Archive - 5 April 2025

Deputy education minister's aide lodges police report against Ratu Naga

Deputy education minister's aide lodges police report against Ratu Naga

He accuses the PN-linked activist of slander, fanning racial flames.
Holidaying amid crisis is what certain PAS MB would do, says Amirudin's aide

Holidaying amid crisis is what certain PAS MB would do, says Amirudin's aide

Saifuddin defends Selangor MB from PAS leader's sarcastic urge to take a break.
Putra Heights fire victim registration to end at noon tomorrow

Putra Heights fire victim registration to end at noon tomorrow

S'gor MB says some may not have registered due to Hari Raya.
Aid to farmers delayed to comply with Bernas' rules, Mat Sabu says

Aid to farmers delayed to comply with Bernas' rules, Mat Sabu says

Minister says the money was received on March 28, will be disbursed soon.
Amirudin assures no cover-up in gas pipeline inferno probe

Amirudin assures no cover-up in gas pipeline inferno probe

The Selangor MB says investigators are now determining if proper procedures were followed.
Ratu Naga 'sorry' over 'Chinese Negaraku' claim, deflects blame

Ratu Naga 'sorry' over 'Chinese Negaraku' claim, deflects blame

She claims to have taken down video within 10 minutes of posting.
Help or shut up, Loke tells critics of DAP pipeline disaster fund

Help or shut up, Loke tells critics of DAP pipeline disaster fund

It's a 'sin' to condemn those trying to help, he says.
Cops: Boy rescued after falling into Pasir Gudang monsoon drain

Cops: Boy rescued after falling into Pasir Gudang monsoon drain

Viral video drew criticism of person who filmed the incident but didn't help the boy.
'How many temporary ID applications have Shafie supported?'

'How many temporary ID applications have Shafie supported?'

Kadazan Dusun group urges authorities to investigate Warisan chief over the alleged letters.
PM nixes S'gor-level Raya do, wants food prepared disbursed to the needy

PM nixes S'gor-level Raya do, wants food prepared disbursed to the needy

UPDATED 5.21PM | Move as a sign of respect to Putra Heights victims.
New sandbags to be placed along Batu Feringghi coastline to tackle erosion

New sandbags to be placed along Batu Feringghi coastline to tackle erosion

Putrajaya approved allocation of RM250k, says Zairil.
Pipeline fire: Take a break, PAS info chief tells Selangor MB

Pipeline fire: Take a break, PAS info chief tells Selangor MB

This is over Amirudin earlier saying no excavator was found at the explosion site.
Putra Heights fire: Final safety check at ground zero tomorrow

Putra Heights fire: Final safety check at ground zero tomorrow

Findings will be presented to S'gor Disaster Management Committee, fire chief says.
Resident's chilling premonition before gas pipeline disaster

Resident's chilling premonition before gas pipeline disaster

Jasbinder says he observed excavation works days before the major blaze.
COMMENT | Fair law enforcement will end race, religious issues

COMMENT | Fair law enforcement will end race, religious issues

Throw the book at all perpetrators.
NGO: People of Sabah oppose extension of Azam Baki's tenure

NGO: People of Sabah oppose extension of Azam Baki's tenure

MACC chief has been weak, slow in probing Sabah scandal - Cheng.
Armizan to work with authorities over violating Constitution claim

Armizan to work with authorities over violating Constitution claim

Respect existing process rather than speculate, says the minister.
COMMENT | Legality of Trump's tariffs being challenged

COMMENT | Legality of Trump's tariffs being challenged

Experts say the tariffs are legally unjustified under claimed emergency powers.
'Abang Belon has 13 criminal records, mostly related to narcotics'

'Abang Belon has 13 criminal records, mostly related to narcotics'

Police urge public to remain level-headed, not be influenced by emotionally charged issues.
Putra Heights fire: King visits ground zero

Putra Heights fire: King visits ground zero

Sultan Ibrahim spends 40 minutes observing disaster area.
'Dialogue, understanding key to solving illegal temple issue'

'Dialogue, understanding key to solving illegal temple issue'

He cites past discussions with late PAS leader, which resolved a temple issue.
COMMENT | Anwar's 'victory' speech was tactical, not arrogant

COMMENT | Anwar's 'victory' speech was tactical, not arrogant

PM has to assuage the 'ignorant anger' among Malays over temple issue.
Abang Iskandar poised to be first Sarawakian CJ, says report

Abang Iskandar poised to be first Sarawakian CJ, says report

Terrirudin expected to be Court of Appeal president.
61 attacks reported in Myanmar since deadly quake: UN

61 attacks reported in Myanmar since deadly quake: UN

Clarion calls for wider humanitarian access to affected communities.
Man slammed for filming drowning child Instead of offering help

Man slammed for filming drowning child Instead of offering help

UPDATED 1.52PM | Harrowing incident takes place in Kota Masai, Johor.
Cops nab 4, seize over 50k in child sex abuse material

Cops nab 4, seize over 50k in child sex abuse material

Arrests and seizure made between Feb 24 and March 28.
People must understand history behind 'illegal' temples - activist

People must understand history behind 'illegal' temples - activist

He says Indian estate workers built temples to assuage their fear through spirituality.
Education Ministry rebukes influencer over false 'Chinese Negaraku' claim

Education Ministry rebukes influencer over false 'Chinese Negaraku' claim

Public warned against falling for 'malicious slander'.
Bersatu MP: Channel funds for Aidilfitri bash to Putra Heights victims

Bersatu MP: Channel funds for Aidilfitri bash to Putra Heights victims

Wan Fayhsal says RM5k aid to affected residents grossly inadequate.