PUTRAJAYA, Jan 8 — Economy Minister Datuk Seri Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir today declared 2026 as the “year of execution”, as the government shifts its focus to delivering policies under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Speaking at his 2026 Minister’s Address, Akmal said this year, which is the first year of RMK13 implementation, must focus […]

Government allocates RM5mil for mobile labour courts to bring justice to workers in remote areas PUTRAJAYA: The government will roll out a mobile labour court system after August, in a move to expand access to labour justice, especially for workers in remote areas. At a press conference today, Human Resources Minister Ramanan Ramakrishnan said an

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 —The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will not compromise on any form of misconduct or disciplinary breach amid allegations of unauthorised entry and immoral activities at a military camp. RMAF Chief Gen Datuk Seri Muhamad Norazlan Aris said a thorough investigation was underway and that stern action, including dismissal from service, would be taken

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — The back-to-school season often brought a familiar tightness in the chest, a worry over the growing list of essentials, especially for those with many children. However, families across the country have expressed relief with the continuation of the Early Schooling Aid (BAP), which provides RM150 per child to ease the

  LAWAS, Jan 7 — A senior citizen died after he somehow lost control of his motorcycle at KM7 Lawas-Merapok road on Tuesday. Lawas police chief DSP Liong Tindan said prior to the crash at 1.45pm near Kampung Gaya, the 70-year-old victim was heading towards Merapok from Lawas and was likely on the way home

Medical Protection Society and MEDEFEND confirm continued indemnity for doctors awaiting 2026 APC certificates PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has secured crucial assurances from two major professional indemnity providers that doctors awaiting their 2026 Annual Practising Certificates (APC) will remain fully covered during the interim period. In a statement, today, MMA president Datuk

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 6 — The proposal to limit the prime minister’s tenure to no more than 10 years or two terms is a game changer capable of bringing major reforms to the country’s governance system, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who is also minister of rural and regional development,

Oppo has launched its new Reno15 Series of smartphones in Malaysia today, with the base model Reno15 and Reno15 Pro now available for pre-order until Jan 16. Read full story The Star : Tech Feed

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 — Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin today officiated the 31st Army Chief Rank-Wearing Ceremony for General Datuk Azhan Md Othman at Wisma Pertahanan, here. According to a statement from the Army Public Relations Cell, Azhan’s strong leadership background and extensive experience would ensure smooth continuity in the Malaysian Army’s

LAHAD DATU, Jan 5 — An evening fire destroyed a Community Learning Centre (CLC) school at Ladang Bagahak 1, here, on Saturday. The State Fire and Rescue Department said the department received a distress call following the incident at 4.56pm. A total of eight firefighters from Lahad Datu Fire and Rescue Station (BBP Lahad Datu)