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November 22, 2025 National

Local or non-local party non-issue: Anwar

JOHANNESBURG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Sabah-based parties that continuously push for only local parties to form the next state government are missing the forest for the trees.

November 19, 2025 National

Fifa orders probe into FAM over alleged document forgery

KUALA LUMPUR: The Fifa Appeal Committee has exposed what it described as a coordinated attempt by the Football Association of Malaysia to naturalise foreign players using forged ancestral records, Says reported.

November 19, 2025 National

Ahmad Zahid respects, ready to accept MIC’s BN exit decision

KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he would respect MIC’s decision if the party chooses to leave the coalition.

November 19, 2025 National

Court sets January next year for Petronas–Petros ruling

KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuching High Court will deliver its judgment on Jan 30, 2026, in the legal dispute between Petronas and Sarawak’s state-owned Petros over a RM7.95 million bank guarantee, The Edge Malaysia reported.

November 19, 2025 National

IIUM sets up inquiry panel over lecturer’s shipbuilding claims

PETALING JAYA: The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) has set up an internal inquiry panel to examine remarks by lecturer Solehah Yaacob (pic) claiming that ancient Romans learned shipbuilding techniques from Malay seafarers.

November 18, 2025 National

No government assets used in Sabah election campaign: PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic) has stressed that no government assets were used in any programme during the 17th Sabah State Election campaign.

November 18, 2025 National

New rules put finfluencers under tighter scrutiny

KUALA LUMPUR: Their videos promise financial freedom in minutes, their advice often shared more widely than that of licensed experts and, in some cases, heavily influences how Malaysians manage their money.

November 18, 2025 National

Universal Music pulls Dolla music video after public backlash

KUALA LUMPUR: Universal Music Malaysia has taken down the latest music video by Dolla, Question, from all digital platforms after concerns were raised over the group’s appearance in the production, the New Straits Times reported.

November 18, 2025 National

RTM suspends ‘Santiago of the Seas’ cartoon series pending content review

KUALA LUMPUR: Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) has temporarily suspended the broadcast of the animated series Santiago of the Seas on TV2 following viewer complaints over the content of Episode 22 aired on Sunday.

November 17, 2025 National

A long drive, two puppies and a simple act of compassion

KUALA LUMPUR: A small group of Malay women has quietly touched hearts after driving from Kuala Kangsar to Bukit Mertajam to ensure two stray puppies they rescued would find safety at an animal shelter.

November 17, 2025 National

Next-Gen Mers 999 boosts emergency response with AI, GPS

KUALA LUMPUR: The country’s emergency communications infrastructure entered a new phase on Sunday with the operational launch of the Next Generation Emergency Response Services 999 (NG Mers 999), a new digital system developed through a collaboration between Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) and the Ministry of Communications Malaysia. .

November 16, 2025 National

Nepalese man held over alleged bestiality on cat in Shah Alam

SHAH ALAM: Police have detained a Nepalese man for allegedly committing bestiality on a cat and throwing it from the fourth floor of an apartment in Kota Kemuning.

November 16, 2025 National

PM voices concern over low pay for journalists

KOTA KINABALU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he understands the grievances of media practitioners who are still receiving low salaries, especially in Sabah, despite many having served for more than a decade in the industry.

November 15, 2025 National

vivo Launches X300 Series in Malaysia, Showcasing the Ultimate Concert Phone Experience

vivo continues to set itself apart with a new chapter in mobile entertainment through the launch of its latest flagship devices, the vivo X300 and vivo X300 Pro. The series represents the perfect fusion of innovation, lifestyle, and boundless self-expression.

November 15, 2025 National

40pc Sabah revenue talks to start on Monday

Kuala Lumpur: The Federal and Sabah governments will hold their first official discussion on Sabah’s 40 per cent revenue entitlement on Monday (Nov 17) at Menara Kinabalu, here, following a recent High Court ruling.

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