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Temporary shelters house families in flood-stricken Melaka Tengah and Jasin

Temporary shelters house families in flood-stricken Melaka Tengah and Jasin

MELAKA, July 26 —The number of flood victims in Melaka rose to 124 people from 37 families as of 8 am today, with three temporary relief centres still operating in Melaka Tengah and Jasin. The Social Welfare Department (JKM) Disaster Info Portal reported that the victims are being housed at the Pantai Kundor State Legislative Assembly Development […]

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‘Old politics of fear and race must end’: Anwar looks to Gen Z for change

‘Old politics of fear and race must end’: Anwar looks to Gen Z for change

PETALING JAYA, July 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said political leaders must be chosen from among those who are capable of embracing the strength to unite the country, not create division. He said choosing the right leader is important because political leadership determines the direction of the country’s economic and educational policies.

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BN committed to Unity Govt until term ends, whatever Negeri Sembilan result, says Zahid

BN committed to Unity Govt until term ends, whatever Negeri Sembilan result, says Zahid

JELEBU, July 25 — Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reaffirmed that leaders of the Unity Government remain committed to working together at the federal level until the end of the current term, regardless of the upcoming outcome of the Negeri Sembilan state election. The Deputy Prime Minister said the

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Students who attacked father and son in Seri Kembangan fight undergo counselling, says Selangor Education Dept

Students who attacked father and son in Seri Kembangan fight undergo counselling, says Selangor Education Dept

SHAH ALAM, July 25 — The Selangor Education Department (JPN) has carried out counselling and guidance interventions for students involved in a fight involving a student and his father at a secondary school in Seri Kembangan that went viral recently. In a statement, Selangor JPN said it is giving its full cooperation to the ongoing

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As India cuts mobile internet at protest sites, students turn to Bluetooth messaging

As India cuts mobile internet at protest sites, students turn to Bluetooth messaging

NEW DELHI, July 25 — When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government cut mobile internet services at the site of youth-led protests in New Delhi, students found new ways to stay in touch. Thousands of young people have been protesting, some camping under tarpaulin in the capital, demanding changes to the education system after a

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BN unveils nine-pillar election manifesto to ‘revitalise’ Negeri Sembilan

BN unveils nine-pillar election manifesto to ‘revitalise’ Negeri Sembilan

SEREMBAN, July 25 — Barisan Nasional (BN) yesterday launched its manifesto, outlining nine key pillars for the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election. The manifesto, themed ‘Hebatkan Semula Negeri Sembilan’ (Revitalising Negeri Sembilan), was launched by Negeri Sembilan BN chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, who is also the BN deputy chairman. The first pillar focuses on

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KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The Bumiputera Petrol Station Operators Association of Malaysia (Bumipeda) has urged the government to review the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charged on credit card transactions. Its vice-president, Shahrul Nizam Md Radzi, said MDR charges are placing an increasing burden on petrol station operators, adding to the cost pressures they already

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Agricultural TVET graduate employment rises to 76pc, still below national average

Agricultural TVET graduate employment rises to 76pc, still below national average

PUTRAJAYA, July 24 — The employment rate of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates in agriculture under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) increased from 61 per cent in 2018 to 76 per cent in 2024, but is still below the national TVET average of 95 per cent. The findings were

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Senate passes Bill extending Malaysia’s reach over child sexual offences committed overseas

Senate passes Bill extending Malaysia’s reach over child sexual offences committed overseas

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The Dewan Negara yesterday passed the Sexual Offences Against Children (Amendment) Bill 2026 to expand Malaysia’s legal jurisdiction over child sexual offences committed outside the country’s territory. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran said the amendment is important as child sexual crime cases

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