Nation

Modi says Malaysia is India's 'trusted partner'

SERI KEMBANGAN: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed Malaysia as a close and trusted partner, and underscored the Indian diaspora's pivotal role as a living bridge anchoring the deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

Singapore

RMAF participation at Singapore airshow earns recognition from PM Lawrence Wong

SINGAPORE: Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Saturday (Feb 7) expressed appreciation for the participation of regional air forces, including the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), at the Singapore Airshow 2026.

Nation

Malaysia, Saudi Arabia to sign defence cooperation agreement

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Saudi Arabia are set to sign a defence cooperation agreement during Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin's working visit to the kingdom beginning on Saturday (Feb 7).

Nation

Public service to go paper-free on Feb 9, says govt chief sec

BANGI: The public service will begin implementing a paperless approach for simple administrative matters starting Monday (Feb 9), in line with efforts to accelerate digitalisation in government administration, says Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

Nation

Scoring of 14 ministries that failed to meet targets set for March 2026

BANGI: The process of assigning scores to 14 ministries identified as having failed to meet targets in implementing physical development projects will be carried out next month, said Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

Nation

Zamri Vinoth arrested, say cops

PETALING JAYA: Police confirm that controversial preacher Zamri Vinoth has been arrested.

Nation

Rollout of workers' cross-border protection scheme by end 2026, says Ramanan

PETALING JAYA: The cross-border worker protection scheme is expected to be ready by end-2026, with a feasibility study completed by March, says Datuk Seri Ramanan Ramakrishnan.

Nation

UM students reminded to prioritise personal safety, academics ahead of planned march

KUALA LUMPUR: Universiti Malaya (UM) students have been reminded to prioritise personal safety and academic responsibilities before taking part in any off-campus activities.

Nation

India's Unified Payments Interface system to enter Malaysian market, says Modi

SERI KEMBANGAN: India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system is all set to enter the Malaysian market as the two countries strengthen their longstanding economic ties, says Narendra Modi.

Nation

Single mother likely murdered by jealous person, say Penang cops

BUTTERWORTH: Police say that a woman found dead in her home at the Sri Murni Flats in Sungai Dua was likely murdered due to jealousy.

Nation

National service to expand to 20 public universities in 2027

PEKAN: The National Service Training Programme (PLKN) will be expanded to 20 public universities nationwide next year, said Training Department director-general Datuk Ya'cob Samiran.

Nation

View laws as living tapestry shaped by judicial reasoning, says Chief Justice

KUALA LUMPUR: Laws must be viewed as a living tapestry shaped by judicial reasoning, not just as a rigid system of rules and precedents, says Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh.

Nation

Malaysia and India can be voices of reason amidst geopolitical uncertainty, says Anwar

SERI KEMBANGAN: As uncertainty looms amid heightening geopolitical tensions, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia and India can emerge as neutral voices in the region.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah's 'Kongsi Raya' event a celebration of unity, says Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU: A three-day carnival held here ahead of Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Aidilfitri is not merely a combination of festive celebrations but a manifestation of mutual respect, togetherness and affection that has long been part of the way of life for the people of Sabah, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Nation

Address issue of illegal houses of worship wisely and tactfully, says Zahid

SEREMBAN: All parties must address the issue of illegal houses of worship wisely and tactfully, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Nation

Modi receives grand Malaysian welcome

SERI KEMBANGAN: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome in Malaysia as he began his two-day official visit on Saturday (Feb 7).

Nation

Modi arrives in KL for two-day official visit

SEPANG: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived for his official two-day visit to Kuala Lumpur on Saturday (Feb 7)

Nation

JB cops nab man 20 minutes after robbery

JOHOR BARU: It took police 20 minutes to arrest a local man after committing a robbery at a goldsmith shop in a shopping complex located along Jalan Skudai near here.

Nation

Mechanic seriously injured while repairing car air-con in Kota Baru

KOTA BARU: A mechanic has been seriously injured when an explosion occurred while he was repairing a car's air-conditioning unit at a workshop near Kampung Air Merbo, Jedok, Tanah Merah.

Nation

Slight rise in abuse of social visit passes, says Saifuddin

ALOR SETAR: The abuse of Social Visit Passes by foreign nationals in the country has shown a slight increase over the past two years, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.