KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — DAP’s Lim Guan Eng has backed the motion to endorse the King’s speech in the Dewan Rakyat, while raising concerns that Malaysia’s planned knowledge economy may be developing into a K-shaped two-tier economy. Speaking in Parliament during the motion, Lim said the King’s speech, presented by

MELAKA, Jan 21 — A freelance photographer pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to three charges of accepting bribes and one charge of forging documents in connection with a promise to secure a “Datuk Seri” title for a businessman. Nurfateha Othman, 44, is charged with three counts of

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — Malaysia will take a cautious stance before endorsing a proposed Peace Committee for Gaza until Israeli attacks stop and humanitarian aid access is guaranteed, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. While Malaysia supports efforts to secure peace, Anwar said concerns remain over the committee’s composition and

  KINABATANGAN, Jan 20 — The results of the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections are expected to be known as early as 10 pm on Saturday (Jan 24), according to the Election Commission (EC). EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said the projected timing takes into account geographical factors and the locations

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 19 — The late actress Nadia Kesuma was buried in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, after the subuh (dawn) prayer at 5.44am local time today. Her husband, Prof Dr Muhammad Kamarul Kabilan Abdullah, confirmed the burial to Bernama, saying the body was washed by their children, including Sarah and friends

JASIN, Jan 19 — Data from the Malaysian Insolvency Department (MDI) reveals that Selangor records the highest incidence of bankruptcy in the country, with a significant proportion of cases involving civil servants, particularly teachers. Director-General Datuk Ishak Bakri said the pattern stems from substantial personal loan liabilities, reflecting that salaried employees

  KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng questioned the severity of the response to Rex Tan’s actions. In a statement, Lim, who is also DAP advisor, stated that Tan should not have been subjected to such heavy-handed enforcement, “that will expose the government to criticisms of practicing double

KLANG, Jan 18 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has today clarified the party’s stand on retaining incumbent seats in Selangor.  He said that is the party’s decision to continue contesting in the seats that they have won in the last election.  “That’s our decision to continue contesting, we cannot stop other parties

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — The First Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament will begin this Monday with the Royal Address of His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia at the opening ceremony of the meeting as the main focus. His Majesty is scheduled to deliver the

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — A 38‑year‑old man died after two men on a motorcycle opened fire on him at a car wash in Jalan Besar Permatang Keling, Nibong Tebal on Wednesday night. According to the New Straits Times, the pair rode up to the victim at about 10.20pm before discharging multiple