Small improvement in Sabah's SPM results but urban-rural gap widens
KOTA KINABALU: There has been a slight improvement in the 2022 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) state average grade (GPN) for Sabah but the gap between urban and rural results has widened. Read full story
Don't attack Parliament speaker and deputies, Johari warns MPs
KUALA LUMPUR: Members of Parliament have been warned not to launch attacks on the Dewan Rakyat Speaker or his deputies. Read full story
Mother, daughter plead not guilty to illegal moneylending
ALOR GAJAH: A mother and daughter have pleaded not guilty to operating an unlicensed moneylending business and imposing high interest rates. Read full story
Jocelyn Chia defends MH370 joke, says ‘people take jokes way too seriously’
PETALING JAYA: Controversial comedian Jocelyn Chia has taken to social media to defend her recent jokes about Malaysia and the missing MH370 flight. Read full story
Footballer arrested for allegedly assaulting lover
PETALING JAYA: A local footballer has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his lover at a hotel here. Read full story
Penang to dissolve state assembly on June 28, says CM
PENANG Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow today said the state would dissolve its legislative assembly on June 28 to pave the way for its election. Chow added that all necessary arrangements would be made.
Philippines on alert as volcano spews ash
PHILIPPINE scientists said that a “hazardous eruption” of a volcano in the archipelago could be days or weeks away, and urged the evacuation of nearby residents from their homes. Hundreds of families living around Mount Mayon in central Albay province are expected to be moved to safer areas after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and […]
Umno Youth to protest against Jocelyn Chia at US embassy tomorrow
UMNO Youth is set to protest at the United States embassy tomorrow against stand-up comedian Jocelyn Chia for making disparaging remarks against Malaysia and the missing Malaysian Airlines flight 730 in her comedy show. The protest will start after the Friday prayers, at 2.30pm tomorrow, Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said.
Rights group concerned MACC refusing legal counsel for those being questioned
PETALING JAYA: Civil rights group Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) expresses concerns over the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) refusal of legal counsel for those called in for questioning or interrogation. Read full story
Close ties between Malaysia and Indonesia have solved long-standing matters, says Anwar
PUTRAJAYA: The bilateral ties between Malaysia and Indonesia is now at a stage that both countries can be proud of, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story