20+ hour, 2+ min ago   (195+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 — Former minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom is reportedly set to be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow in connection with an investigation into Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH)…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (695+ words) One ill-informed Threads post that incorrectly interpreted the revisions claimed: "The Chinese Communists unveil the National Defence Mobilisation Law: they can now forcibly conscript young men." "The conscription age has also been extended to 18 to 60 years old for men, and…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (236+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — The Cabinet today expressed its condolences to the families of the five victims who died in the Flying Doctor Service (FDS) helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Ulu Baram, Sarawak, yesterday. Unity government spokesman Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (209+ words) SINGAPORE, Sept 9 — Authorities in Palau are carrying out search‑and‑rescue operations for a Singaporean diver who disappeared during an outing in the island nation on Monday. Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said in a statement that it is…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (445+ words) SINGAPORE, Sept 8 — Singapore will raise the monthly allowance for Members of Parliament from S$13,750 to S$18,500 (RM43,929 to RM59,104) on October 15, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in parliament today. CNA reported that Wong told the House the government does not treat the…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (387+ words) Indonesia had planes flying again on Tuesday after a volcanic eruption forced the country's major airports to close for two days, with authorities saying that flights would gradually resume. The disruption, caused by the eruption of Anak Krakatau, halted nearly…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (387+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — Malaysia could experience extreme heat and dry weather from January to May next year, with temperatures in some areas potentially reaching 40°C as a very strong El Nino, or Super El Nino, is expected to develop towards…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (525+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — Politicians could easily find themselves facing corruption cases if there is no political financing law in Malaysia to regulate financial aid given to them, Pengerang MP Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said today. Azalina, who is also…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (272+ words) SINGAPORE, Sept 8 — Singapore Airlines has retimed several Singapore-Jakarta flights and added eight relief services today as Indonesia's main airport reopens following disruptions caused by ash from the Mount Anak Krakatau eruption. CNA reported that SIA will operate four additional flights…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (493+ words) King Charles III on Monday said his son Harry and the prince's wife Meghan are not to be considered "working members of the royal family" after they moved back to Britain from the United States. The couple left Britain and…...