Archive - 6 February 2025

Don grades religious minister Na'im as 'sangat gagal'

Don grades religious minister Na'im as 'sangat gagal'

Academic also urges PM to replace the minister.
MACC nabs 5, including 3 civil servants, over graft involving RM1m

MACC nabs 5, including 3 civil servants, over graft involving RM1m

Anti-graft agency obtains seven-day remand on suspects.
PM to visit Batu Caves, invited by temple management

PM to visit Batu Caves, invited by temple management

UPDATED 9.34PM | Anwar confirms his attendance through a Facebook post.
'Don’t blame opposition when Parliament falls short of quorum'

'Don’t blame opposition when Parliament falls short of quorum'

It reflects Madani govt’s weak administration, Takiyuddin says.
KINIGUIDE | Interfaith events: Old rules, new proposal, royal precedents

KINIGUIDE | Interfaith events: Old rules, new proposal, royal precedents

Malaysiakini takes a look at existing guidelines and new ones being proposed.
Haram slams cops for detaining 8, including student activists

Haram slams cops for detaining 8, including student activists

They were outside a police station showing solidarity for fellow student.
Authorities close box printing firm after pollution found in Sungai Kabul

Authorities close box printing firm after pollution found in Sungai Kabul

Company also being probed under Selangor Water Management Authority Enactment – Jamaliah.
Interfaith guidelines: Hamzah urges consultation with stakeholders

Interfaith guidelines: Hamzah urges consultation with stakeholders

Opposition leader says such discussions necessary to prevent bigger issues in future.
Man smuggles 5 siamang gibbons in suitcase from KL to Mumbai airport

Man smuggles 5 siamang gibbons in suitcase from KL to Mumbai airport

Authorities arrest Indian national upon landing, three of the animals found dead.
NGOs: 'Reformist' PM, Harapan must defend public's right to know about GLCs

NGOs: 'Reformist' PM, Harapan must defend public's right to know about GLCs

Projek Sama, Haram, and Engage question if GLC can silence media after legal letter to Mkini.
Sabah graft exposés 'sign from God', ex-CM says in urging swift action

Sabah graft exposés 'sign from God', ex-CM says in urging swift action

PARLIAMENT | Lack of enforcement would affect public trust, Shafie adds.
Audit dept launches e-SelfAudit system for GLCs

Audit dept launches e-SelfAudit system for GLCs

It is to strengthen innovation, ensure effectiveness of audit results – Wan Suraya.
'Malang sekali' no action against Yeoh, ex-Islamic institute official testifies

'Malang sekali' no action against Yeoh, ex-Islamic institute official testifies

He says minister would be in jail if book has explicit religious agenda.
PM backs Azalina on no protection for whistleblowers engaging media first

PM backs Azalina on no protection for whistleblowers engaging media first

Those accused will be vilified without chance to explain themselves, he says.
LETTER | No need to polemicise interfaith guidelines

LETTER | No need to polemicise interfaith guidelines

Minister emphasises guidelines are advisory, aimed at fostering 'social and cultural' harmony.
Trump's foreign aid freeze affects M'sian picosatellite programme

Trump's foreign aid freeze affects M'sian picosatellite programme

US fund freeze also affects local universities.
Cabinet to discuss interfaith guidelines tomorrow - PM

Cabinet to discuss interfaith guidelines tomorrow - PM

UPDATED 4.10PM | This is over controversial guidelines for Muslims attending events at non-Islamic houses of worship.
Asri ready to 'face-off' with DAP MP over Zakir Naik

Asri ready to 'face-off' with DAP MP over Zakir Naik

I’m ready to 'resume battle', mufti says.
DAP Youth: PAS fine with status quo before, was it 'biadab' then too?

DAP Youth: PAS fine with status quo before, was it 'biadab' then too?

