Archive - 4 January 2025

MMEA intercepts boat with 300 Myanmar nationals off Langkawi

MMEA intercepts boat with 300 Myanmar nationals off Langkawi

Passengers appear exhausted after arduous journey without enough food, water - DG.
Agong's power to pardon absolute, Pardons Board only formality: Lawyer

Agong's power to pardon absolute, Pardons Board only formality: Lawyer

Federal Constitution provides for this, Haniff says.
Shafee says no plans to file new pardon bid for Najib for now

Shafee says no plans to file new pardon bid for Najib for now

UPDATED 9.20PM | Fresh application can jeopardise ex-PM's court case, says lawyer.
S'gor Harapan files police report over alleged defamatory post on PM

S'gor Harapan files police report over alleged defamatory post on PM

State opposition rep accused of uploading post.
Reps call out Fadhli over cryptic social media post

Reps call out Fadhli over cryptic social media post

Many link it to Umno's cancellation of pro-Najib rally.
Pressing ahead with Jan 6 demo is 'politics without morality': Umno veep

Pressing ahead with Jan 6 demo is 'politics without morality': Umno veep

Those doing so merely taking advantage of Najib's pardon process, Khaled says.
Fatal crash sparks call for retreaded tyre quality checks in heavy vehicles

Fatal crash sparks call for retreaded tyre quality checks in heavy vehicles

Concerns arise over safety, suitability of tyres for Malaysia's weather conditions.
LETTER | Repaying PTPTN is a responsibility, not a choice

LETTER | Repaying PTPTN is a responsibility, not a choice

PTPTN has enabled countless individuals, myself included, to transform our lives.
Cops seek help to locate missing teen in Genting Highlands

Cops seek help to locate missing teen in Genting Highlands

Nur Hidayatul, 14, was last at Aladdin Restaurant, Genting Highlands.
LETTER | Non-existent social responsibility

LETTER | Non-existent social responsibility

Rakyat at the mercy of giant utility entities.
Malay group wants G1-G7 contractors to develop Bandar Malaysia

Malay group wants G1-G7 contractors to develop Bandar Malaysia

Bring together Malay entrepreneurs via consortium clusters nationwide, Norsyahrin says.
In solidarity with Najib, MIC to hold prayer session on Jan 6

In solidarity with Najib, MIC to hold prayer session on Jan 6

UPDATED 7.16PM | I urge all Indians to join us, Saravanan says.
PM to sign Johor-S'pore agreement on Monday

PM to sign Johor-S'pore agreement on Monday

Signing expected to significantly impact Johor's economy, MB says.
KLIA QR code: M'sians required to download MyBorderPass app

KLIA QR code: M'sians required to download MyBorderPass app

It's to ensure smooth immigration checks.
Rally cancellation: Umno's afraid of DAP, says PAS

Rally cancellation: Umno's afraid of DAP, says PAS

Umno using Agong's decree as excuse to cover their fear of DAP - Tuan Ibrahim.
Cops reject Jan 6 protest application, say it's incomplete

Cops reject Jan 6 protest application, say it's incomplete

Organisers informed yesterday, district police chief says.
UMMC defends raising patient care fees, cites escalating costs

UMMC defends raising patient care fees, cites escalating costs

It says financial assistance options are available for those affected.
'Real Umno will show up for Najib, UmDAP type won't'

'Real Umno will show up for Najib, UmDAP type won't'

UPDATED 3.58PM | Ummah slams Umno for calling off pro-Najib rally.
Thousands expected to gather in solidarity with Najib

Thousands expected to gather in solidarity with Najib

UPDATED 4.05PM | Perkasa president says participants are keen to witness a historic event.
Alleged royal addendum: Public has the right to know – Hamzah

Alleged royal addendum: Public has the right to know – Hamzah

However, the Bersatu leader doesn’t mention support or opposition to Jan 6 rally.
Akmal to join Jan 6 demo despite Umno backing out

Akmal to join Jan 6 demo despite Umno backing out

Malacca exco says attending in personal capacity to support Najib.
Bernas accused of lying over idea to import Pakistani white rice

Bernas accused of lying over idea to import Pakistani white rice

Task force chief questions why Bernas is against importing cheaper rice.
MP SPEAKS | DAP called 'subversive' when PAS has history of 'derhaka'

MP SPEAKS | DAP called 'subversive' when PAS has history of 'derhaka'

If there's a party actively sowing discord, it is clearly PAS.
COMMENT | Surprise! Politician is the least trusted profession

COMMENT | Surprise! Politician is the least trusted profession

These elected leaders were so vocal in protest of oppressive laws before.
NGO demands action against Warisan supporters for 'defaming' Musa

NGO demands action against Warisan supporters for 'defaming' Musa

UPDATED 11.37AM | G57 lodges a police report over the matter.
MACC arrests man in Puspakom bribery probe

MACC arrests man in Puspakom bribery probe

UPDATED 3.18PM | 'Suspect paid hundreds for each vehicle.'
PAS will continue with Jan 6 rally - Takiyuddin

PAS will continue with Jan 6 rally - Takiyuddin

UPDATED 10.20AM | The solidarity rally is about defending Agong's powers, says PAS sec-gen.
Puad urges PAS, NGOs to cancel Jan 6 rally following Umno's no-go

Puad urges PAS, NGOs to cancel Jan 6 rally following Umno's no-go

UPDATED 11.07AM | 'Umno is confident of Agong's wisdom in ensuring justice for Najib.'
COMMENT | Weak Indian leadership in DAP and PKR

COMMENT | Weak Indian leadership in DAP and PKR

Indian community must advocate for more robust and equitable leadership.
Six orphans seek swift approval of citizenship applications

Six orphans seek swift approval of citizenship applications

Document crucial for school enrolment and access to healthcare services.
Fahmi: TTDI mosque to engage family of man involved in disturbance

Fahmi: TTDI mosque to engage family of man involved in disturbance

Minister says the mosque chairperson advises congregants not to speculate.
Woman stabbed during argument with teenage niece

Woman stabbed during argument with teenage niece

Girl has been detained to assist in investigation.
Two US citizens questioned over alleged Christian flyer sharing

Two US citizens questioned over alleged Christian flyer sharing

Viral video allegedly showed individuals distributing pamphlets in Desa Setapak.
COMMENT | Effort to teach Taliban on women's rights an exercise in futility

COMMENT | Effort to teach Taliban on women's rights an exercise in futility

The oppression against women continues.