Woman’s RM909,999 bid for ‘FF9’ plate raises eyebrows
PETALING JAYA: The frenzied bidding for the special “FF” number plate series has cast a spotlight on entrepreneur Ivon Wong. Read full story
Siti Bainun loses bid to stay 12-year jail sentence
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here has dismissed an application by Rumah Bonda founder, Siti Bainun Ahd Razali, to stay her 12-year jail sentence pending her appeal to the High Court. Read full story
‘Rice planters will lose income if padi land converted for industry’
PETALING JAYA: A controversial plan by the Kedah Mentri Besar to convert 20% of padi land in the state could see Malaysia having to import an extra 306,000 tonnes of rice each year. Read full story
Give Kedah padi farmers more control, say experts
PETALING JAYA: Giving Kedah’s padi farmers more control over their seeds, fertiliser and greater freedom to sell their own harvests will increase their incomes without having to turn their fields into factories. Read full story
January school term in 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: The new school year will return to the month of January in 2026, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. Read full story
Parents heave a sigh of relief but worry about pressure on students
PETALING JAYA: While most parents are excited about reverting to a school year that begins in January, they also worry about the effects of a shorter school year (needed to make way to start school in January) on their children. Read full story
UK announces overseas student curbs to slash immigration
THE United Kingdom government today announced a package of measures aimed at international students, including a ban on some family members, as ministers come under growing pressure to cut immigration. After a drop during the Covid-19 pandemic, net migration has been steadily on the rise and is reportedly expected to hit a record high this year.
Johor warns against organising immoral activities
THE Johor government has warned all parties not to organise any programme that encourages people to indulge in immoral activities. State Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid also requested the public’s cooperation in helping to prevent such activities from happening in the state.
Rushdie says writing again after near-fatal attack
BRITISH author Salman Rushdie said today he was back at his writing desk after being repeatedly stabbed at an event last year in the United States. Rushdie returned to Britain to be formally invested as a “Companion of Honour” – an exclusive royal accolade whose ranks are capped at 65 members.
'Explain stand on Swatch raids', Muda deputy president urges govt
PETALING JAYA: The Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution should explain the government’s stand after raids were carried out at Swiss watchmaker Swatch outlets over the rainbow watches supporting the LGBT, says Muda deputy president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz. Read full story