Archive - 24 March 2025

Tobacco display ban starts April 1, affecting 51k shops

Tobacco display ban starts April 1, affecting 51k shops

Health Ministry will implement the ban in phases.
Report: Ex-MCA Youth leader quits, joins Bersatu with supporters

Report: Ex-MCA Youth leader quits, joins Bersatu with supporters

Leong, supporters submit membership forms to Bersatu sec-gen in Janda Baik.
Any cabinet reshuffle involving DAP up to PM, sec-gen: Sim

Any cabinet reshuffle involving DAP up to PM, sec-gen: Sim

The human resources minister is responding to rumoured changes after party election.
Govt committee to review three laws as part of criminal justice modernisation

Govt committee to review three laws as part of criminal justice modernisation

The Penal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code, and the Evidence Act are being reviewed.
Indian authorities seize RM2.64m in cannabis from KL flight passenger

Indian authorities seize RM2.64m in cannabis from KL flight passenger

About 5.15kg of the drug was found in the passenger's luggage.
Ignoring BM in official govt matters disrespects Constitution: DBP

Ignoring BM in official govt matters disrespects Constitution: DBP

This is because of BM's position stipulated in the country's supreme law.
Police-MCMC team up effective in curbing religious insult: IGP

Police-MCMC team up effective in curbing religious insult: IGP

Razarudin says there has been a significant decrease in cases.
Islamic group slams religious authorities over proposed book ban

Islamic group slams religious authorities over proposed book ban

UPDATED 7.15PM | Islamic Renaissance Front says the two books it publishes do not touch on aqidah.
Court rejects bail application by GISBH CEO, 12 others

Court rejects bail application by GISBH CEO, 12 others

Judge rules they do not meet the requirements to grant bail.
Dewan Negara passes RM20.19b supplementary supply bill

Dewan Negara passes RM20.19b supplementary supply bill

Govt committed to reduce deficit, projecting 3.8pct in 2025 - Amir.
Ismail Sabri completes sixth day of MACC questioning

Ismail Sabri completes sixth day of MACC questioning

Ex-PM spent about 5 hours at MACC headquarters today.
M'sia to bolster rules on semiconductor, AI chips export: Report

M'sia to bolster rules on semiconductor, AI chips export: Report

The US wants to curb illicit flow of advanced AI chips to China.
Cops submit to DPP 3 probe papers against doctor

Cops submit to DPP 3 probe papers against doctor

The medical professional has been investigated for alleged indecent behaviour.
'Yolo' can lead to rise in HIV, says deputy health minister

'Yolo' can lead to rise in HIV, says deputy health minister

Lukanisman tells Dewan Negara it encourages risky behaviour including same-sex relationships.
Court lifts ban on comic book 'When I was a Kid 3'

Court lifts ban on comic book 'When I was a Kid 3'

UPDATED 4.20PM | Home Ministry ban was over alleged public unrest risk.
Post DAP polls, cabinet shuffle talk grows as Zafrul to exit in December

Post DAP polls, cabinet shuffle talk grows as Zafrul to exit in December

Need to maintain certain standard of DAP ministers and deputies, Ong says.
Harapan Youth dares PN to name its PM, Perak MB candidates

Harapan Youth dares PN to name its PM, Perak MB candidates

Opposition should do so if it's serious about taking over govt, says Woon.
Ramadan, Aidilfitri business restrictions: DAP Youth slams PN states' rules

Ramadan, Aidilfitri business restrictions: DAP Youth slams PN states' rules

Koh says Kelantan, T’ganu govts interfere with non-Muslim freedoms.
Lawyers urge govt to disclose details of temple land sale in 2014

Lawyers urge govt to disclose details of temple land sale in 2014

UPDATED 3.18PM | Agreement contains provisions about temple's rights and status, they say.
Royal addendum: April 28 decision whether AG can appeal

Royal addendum: April 28 decision whether AG can appeal

UPDATED 2.50PM | Appeal linked to Najib's house arrest action.
601 prisoners to celebrate Raya at home, but likely not Najib

601 prisoners to celebrate Raya at home, but likely not Najib

Prisons Dept says the inmates being released on licence are aged 21 to 68, ex-PM is 72.
Ismail Sabri returns to MACC HQ for 6th day of questioning

Ismail Sabri returns to MACC HQ for 6th day of questioning

This is part of graftbusters' probe into the Keluarga Malaysia campaign case.
LETTER | The law of distraction in Malaysia

LETTER | The law of distraction in Malaysia

Race and religion issues often distract from critical political and governance failures.
COMMENT | What can M'sia and Asean offer to Trump

COMMENT | What can M'sia and Asean offer to Trump

Proactive trade deals, partnerships to counter impending tariffs.
Sabah NGO slams PM for lauding Hajiji, queries anti-graft pledge

Sabah NGO slams PM for lauding Hajiji, queries anti-graft pledge

Anwar seems to approve alleged corrupt activities, group says.
KPJ Healthcare Wins Platinum in 2025 Reader’s Digest Malaysia Trusted Brands Survey, Celebrating 14-Year Streak of Public Trust

KPJ Healthcare Wins Platinum in 2025 Reader’s Digest Malaysia Trusted Brands Survey, Celebrating 14-Year Streak of Public Trust

KPJ Healthcare Berhad (“KPJ Healthcare” or “the Group”) has once again been recognised as one of Malaysia’s most trusted private healthcare providers, securing the Platinum Award in the Private Hospital category of the 2025 Reader’s Digest Malaysia Trusted Brands Survey.
Liow's disciple set to switch allegiance to Bersatu tonight

Liow's disciple set to switch allegiance to Bersatu tonight

Leong expected to lead over a hundred non-Malays in joining party's associate members wing.
Ramanan to contest PKR veep post

Ramanan to contest PKR veep post

Party info chief wants to further strengthen PKR from grassroots to central leadership.
Why must DBKL seek 'squatter's' permission, Akmal asks Vigneswaran

Why must DBKL seek 'squatter's' permission, Akmal asks Vigneswaran

Respect our country's law, says Umno Youth chief.
COMMENT | The slap is about power, not hypocrisy

COMMENT | The slap is about power, not hypocrisy

It is a reminder that we are not equal in Malaysia.
Women should fearlessly take on greater roles - Wan Azizah

Women should fearlessly take on greater roles - Wan Azizah

Ex-DPM says the world needs more courageous women with vision and wisdom.
COMMENT | DBKL can defuse temple storm with truthfulness

COMMENT | DBKL can defuse temple storm with truthfulness

The government continues to be plagued by 'truth deficiency syndrome'.
PM to launch mosque amid land row

PM to launch mosque amid land row

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.