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With ‘takzir’ law in effect, Muslim men in Terengganu face up to two years in jail for missing Friday prayer even once
KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 18 — Muslim men in Terengganu who miss Friday prayers without valid reasons risk a fine of up to RM3,000, a two-year jail term, or both, after the Shariah Criminal Offences (Takzir) Enactment 2016 now comes into
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Anwar urges good governance, strong oversight in AI to avoid past ‘piratisation’ mistakes
CYBERJAYA, Aug 18 — Principles of good governance and proper oversight must be firmly embedded in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure Malaysia’s digital transformation progresses effectively, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. Anwar, who is
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Zara Qairina probe uncovers elements of bullying, neglect and sexual harassment, Parliament told
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The investigation into the tragic death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir centres on three key elements, namely bullying, neglect, and sexual harassment, according to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said
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Government mulling Act 118 amendments to blacklist errant developers, owners, says housing minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is studying a proposal to amend the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966 (Act 118) to expand its enforcement scope to cover problematic commercial projects. Minister Nga
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High Court orders rapper Caprice to archive 31 defamatory Instagram posts on entrepreneur
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The High Court here today ordered rapper Caprice to archive 31 allegedly defamatory posts against entrepreneur Muhammad Asyraf Khalid that were uploaded to his Instagram. Lawyer Abdul Hakeem Aiman, who represented Muhammad Asyraf, said Judge
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Cops seize nearly 3,000 ATM cards, arrest five ‘runners’ in Subang Jaya loan shark syndicate bust
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Police have arrested five men believed to be ‘collectors’ and ‘runners’ for an unlicensed moneylending syndicate, or “along”, and seized 2,924 ATM cards. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (JSJK) director Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa
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Malaysia controlling stream of rare earths in bid to keep value, keeping both US and China at bay
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Malaysia is banning exports of unprocessed rare earths while at the same time attempting to court downstream investment to retain their value added at home, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Aziz
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Justice for Zara Qairina must be based on facts, not baseless claims
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today stressed that justice for the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir must be pursued based on facts and the rule of law. Speaking in the
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Beijing doubles down on reunification rhetoric, rejects Taiwan separation after Trump claim
BEIJING, Aug 18 — China said on Monday it stands ready to work with the greatest effort for peaceful “reunification” with Taiwan, its foreign ministry said on Monday, responding to interview comments made by US President Donald Trump. Trump had
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Hong Kong proceeds with Jimmy Lai trial despite medical emergency and Trump pressure
Hong Kong, Aug 18 — Hong Kong prosecutors on Monday began closing arguments in the trial of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, saying the septuagenarian was fit to attend hearings after an adjournment last week to equip him with a
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