Archive - 30 May 2025

Should have quit as minister too, Umno's Akmal tells Zafrul

Should have quit as minister too, Umno's Akmal tells Zafrul

Departure leaves party members 'absolutely delighted,' youth chief says.
Malaysia Leads ASEAN Push for Safer Social Media Use

Malaysia Leads ASEAN Push for Safer Social Media Use

Campaign targets scams, cyberbullying, CSAM and social media misuse
Two years too light, Johari says on Leissner's 1MDB sentence

Two years too light, Johari says on Leissner's 1MDB sentence

This is considering gravity of role banker played in scandal - task force chair.
Tengku Zafrul quits Umno for PKR

Tengku Zafrul quits Umno for PKR

UPDATED 9.55PM | Minister says decision not made easily, sought advice from friends.
Sabah PKR to begin talks with Harapan partners ahead of election

Sabah PKR to begin talks with Harapan partners ahead of election

Mustapha reaffirms PKR's commitment to unity, progress, and reform.
AGC to pursue contempt action against Shafee over 'Nazi-Germany' view

AGC to pursue contempt action against Shafee over 'Nazi-Germany' view

UPDATED 11.58PM | 'It is to uphold rule of law, preserve integrity of judicial process.'
Police nab 13 under Sosma over alleged communications cable theft

Police nab 13 under Sosma over alleged communications cable theft

It is believed they had sabotage intentions, S'gor's top cop says.
Teacher, wiring technician fined RM5k each for attempted adultery

Teacher, wiring technician fined RM5k each for attempted adultery

Both plead guilty to Feb 28 offence.
Allianz Life Changers uplift communities nationwide for Agency Charity Day

Allianz Life Changers uplift communities nationwide for Agency Charity Day

The Agency Charity Day has become a cornerstone of Allianz Life’s culture, reflecting its ongoing mission to protect lives, uplift futures, and strengthen communities.
Taiwanese duo held in Brickfields condo raid over drug-laced vape lab

Taiwanese duo held in Brickfields condo raid over drug-laced vape lab

Narcotics worth RM3.29m seized.
Anwar meets Harapan leaders to discuss national issues, Sabah polls

Anwar meets Harapan leaders to discuss national issues, Sabah polls

Source says it's part of PM's commitment to engage with party leaders regularly.
Swiss valley to prepare for evacuation after glacier collapse

Swiss valley to prepare for evacuation after glacier collapse

Residents on high alert as local river swells dangerously.
PM not seeking immunity, says aide after LFL urges AG to intervene

PM not seeking immunity, says aide after LFL urges AG to intervene

Shamsul says application a valid and lawful consideration to be referred to apex court.
Ng's injury remains mystery as BAM takes wait-and-see approach

Ng's injury remains mystery as BAM takes wait-and-see approach

Speculation is rife that the national shuttler has suffered an ACL.
Refugee 'Long Tiger' sentenced to 12 years jail, caning for rape

Refugee 'Long Tiger' sentenced to 12 years jail, caning for rape

Rohingya man is already serving a 4-year sentence for extortion.
Saifuddin's WhatsApp hacked using foreign VPN: Police

Saifuddin's WhatsApp hacked using foreign VPN: Police

Acting CCID director says swift action prevented contacts from being duped.
PKR Youth vice-chief defends Kamil after C4 'hit'

PKR Youth vice-chief defends Kamil after C4 'hit'

Nabil cautions against equating political involvement with cronyism or corruption.
Gigantic cattle bring influx of orders to breeder ahead of Raya Haji

Gigantic cattle bring influx of orders to breeder ahead of Raya Haji

Five 'lembu sado' sold, prices ranging from RM17k to RM18k each.
Is A- in SPM now a B or C, asks Wee

Is A- in SPM now a B or C, asks Wee

MCA chief wants to know how grading will impact matriculation applications.
ECRL project on track to reach 90pct completion by December

ECRL project on track to reach 90pct completion by December

Segmental breakdowns by state show strong progress, MRL CEO says.
NGOs to hold solidarity forum in protest of Beng Hock NFA

NGOs to hold solidarity forum in protest of Beng Hock NFA

They urge the public to attend the forum in numbers.
I have planned next move, will reveal more after Raya Haji - Rafizi

I have planned next move, will reveal more after Raya Haji - Rafizi

Let's allow everyone to calm down first, he says.
COMMENT | Is there hope for a broken Malaysia?

COMMENT | Is there hope for a broken Malaysia?

