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Refer rice issues to authorities, says govt in swipe at Syed Abu Hussin

The ministry responds to media reports citing statements made by Bukit Gantang MP Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal about an apparent shortage of local white rice.

Hanipa’s call for Mat Sabu to resign over rally irrelevant, says Puad

Umno Supreme Council member Puad Zarkashi says former deputy minister Hanipa Maidin should instead continue supporting the organisers of the Jan 25 rally.

Live updates from Southport child killer Axel Rudakubana sentencing

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates from Liverpool Crown Court where Southport killer Axel Rudakubana awaits sentencing for the murder of three children.

Father's message after daughter, 16, was killed in school shooting

The father of Josselin Corea Escalante, 16, who was gunned down at Antioch High School in Nashville on Wednesday, was still struggling to accept the tragedy as night fell.

Not in my nature to intimidate anyone, Najib tells court

Najib Razak denies intimidating KPMG’s then managing director Johan Idris at a 2013 meeting held in the former prime minister’s home.

Zayn Rayyan’s parents file notice of motion to drop negligence charges

Zaim Ikhwan Zahari and Ismanira Abdul Manaf argue that the charges fail to disclose any offence under Section 31 of the Child Act 2001.

Najib denies ‘cold storage’ bid on then finance minister II Husni Hanadzlah, wanted ‘tougher nut’ Johari Ghani to solve 1MDB’s debts

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 23 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak today denied he had wanted to put then finance minister II Datuk Seri Ahmad H...

Zahid to push for Risda to be sole buyer of smallholders’ rubber

Deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says he will bring up this proposal for approval to the Cabinet within the next two months.

Woman found dead in Croydon house named by police

Police were called to a house in Croydon on Monday after reports of an unresponsive woman.

Kelantan man pleads not guilty to hitting, kicking baby daughter

Noor Hakimie Nadzir Hamdan Akhir, 25, is accused of abusing his daughter, who was one year and eight months old at the time.

Najib: Like 'hara-kiri' for me to receive money in my personal account if I doubted it was Saudi donation

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 23 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak today suggested it would be like committing “hara-kiri” or suicide if he susp...

Police confirm firearm and bullets found after 19-year-old’s fatal fall in Kajang are unregistered

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — Police investigating the discovery of a semi-automatic pistol and ammunition, found after a man f...

‘Another time’: Zahid dodges question on AGC’s gag order move over ​​​​​​​Najib’s house arrest addendum

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has declined to comment on the Attorney General’s Ch...

Najib: I didn’t file police reports on forgeries of my signature in 1MDB docs to avoid seen as intimidating witnesses

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 23 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak today explained that he did not file police reports on the alleged forgery of...

Combat footage shows Ukrainian marines using a US weapon to destroy Russian equipment

Killer stabbed man after stolen e-bike row

Ben Ruddock, 20, stabbed Lloyd Velasquez with a knife he picked from a barbecue set, police say.

Rafizi parries restaurant groups’ call to allow hiring of foreign workers

Economy minister also admits Putrajaya struggles to curb the brain drain, saying a lack of suitable jobs here is a barrier to those hoping to return.

Putin's puppets demand nuke launch in response to Trump Ukraine threat

Gurulev appeared on 'Pryamoy efir' to blast Trump for posing as 'the master of the world' over yesterday's demands to end the 'ridiculous' war in Ukraine or face sanctions

Cops seize drugs, bust counterfeiting syndicate in Johor Bahru

Johor police chief M Kumar says two men were arrested while the mastermind is at large.

Gerak slams questioning of 4 who spoke up on UM prof

The Malaysian Academic Movement says the authorities are 'increasingly barking up the wrong tree'.

Investigation into 'mysterious' deaths of 17 people in India

At least 17 people, mostly children, have died of an unidentified cause in a village in Jammu since December.

SRC’s constitution silent on donation to political parties, court told

Ex-director Suboh Yassin says there is no specific provision in the company's memorandum and articles of association concerning the giving of political donations.

Resigning is ‘running away from the problem’, Najib tells court on 1MDB chairman Bakke quitting

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 23 — Defendant Datuk Seri Najib Razak today denied that he already knew there was trouble brewing at 1Mal...

