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Zambry: Over 60pc of Umno membership applications from youth a positive sign

TANJONG MALIM, April 26 — The strong participation of young people joining Umno through the Rumah Bangsa initiative is a positive development, said Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. The Barisan Nasional secretary-general said it reflected

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Nurul Izzah: Integrity is not a title, MACC needs reform after new chief’s appointment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar said the appointment of Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman as Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti‑Corruption Commission (MACC) is both a test and an opportunity for

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King Charles’ US visit under close watch as Trump dinner shooting heightens concerns

LONDON, April 26 — Britain’s government remains in close cooperation with ‌US security services ahead of King Charles’ visit to the United States this week, a ‌senior minister said on Sunday, after a shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner.

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Entrepreneur Development Ministry seeks feedback from industry players on West Asia conflict pressures, says minister

KEPALA BATAS, April 26 — The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development (KUSKOP) is actively conducting engagement sessions with stakeholders, including micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) associations, hawkers and cooperatives, to identify the impact of the West Asia conflict

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Zambry: Keep higher‑education admissions merit‑based, free from politics

TANJONG MALIM, April 26 — Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir expressed hope that student admissions into public higher education institutions (IPTAs) would no longer be politicised to the extent that it affects the fundamental principles and

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Dinner drama raises fresh doubts about America’s ability to safeguard its top officials

WASHINGTON, April 26 — The shooting on Saturday night of a Secret Service agent at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner raises questions yet again about the protection afforded to America’s political leaders at a time of increased political violence.

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Police tracking down suspected flasher near Dungun university

DUNGUN, April 26 — Police are hunting for a man suspected of committing an extreme act of lewdness near the entrance of a public university here recently. Acting Dungun district police chief DSP Jumaidy Bah Chong Weh said his department

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Immigration foils RM3,500‑per person migrant smuggling using fake stamps, Hat Yai transit

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) foiled an attempt to smuggle Indonesian migrants using layered travel routes and fake entry stamps, following a special operation early yesterday. Its director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said 11 individuals, including

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DPM Fadillah calls for institutions, experts to collaborate to document Sarawak’s multi‑ethnic history

SIBU, April 26 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has urged experienced individuals and higher education institutions to collaborate in conducting research and documenting the history of Sarawak’s multi-ethnic communities. He said much of this history remains undocumented,

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MACC secures remand extension for preacher in RM12.3m NGO funds probe

SEREMBAN, April 26 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Negeri Sembilan has received approval to extend the remand of an independent preacher on suspicion of embezzling funds from a non-governmental organisation (NGO) totalling approximately RM12.3 million. The five-day remand order

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