Country’s progress must include all Malaysians, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia cannot claim progress while at the same time having some groups left behind, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister stressed that the country’s progress also means the rakyat’s progress. "Regardless of race, whether it involves those from the interior or poverty. This is our responsibility. "This is not easy as some prefer to...

Anwar thanks Brunei Sultan for concern, well-wishes

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday (Nov 4) expressed his gratitude to Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, for his concern and well-wishes. In a Facebook post, Anwar said His Majesty had graciously contacted him earlier to inquire about his health and to offer prayers for his well-being. "His Majesty kindly asked about...

FIFA sanctions against players politically motivated, claims TMJ

PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) owner and Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has criticised FIFA's decision to impose sanctions on the seven players, calling the move a clear misapplication of the law and "politically motivated". In an Instagram post on Tuesday (Nov 4), Tunku Ismail claimed that FIFA continues to punish players without proper...

Former poultry trader to hang for murdering single mum

PUTRAJAYA: A former poultry trader has been sentenced to death by the Court of Appeal here for murdering a single mother who rejected his marriage proposal. A three-member bench, comprising Justices Datuk Azmi Ariffin, Datuk Noorin Badaruddin and Datuk Meor Hashimi Abdul Hamid, allowed the prosecution’s cross-appeal on Tuesday (Nov 4) to impose the death penalty...

All upgrade works at Bandar Utama’s Central Park temporarily suspended

PETALING JAYA: All upgrading works at Central Park, a popular dog park in Bandar Utama, have been temporarily suspended. Bandar Utama assemblyman Jamaliah Jamaluddin, who is also the Selangor public health and environment committee chairman, said Petaling Jaya mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon has agreed to hold further discussions with the relevant parties and the Petaling Jaya...

Sibu cops nab suspect in human trafficking job scam probe

SIBU: A 31-year-old local man has been detained to assist in investigations into the case of a victim who says he was cheated and forced to work as a scammer in Cambodia recently. Sibu OCPD Asst Comm Zulkipli Suhaili said the case is being investigated under Section 12 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of...

Former great James Wong urges FAM to reconsider taking case to CAS

PETALING JAYA: Former Malaysian international James Wong is urging the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) not to take the case involving seven national footballers to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Commenting on FIFA’s decision to reject FAM’s appeal over sanctions imposed on the national football body and seven players, James said taking the case...

Outrage in India over Vance’s wish for his Hindu wife to become a Christian

BEIJING (SCMP): A remark by US Vice-President J.D. Vance expressing hope that his Hindu wife might convert to Christianity has drawn sharp criticism in India, where commentators see it as a troubling signal ahead of his expected bid for the Republican Party’s 2028 presidential nomination. Speaking at the University of Mississippi last week, the vice-president said his...

Najib’s RM2.28bil 1MDB trial concludes, verdict set for Dec 26

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s graft trial involving RM2.28bil linked to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) has concluded after 10 days of final submissions. The hearing wrapped up on Tuesday after both parties completed their submissions. At the end of proceedings, the court was informed that minor issues still needed to be addressed in written submissions, as...

Take Five: A year of Trump and a tricky November

LONDON: A roller-coaster 2025 is entering its final weeks. The one-year anniversary of Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election arrives alongside key central bank decisions and earnings that could set the short-term tone for markets. Here's a look at the week ahead from Gregor Stuart Hunter in Singapore, Alden Bentley in New York and...