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Transwoman charged twice for same crime, lawyer says

Transwoman charged twice for same crime, lawyer says

Kent Carburnay Acuin was caught climbing on top of a car naked near Bukit Bintang last month.

Lynas' claim of bauxite polluting groundwater called into question

Lynas' claim of bauxite polluting groundwater called into question

Critics say it is unlikely the heavy metals originated from bauxite mines and stockpiles.

Is groundwater under Lynas plant high in heavy metals? Yes, but…

Is groundwater under Lynas plant high in heavy metals? Yes, but…

FACT CHECK | Heavy metal content is way beyond an acceptable level. It wasn’t so before Lynas started operation.

EU risks 'trade war' with M'sia over palm oil - Dr M

EU risks 'trade war' with M'sia over palm oil - Dr M

EU's policies to reduce palm oil use are protectionist and 'grossly unfair', says premier. 

Dormant company is AP holder, but firm claims filing error

Dormant company is AP holder, but firm claims filing error

SH Warisan Cergas' director says there is a mistake in the records, but the company's secretary says the records are reliable.

In 'New Malaysia', race continues to cast a long shadow

In 'New Malaysia', race continues to cast a long shadow

The Harapan gov't risks alienating one crowd at the expense of pleasing another, says a pollster. 

Malaysia prepares austerity budget amid strains on fiscal deficit

Malaysia prepares austerity budget amid strains on fiscal deficit

Harapan gov't is expected to announce broad spending cuts, may introduce new taxes to boost revenue.

Defying China, Malaysia releases Uighur detainees

Defying China, Malaysia releases Uighur detainees

The move is likely to strain ties with China...

Anwar needs a strong mandate in PD fight

Anwar needs a strong mandate in PD fight

'If he wins by a smaller margin, he may be seen as merely riding on the popularity of Mahathir...'

Gov't could extend tax breaks for key foreign investors - Dr M

Gov't could extend tax breaks for key foreign investors - Dr M

Provided if companies promise to create better-paid jobs for Malaysians, says PM.

Gov’t may seek more revenue from Petronas as oil price rises

Gov’t may seek more revenue from Petronas as oil price rises

Harapan administration could lean on oil company to offset shortfall from scrapping of GST.

Najib's downfall a bittersweet victory for stifled satirists

Najib's downfall a bittersweet victory for stifled satirists

Cartoonist Zunar says he'll miss the ex-PM's wife, as she provided ample material for him to draw. 

Loke: Search for flight MH370 to end next week

Loke: Search for flight MH370 to end next week

Transport minister says will release all details to the public, though giving no date for full report.

Malaysians in suspense as Najib probe deepens

Malaysians in suspense as Najib probe deepens

Malaysians are waiting to see what happens next to Najib and his wife, Rosmah.

Sending my vote home, thanks to the kindness of strangers

Sending my vote home, thanks to the kindness of strangers

COMMENT | 'I thought my GE14 story was over when my ballot paper didn't arrive in London by last week.'

M'sians vote in toughest election the ruling coalition faces

M'sians vote in toughest election the ruling coalition faces

GE14 | BN is expected to win, although Harapan is predicted to get more votes on the peninsula.

Ahead of GE14, ‘Russian’ bots flood Twitter with pro-BN messages

Ahead of GE14, ‘Russian’ bots flood Twitter with pro-BN messages

GE14 | Umno info chief Ahmad Maslan says he did not know who was behind the bot activity.

Boat with 70 Rohingyas leaves Myanmar for M'sia - sources

Boat with 70 Rohingyas leaves Myanmar for M'sia - sources

The boat should arrive in M'sian waters within next week, says human rights group. 

M'sia intercepts boat carrying Rohingya refugees from Myanmar

M'sia intercepts boat carrying Rohingya refugees from Myanmar

Refugees to be allowed in on humanitarian grounds and handed over to Immigration Dep't. 

M’sian makeover: At 92, Mahathir seeks to be PM again

M’sian makeover: At 92, Mahathir seeks to be PM again

Prospective oldest PM in the world will need to lure in undecided youth to topple Najib.

Sarawak to take 10pct stake in Petronas LNG facility

Sarawak to take 10pct stake in Petronas LNG facility

The state government signs a term sheet with Petronas for an equity participation in LNG Train 9.

Girding Umno for election, Najib rallies Muslims over Jerusalem

Girding Umno for election, Najib rallies Muslims over Jerusalem

The PM rallied his party to strongly oppose any recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Hardline preacher finds refuge in Malaysia as politicised Islam grows

Hardline preacher finds refuge in Malaysia as politicised Islam grows

Banned in the UK, preacher has permanent residency in Malaysia despite protests by minority groups.

PM presents populist budget targeting voters ahead of polls

PM presents populist budget targeting voters ahead of polls

BUDGET 2018 | He targets his party's traditional vote base, as he looks to shore up dented support.