Sabah CM: Paris court ruling proves Sulu claims baseless, affirms state’s sovereignty
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 11 — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has hailed the Paris Court of Appeal’s decision to annul the US$14.9 billion (about RM66.4 billion) ‘Final Award’ in favour of the self-proclaimed Sulu claimants as a decisive ruling and a significant victory for Malaysia. Hajiji reiterated the Sabah Government’s
Perak mechanic denies sexually assaulting 11-year-old disabled stepson in Seri Iskandar
IPOH, Dec 11 — A mechanic was charged at the Sessions Court here today with sexually assaulting his 11-year-old disabled stepson earlier this month in Seri Iskandar. Mohd Hafiz Zahidi, 40, pleaded not guilty to the charge read before Judge Jean Sharmila Jesudason. According to the charge sheet, he is accused of
Jafry Ariffin named Sabah Umno chief, replaces late Bung Moktar
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — Sukau assemblyman Datuk Jafry Ariffin has been appointed as the new chairman of the Sabah Umno Liaison Committee today. Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the appointment of Jafry, who is also Sabah’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, was agreed to by Umno
Lim Guan Eng pushes for RM20b tax refunds for two million Malaysians despite personal attacks
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — Former finance minister Lim Guan Eng has vowed to continue pressing the government to ensure two million Malaysians receive full refunds of excess taxes paid to the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) since 2020, despite facing personal attacks over his claims. In a statement, Lim said DAP’s
Bintulu floods force 56 people from 14 families into temporary shelter in Sarawak
BINTULU, Dec 9 — A temporary relief Centre (PPS) was opened at Dewan Suarah Bintulu at 12.30am today, after several areas in Bintulu were hit by floods last night. The Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) Secretariat reported that the PPS is sheltering 56 evacuees from 14 families, from Kampung Kemunting
Terengganu man promised easy online cash, ends up losing RM77,889 in fraudulent affiliate scheme
KUALA TERENGGANU, Dec 9 — A 34-year-old restaurant assistant was scammed out of RM77,889 by a syndicate offering a fraudulent online affiliate scheme. Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the victim was offered the job on October 4 via WhatsApp by a male acquaintance he had met
PM calls for values-driven governance, condemns rising trend of glorifying corrupt figures
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for compassion and integrity in governance, warning that political rivalries, ideological differences, and ethnic or regional tensions should not erode fundamental human values. Speaking at the Works Ministry’s monthly assembly, Anwar said that efforts to combat corruption are
PM tells Works Ministry to crack down on project delays, demands accountability from contractors
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the Works Ministry to impose tougher measures against contractors who cause delays in infrastructure projects. He said the ministry is responsible not only for launching projects but also for ensuring their completion. “There are dozens, hundreds, perhaps even thousands
SME group welcomes e-invoicing exemption for sub-RM1m firms, says 200,000 to benefit
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (Samenta) has welcomed the government’s decision to exempt businesses with annual revenue below RM1 million from e-invoicing starting 2026, saying the move will benefit about 200,000 additional SMEs. In a statement today, the association said many of the affected
Authorities detain 843 undocumented migrants in Selayang Baru raid after community complaints
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — Authorities detained 843 undocumented migrants during an integrated enforcement operation in Selayang Baru last night after they were suspected of committing various offences under the Immigration Act. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, who chairs the State Security Committee, said those arrested comprised 808 men