Nation

Malaysia takes firm stand against Islamophobia, contributes US$50,000 biennially to UN fund

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia continues to demonstrate its firm commitment to combating Islamophobia on the global stage through various channels, including financial contributions to initiatives under the United Nations (UN) and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), says Datuk Mohamad Alamin.

Nation

Earthquakes: Al-Sultan Abdullah calls for solat hajat in all mosques, surau in Pahang

KUANTAN: Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has decreed that all mosques and surau in the state hold solat hajat on Thursday (Aug 28) night to seek protection from calamities.

Nation

Malaysians stranded in flood-hit northern India to depart via earliest flights, says Wisma Putra

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is arranging the evacuation of its citizens stranded in northern India on the earliest available flights, amid flooding and landslides caused by continuous monsoon rains that have left dozens dead.

Nation

Sabah polls: Warisan to go it alone, contest all 73 seats, says Shafie

KOTA KINABALU: Warisan's Supreme Council has unanimously decided that the party will contest all 73 seats in the Sabah state assembly during the upcoming 17th state election (PRN17), says Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.

Nation

Pahang Immigration rescues 17 Indonesian women from forced labour syndicate

KUANTAN: A total of 17 Indonesian women, believed to be victims of exploitation by a maid and cleaning services syndicate, were rescued in a special operation at a premises in Temerloh on Sunday (Aug 24).

Nation

Malaysia strongly condemns Israeli airstrike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia strongly condemns the Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, on Aug 25, which killed at least 20 people, including medical personnel and journalists, and injured many others.

Nation

129 arrested in crackdown on illegal durian farms in Raub

KUANTAN: A total of 129 individuals have been arrested for various offences under Ops Sekat, the ongoing crackdown on illegal durian plantations in Raub that began in April, says Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail.

Nation

Bullying in Malaysia must be addressed with urgency, says Unicef

KUALA LUMPUR: Bullying must be addressed with urgency, Unicef warns, emphasising that the problem poses serious risks to children's safety and well-being in Malaysia.

Nation

Ipoh cops hunting for truck driver who intentionally ran over and killed a man

IPOH: Police are trying to track down a suspect believed to be involved in the death of a man found in an alley near Jalan Horley here.

Nation

Govt Procurement Bill gives Finance Minister more power than PM, Opposition MP claims

KUALA LUMPUR: The Government Procurement Bill gives the Finance Minister greater powers than the Prime Minister, Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin (PN-Putrajaya) says as he voiced his strong opposition to the Bill.

Nation

PAS lawmaker wants Jawi script as option for MyKad, official digital documents

KUALA LUMPUR: A PAS lawmaker wants the government to allow the use of Jawi script as an option in the version of names listed on both the MyKad as well as other official digital documents.

Nation

Machang MP ordered to retract statement made in Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal was ordered to retract his statement when he questioned the status of investigation of corruption cases involving Pakatan Harapan MPs during a debate in the Dewan Rakyat.

Nation

Parliamentary committee urges poison labels and stronger measures for vape products

KUALA LUMPUR: Vape products should have labels identifying them as poison, the Parliamentary Special Select Committee on Health has recommended.

Nation

Local airlines to be prioritised in Subang Airport, says Loke

KUALA LUMPUR: Local airlines will be prioritised for vacant slots at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

Nation

Govt backbencher has reservations over Govt Procurement Bill, says should not be passed in a rush

KUALA LUMPUR: A government backbencher has expressed strong reservation over the Government Procurement Bill 2025, saying it contains many weaknesses and should not be passed in a rushed manner.

Nation

Education Ministry to conduct random spot-checks at schools to curb bullying

KUALA LUMPUR: Random spot-checks will now be conducted at all schools, including at night, in an effort to crack down on bullying among students, says Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh.

Nation

Fuel prices Aug 28-Sept 3: Diesel, RON97 up 3sen, RON95 unchanged

KUALA LUMPUR: The retail price of diesel and RON97 petrol in Peninsular Malaysia will be increased by 3sen per litre from Aug 28 to Sept 3.

Nation

Govt Procurement Bill will curb corruption, stop leakages of public funds, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR: The Government Procurement Bill 2025 places full accountability on any party conducting procurement using public funds, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

Plans to interlink KLIA 1, 2 in the works for passenger convenience, says Loke

KUALA LUMPUR: Plans to develop a seamless experience for passengers with connecting flights between KL International Airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are on the cards, says Anthony Loke.

Nation

E-commerce revenue hit RM625bil in first half of 2025, says Domestic Trade Ministry

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's e-commerce sector recorded RM625bil in revenue in the first half of 2025, a RM13.5bil increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry.