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Covid-19 'death in custody' was a stranded tourist - but immigration says he didn't die

Covid-19 'death in custody' was a stranded tourist - but immigration says he didn't die

The Indian High Commission told his family the man, who entered Malaysia in March, has died, but Immigration Dept denies this.

Kedah to fall? PKR duo to reveal their status at noon

Kedah to fall? PKR duo to reveal their status at noon

Sidam rep Dr Robert Ling Kui Ee and Lunas assemblyperson Azman Nasrudin have called for a 'special press conference' at noon.

Tesco ends sourcing chicken from Pedas plant, assures supply adequate

Tesco ends sourcing chicken from Pedas plant, assures supply adequate

CORONAVIRUS | The supermarket chain says, however, it will continue to source for the supply of chicken from other suppliers.

Jump in Kuala Selangor Covid-19 cases after traders visit KL wholesale market

Jump in Kuala Selangor Covid-19 cases after traders visit KL wholesale market

CORONAVIRUS | The infections are concentrated mostly in Tanjung Karang, which has 10 new cases.

Glove firm's 'Covid-19 Heroes' scheme 'underpays' workers who toil 7 days a week

Glove firm's 'Covid-19 Heroes' scheme 'underpays' workers who toil 7 days a week

CORONAVIRUS | Top Glove says it’s a volunteer programme so staff just gets token payment, but some workers feel exploited.

'Threatening migrants with detention will scare them off Covid-19 testing'

'Threatening migrants with detention will scare them off Covid-19 testing'

CORONAVIRUS | Activist says this reverses work NGOs have done convincing foreigners it is safe to come forward.

Only five localities throughout Malaysia are red zones

Only five localities throughout Malaysia are red zones

CORONAVIRUS | A total of 75 percent of all localities have zero active cases.
63 years after Merdeka, Malaysian children learn how to be friends

63 years after Merdeka, Malaysian children learn how to be friends

Last December, a group of Malaysian teenagers embarked on an adventure unlike anything they have done in their lives.

More than a third of red zone districts are no longer red

More than a third of red zone districts are no longer red

UPDATED 12.53PM | CORONAVIRUS | Most patients in these zones have recovered and they now have 10 or less active cases.

Factsheet: Your questions about Muhyiddin's cabinet answered

Factsheet: Your questions about Muhyiddin's cabinet answered

This article attempts to answer some common questions about the new cabinet.

Harapan gov't collapses but opponents have no clear majority either

Harapan gov't collapses but opponents have no clear majority either

Here's a look at nine different permutations to form a non-Harapan government.

Yeoh urges more survivors to assist in rape probe

Yeoh urges more survivors to assist in rape probe

The Deputy Minister says information from other survivors related to the case could help police gather more evidence.

Why some rape survivors don't fight back, remain cordial with attacker

Why some rape survivors don't fight back, remain cordial with attacker

SPECIAL REPORT | There is no 'typical' way of expressing trauma after a sexual attack, some reactions may appear counterintuitive, say experts.

How ‘teacher worship’ in dance could lead to sexual assaults

How ‘teacher worship’ in dance could lead to sexual assaults

SPECIAL REPORT | In dance scenes, the teacher becomes the idol so predatory behaviour goes unchecked.

Dance instructor accused of raping students

Dance instructor accused of raping students

SPECIAL REPORT | The prominent figure in this dance scene is accused of forcing himself onto several students when they could not consent.

Glove maker WRP workers only paid RM500 despite fund injection

Glove maker WRP workers only paid RM500 despite fund injection

UPDATED 12AM | Shareholder partner Tael paid the workers in cash, but say it could only withdraw RM1m from the bank today.

Glove maker WRP workers get paid, but may still be sent home

Glove maker WRP workers get paid, but may still be sent home

Foreign workers' fate still in limbo amid a tussle between management and shareholders.

Spike in influenza detected, meds in short supply

Spike in influenza detected, meds in short supply

There is a critical shortage of Tamiflu in hospitals, says specialist.

Minister shares details of ‘classified’ allowance list

Minister shares details of ‘classified’ allowance list

Saifuddin Nasution shares the breakdown as public outcry rages on over junior doctors allowance cut.

Satirical take on Apec 2020 logo outshines costly branding campaign

Satirical take on Apec 2020 logo outshines costly branding campaign

The social media campaign, part of an RM50 million project, became the butt of jokes due to scripted praises from 'influencer' accounts.

Bar 'RM2' firms from securing multi-million ringgit projects, proposes MACC

Bar 'RM2' firms from securing multi-million ringgit projects, proposes MACC

It wants Finance Ministry to play gatekeeper to prevent politically-exposed persons from abusing the system.

MRT feeder bus irregularity lets down billion-ringgit infrastructure, data shows

MRT feeder bus irregularity lets down billion-ringgit infrastructure, data shows

SPECIAL REPORT | User-collected data shows most users wait under 15 minutes - but with no bus schedules, waiting times can go up to 34 minutes.

MACC won't verify asset declarations unless complaint lodged

MACC won't verify asset declarations unless complaint lodged

It says there is no provision in the law requiring it to check if the declarations are truthful.

Extortion fear unfounded: Law minister takes a dig at BN MPs

Extortion fear unfounded: Law minister takes a dig at BN MPs

Not a single kidnapping or extortion case since asset declaration initiative was taken last year, says VK Liew.