Hope must start with reforms, which we have been promised but not delivered.
Shafee clarifies 'Nazi-Germany' remark

Shafee clarifies 'Nazi-Germany' remark

Lawyer says remark intended to educate public, not undermine judiciary.
Pushing the boundaries of semiconductor and Augmented Reality: SCHOTT celebrates 50 years of cutting-edge glass processing in Malaysia

Pushing the boundaries of semiconductor and Augmented Reality: SCHOTT celebrates 50 years of cutting-edge glass processing in Malaysia

As the first manufacturing hub in Asia, SCHOTT Malaysia continues to increase production capacity in Penang and Kulim.
C4 goes kaboom again - PM's aide hit

C4 goes kaboom again - PM's aide hit

Graft watchdog says Kamil does not seem to understand the detrimental effects of patronage.
Anwar defends MACC, insists Sabah graft probe must follow due process

Anwar defends MACC, insists Sabah graft probe must follow due process

PM reiterates that no protection will be provided for the whistleblower.
Cut drama and hypocrisy, Rafizi not great: Puad tells Nurul Izzah

Cut drama and hypocrisy, Rafizi not great: Puad tells Nurul Izzah

'What exactly are Rafizi's brilliant ideas that benefit the people?'
MACC Chief Tan Sri Azam Baki Confirms Attendance at WACC 2025 in the United Kingdom Organised by International Strategy Institute (ISI)

MACC Chief Tan Sri Azam Baki Confirms Attendance at WACC 2025 in the United Kingdom Organised by International Strategy Institute (ISI)

The International Strategy Institute (ISI) is pleased to announce that Tan Sri Azam Baki, Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), has officially confirmed his attendance at the World Anti-Corruption Conference (WACC) 2025, which will be held this July in the United Kingdom.
Tropicana Posts RM260.4 Million Revenue in Q1 FY2025

Tropicana Posts RM260.4 Million Revenue in Q1 FY2025

In a filing to Bursa Malaysia, Tropicana Corporation Berhad (“Tropicana” or “Group”) announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025 (“Q1 2025”). Tropicana reported a revenue of RM260.4 million, representing a decrease of RM30.9 million or 10.6% compared to RM291.3 million in the corresponding quarter of the preceding year.
Defamation: Lecturer ordered to pay Yeoh RM400k

Defamation: Lecturer ordered to pay Yeoh RM400k

UPDATED 2.27PM | Judge also orders Kamarul to pay RM80k in legal costs.
LETTER | Time for Anwar to appoint MCA, MIC to cabinet?

LETTER | Time for Anwar to appoint MCA, MIC to cabinet?

Promises of greater representation for the parties have yet to materialise.
Touch ‘n Go Malaysia: Everything beginners need to know before using it

Touch ‘n Go Malaysia: Everything beginners need to know before using it

From how to top up Touch n Go to making it part of your travel toolkit, this guide covers the essentials every beginner needs to know.
Interfaith council urges judicial reform to uphold separation of powers

Interfaith council urges judicial reform to uphold separation of powers

UPDATED 11.48AM | It says amendment necessary to uphold the independence of the judiciary.
28 passengers, bus driver escape from burning express bus

28 passengers, bus driver escape from burning express bus

Bus believed to have dragged a motorcycle, which had skidded.
Prof vs Prof: Ramasamy delivers reformasi's eulogy to Tajuddin

Prof vs Prof: Ramasamy delivers reformasi's eulogy to Tajuddin

Former Penang DCM tells him to stop grasping at straws to defend PM.
COMMENT | Setting record straight: Anwar's case not about immunity

COMMENT | Setting record straight: Anwar's case not about immunity

Principled constitutional clarification being sought.
Federal-Sabah ties must be close, built on mutual trust: PM

Federal-Sabah ties must be close, built on mutual trust: PM

Anwar says Sarawak's example should be followed as it has yielded benefits.
Ex-Goldman Sachs banker apologises to M'sians, gets two years in prison

Ex-Goldman Sachs banker apologises to M'sians, gets two years in prison

Leissner says he lost his freedom, family, and financial independence.
COMMENT | Malaysia's commitment to fight corruption via UNCAC

COMMENT | Malaysia's commitment to fight corruption via UNCAC

UNCAC ratification spurred major reforms, global cooperation against corruption.
Stop disputing Musa's birthday bash, warns Sabah CM's aide

Stop disputing Musa's birthday bash, warns Sabah CM's aide

Event organised according to state constitution, less extravagant than before, says Sazalye.
COMMENT | Asean Summit's gift to KL traffic woes

COMMENT | Asean Summit's gift to KL traffic woes

Letting employees work from home could significantly reduce chronic congestion.
Ministers resigning odd to those who never lost power: PKR Youth chief

Ministers resigning odd to those who never lost power: PKR Youth chief

Kamil says PKR consistently at the forefront of pioneering new political culture.
Anwar in Kota Kinabalu for working visit

Anwar in Kota Kinabalu for working visit

PM expected to meet Sabah Harapan leaders, attend several programmes.
PM seeks shield fit for a king

PM seeks shield fit for a king

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