Upko sets sights on Putatan parliamentary seat for GE16
PUTATAN, June 4 — The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) is setting its sights on the Putatan parliamentary seat in the next general election. Upko Putatan division chief Datuk Dr Marcus Mojigoh said the party has yet to identify a suitable and winnable candidate for the constituency but noted that a
First group of 329 pilgrims return home as Malaysia begins 2026 Haj phase two
SEPANG, June 4 — The first group of 329 Malaysian haj pilgrims arrived safely at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) here at 1.13 am, marking the start of the second phase of haj operations for the 1447H/2026M Haj Season, to welcome the return of the pilgrims to the homeland. Their
Pahang police to record more statements in probe into student’s claim of being slapped by politician
KUANTAN, June 3 — Pahang police will record the statements of several witnesses to complete investigations of a public university student who claimed he was slapped by a politician in Janda Baik, Bentong on May 20. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the student, 23, lodged a police report at
Guan Eng: Banks should do CSR with one-year interest pause for MSMEs’ existing loans; interest-free RM50k new loans
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Malaysia’s banking industry should “step up and do its Corporate Social Responsibility” (CSR) by urgently helping out local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with loan relief measures, DAP’s Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng said today. Noting that banks’ before-tax profits grew from RM48.3 billion in 2024
MetMalaysia warnings still in effect as thunderstorms lash several states
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued two successive thunderstorm warnings this morning, forecasting heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds across several states. In a Facebook posting earlier today, MetMalaysia said the 7.10am alert warned of thunderstorms affecting Perlis, Kedah and Penang, as well as parts
Rental house used as ketum processing ‘lab’ busted in Pasir Mas raid
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — A rental house allegedly used as a “lab” for processing and selling ketum water since last year in Gual Periok near Pasir Mas, Kelantan, was raided by the General Operations Force (PGA) on Monday night. According to Utusan Malaysia, the 11.30pm raid led to the seizure
Fadhlina urges parents, community to play active role in ensuring success of Malaysian Education Blueprint 2026–2035
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — The involvement of all parties, including parents and the community, is one of the main factors in ensuring the success of the country’s education direction over the next decade through the Malaysian Education Blueprint (RPM) 2026-2035, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She said there is a
PM Anwar congratulates King on His Majesty’s official birthday, prays for blessings on royal family
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today conveyed his congratulations and prayers to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, in conjunction with His Majesty’s official birthday celebration. In a Facebook post, Anwar said that, on behalf of the Madani Government and all Malaysians, he prayed