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2 days ago | 
thestar.com.my | Arfa Yunus |Junaid Ibrahim |Imran Hilmy
PETALING JAYA: SPM school leavers have been advised to be wary of unsolicited WhatsApp and SMS texts offering various courses and attractive incentives to be enrolled in some colleges and private institutions of higher learning. It is crucial to check the legitimacy of such “offers” before making any decision to enrol to avoid ending up in debt due to high fees and other costs imposed by the operators.
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1 month ago | 
thestar.com.my | Arfa Yunus |Junaid Ibrahim
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal will hold a case management session on April 24 to decide when it will deliver its verdict in Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman’s appeal against his criminal conviction and sentence. The former youth and sports minister is appealing his conviction and sentence involving charges of criminal breach of trust (CBT), misappropriation of funds and money laundering.
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1 month ago | 
thestar.com.my | Arfa Yunus |Junaid Ibrahim
PUTRAJAYA: Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman is deeply moved by the overwhelming support from the public during his ongoing court case. Speaking to the media after court proceedings on Thursday (April 17), the Muar MP maintained his innocence and thanked his supporters. “Some even held online Yasin recitations via TikTok, Facebook and Instagram.
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1 month ago | 
thestar.com.my | Junaid Ibrahim |Arfa Yunus
PUTRAJAYA: Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman’s argument that the money collected from political fundraising programmes transferred to his personal account for reimbursement of his own monies was “an afterthought defence”, the Court of Appeal heard on Thursday (April 17).
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1 month ago | 
thestar.com.my | Junaid Ibrahim |Arfa Yunus
PETALING JAYA: The Court of Appeal has fixed April 24 for the next case management of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman’s appeal against his conviction for criminal breach of trust (CBT), misappropriation of funds and money laundering. Justice Ahmad Zaidi Ibrahim, who chaired the three-panel judge, said the panel will take time to consider the submissions from both sides before delivering their decision. “A date will be fixed for case management to set a date for the decision,” he said.
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1 month ago | 
thestar.com.my | Junaid Ibrahim |Arfa Yunus
PUTRAJAYA: It will be another day of proceedings for Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman in his appeal against his conviction and sentence in a RM1.2mil graft case involving Armada funds today (April 17). The prosecution is set to resume its submission before a three-judge panel at the Court of Appeal, chaired by Justice Ahmad Zaidi Ibrahim.
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Feb 7, 2025 | 
thestar.com.my | Zakiah Koya |Arfa Yunus |Junaid Ibrahim
No need to dictate participation in non-Muslim events, says PM GOMBAK: There is no need for guidelines for Muslims visiting non-Muslim houses of worship or events, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He stated that Muslims are already aware of religious guidelines for visiting these sites, particularly not participating in non-Muslim prayers. “I think there is no need (for the guidelines) because as Muslims they should know (the dos and don’ts).
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Jan 28, 2025 | 
thestar.com.my | Junaid Ibrahim |Arfa Yunus
PETALING JAYA: As Malaysians celebrate Chinese New Year today, leaders from various political backgrounds have come together to emphasise the country’s cherished values of unity, harmony, and mutual respect. In a Chinese New Year message, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed hope that the festive occasion would be celebrated joyfully by all Malaysians, transcending cultural and ethnic boundaries.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
thestar.com.my | Arfa Yunus
KUALA LUMPUR: A surge in kidney patients needing dialysis treatment is expected this year, following historical trends, according to Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong. Sim revealed that the Social Security Organisation (Socso) may see its spending on dialysis treatment exceed RM400mil in 2025, compared to over RM350mil in 2024.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
thestar.com.my | Arfa Yunus
PETALING JAYA: The planned rationalisation of the RON95 fuel subsidy this June has raised concerns about its potential domino effect on inflation and the cost of living. With that in mind, consumer advocates and economists urged the government to learn from past experiences and opt for gradual and targeted reforms. Fomca CEO Saravanan Thambirajah highlighted the significant challenges subsidy rationalisation posed, particularly to the B40 and M40 income groups.