This is after PAS Youth accused its DAP counterpart of 'insolence' and attacking Islam.
We invite Muslim friends to celebrate CNY, not pray: Wee

We invite Muslim friends to celebrate CNY, not pray: Wee

PARLIAMENT | MCA chief urges govt to finetune controversial interfaith guidelines for Muslims.
Fake post: 'Threats to family forced me to make false charges - ex-CEO'

Fake post: 'Threats to family forced me to make false charges - ex-CEO'

Jontih's lawyer calls it a cheap, desperate measure.
Saravanan tells religious minister to be sensitive, warns of repercussions

Saravanan tells religious minister to be sensitive, warns of repercussions

Na'im's actions appear to seek political mileage, not foster unity - MIC No 2.
MACC yet to probe graft allegations against Afdlin Shauki

MACC yet to probe graft allegations against Afdlin Shauki

Chief graft-buster says DBKL is conducting an internal investigation for now.
Chopper accident: Engineer dies after being struck by rotor blade

Chopper accident: Engineer dies after being struck by rotor blade

UPDATED 1.30PM | Eyewitness says chopper was refuelling on the ground when it overturned and caught fire.
'Biadab' - PAS Youth slams DAP counterpart over interfaith guidelines

'Biadab' - PAS Youth slams DAP counterpart over interfaith guidelines

Afnan questions who is DAP Youth to dispute guidelines, interfere in Muslim affairs.
COMMENT | Unwarranted religious overreach undermines govt

COMMENT | Unwarranted religious overreach undermines govt

Guidelines for Muslims attending events at non-Islamic houses of worship are preposterous.
Whistleblower files counter-report against Arifin, says willing to be arrested

Whistleblower files counter-report against Arifin, says willing to be arrested

Businessperson wants action against state minister if latter's report proves to be false.
Zahid attempting to delay defamation trial via contempt bid: Dr M

Zahid attempting to delay defamation trial via contempt bid: Dr M

Ex-PM argues his Dec 5 presser did not amount to attacking judiciary.
Agong attended Thaipusam do at temple before, groups remind Na'im

Agong attended Thaipusam do at temple before, groups remind Na'im

This comes amid pushback against Na'im's announcement on new guidelines yesterday.
Trump's plan to oust Palestinians from Gaza 'insane', Tok Mat says

Trump's plan to oust Palestinians from Gaza 'insane', Tok Mat says

PARLIAMENT | US president's statement contradicts all conventions, treaties, foreign minister says.
Joint trial for Yusoff Rawther's drug trafficking, replica gun cases

Joint trial for Yusoff Rawther's drug trafficking, replica gun cases

Kuala Lumpur High Court sets April for hearing.
COMMENT | Strong third force needed to challenge political system

COMMENT | Strong third force needed to challenge political system

Govt seems deliberately blind to safeguard privileged positions.
Sabah graft: MACC probing alleged bid to buy off whistleblower

Sabah graft: MACC probing alleged bid to buy off whistleblower

UPDATED 10.04AM | Azam says has ordered investigators to look into matter.
Proposed interfaith guidelines still under discussion - minister

Proposed interfaith guidelines still under discussion - minister

Na'im calls on all to refrain from creating misunderstandings.
'Zakir had Perlis mufti's permission to give ceramah'

'Zakir had Perlis mufti's permission to give ceramah'

Fatwa committee member defends decision, says it is under state purview.
COMMENT | Farmers need policies, not politics

COMMENT | Farmers need policies, not politics

Rakyat no longer easily swayed by words alone.
COMMENT | Madani govt keeps hope alive for future PMs to rob country

COMMENT | Madani govt keeps hope alive for future PMs to rob country

So much for reformasi.
PAC chief dismayed by Loke's accusation of partisanship

PAC chief dismayed by Loke's accusation of partisanship

Past and present ministers have been summoned before committee - Mas Ermieyati.
'M'sia cautious on US tariffs, ready to jump at geopolitical opportunities'

'M'sia cautious on US tariffs, ready to jump at geopolitical opportunities'

Tengku Zafrul says country may not get same benefits.
YOURSAY | Immaterial how whistleblower exposes wrongdoing

YOURSAY | Immaterial how whistleblower exposes wrongdoing

'Intent is to get to the truth.'