Joseph Sipalan

Najib will aim to win over voters in last budget before GE14

Najib will aim to win over voters in last budget before GE14

The PM will try to lower frustration amid rising costs of living in this Friday's Budget 2018.

Petronas is looking to sell some Canadian assets, says adviser

Petronas is looking to sell some Canadian assets, says adviser

The potential sale marks a further retreat by Petronas in Canada.

Navy confirms second Chinese submarine port call

Navy confirms second Chinese submarine port call

It is standard international procedure to welcome visits by foreign navy vessels, RMN chief says. 

Malaysia shelves plans to buy new fighter jets: defence source

Malaysia shelves plans to buy new fighter jets: defence source

It's looking instead to upgrade its aerial surveillance capabilities to confront militancy.

DAP senator says critics in 'Penang Christian city' row intellectually inept

DAP senator says critics in 'Penang Christian city' row intellectually inept

Ariffin Omar is under fire, including from PAS, over remarks made in a debate in April. 

M’sia Q1 growth rises strongly on solid exports, domestic demand

M’sia Q1 growth rises strongly on solid exports, domestic demand

‘We expect growth to be sustained’, says Bank Negara governor Muhammad Ibrahim.

Ministry cancels local council projects for non-BN constituencies

Ministry cancels local council projects for non-BN constituencies

The decision is made at a meeting attended by minister Noh Omar, mayors and heads of local governments.

March inflation highest in eight years, but below forecast

March inflation highest in eight years, but below forecast

UPDATED 3PM | Driven by low-base effect and higher retail fuel prices compared to last year, says Statistics Dept.

Suhakam disturbed over more than 600 deaths in custody

Suhakam disturbed over more than 600 deaths in custody

Suhakam said deaths mostly stemmed from diseases in all prisons and detention centres.

‘More than 100 died in immigration detention camps in two years’

‘More than 100 died in immigration detention camps in two years’

This is according to documents from the National Human Rights Commission reviewed by Reuters.

M’sia mulls naval upgrades amid IS threat, South China Sea standoff

M’sia mulls naval upgrades amid IS threat, South China Sea standoff

Malaysia’s navy aims to replace all 50 vessels in its fleet as the country cuts its defence budget by 12.7pct.

Malaysia says talks on with N Korea for return of nine

Malaysia says talks on with N Korea for return of nine

DPM says the main priority is the safety of the nine Malaysians who are in Pyongyang.

Husband of new auditor-general once said he'll 'die for Najib'

Husband of new auditor-general once said he'll 'die for Najib'

PKR communications director questions Madinah's appointment, given her links to Umno.

‘What are you wearing to bed?’

‘What are you wearing to bed?’

COMMENT | How should female reporters deal with lecherous sources and gov’t officials?

PKR rep claims DPP broke deal over appeal, seat at risk

PKR rep claims DPP broke deal over appeal, seat at risk

Nik Nazmi claims prosecution broke its promise by appealing, but DPP denies this.

Petronas says Rapid project remains on track after Aramco’s snub

Petronas says Rapid project remains on track after Aramco’s snub

The facility was currently 54pct complete and on track to become operational in 2019.

Bank Negara seen standing pat to stabilise fragile ringgit

Bank Negara seen standing pat to stabilise fragile ringgit

The local currency tumbled to almost a 20-year low of 4.4980 on Jan 4.

Man beats up security guard for clamping car

Man beats up security guard for clamping car

The man hits the guard using a bolt cutter after refusing to pay RM100 to remove the tyre clamp.

Cops: M’sian communities in denial after major paedophile case

Cops: M’sian communities in denial after major paedophile case

Most of the families in the communities where he lived are declining counselling, they say.

Why a McDonald’s boycott is misplaced

Why a McDonald’s boycott is misplaced

COMMENT | Strict Jakim rules puts McDonald’s in a bind but it can’t have its cake and eat it, too.

Petronas to study two oilfields in Iran

Petronas to study two oilfields in Iran

It will conduct studies at South Azadegan and Cheshmeh Khosh that are expected to conclude in the second quarter of 2017.

PKR man's Toyota Vios torched at meet-the-people session

PKR man's Toyota Vios torched at meet-the-people session

UPDATED 11.53PM | The Malacca PKR leader and Bersatu leaders were promoting a ceramah by Dr M.

Najib facing criticism at home after deals with China

Najib facing criticism at home after deals with China

We're expecting the PM to address these issues at our next supreme council meeting, a council member adds.

Husni called for questioning at Bukit Aman tomorrow

Husni called for questioning at Bukit Aman tomorrow

He is summoned to Bukit Aman over his speech in Dewan Rakyat, his aide says.