Nation

Bootlegging attempt leads to jail

A THIRSTY trio's attempt to bypass Tamil Nadu's dry day ended in a police raid after their DIY brewing project was discovered, Makkal Osai reported.

Nation

A distant conflict rocks Asean

WHEN the United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes on Iran on Feb 28, the immediate headlines focused on missiles and geopolitics.

Letters

Sunlight and wind don’t depend on shipping

From SIMON STIELL, Executive Secretary, UN Climate Change.

Singapore

City-state to give targeted household aid

THE city-state will enhance household support measures and roll out targeted aid for hard-hit sectors as part of steps to cushion the impact of the Middle East conflict on its import-dependent energy system.

Citycism

Interactions that built trust, unity

When social media amplifies division, we need to return to values that once defined us

Nation

DOE top guns deny graft charges

KUALA LUMPUR: Two senior officials from the Department of Environment have been charged in the Sessions Court over bribery totalling RM121,000.

Insight

Execution is key to CMP

The long-awaited Capital Market Masterplan 2026 to 2030 (CMP) was finally released with key details as to how the regulators see the Malaysian capital market developing over the next five years.

Nation

Family of four in court over child’s murder

TAIPING: Four family members were charged in the Magistrate's Court here with the murder of an eight-year-old girl last week.

Metro News

Tmn Bendahara residents claim not consulted on columbarium project

RESIDENTS of Taman Bendahara in Ipoh, Perak, are objecting strongly against a columbarium project in their area. The project was approved despite their earlier objections. They cited concerns about traffic congestion, environmental impact and declining property value.

Nation

First responders recall Putra Heights explosion

CYBERJAYA: What should have been a quiet Hari Raya morning turned into a race against time when an explosion ripped through Putra Heights last year.

Nation

Najib seeks stay on US$1.3bil SRC payment

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Razak has applied for a stay of the US$1.3bil payment to SRC International Sdn Bhd awarded by the High Court.

Nation

Trailer driver remanded after crash kills three in family

JOHOR BARU: The trailer driver involved in a fatal three-vehicle crash at KM212, Jalan Johor Baru-Seremban, near the Taman Golden Hill intersection in Segamat, has been remanded for four days.

Metro News

Women step to the fore in snake rescues

FOR most people, even catching sight of a snake is enough to send shivers down the spine.

Nation

Parents convicted of school placement fraud

THIRTEEN people have been sentenced to jail for bribing administrative staff to secure admission for their children into an international kindergarten in Hong Kong, Sin Chew Daily reported.

Why Not?

Indians caught in the crosshairs

AT the beginning of the week, Malaysian civil society organisation Pusat Komas filed a report with a conclusion that came as no surprise – racism is at a record high in Malaysia.

Hockey

Carolan focuses on MHL as he seeks fresh faces for Speedy Tigers   

PETALING JAYA: New national hockey team head coach Brendon Carolan has the perfect opportunity to scout for fresh faces when the Malaysian Hockey League (MHL) starts next week.

Hockey

MHC turn to East Malaysia to widen national talent pool 

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) hope to unearth more talents from East Malaysia as quite a number of players from the Borneo states have shone in the national set-up.

Nation

Targets must be met even with WFH

SHAH ALAM: Department heads must ensure that employees working from home (WFH) adhere to prescribed rules and procedures and meet the set key performance indicators (KPIs), says the Chief Secretary to the Government.

Squash

Joachim treads with caution as he steps closer to world meet

PETALING JAYA: National squash player Joachim Chuah is keeping cool as he is just one step away from qualifying for his maiden World Championship appearance.

India

Graveyard raid finds hidden gas canisters

Police have seized 414 cooking-gas canisters hidden in a graveyard in Hyderabad city and arrested those involved in trying to sell them on the black market amid shortages due to the Iran conflict, a government official said on Thursday