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Zahid says BN cooperation in unity govt driven by shared goals, not political complacency
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) are comfortable working with all component parties in the Unity Government, as they share common objectives, particularly in serving the […]
Boy, 12, dies after being trapped under concrete block in Pasir Puteh
 PASIR PUTEH, May 9 — A 12-year-old boy was killed after being crushed by a concrete block while playing in front of his home in Kampung Telaga Papan, Semerak, […]
Burden or duty? Debate grows over proposed filial responsibility law, with calls for govt support
KUCHING, May 9 — Members of the public have shared their views following reports that the government is considering ‘filial responsibility law’ to legally require children to care for their […]
Proposed care law for ageing parents should consider support systems for families, says Sarawak minister
KUCHING, May 9 — The proposed new law requiring children to care for their ageing parents must reflect the diverse realities across Malaysia, said State Minister of Women, Childhood and […]
Everything, everywhere, at once: Sabah’s Tamparuli sets record for largest simultaneous local elections with 94 villages
TAMPARULI, May 9 — Tamparuli has made history after its Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) election process was recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for the “Most […]
Lorry driver killed while crossing road after being hit by teen motorcyclist in Gua Musang
 GUA MUSANG, May 9 — An elderly lorry driver was killed after he was believed to have been hit by a motorcycle ridden by a 17-year-old while crossing a […]
Anwar to seek explanation from Amir Hamzah over Pahang allocation row, says economy must be considered
 PETALING JAYA, May 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will ask Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan to provide a comprehensive explanation on the federal government’s allocation […]
UiTM should be a Royal University, says alumni group citing royal address and legacy
SHAH ALAM, May 9 — The Alumni Federation of Universiti Teknologi Mara (PAUiTM) has proposed that the university be granted Royal University status, in recognition of its significant role and […]
Honda City crashes near Pavilion Damansara Heights after police chase from Federal to Sprint highways; two arrested, third escapes
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Police arrested two foreigners after a high-speed chase ended with their car crashing along Jalan Johor near Pavilion Damansara Heights early yesterday morning. Petaling Jaya […]
Anwar backs Selangor Sultan’s concerns over pig farms, cites public health risks
CEBU, May 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the concerns raised by Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah over pig farming in the state were justified […]