US ambassador says returned assets can be used for original purpose of bettering the lives of everyday Malaysians. (Al Jazeera) - Malaysia has been handed back $156m in assets linked to the…

Reinventing what government is in Malaysia, and what it means to Malaysians. Murray Hunter, FMT It doesn’t matter whether the government is reformist or Islam-centric, as long there is good…

Let us be honest about this quagmire that continues to haunt us. JD Lovrenciear, FMT Malaysia’s overdependence on migrant workers has now reached newfound heights. Prime Minister Anwar…

According to NHMS 2023, depression in Malaysia has double since 2019, with nearly half having thoughts of self-harm or suicide. It is most prevalent among ages 16-29. 1 in 6 children are also…

Teh tarik is among the popular food and drinks that will be affected, say restaurant owners. (MalaysiaNow) - Restaurant operators are almost certain to raise prices after Putrajaya scrapped…

Malaysian Chinese have forged a distinct localised cultural identity, enriched with unique Malaysian characteristics.  Peter T. C. Chang, Fulcrum Chinese Malaysians are proud of China’s rise…

Under the MacMichael Agreement, the Sultan controlled only the administration of Islamic religious matters and Malay customs. (Sinar Daily) - Johor was the first state to sign the MacMichael…

The tourism, arts and culture minister says Sabah and Sarawak will have autonomy in running the Malaysia My Second Home programme within their respective borders. (FMT) - Tourism, arts and…

Wong Shu Qi will be deputised by Khuzzan Abu Bakar, a former Johor executive councillor and ex-Semerah assemblyman. (FMT) - DAP’s Kluang MP Wong Shu Qi has been appointed as the new chairman of…

WHERE does entitlement end and accountability begin for politicians? (TMI) - Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim last year, citing the Global Financial Integrity report 2010, Panama Papers 2016, and…

If what I said about him was “criminally defamatory”, then logically, what he said about me is criminally defamatory too, isn’t it? Nehru Sathiamoorthy Abang Jo and his team have filed a…

The wing’s chief, Dr Akmal Saleh, says the public is tired of the ‘warlords’ in Umno and other parties. (FMT) - Umno Youth has welcomed calls to give the younger generation leadership roles to…

Azmi Hassan says such a culture makes it difficult for the party to name election candidates early. (FMT) - Umno will only benefit from announcing its election candidates early if it does away…

Bekas Perdana Menteri Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad menafikan membuat keputusan sendirian dalam kes membabitkan tuntutan Pulau Batu Puteh sehingga Malaysia kehilangannya. (Harian Metro) - Beliau…

Judge also denies ex-PM’s bid to open proceedings to public. (The Vibes) - FORMER prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad failed to initiate judicial review applications regarding the Royal…

BERSATU hari ini, menyerahkan notis terhenti secara serta-merta kepada enam wakil rakyat yang didakwa melakukan ketidakpatuhan mengikut Fasal 10.4 perlembagaan parti itu. (Berita Harian) -…

Mahkamah Tinggi akan mendengar permohonan semakan kehakiman pada 8 Ogos. (FMT) - Jabatan Peguam Negara memaklumkan Mahkamah Tinggi pihaknya akan membantah semakan kehakiman Daim Zainuddin, ahli…

Onn Hafiz Ghazi berkata hasil itu penting bagi memastikan Bangsa Johor terus mendapat limpahan hasil negeri untuk pembangunan. (FMT) -Kerajaan Johor secara rasmi memohon kerajaan persekutuan…

(FMT) - 1MDB, SRC International Sdn Bhd and nine local and foreign entities linked to them have filed for a Mareva injunction to restrain Rosmah Mansor from dissipating her assets pending the…

No official declaration or account exists to explain the genesis of the term, and why and how it needs to be maintained as the key driving force in national policy making. Lim Teck Ghee One…

One key issue to be addressed early is whether the Bumiputera term should be continued as a political construct in view of its divisive impact and consequences especially for the younger…

"Semua perkara yang dituntut adalah hak yang sewajarnya berdasarkan perjanjian asal dan Perlembagaan Persekutuan" (Berita Harian) - Sarawak dan Sabah tidak pernah mencabar kuasa Kerajaan…

Daim Zainuddin and his family members say the seizure of their bank accounts was done in bad faith and are seeking to quash it. (FMT) - Daim Zainuddin, his family members and 18 companies linked…

Why have the authorities remained silent on this? Ravin Palanisamy, TMI A VIDEO clip of controversial Islamic preacher Firdaus Wong advising a teacher to secretly convert minors in school is…

The Communications Ministry is in the final process of developing a chatbot facility in the WhatsApp application to curb the spread of fake news, according to Minister Fahmi Fadzil.…

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has claimed his innocence amidst ongoing investigations, declaring that he has no fear of any inquiries as he maintains that he is not corrupt.…

Umno Supreme Council member Razlan Rafii says the electoral watchdog has become irrelevant. (FMT) -  Two leaders from parties in the unity government have defended Putrajaya from Bersih’s…

Tunku Ismail says the federal system should be reformed, and urges political parties to form a Sarawak-style coalition, known as “Gabungan Bangsa Johor”. (FMT) - The regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail…

Majlis Pelancaran Jentera Perpaduan untuk Pilihan Raya Kecil Sungai Bakap di sini, malam tadi sedikit gamat apabila isu harga minyak yang tidak turun dibangkitkan seorang penyokong parti itu.…

“All prime ministers before this had agreed on the targeted subsidy, but there was no political will to implement it because of the risks involved. However, to save the country, we have no choice”…

When Malaysians do not feel that the economy is allowing them to make it through the day or hope for a better tomorrow, rather than state the discontent over their financial status directly, they…

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor should focus on resolving treated water supply woes in Kedah first before even thinking of selling the commodity to Penang. (NST) - Kedah Umno…

"But if they are held in public places, men and women must be separated." (NST) - The Pas-led state government said the Entertainment and Places of Entertainment Control Bill 2024 will not…

Almost 20 per cent of students in Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) in 2020 were not of Chinese ethnicity as more ethnic Malay, Indian, Orang Asli and foreign students enrolled in Chinese…

Murray Hunter Up unit GE15, Perlis had always been an UMNO stronghold. Even after GE14 in 2018, when Pakatan Harapan came to power, UMNO managed to win 10 out of the 15 seats in the state…