Archive - 18 February 2025

Court dismisses Na'imah's application over validity of her charges

Court dismisses Na'imah's application over validity of her charges

Court rules application regarding Amla was abuse of court process.
Sabah rep claims vindication after MACC finds videos 'inadmissible'

Sabah rep claims vindication after MACC finds videos 'inadmissible'

There is no longer an issue, we go to work as usual, Yusof says.
GRS to discuss state polls seat allocation on Sunday - Hajiji

GRS to discuss state polls seat allocation on Sunday - Hajiji

Meeting will also look into component party issues, he adds.
Set aside death sentence on ex-UPNM students - lawyer

Set aside death sentence on ex-UPNM students - lawyer

Erroneous finding prejudiced my client, says Hisyam.
Agong undergoes successful treatment abroad

Agong undergoes successful treatment abroad

Sultan Ibrahim undergoes conservative treatment for musculoskeletal pain.
Cross-dressing: Minister warns strict action against TV stations

Cross-dressing: Minister warns strict action against TV stations

Media Prima should have been more responsible, Fahmi says.
Able Global CEO, chairperson released from MACC remand

Able Global CEO, chairperson released from MACC remand

Operations continue as usual, says dairy manufacturer and tin can maker.
Cops question 3 witnesses over Mao Zedong engraving

Cops question 3 witnesses over Mao Zedong engraving

Purported engraving at a memorial site in Semenyih.
'Public school no longer place of unity amid declining education quality'

'Public school no longer place of unity amid declining education quality'

PARLIAMENT | Syed Saddiq suggests govt incentivise parents to choose public schools.
Desperate plea for mercy: FFF urges Anwar to help halt Thursday execution

Desperate plea for mercy: FFF urges Anwar to help halt Thursday execution

This is our last hope to save Pannir, says his sister.
PKR polls: PM's aide secures support from nine states for youth chief spot

PKR polls: PM's aide secures support from nine states for youth chief spot

Kamil's supporters cite his role as deputy youth chief in strengthening the organisation.
MP: How is govt fostering unity when DAP minister toys with Islam?

MP: How is govt fostering unity when DAP minister toys with Islam?

PARLIAMENT | Awang raises Ipoh alcohol ban issue.
Police return laptop seized from Malaysiakini

Police return laptop seized from Malaysiakini

It had been seized on Jan 27 over a probe linked to KJ's comment on royal addendum.
Action taken against 44 illegal e-waste plants - Nik Nazmi

Action taken against 44 illegal e-waste plants - Nik Nazmi

Action also taken against e-waste plants illegally processing bullet casings.
Selangor sultan reminds govt workers to avoid corruption

Selangor sultan reminds govt workers to avoid corruption

'No more fraudulent land transfers, issuing licences for personal interest.'
MACC officer testifying for Najib denies ex-PM helped with promotions

MACC officer testifying for Najib denies ex-PM helped with promotions

Prosecution insinuates promotion linked to conduct during 1MDB probe.
'Why would I be naked?' Singer fumes as scammers use fake nude photo

'Why would I be naked?' Singer fumes as scammers use fake nude photo

Jaclyn Victor says she will go to the police over the matter.
MAHB transformation to boost investments, economy: Finance Ministry

MAHB transformation to boost investments, economy: Finance Ministry

Ministry says measures must be implemented immediately to face strong regional competition.
Hadi: For 'tiga ekor orang putih', BM takes backseat

Hadi: For 'tiga ekor orang putih', BM takes backseat

PARLIAMENT | Marang MP laments that even those who know Malay use English in letters, court.
Umno MP says interfaith guidelines unnecessary, denies being DAP stooge

Umno MP says interfaith guidelines unnecessary, denies being DAP stooge

PARLIAMENT | Isam Isa points out Malaysia has been living in harmony without the guidelines.
MCCBCHST: Non-Muslim affairs minister proposal not against Islam

MCCBCHST: Non-Muslim affairs minister proposal not against Islam

Interfaith group also reiterates its stance that Islam is the religion of the federation.
Selangor sultan wants state assembly to focus on important matters

Selangor sultan wants state assembly to focus on important matters

He commands lawmakers to avoid trivialities or disrespectful conduct against peers.
MP SPEAKS | Are we willing to sacrifice our Malayan tiger national icon?

MP SPEAKS | Are we willing to sacrifice our Malayan tiger national icon?

The big cats teeter on the brink of extinction with destructive projects in their habitat.
Muhyiddin's abuse of power trial involving RM232.5m to begin Sept 17

Muhyiddin's abuse of power trial involving RM232.5m to begin Sept 17

The Sessions Court trial dates stretch to January 2026.
Cops detain corn vendor, wife over racist sign

Cops detain corn vendor, wife over racist sign

UPDATED 7.27PM | Seller out on bail, Indonesian wife still in custody.
Heed MACC chief's 'comical' lesson for Sabah polls, Warisan tells voters

Heed MACC chief's 'comical' lesson for Sabah polls, Warisan tells voters

Warisan Women chief says the people will judge Azam, govt's response to Sabah scandal.
No need for anti-racial discrimination act, existing laws sufficient: Minister

No need for anti-racial discrimination act, existing laws sufficient: Minister

UPDATED 1.35PM | PARLIAMENT | What's important is fair enforcement to ensure smooth inter-ethnic relations, Aaron adds.
COMMENT | Sarawak's PBB party polls: A politics of accommodation

COMMENT | Sarawak's PBB party polls: A politics of accommodation

Abang Johari emerges stronger after addressing internal divisions with compromise.
Anti-graft rally organiser demands 3 reforms from govt or face larger protest

Anti-graft rally organiser demands 3 reforms from govt or face larger protest

UPDATED 1.38PM | Sekretariat Rakyat Benci Rasuah submits memorandum to MP near Parliament today.
Razman: Govt must ban 'Becoming Hannah' from being sold to Muslims

Razman: Govt must ban 'Becoming Hannah' from being sold to Muslims

Perak PAS chief also wants minister to be probed over alleged evangelism.
Only conditional approval given to vehicle inspection firms - Loke

Only conditional approval given to vehicle inspection firms - Loke

UPDATED 1.49PM | PARLIAMENT | They have 24 months to fulfil all criteria before they can get operating licence, minister explains.
COMMENT | Return of American empire

COMMENT | Return of American empire

History shows Trump not the first US president with ambitions to expand US empire.
Madrid court dismisses Sulu claimants' bid to appeal annulment

Madrid court dismisses Sulu claimants' bid to appeal annulment

The court rules that the claimants fail to meet basic evidence requirements.
Tiger among endangered wildlife at proposed K'tan gold mine site

Tiger among endangered wildlife at proposed K'tan gold mine site

There are fewer than 150 Malayan tigers left in the wild.
COMMENT | New sheriff in town - will Trump disrupt or destroy?

COMMENT | New sheriff in town - will Trump disrupt or destroy?

US president has adopted disruption in diplomacy to force change.
Apologise to Perlis mufti and all Muslims, Bersatu leader tells Rayer

Apologise to Perlis mufti and all Muslims, Bersatu leader tells Rayer

Afif accuses Jelutong MP of stoking racial tensions in Zakir Naik issue.
Setia Alam mall shooting suspect killed in police raid

Setia Alam mall shooting suspect killed in police raid

UPDATED 4.06PM | Cops exchange gunfire with man at Pulau Ketam hotel.
Schools to run as usual during Ramadan - Education Ministry

Schools to run as usual during Ramadan - Education Ministry

The ministry urges the public to not be misled by misinformation.
YOURSAY | Don’t let politicians exploit racist incident

YOURSAY | Don’t let politicians exploit racist incident

‘See how quickly this vendor has apologised?’