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Efforts underway to eradicate forced labour, says Sivakumar

Labour Act 1955 amendments provide for penalties against employers who commit these offences.  

Friday, 16 Jun 2023 08:39 PM

Efforts underway to eradicate forced labour, says Sivakumar

Securities Commission imposes 1-year ban on KC Chia & Noor

Body’s oversight board also fines partners for RM50,000.

Friday, 16 Jun 2023 08:35 PM

Securities Commission imposes 1-year ban on KC Chia & Noor

Govt to prosecute, convict civil servants involved in human trafficking

Home minister says no compromise on matter.

Friday, 16 Jun 2023 07:10 PM

Govt to prosecute, convict civil servants involved in human trafficking

Ringgit ends higher against dollar

This follows US Federal Reserve’s unaggressive stance on interest rate hikes. 

Friday, 16 Jun 2023 07:04 PM

Ringgit ends higher against dollar

PM to discuss with Khazanah management on Kidzania sale

Media reports say sovereign wealth fund offloaded theme park for low price.

Friday, 16 Jun 2023 05:41 PM

PM to discuss with Khazanah management on Kidzania sale



Animal activist, civil society group seek court order to prosecute man who tortures baby monkeys

Dr Kartini claims police released individual without any charges being brought against him.

Friday, 16 Jun 2023 05:12 PM

Animal activist, civil society group seek court order to prosecute man who tortures baby monkeys

2023 Ramadan, Raya bazaars record RM2.5 billion in sales

Selangor, Johor and Kuala Lumpur contribute half of revenue, Statistics Department says.

Friday, 16 Jun 2023 05:02 PM

2023 Ramadan, Raya bazaars record RM2.5 billion in sales

Coroner declares open verdict in death of navy cadet officer

J. Soosaimanicckam died from fluid in the lungs, court rules.

Friday, 16 Jun 2023 03:52 PM

Coroner declares open verdict in death of navy cadet officer

Lawyers accuse MACC chief of subverting custodial death probe

Group says Azam had no business to rush into conclusions, explain cause of death of victim.

Friday, 16 Jun 2023 03:52 PM

Lawyers accuse MACC chief of subverting custodial death probe

Sarawak police bust gang targeting senior citizens

Cops say 13 cases of theft solved following arrests.

Friday, 16 Jun 2023 03:36 PM

Sarawak police bust gang targeting senior citizens

Malaysia’s foreign investment surges to RM74.6 billion in 2022

Statistics Dept says this is due to the favourable economic situation in the country.

Friday, 16 Jun 2023 03:34 PM

Malaysia’s foreign investment surges to RM74.6 billion in 2022

Authorities find missing teenager drowned at Chamang waterfalls

Fire Dept says body found at 9.52am by members of water rescue team.

Friday, 16 Jun 2023 02:23 PM

Authorities find missing teenager drowned at Chamang waterfalls

Penang cops nab 38 over illegal moneylending

Police cracking down on loan shark menace.

Friday, 16 Jun 2023 02:14 PM

Penang cops nab 38 over illegal moneylending

Man in road rage case jailed 9 days for slapping waiters

Mohammad Zaim Faiz Tarmizi pleads for leniency because his wife is due to give birth soon.

Friday, 16 Jun 2023 01:54 PM · 1 comment

Man in road rage case jailed 9 days for slapping waiters

Malaysia back on Tier 2 Watch List of US human trafficking report

Government made key achievements in its fight, document states.

Friday, 16 Jun 2023 12:35 PM

Malaysia back on Tier 2 Watch List of US human trafficking report


Think tank urges lawmakers to stop anti-LGBT rhetoric

Hate speech promotes discrimination, violence against marginalised community, says Galen Centre.

Friday, 16 Jun 2023 11:45 AM

Think tank urges lawmakers to stop anti-LGBT rhetoric

1.14 million foreign workers approved for employment so far this year

Bulk of hires to go to manufacturing.

Friday, 16 Jun 2023 11:37 AM

1.14 million foreign workers approved for employment so far this year

Nurse uniform complies with ministry guidelines, says union

Group leader says attire designed to be functional, comfortable.

Friday, 16 Jun 2023 10:37 AM

Nurse uniform complies with ministry guidelines, says union

Ringgit opens higher v dollar amid cautious sentiments

Local note strengthens to 4.6100/6155 versus the greenback.

Friday, 16 Jun 2023 10:17 AM

Ringgit opens higher v dollar amid cautious sentiments

Pork prices expected to rise in July

Effects of February culling will be felt six months down the line, says supplier. 

Friday, 16 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

Pork prices expected to rise in July

KL folk say ‘no’ to FT Ministry

Groups say new department is good enough.

Friday, 16 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

KL folk say ‘no’ to FT Ministry

Denial of rights enables labour exploitation in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore

The ILO has published a report on the matter.  

Thursday, 15 Jun 2023 11:22 PM

Denial of rights enables labour exploitation in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore

Illegal mining suspect dies in MACC’s custody

Anti-graft agency is fully cooperating with the police. 

Thursday, 15 Jun 2023 11:02 PM

Illegal mining suspect dies in MACC’s custody

Pantai Morib closed to public until July 2

Authorities are conducting clean-ups, repairs following yesterday’s thunderstorm. 

Thursday, 15 Jun 2023 10:28 PM

Pantai Morib closed to public until July 2

Dewan Rakyat passes 5 motions tabled by Finance Ministry

These cover govt funding, taxation. 

Thursday, 15 Jun 2023 10:05 PM

Dewan Rakyat passes 5 motions tabled by Finance Ministry