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Special counsel appeals ex-first lady's 4-year corruption sentence to Supreme Court

A special counsel team said Monday it has challenged an appeals court ruling sentencing former first lady Kim Keon Hee to four years in prison on corruption charges. The Seoul High Court raised Kim's sentence from 20…

Punjab cops in a bind over transfer to ‘hard areas’

• Establishment Division transfers ‘encadred’ officers, many of whom are close to retirement, to KP and Balochistan • Under rotation policy, these postings were supposed to go to younger officers • IGP says matter will…

Anwar calls on civil servants to help explain govt’s subsidy balancing act amid Middle East energy shock

PUTRAJAYA, May 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged civil servants to play their role in explaining the fiscal strain facing the government amid a global energy shock triggered by conflict in the…

‘Second Dubai’ vision: Raja of Perlis sees state as Asean gateway and trade hub

KANGAR, May 4 — The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, is confident that Perlis has the potential to emerge as a “Second Dubai”, serving as gateway to Asean countries within the next few years. Tuanku…

SIA passengers to get better connectivity on selected flights through Starlink service from 1Q 2027

The service is expected to be rolled out from the first quarter of 2027 till end-2029.

Paul Chan should welcome lawmakers’ budget scrutiny, not dismiss it

Congratulations to Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po for getting the city’s budget to sail through the Legislative Council. It wasn’t always such smooth sailing and Chan would do well to acknowledge as much. When Chan…

Couple freed on bail as police zero in on two teens over 61-stab murder in Ketereh

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — A couple remanded in connection with the death of a 19-year-old college student found with 61 stab wounds in Ketereh, Kelantan, has been released on police bail, as investigations continue to focus…

Sarawak building knowledge economy driven by ‘brain power’, says premier

KUCHING, May 4 — Sarawak is placing emphasis on strengthening a knowledge-based economy driven by ‘brain power’ and expanding its global connectivity as key pillars shaping the state’s future, said the Premier. Tan Sri…

Cities must embrace arts to nurture well-rounded youth, says Sarawak minister

KUCHING, May 4 — Cities should go beyond infrastructure development by providing avenues for artistic expression and recreational activities, said Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk…

Lee's approval rating falls below 60%: poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell below the 60 percent mark for the first time in two months partly due to growing concerns over people's livelihoods, a survey showed Monday. According to the survey…

98pc employability: Zahid says TVETMARA-industry link delivers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — The employability rate of TVETMARA graduates exceeding 98 per cent proves the effectiveness of strategic collaboration with industry in ensuring that training provided remains relevant and meets…

Storm rips through Pontian, 100 evacuated (VIDEO)

PONTIAN, May 4 — A total of 100 people from 24 families in Kampung Melayu Raya, Pekan Nanas here were moved to a temporary evacuation centre (PPS) after their houses were damaged by a storm yesterday. The Secretariat of…

Policeman turned PR adviser John Tse set for top government media role

A Hong Kong policeman turned public relations adviser will be promoted to lead the government’s Information Services Department, the South China Morning Post has learned. John Tse Chun-chung, who has served as the…

Body found lodged in rubbish pile along Sungai Jebong in Taiping

IPOH, May 4 — The body of an unidentified man was found lodged in a pile of rubbish along the banks of Sungai Jebong at Jalan Izzudin Shah near Taiping yesterday evening. Perak Fire and Rescue Department Malaysia (JBPM)…

Kangar hardware shop owner held over ‘Allah’ inscription on shrine

KANGAR, May 4 — Police have arrested the owner of a hardware business in connection with the discovery of Jawi inscriptions bearing the word “Allah” on a small shrine at his premises in Seriab, here yesterday. Kangar…

How Rain Rave took over Bukit Bintang with massive crowds and viral moments (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — The three-day Rain Rave Water Music Festival (RRWMF) made its debut on the streets of Bukit Bintang, turning the usually congested streets into a high-energy, water-soaked dance floor. Organised by…

Selangor to include Vishu, other minority festivals in official calendar

SHAH ALAM, May 4 — The Selangor State Government intends to include the Vishu New Year and other celebrations of smaller communities in the official state calendar starting next year as an effort to recognise cultural…

Man held in Bukit Mertajam over social media post allegedly insulting Selangor Sultan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — A local man was arrested in Bukit Mertajam, Penang yesterday evening over an image allegedly insulting the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, posted on social media. Bukit Aman…

Space startup hub set to open in Q3