Archive - 18 April 2025

Kelantan, Terengganu PKR chiefs retain posts

Kelantan, Terengganu PKR chiefs retain posts

Division level of 2025 PKR elections held today.
Four step up with SDs claiming to witness Arafat pulling gun out

Four step up with SDs claiming to witness Arafat pulling gun out

The PKR man allegedly drew a firearm during campaigning for party elections.
Minister: States have authority to ban vapes, e-cigarette sales

Minister: States have authority to ban vapes, e-cigarette sales

They can act based on local policies, bylaws, says Dzulkefly.
Fake birth cert syndicate offered up to RM50k in bribes, source says

Fake birth cert syndicate offered up to RM50k in bribes, source says

Syndicate believed to have been operating since 2021.
MCMC completes probe into Jalur Gemilang gaffes

MCMC completes probe into Jalur Gemilang gaffes

Home Ministry and Royal Malaysia Police are also conducting investigations.
Court decides on May 23 if Wan Saiful obtains bank statements

Court decides on May 23 if Wan Saiful obtains bank statements

This is over his trial involving the Jana Wibawa project.
Arrogant US commentator ignorant of Southeast Asia - Anwar

Arrogant US commentator ignorant of Southeast Asia - Anwar

The prime minister rebukes Bill O'Reilly who said Malaysians 'have no money'.
New Puspal guidelines to streamline event management

New Puspal guidelines to streamline event management

Guidelines include incident management, application processing time.
Kulai school principal resigns amid sex scandal on campus

Kulai school principal resigns amid sex scandal on campus

Girls have complained that their photos have been edited sexually and sold.
Cops record 42 statements over Jalur Gemilang blunder

Cops record 42 statements over Jalur Gemilang blunder

More individuals will be called in, says Ayob Khan.
Cops: Initial report on Putra Heights fire expected in a week

Cops: Initial report on Putra Heights fire expected in a week

'We've identified pipeline that exploded, it is now under forensic investigation.'
Negativity towards Malay DAP leaders won't affect polls - Syahredzan

Negativity towards Malay DAP leaders won't affect polls - Syahredzan

AYER KUNING | You can't love what you don't know, says the DAP lawmaker.
COMMENT | Anwar meeting Myanmar govt commendable, don't stop there

COMMENT | Anwar meeting Myanmar govt commendable, don't stop there

Path to peace must include ethnic resistance groups too.
May 1 rollout for medicine price transparency mechanism

May 1 rollout for medicine price transparency mechanism

Consumers have right to information, freedom to choose, minister says.
Dr M's lawyer defends Anwar, CJ, moots committee on judicial reform

Dr M's lawyer defends Anwar, CJ, moots committee on judicial reform

Debate stirred up on prime minister's power in the appointment of judges.
Allianz Junior Badminton Championship 2025 Continues its Role in Churning Out Champions

Allianz Junior Badminton Championship 2025 Continues its Role in Churning Out Champions

The AJBC Grand Finals for U-13 and U-15 teams from all Qualifiers will be held in Kuala Lumpur, 5–9 November.
Not small matter but don't go overboard, says Anwar on flag issue

Not small matter but don't go overboard, says Anwar on flag issue

This follows a protest outside of Sin Chew's office earlier today.
Person who recorded alleged PKR polls bribery claims harassment

Person who recorded alleged PKR polls bribery claims harassment

Individual's identity withheld, police report to be made.
M'sian economy missing mark even before Trump tariff - report

M'sian economy missing mark even before Trump tariff - report

GDP for Q1 rose 4.4pct, missing the 4.8pct estimate.
Loke sets exit timeline, eyes bold reforms for DAP

Loke sets exit timeline, eyes bold reforms for DAP

INTERVIEW | He intends to retire after three terms as sec-gen, seeking no other leadership roles.
'Myanmar junta, opposition agree to extend ceasefire for humanitarian aid'

'Myanmar junta, opposition agree to extend ceasefire for humanitarian aid'

Initial engagements with both parties 'very successful', Anwar says.
Pahang ruler calls for definitive end to illegal land encroachment

Pahang ruler calls for definitive end to illegal land encroachment

Sultan Abdullah calls it a blatant theft of public resources under guise of agriculture.
Why evict us when case in court, ex-KL Tower operators ask govt

