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May 09, 2026 National

Hold hospital heads accountable for overworked housemen, says Malaysian Medical Association

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has called for hospital directors to be held accountable if the weekly limit of 60 to 62 work hours for housemen is not enforced.

May 07, 2026 National

Tun M warns Malays risk losing grip on country

PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has admitted that he has failed to unite the Malays after multiple endeavours aimed at achieving that goal.

May 07, 2026 National

Appeals Court allows Malaysian Bar's bid to challenge Ahmad Zahid's DNAA

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal here on Thursday allowed the Malaysian Bar’s appeal in its bid to challenge the prosecution’s decision to apply for a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) for Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in his Yayasan Akalbudi corruption case.

May 07, 2026 National

Results of SPM holders' applications for higher studies out on May 22

PUTRAJAYA: The outcome of applications for admission into public universities (UA), public higher education institutions (IPTA) and the Mara Higher Education Division (Mara BPT) for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia holders will be announced on May 22, said the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE).

May 06, 2026 National

Three remanded over RM2.6 mln Labuan MAIWP contract probe

LABUAN: A senior assistant engineer at the Labuan Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP), and two company owners, have been remanded for six days to assist investigations into an alleged abuse of power involving a facilities management and maintenance contract worth about RM2.6 million.

May 05, 2026 National

31 May and 1 June holidays, Wesak and Agong's B'day

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has confirmed public holidays for Wesak Day on 31 May and the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s Birthday on 1 June.

May 04, 2026 National

Husband remarries wife after memory loss in touching gesture

Kuala Lumpur: A Malaysian couple’s enduring love has prevailed despite the wife losing most of her memory after an accident nearly a decade ago.

May 04, 2026 National

Veteran actor Jalil Hamid dies

Kuala Lumpur: Veteran actor and singer Jalil Hamid died at 12.30 pm today at his residence in Shah Alam. He was 69.

May 03, 2026 National

Kumpo – the sacred dance of protection

FRAMED by the dazzling glow of Singapore’s skyscrapers, I found myself drawn into a spectacle that was both rare and deeply sacred.

May 02, 2026 National

Police confirm another foreigner dies after falling at KLIA Terminal 2

PUTRAJAYA: Police have confirmed another fatal incident of a foreigner after falling at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA T2), last night.

May 01, 2026 National

PM urges employers to be more considerate, compassionate towards workers

Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic) has called on employers to be more considerate and compassionate in ensuring the welfare of workers continues to be protected.

May 01, 2026 National

Govt introduces post-maternity leave allowance to assist mothers after birth: PM

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will introduce the Post-Maternity Leave Allowance as a progressive measure to support women's participation in the workforce and reduce the stress faced by mothers after giving birth.

May 01, 2026 National

PM announces Pace worth over RM710 million to strengthen national labour market

Kuala Lumpur: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic) on Friday announced the Progressive Acceleration for Capability and Employment (Pace) Economic Resilience Package, valued at more than RM710 million, as part of efforts to strengthen human capital development and ensure the stability of the national labour market.

May 01, 2026 National

Woman falls at klia2

KUALA LUMPUR: A woman allegedly fell from a height at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) and was rushed to the hospital on Friday, with her condition not immediately known, the Oriental Daily reported.

May 01, 2026 National

Entertainment events must observe values, religious sensitivities: Zahid

Kuala Lumpur: All programmes, including entertainment events, must be organised with due regard for values, decorum, religious sensitivities and local societal norms, Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. .

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