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Beyond monuments and textbooks, KL’s Statesman Memorial guards Malaysia’s nation‑building story

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — As Malaysia turns 69, the country has witnessed its fair share of history — from the...

Nazir Razak, Musa Hitam say NEP fostered ‘tongkat culture’ among Malays

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — The New Economic Policy (NEP) fostered a culture of dependency among Malays and became too...

NRD: MyKad printing services disrupted until Sept 7 for shift to new-gen

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — The National Registration Department (NRD) is transitioning from the existing MyKad structu...

Social media overtakes TV, news websites as Malaysians’ main source of news

 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — News consumption has reached a turning point: social media now edges television...

NRD issues 169,346 new generation MyKads nationwide in three weeks

KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 8 — The National Registration Department (NRD) has issued a total of 169,346 New Generation...

Lim Guan Eng hits PAS over failure to credit him for cutting lottery draws from 22 to eight a year

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng has hit back at PAS over what he described as dishonest and hypocr...

No need to replace old birth certificates, still valid, says NRD; new copies cost RM5

GUA MUSANG, Oct 12 — Old birth certificates, including handwritten documents issued in paper format, remain valid...

The Times frontman recalls last conversation with late guitarist, urges dashcam witnesses to come forward

 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Naza Mohamad, the frontman of local indie band The Times, is urging those with dashca...

Buying a strata home? The rules that can govern your pets, parking and even your access card

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — As strata properties become an increasingly common choice for homebuyers, owning one invol...

New look

Telcos set for bigger say as DNB ownership transition nears

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Malaysia’s major telcos are set to gain a bigger say over Digital Nasional Bhd’...

Daily Times Unveils Century 2.0 Plan, Targets Global Perception Shift for Nigeria

Sunday Ehigiator Chairman and Publisher of Daily Times Nigeria, Fidelis Anosike, has said the newspaper’s transition into its second century will focus on using the media as a cata...

Tuanku Muhriz: Customs cannot be defended by breaching the rules

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir today s...

Navigating the strategic path ahead

‘False report’: Indonesian student, not Malaysian, held in Tanjung Balai 4kg syabu case, says Bukit Aman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) denied reports in a local newspaper and on social media cl...

New-generation MyKad applications open tomorrow with enhanced security features

 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — The National Registration Department (NRD) has unveiled the new-generation MyKad wit...

Malaysia is ageing fast, but who’s in charge? Advocates call for an ‘anchor ministry’

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — As Malaysia rapidly ages, it needs a targeted approach, with a ministry dedicated to older...

One-kilometre stretch of NSE lane closed near Ipoh as landslide precaution

IPOH, Sept 12 — The left lane of the North-South Expressway near a landslide at Kilometre 263.6 southbound will be...

 The Daily Times We Wish For, But Can’t Have

The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. Th...

All Malaysian Indian Progressive Front seeks BN membership — and a shot at contesting Penang seats

BUTTERWORTH, Sept 27 — The All Malaysian Indian Progressive Front (IPF) has applied to become a component party of...

New-generation MyKad records 275,785 issuances in first month

KULAI, Oct 24 — The National Registration Department (JPN) has issued 275,785 new-generation MyKad nationwide sinc...

Unauthorised oil blending could tarnish Malaysia’s global image, experts warn

 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Oil blending activities must obtain written approval from the Customs director-genera...

After F1 and KL Marathon, October’s only getting busier with Melaka election dates on Wednesday and Budget Friday

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — October has got off to a positive start for Malaysia, marked by a vibrant sporting calendar,...

In Dewan Rakyat today: Alibaba licences, Gaza and troubled housing project among focus

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Legislation to curb “Alibaba” licensing practices, Malaysia’s diplomatic...