Why evict us when case in court, ex-KL Tower operators ask govt

UPDATED 4.44PM | Hamid argues it should be status quo pending court decision.
LETTER | A Good Friday reflection from Borneo

LETTER | A Good Friday reflection from Borneo

Today reminds us that moment of sorrow, sacrifice, and sacred silence transcends time and place.
Akmal to PKR: Look in mirror before blaming 'your shit' on others

Akmal to PKR: Look in mirror before blaming 'your shit' on others

Umno Youth chief livid after PKR polls associated with Umno culture.
Khairy awarded RM2.5m in defamation suit over posts on Covid vaccine

Khairy awarded RM2.5m in defamation suit over posts on Covid vaccine

UPDATED 5.18PM | Case concerns social media posts a netizen made.
SIS calls for independent Children's Commission

SIS calls for independent Children's Commission

NGO makes suggestion amid rise in sexual offences in Kelantan.
'Heads must roll' - Perkasa protests outside Sin Chew office

'Heads must roll' - Perkasa protests outside Sin Chew office

UPDATED 6.35PM | Group says sorry no cure, wants editors responsible sacked.
BEST Cargo, Menggerakkan Landskap Logistik Malaysia

BEST Cargo, Menggerakkan Landskap Logistik Malaysia

BEST Cargo pacu logistik Malaysia dengan teknologi, servis efisien, kadar rendah dan sokongan komuniti.
Pro-Hajiji NGO reports 'AI' audio alleging PM shielding reps in graft scandal

Pro-Hajiji NGO reports 'AI' audio alleging PM shielding reps in graft scandal

In the clip, a voice resembling CM's says PM ordered MACC not to take action.
Ban on single-use plastic bags in parks, certain premises

Ban on single-use plastic bags in parks, certain premises

Implementation method to be tailored, refined by state, Nik Nazmi says.
COMMENT | Schools that time forgot

COMMENT | Schools that time forgot

Why are tahfiz schools allowed to exist in their bubble unchecked, while kids suffer?
'What are we teaching our kids,' PSM asks over KKK march in UiTM

'What are we teaching our kids,' PSM asks over KKK march in UiTM

Arveent laments racially charged activities being normalised.
MP SPEAKS | PM's meet with Myanmar leader has Asean's blessing

MP SPEAKS | PM's meet with Myanmar leader has Asean's blessing

Engagement session on humanitarian aid.
COMMENT | Jakel strikes gold with velodrome land

COMMENT | Jakel strikes gold with velodrome land

DBKL owes the people of KL an inkling of how deals were made.
Group berates Perak govt, Jakoa over Orang Asli land dispute

Group berates Perak govt, Jakoa over Orang Asli land dispute

How did Orang Asli land up being leased to private firm, Peka asks.
Anwar holds talks with Myanmar leader on quake relief efforts

Anwar holds talks with Myanmar leader on quake relief efforts

Discussion focused on humanitarian needs of citizens, PM says.
NGO urges ministry to probe claims UiTM punished KKK whistleblowers

NGO urges ministry to probe claims UiTM punished KKK whistleblowers

Suaram also urges Suhakam to independently investigate claims students' freedom impeded.
Ayer Kuning an oasis of peace amid prevailing 3R issues

Ayer Kuning an oasis of peace amid prevailing 3R issues

AYER KUNING | Voters say they are undisturbed by happenings far away.
Putra Heights fire: Are you trying to hide something, Afif asks S'gor MB

Putra Heights fire: Are you trying to hide something, Afif asks S'gor MB

Taman Medan rep berates Amirudin for not inviting opposition reps to briefing.
Sin Chew editors' detention: I'm ashamed to be Malaysian, says don

Sin Chew editors' detention: I'm ashamed to be Malaysian, says don

Tajuddin also disagrees with daily's decision to suspend the editors.
COMMENT | Pak Lah: What he was, what he achieved… and did not

COMMENT | Pak Lah: What he was, what he achieved… and did not

He was a good man with a heart in the right place.
Sexual behaviour issues among teens must be holistically addressed: Na'im

Sexual behaviour issues among teens must be holistically addressed: Na'im

Minister notes alarming rise in rape and incest cases.
China ready to share rare earth processing tech with M'sia

China ready to share rare earth processing tech with M'sia

It boosts revenue and benefits state governments, Mohamad says.
PN sounds ‘oink’ alarm

PN sounds ‘oink’ alarm

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