CARTOONKINI | PKR... now and then

Rules on protests are clear, says Fahmi Anti-graft rally: Minister insists need for consent to use Dataran Merdeka Anti-graft rally: Adam calls on govt to give youth space to express views What are you afraid of? Bersih, Suaram tell ministers to back anti-graft rally Banning rally will dent Harapan's credibility, says DAP MP Hanipa: Mat Sabu should...

One dead, 31 wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia

By Serhiy Chalyi ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (Reuters) - Russia unleashed a drone and missile strike on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia overnight, killing one, wounding 31 others and leaving tens of thousands without power or heat, officials said on Thursday. The attack destroyed an energy facility and cut power to more than 20,000 residents and heat to some 17,000, according to

AGC rejects representations by ex-judge convicted of corruption

Azmil Muntapha Abas had sought to maintain the one-day prison sentence and RM12,000 fine imposed on him by the Shah Alam High Court.

North Korea has suffered thousands of casualties fighting for Russia

Man jailed over string of violent sex attacks

Tyevon Bean carried out the attacks against four women in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

Milo, Nescafe and a little booze — man gets three months for mini market theft in Ulu Bernam

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — A 39-year-old man was sentenced to three months in prison by the Kuala Kubu Bharu Magistrate’s Co...

Vape smuggling syndicate bribed officers up to RM6,000 daily, says Azam

The MACC chief commissioner says the bribes were to secure the release of lorries by enforcement personnel.

Russia warned the US against trying to take the Panama Canal

Arrest after man found with stab wounds

A 55-year-old man is in custody following a stabbing outside a property, police say.

House demolition date set at site of new police base

An old fire service commander's house is due to make way for a new police station.

Man admits killing neighbour in knife attack

Police say Calvin Olawale Babatunde was "killed in the place he should have felt safest, his home".

Police appeal after report of rape on promenade

The alleged assault happened on Tuesday evening between the lido and Newgate Gap, police said.

The reluctant Indian mercenaries recruited for Putin’s war under false pretenses

Ukraine tapped Russian soldier's personal phones and discovered how much they suffer

Arson suspect arrested after large building fire

The 58-year-old arson suspect is also detained on suspicion of cultivating a cannabis plant.

Man charged with rape over attack near shops

The accused, Cornel Filipeche, 21, is due in court on Thursday.

Don’t insult Sabahans, Hajiji tells Hamzah

The GRS chief says opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin should leave his politicking in West Malaysia, after he used the term 'palui' at a ceramah last week.

Empower AKPK to educate youth on financial management, says DAP man

Melaka DAP Youth chief Cassel Krishnan laments the agency’s recent statement that over 1,900 youths in Melaka owe a total of RM138 million in debt.

Floods in Sarawak cut off roads, leave teachers stranded

Seven longhouses and SK Sungai Seputi in Beluru district are inaccessible after continuous rain.

80 children of ex-GISBH members still unclaimed, says Nancy

The women, family and community development minister says 475 children have been reunited with their families and five others placed with verified guardians.

Street fight dealer 'centimetres from killing man'

James Sinclair, who slashed a man's neck in Newcastle city centre, is jailed for six years.

Two firefighters injured by electric shock during Putatan blaze

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — Two firefighters sustained injuries after being shocked by electricity while fighting a blaze at...

Man nabbed after daughter accuses him of raping her for past 10 years

Hilir Perak police chief Ahmad Adnan Basri says the 56-year-old was arrested today.

Anwar's escapades abroad and a leadership in question

A troubling pattern has emerged: Anwar’s overseas travels seem to correlate with his waning popularity at home.

Malaysia’s Highland Farmers Face Perfect Storm Of Challenges

The region's 2,200 farmers, who traditionally supplied a third of the country's vegetables, are battling a perfect storm of challenges: rising operational costs, labour policy changes, intense import competition, and climate vulnerabilities.

6 more nabbed in Op Sky

The suspects, aged between 20 and 40, have been remanded for five days.

15 months’ jail for Korean man over fake currencies

Kim Jongdeok pleads guilty to possessing three luggage bags full of US$100 notes as well as RM100 and RM50 notes while being aware they were counterfeit.