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Abdul Karim: Only EC, not Sarawak govt, can decide on more parliamentary seats

KUCHING, July 8 -- There is currently no agreement on the number of new parliamentary seats for Sarawak, said Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman ... Read More


Cyberjaya student murder: Male suspect to be charged under Section 302, says Selangor police chief

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- A male suspect in the murder of university student Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara in Cyberjaya is expected to be charged soon under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, Selango... Read More


Trump's ever shifting tariff deadlines - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, July 8 -- On April 9, 2025, President Donald Trump stunned the global economy by announcing a sweeping "Liberation Day" tariff regime - slapping a 10 per cent baseline tariff on all impo... Read More


Trump slaps 25pc tariff on Malaysian goods, tells country to 'build in America'

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- US President Donald Trump has announced a 25 per cent tariff on all Malaysian products entering the United States, effective August 1. The move, detailed in a letter to His Ma... Read More


How much onions do Malaysians eat and why is it biting into our national coffers?

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- Hardly any Malaysian cuisine can be cooked without onions, making the tubers one of the most expensive food items the country pays for. Federal Agricultural Marketing Authorit... Read More


Malaysia rooting for 30pc locally grown shallots by 2030 - but here's why it's a tough row to hoe

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- A generous sprinkle of bawang goreng or fried shallots is undoubtedly the best way to top off most local meals - be it nasi goreng, Maggi goreng or even a bowl of porridge. Pe... Read More


Police tracking down cyclists who blocked bus lane on Kuala Selangor road

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- Police are tracking down a group of cyclists suspected of obstructing a bus route at Kilometre 23 of the Kuala Selangor-Kuala Lumpur road, heading towards Sungai Buloh, just pa... Read More


New border agency chief vows zero tolerance for smuggling, eyes upgrade to entry point facilities

SEPANG, July 8 -- The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) may introduce stricter recruitment and termination procedures if any of its officers are found to be involved in smuggling a... Read More


Police searching for priest over alleged molest of devotee at Sepang temple

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- Police are searching for a temple priest who allegedly molested a 27-year-old female devotee in Sepang on July 4. Sepang district police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said the of... Read More


Police hunt Sepang temple priest accused of molesting woman during 'holy water' ritual

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- Police are searching for a temple priest who allegedly molested a 27-year-old female devotee in Sepang on July 4. Sepang district police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said the of... Read More