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Beds not enough: Higher ed minister vows 70pc hostel coverage by 2035, prioritising B40 needs
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said the government is targeting to provide residential college facilities for at least 70 per cent […]
‘It’s not easy to be with me’: Syed Saddiq praises Bella, hints at marriage after acquittal
PUTRAJAYA, July 13 — Former Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman expressed a sigh of relief, shed tears with his parents, prayed and then alluded to wedding plans after […]
‘Sabah is open for business’: Hajiji courts investors with promise of sustainable growth, carbon‑negative credentials
KOTA KINABALU, July 13 — Sabah is pitching itself as an Asia-Pacific hub for impact investing, betting that its forests, biodiversity and natural resources can become drivers of economic growth […]
From RM2 to RM59.6m: Melaka’s tourist levy grows into heritage windfall
MELAKA, July 13 — The Melaka government has collected RM59.6 million in heritage charges imposed on out-of-state visitors staying at registered hotels in the state since 2012. State Tourism, Heritage, […]
Federal Court upholds Syed Saddiq acquittal in RM1m Armada case with split 2–1 ruling
PUTRAJAYA, July 13 — The Federal Court today upheld Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman’s acquittal on four criminal charges linked to RM1 million in Armada funds after dismissing […]
Man’s hunting trip in Sabah forest ends in death, two companions face murder probe as police seize homemade guns
SIPITANG, July 13 — Two men in their 50s have been remanded after the body of a man who went missing following a fishing and hunting trip a week earlier […]
Malaysia renews call to abolish UNSC veto, says abuse undermines global peace and credibility
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — Malaysia has reiterated its longstanding position that the veto power held by the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is unjust […]
Scammers go rural: Senator says Sarawak villagers are the new targets to become money mules
BINTULU, July 13 — The growing reach of scam syndicates in rural areas is concerning, said Senator Abun Sui Anyit. He warned that vulnerable communities were being exploited through offers […]
Man arrested after allegedly torching mother’s house in Jitra following bitter family quarrel
JITRA, July 13 — Police have arrested a man suspected of setting fire to his mother’s house in Kampung Sungai Baru here yesterday following a family dispute. According to Berita […]
Crowds gather early as Syed Saddiq, family and fiancée await high‑stakes Federal Court ruling
PUTRAJAYA, July 13 — Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman arrived at the Palace of Justice at 8.50 this morning to learn his fate as to whether […]