Malaysian Media Council Bill’s draft almost complete
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the process to establish the media council took some time as it involved consultation with the Attorney General’s Chambers and needed…
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Dr Mahathir is conscious, dismisses claim he is in critical condition: Aide
It was reported on Feb 13 that Dr Mahathir would be taking a period of rest following treatment at the National Heart Institute for an infection after he was admitted on Jan 26.
First Muslim to be sentenced to caning for khalwat (close proximity) in Terengganu
Mohd Affendi pleaded guilty to being with a woman in her 30s who was not his wife or “mahram” between 1.10 AM and 2.15 AM on January 25 on the third floor of a building…
Thai ex-PM Thaksin meets prosecutor on royal insult case, appears ‘truly ill’
A day after his high-profile release from detention, Thailand's former premier Thaksin Shinawatra met with prosecutors on February 19 to discuss allegations he insulted the…
A new Asean post 2025, when Malaysia takes over?
Amid geopolitical issues and conflicts in the region, Asean still needs to move on with the various challenges and opportunities available. Asean would be well placed if it gets…
Hardliner or cute uncle?
Former Army Special Forces commander, Prabowo Subianto, was allegedly involved in a massacre during a counterinsurgency operation in East Timor in the 1980s and is linked to the…
Malaysian immigration department nabs 59 illegals during three-hour op in Seremban
Immigration department director Kennith Tan Ai Kiang said the majority of those detained were Myanmar nationals, followed by Bangladeshis, Nepalis, Pakistanis, Indians and one…
Incidence of poverty unacceptable in states with large zakat collections: PM Anwar
PM Anwar also said zakat (tithe) management is closely related to governance because with good governance, zakat can be managed well.
New Indonesian president’s Malaysian connection
72-year-old Prabowo Subianto had studied at Kuala Lumpur's prestigious Victoria Institution in Jalan Hang Tuah from 1962 to 1964.
Muhyiddin’s graft case stayed until after appeal
The Bersatu president is facing two charges of receiving proceeds from unlawful activities amounting to RM195 million from Bukhary Equity, which was deposited into Bersatu’s…