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Tonight’s ‘Justice for Zara’ rally in Kuching called off at 11th hour

KUCHING, Aug 30 — The ‘Justice for Zara’ rally scheduled to take place here tonight has been called off. A spokesman for the organisers confirmed the cancellation when contacted today. “It’s not happening. I can’t say why and I can’t

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Hajiji teases Sabah state assembly dissolution, says media can ‘still take one- or two-week’ break

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has hinted that the state assembly may be dissolved in the near future, but stopped short of giving a date. Speaking to Sinar Harian, Hajiji joked that media personnel

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In National Day 2025 address, Anwar calls on Malaysia’s youth to defend country’s hard-earned freedom

SERDANG, Aug 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reminded Malaysians, particularly the younger generation, that the country’s independence was secured through immense sacrifice and must be guarded against division and betrayal. Speaking at the Prime Minister’s Address,

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Anwar hails Madani government for dismantling entrenched market cartels, calls it true independence

SERDANG, Aug 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today declared the Madani government has dismantled long-standing cartels dominating Malaysia’s markets, emphasising that true independence means freeing the nation from corruption and illicit practices. Speaking at his National Day

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Kedah MB Sanusi declines PAS vice-president nomination again

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has once again declined the nomination to contest the position of PAS vice-president at the party’s 71st Annual Muktamar in mid-September. According to Utusan Malaysia, the Kedah menteri besar confirmed

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DPM Zahid joins 270-bike Merdeka convoy, urges inclusive patriotism

JELEBU, Aug 30 — Every segment of society, especially the younger generation, should be given the space to express their patriotic spirit in ways that reflect their own interests and preferences, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

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Lawyer hands police new USB evidence allegedly detailing events leading up to UTM cadet Syamsul Haris’ death

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — The lawyer representing the family of Syamsul Haris Shamsudin has handed over new evidence related to the investigation into the death of the Reserve Officer Training Unit (Palapes) trainee last month. The new evidence, stored

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Penang teacher on six-day remand for allegedly slashing wife in suspected debt row

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — The Magistrate’s Court in Balik Pulau, Penang today granted a six-day remand order against a schoolteacher accused of slashing his wife at their home in Taman Tunas Muda, Sungai Ara, last Wednesday. Berita Harian reported that

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Second autopsy carried out on UTM cadet Syamsul Haris at HKL after mother’s plea for answers

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — Three specialists from the National Institute of Forensic Medicine (IPFN) conducted a second autopsy today on the body of Reserve Officers Training Unit (Palapes) cadet Syamsul Haris Shamsudin, 22. Utusan Malaysia reported that family members, including

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Three to face Batu Pahat Syariah Court over viral ‘djinn ritual’ Kuda Kepang clip

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — A viral video allegedly depicting a trance-like ‘djinn’ ritual at a Kuda Kepang performance in Parit Raja, Johor, has resulted in three men set to face charges at the Batu Pahat Syariah Court today, the New Straits

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