in exchange for protecting foreign workers from legal action.

Nation

Pandan Wanita PKR urges clarification on Rafizi Ramli corruption probe

PETALING JAYA: The status of investigations into corruption allegations involving Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) must be clarified to the public, says Roasiah Ramli.

Nation

Court sentences 33 to another 10 months' jail over attack on Cheras karaoke centre

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 33 individuals were fined RM3,000 and sentenced to an additional 10 months' jail each by the High Court here after pleading guilty to trespassing and committing mischief at a karaoke centre in Cheras.

Singapore

Malaysia joins roundtable session on Straits of Malacca issues at Singapore Maritime Week 2026

Malaysia took part in a roundtable session in Singapore on Tuesday to discuss the current situation in the Strait of Malacca, in line with its commitment to ensuring that freedom of navigation in the area continues to be safeguarded.

Nation

Migrant smuggling syndicate busted with 10 people nabbed in Johor

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Police crippled a migrant smuggling syndicate after arresting nine Indonesian men and one local man in two raids in Tanjung Kupang here.

Nation

Govt will not remain idle in face of global crisis, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says that the government will not remain idle in facing the global supply crisis, which is becoming increasingly complex.

Nation

MACC detains NGO leader and two others over RM230mil zakat fund probe

KUALA LUMPUR: Three individuals, including the deputy chairman of a non-governmental organisation (NGO), have been detained over the alleged misappropriation of zakat funds amounting to about RM230mil. Sources said two men in their 50s and 60s were detained between 3pm and 5pm on Tuesday (Apr 21) during an operation by the Selangor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) around the Klang Valley.