Nation

MMEA expands search radius for Pangkor boat capsize victims

LUMUT: Authorities have expanded the search radius for seven undocumented migrants, still missing after their boat capsized off Pulau Pangkor, to 343 nautical square miles on the third day of search and rescue (SAR) operations.

Nation

Jho Low probe still active, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: Investigations into fugitive financier Low Taek Jho or Jho Low are ongoing despite reports he has tried to get a pardon from US President Donald Trump, Bukit Aman says.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah MACC nabs three asst enforcement officers for allegedly receiving RM10,000 in bribes

KOTA KINABALU: Three assistant enforcement officials were arrested for allegedly receiving bribes amounting to RM10,000 as inducement not to take action against a company lorry for some traffic offences in the city.

Nation

Mechanic claims trial to firearms offences

BALING: A mechanic has been charged at the Sessions and Magistrate's Courts here with five counts of possessing firearms, ammunition and an imitation weapon.

Nation

Cabinet studying aligning new diesel subsidy mechanism with Budi95, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is studying the implementation of a diesel subsidy mechanism aligned with the Budi Madani system for RON95 petrol subsidies, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Nation

SOP enforcement tightened after fatal FRU crash near Teluk Intan, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: A year after a fatal accident that killed nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel near Teluk Intan in Perak, Bukit Aman says enforcement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) has been tightened to prevent a similar tragedy.

Nation

Diesel and vehicles worth RM121,100 seized in Taiping raid

IPOH: The Perak Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry seized diesel, vehicles and equipment worth more than RM121,000 in a raid on a suspected diesel smuggling operation in Taiping on Tuesday (May 12).

Nation

RTM-telco collaboration to air all 104 World Cup 2026 matches nationwide, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: A strategic cooperation between Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) and three major telecommunications companies will ensure all 104 matches of the Fifa World Cup 2026 are broadcast nationwide, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Nation

Jho Low's US pardon bid to be discussed at next week's Cabinet meet, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The issue surrounding fugitive financier Jho Low reportedly seeking a pardon from US President Donald Trump will be brought to the Cabinet's attention next week, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Nation

MACC denies claims it stopped people from lodging complaints

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has denied allegations that it prevented individuals from lodging complaints, describing the claims as baseless and an attempt to create negative perceptions of the commission's enforcement procedures and security protocols.

Nation

Penang state govt must scrutinise forestry bill adoption to safeguard state autonomy, says assemblyman

GEORGE TOWN: Penang should not proceed with a blanket adoption of the proposed National Forestry (Amendment) (Adoption) Bill 2026 without deeper constitutional scrutiny, says Gooi Hsiao Leong (PH-Bukit Tengah).

Nation

Govt to step up engagement after survey flags gaps in support for hawkers, small traders, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Ministries have been tasked with engaging stakeholders, including traders, to better understand the challenges they face after a survey found that participation in formal financial aid programmes among hawkers and small traders remained extremely low, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Nation

Malaysia weighs legal, diplomatic response to Norway missile export halt, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Putrajaya will explore diplomatic options and may consider appropriate legal action following Norway's decision to halt exports of a missile series ordered by the country, according to Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Nation

Boat capsize off Pangkor: Seven bodies found so far

LUMUT: The bodies of three women, believed to be victims of the boat capsize incident involving undocumented Indonesian migrants off Pulau Pangkor on Monday (May 11), have been found.

Nation

Fish landings in Penang remain stable despite Silicon Island project, state assembly told

GEORGE TOWN: Fish landings in the southern parts of Penang remained stable despite claims that the ongoing Silicon Island project had affected fishermen's catch, says Datuk Rashidi Zinol.

Nation

Thunderstorms, heavy rain forecast in eight states until 5pm

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds affecting eight states until 5pm on Wednesday (May 13).

Nation

New MACC chief vows stronger fight against corruption

PUTRAJAYA: Newly appointed Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman has pledged to strengthen efforts to combat corruption, abuse of power and misappropriation in the country.

Nation

Bangladeshi's sentence for outraging modesty increased to 18 months jail, caning

KUALA LUMPUR: A foreign construction worker was sentenced to 18 months in prison and one stroke of the cane by the High Court here on Wednesday (May 13) for outraging the modesty of five women near LRT and MRT stations in the capital last month.

Nation

Beware of fake aesthetician certificates, victims warn

KUALA LUMPUR: Beware of an academy allegedly issuing fake certificates for aesthetician courses.

Nation

New MACC chief clocks in for duty at Putrajaya HQ

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman has officially reported for duty as Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner.