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Rights group: China sentences artist to 3 years’ jail for ‘insulting heroes’
BEIJING, Aug 25 — China sentenced a prominent artist whose works criticised former leader Mao Zedong to three years in prison today for “insulting heroes”, a rights group said. Gao Zhen, […]
Analysis: Trump policies to double power sector carbon emissions by 2035
WASHINGTON, Aug 25 — President Donald Trump’s fossil fuel agenda will result in the loss of US$700 billion (RM2.8 trillion) in clean energy investments over the next decade while doubling the power […]
MetMalaysia: Weak 3.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Batu Pahat
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 25 — A weak earthquake measuring 3.1 magnitude struck the waters off Batu Pahat, Johor, at 4.12pm today. In a statement, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said […]
National Day 2026: Putrajaya road closures begin tomorrow, only two bridges to remain open
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will step up security and traffic controls in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya from tomorrow ahead of the 69th Merdeka Eve […]
Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman marks 60 years with RM96.6m poured into youth empowerment
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman (YTAR) is celebrating six decades of empowering young Malaysian talent, having channelled RM96.6 million in scholarships, financial aid, and leadership development […]
PAS muktamar to debate Umno ties and Muslim unity, says Takiyuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — A motion addressing political cooperation between Umno and PAS will be tabled at the Islamist party’s upcoming annual muktamar, PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan […]
Prisoner dies in Marang after alleged beating by three inmates over old debt
MARANG, Aug 25 — A male prisoner died after he was believed to have been beaten by three other inmates at a prison in the district yesterday. Marang District Police […]
High Court slashes man’s rape sentence from 10 years to one, citing youth and rehabilitation
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — The High Court in Kuantan has slashed a man’s sentence for statutory rape from 10 years’ imprisonment and six strokes of the cane to one […]
Police: Plantation supervisor seriously injured in machete attack at workers’ quarters in Gua Musang
KOTA BHARU, Aug 25 — A plantation supervisor was seriously injured after being attacked by a group of individuals armed with machetes, iron rods and wooden clubs during an altercation […]
Zahid backs PAC move to probe Tabung Haji management since 2017, stresses facts over perception
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi supports a proposal for the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to establish a special body to investigate […]