Muhyiddin should step down, says Bersatu supreme council member

IPOH: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's personal issues have become a liability and are tarnishing Bersatu's image, says Datuk Zainol Fadzi Paharudin. The party's Pasir Salak chairman supreme council member said Muhyiddin, as president, should put the interests of Bersatu first before anything else and step down. "We respect Muhyiddin, who is facing an ongoing trial. "The issue with...

Sarawak Premier begins official visit to Nanjing

KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg arrived in Nanjing, China, on Wednesday (Dec 10) to begin an official visit that will see him witness the signing of a framework agreement and memorandum of understanding (MoU) involving Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros). The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) said Abang Johari will witness the signing...

Sulu case: Paris court decision a major victory for Malaysia, says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR: The decision by the Paris Court of Appeal to fully annul the "final award" in the claim by individuals purporting to be heirs of the so-called Sulu Sultanate over Sabah has been described as a major victory for Malaysia. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said...

Unsafe to delay enforcement of overloading offences, says Transport Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry says that delaying the full enforcement of laws on overloaded heavy vehicles is not a safe option, citing the still-alarming rate of accidents involving such vehicles. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said the ministry acknowledges calls from several quarters for a six-month to one-year postponement or a phased implementation to...

MH370: Beijing court orders Malaysia Airlines to pay families over RM1.68mil in compensation per case

BEIJING: A Beijing court has ordered Malaysia Airlines to pay some families of missing passengers onboard flight MH370 over 2.9mil yuan (RM1.686mil) per case in compensation, state broadcaster CCTV said on Monday (Dec 8). The rulings are for eight cases involving eight passengers, according to CCTV. Another 47 cases have been settled and withdrawn, and the remaining...

Malaysia to establish Ombudsman to strengthen public sector integrity

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is set to establish Ombudsman Malaysia with a broader mandate to strengthen integrity and transparency across the public sector. The decision was reached at Monday’s meeting of the Special Cabinet Committee on National Governance (JKKTN), chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said the proposal would cover maladministration, misconduct,...

List out today: Recruits must confirm by Dec 25 for PLKN 3.0 Series 1 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: The list of trainees recruited for the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 Series 1 for 2026 can be reviewed starting 4pm Monday (Dec 8). The National Service Training Department stated that the review can be made at the ePLKN 3.0 system link at https://plkn.mod.gov.my. According to its statement, all selected trainees, after verifying their...

‘Millionaire Man’ hands out RM100 cash to Klebang Beach visitors

MELAKA: RM100 cash was randomly handed out to visitors at Klebang Beach by a millionaire last weekend. The generous act, as seen in a viral 20-second video, sparked questions from social media users on the person’s identity. Sinar Harian reported that the individual is identified as businessman Datuk Salim Abdul Rahman. The footage also showed Salim asking visitors...

Another Thai soldier feared dead, raising possible death toll in Cambodia border clashes to two

BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has confirmed one soldier has been killed and reports a second is feared dead in clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border. In addition to the potential two fatalities, eight other Thai soldiers have been wounded in the attacks. The casualties resulted from what the RTA described as prepared Cambodian military operations involving...

KL-Seremban rail travel under an hour possible with new trains and track, says Loke

SEREMBAN: The Transport Ministry wants an express train service between Seremban and Kuala Lumpur that will take less than an hour of travel, says Anthony Loke. The Transport Minister said this would be possible once the ministry secures more train sets and the Klang Valley Double Tracking (KVDT) upgrade project is completed. "My commitment is to have...