Archive - 3 January 2025

Umno calls off pro-Najib rally after palace decree

Umno calls off pro-Najib rally after palace decree

UPDATED 11.19PM | 'Full confidence in benevolence and wisdom of His Majesty.'
No criminal element in UiTM cadet's death - S'gor police chief

No criminal element in UiTM cadet's death - S'gor police chief

Amir, 25, died of heat stroke, Hussein says.
IGP urges public not to attend pro-Najib rally

IGP urges public not to attend pro-Najib rally

Respect Istana Negara statement, Razarudin says.
Cops arrest 196 Rohingya at Langkawi beach

Cops arrest 196 Rohingya at Langkawi beach

Authorities alerted by public at around 3.25am.
Bersatu leader says party not involved in pro-Najib rally

Bersatu leader says party not involved in pro-Najib rally

We have a lot of confidence in the judicial system, Saifuddin says.
MACC arrests foreign national for trying to bribe cop

MACC arrests foreign national for trying to bribe cop

Bangladeshi man arrested at Kuala Selangor MACC branch yesterday.
No signs of abuse by humans in death of 4 cats - cops

No signs of abuse by humans in death of 4 cats - cops

Carcasses bore wild animal bites, says KL deputy police chief.
M'sian Bar appeals over its challenge of Najib's pardon

M'sian Bar appeals over its challenge of Najib's pardon

High Court previously dismissed Bar's bid to challenge Pardons Board's decision.
PM says he will help Zahid, Guan Eng 'settle' disagreements

PM says he will help Zahid, Guan Eng 'settle' disagreements

This is over Umno and PAS rallying for Najib next Monday.
Two individuals, including S'gor rep, accused of defaming PM

Two individuals, including S'gor rep, accused of defaming PM

NGO lodges a police report against the two individuals.
EAIC receives SOP violation complaint against Immigration Dept

EAIC receives SOP violation complaint against Immigration Dept

Immigration officer was negligent and irresponsible, says the commission.
Political 'Squid Game': PAS claims DAP facing elimination

Political 'Squid Game': PAS claims DAP facing elimination

Fadhli says DAP is struggling to survive in an increasingly challenging political arena.
Health Ministry to tackle finance, human resource issues in 2025

Health Ministry to tackle finance, human resource issues in 2025

Collaboration across govt agencies, including Finance Ministry, Dzulkefly says.
Torture allegations at RMC: Defence minister vows action

Torture allegations at RMC: Defence minister vows action

Student claims forced to put feet in scalding water, causing burns.
Body found in river: Cops probe argument, drug overdose angles

Body found in river: Cops probe argument, drug overdose angles

Cops await toxicology, post-mortem results on teen's body.
Lorry driver fined RM4k for intimidating singer Baby Shima

Lorry driver fined RM4k for intimidating singer Baby Shima

Death threat sent at Sibu hotel on Dec 30.
Pinkfish concert: Cops believe victims bought ecstasy pills at venue

Pinkfish concert: Cops believe victims bought ecstasy pills at venue

Police are investigating how the drugs could be brought into the venue.
Logistics worker fined RM10k for insulting royalty on Instagram

Logistics worker fined RM10k for insulting royalty on Instagram

The offensive content was posted in November 2021.
Selangor cops suspend concert permit approvals

Selangor cops suspend concert permit approvals

This comes amid four deaths after a New Year's Eve concert.
Health Ministry to launch 'war on salt' to combat chronic diseases

Health Ministry to launch 'war on salt' to combat chronic diseases

Dzulkefly says it is still in the planning stage.
Bersatu slams Umno for not upholding Malay, Islam rights

Bersatu slams Umno for not upholding Malay, Islam rights

UPDATED 5.20PM | Tun Faisal takes Zahid and Akmal to task.
50 protest outside Sg Buloh school over alleged killing of 7 dogs

50 protest outside Sg Buloh school over alleged killing of 7 dogs

UPDATED 4.27PM | Mother dog, puppies beaten to death, activist alleges.
LETTER | Year 2025 and govt doctors - new year, old issues

LETTER | Year 2025 and govt doctors - new year, old issues

Ministry should listen and act upon suggestions given by MMA and others.
MCA to attend Najib solidarity rally on Monday

MCA to attend Najib solidarity rally on Monday

Peaceful rally to uphold judicial fairness - MCA Publicity Bureau.
Harapan not involved in Najib solidarity rally - Anwar

Harapan not involved in Najib solidarity rally - Anwar

The rally will be held outside the Palace of Justice on Monday.
About 200 gather for rally against Nga, Yeoh

