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Will PM Anwar call for early elections? How political tensions and rising costs are fuelling speculation
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has said he would consider calling for snap polls if tensions within his ruling alliance got worse. The […]
Indonesian worker crushed to death by collapsed concrete structure in Bukit Mertajam
BUKIT MERTAJAM, May 29 — An Indonesian construction worker was killed after being crushed by a collapsed concrete structure while carrying out work at a premises in Jalan Guar Perahu […]
Johor BN sets June 14 convention to refine strategy, unity and direction
JOHOR BAHRU, May 29 — Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) will hold its convention on June 14 as a platform to strengthen the coalition’s resolve, unity and direction at the state […]
Strong response to KL International Book Fair 2026 shows reading culture still alive, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his appreciation for the extraordinary response from the people to the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (KILF) 2026 […]
NRD receives over 1,500 applications to shorten names since 2024
MARANG, May 29 — The National Registration Department (NRD) has received 1,575 applications to shorten lengthy names on birth certificates since 2024. Its director-general, Datuk Badrul Hisham Alias, said of […]
Strong winds, rough seas forecast for Sabah, Labuan and northern Sarawak from May 30 to June 1
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has forecast significant weather conditions in western Sabah, the Federal Territory of Labuan and northern Sarawak following the convergence of […]
Anwar calls for responsible reporting in age of information overload
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed the importance of responsible reporting in an era of information overload and borderless news dissemination to ensure […]
Man found dead in locked car outside Penang ice cream shop
GEORGE TOWN, May 29 — A 37-year-old local man was found dead inside a car parked in front of an ice cream shop along Jalan Sungai Dua here this morning. […]
Ampang, Sri Petaling LRT line runs on modified schedule after Chan Sow Lin derailment
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Light Rail Transit (LRT) stations along the Ampang/Sri Petaling Line continued to operate today on a modified service schedule following the train derailment near Chan […]
Ewon’s Upko applies to join GRS, moves to deepen Sabah coalition ties
KOTA KINABALU, May 29 — The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) is officially asking to become a component party of the governing Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition. Upko president Datuk […]