About 200 gather for rally against Nga, Yeoh

UPDATED 5PM | Chegubard leads the crowd on a truck outside Masjid Jamek.
Stop politicising nation's diversity, Pusat Komas tells PAS

Stop politicising nation's diversity, Pusat Komas tells PAS

'PAS demonstrates it is unable to uphold interests of all communities.'
PM: Strong economic growth shows success of collective efforts

PM: Strong economic growth shows success of collective efforts

Economists forecast M'sian economy will grow up to 6pct this year.
Bar appeals to quash Pardons Board's partial pardon advice for Najib

Bar appeals to quash Pardons Board's partial pardon advice for Najib

The legal body is seeking judicial review leave to challenge the discount.
PKR MP: I read Yeoh's book, I'm still Buddhist

PKR MP: I read Yeoh's book, I'm still Buddhist

Sim says she never preached to him in their 15-year friendship.
Najib grateful for Umno's support ahead of solidarity rally

Najib grateful for Umno's support ahead of solidarity rally

Jailed ex-PM says he is deeply moved by leaders and members' dedication.
'Read, understand, accept' - PM on Agong's decree

'Read, understand, accept' - PM on Agong's decree

UPDATED 2.57PM | Agong has decreed that all clemency bids must go through Pardons Board.
Quit delaying, take action over Azilah's affidavit - Altantuya's family

Quit delaying, take action over Azilah's affidavit - Altantuya's family

Affidavit implicates high-ranking officials being involved in her murder.
'PAS playing Squid Game', says Guan Eng in rejecting invite to Najib rally

'PAS playing Squid Game', says Guan Eng in rejecting invite to Najib rally

UPDATED 1.13PM | DAP leader says invitation a politically dangerous stunt.
PM: M'sia becoming great country with transparent governance

PM: M'sia becoming great country with transparent governance

This is in line with Madani principles, says Anwar.
Palace: Prisoners' clemency bids must go through Pardons Board

Palace: Prisoners' clemency bids must go through Pardons Board

UPDATED 12.30PM | Statement reminds all to adhere to the Constitution and related laws.
Overseas work trip defers Anwar vs PAS MP defamation trial

Overseas work trip defers Anwar vs PAS MP defamation trial

Civil court trial in January and February postponed to 2026.
COMMENT | 'Unity' govt more disunited than united

COMMENT | 'Unity' govt more disunited than united

PM does not seem to need help in promoting his negative image.
MACC looking to complete Sabah graft probe before end-January

MACC looking to complete Sabah graft probe before end-January

Chief commissioner says investigators as working as quickly as possible.
China businessperson wins suit against MACC trio

China businessperson wins suit against MACC trio

Alleged gang robbery victim now seeks assessment of financial damages.
Flood mitigation, poverty eradication efforts must be expedited: PM

Flood mitigation, poverty eradication efforts must be expedited: PM

Anwar says these issues must be resolved immediately as they affect lives, livelihoods.
Cabinet to go for retreat, discuss govt's strengths and weaknesses - PM

Cabinet to go for retreat, discuss govt's strengths and weaknesses - PM

'There is a level of seriousness that must be heightened within the cabinet.'
Will Umno team up with other opposition in future, asks DAP MP

Will Umno team up with other opposition in future, asks DAP MP

Lim says Najib's rally raises concerns about Umno’s commitment to unity govt.
S Korean anti-graft officers in standoff to arrest Yoon

S Korean anti-graft officers in standoff to arrest Yoon

UPDATED 10.30AM | Presidential bodyguards have blocked their entry to execute a detention warrant.
Small plane crashes near Los Angeles, 2 dead, 18 injured

Small plane crashes near Los Angeles, 2 dead, 18 injured

Local police say the plane crashed on the roof of a commercial building.
COMMENT | Non-Muslims liable if Muslims join their religious events?

COMMENT | Non-Muslims liable if Muslims join their religious events?

Why are Muslims who participated in this event not facing any sanctions?
Foreign Ministry confirms M'sian's detention in Saudi Arabia

Foreign Ministry confirms M'sian's detention in Saudi Arabia

Sources say the individual is a comedian detained on a drug charge.
COMMENT | PKR, coalition partners should challenge Anwar over Najib

COMMENT | PKR, coalition partners should challenge Anwar over Najib

Appeasing Umno will cost Pakatan Harapan the next election otherwise.
PAS 'jin' vs Umno 'toyol'

PAS 'jin' vs Umno 'toyol'

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