Archive - 1 June 2025

Mara halts sending students to US as Trump imposes new visa policies

Mara halts sending students to US as Trump imposes new visa policies

Mara will redirect students originally bound for US to other countries such as UK.
PKR members allege party leader lobbying for ministerial post

PKR members allege party leader lobbying for ministerial post

Fekirie Gobet claims the leader is calling division chiefs for support.
Rafizi won't take PKR appointed posts, warns against Zafrul's membership

Rafizi won't take PKR appointed posts, warns against Zafrul's membership

Outgoing minister reveals Nurul Izzah wants him to be second PKR deputy president.
MIC points out Umno not sole BN rep, cabinet posts must be shared

MIC points out Umno not sole BN rep, cabinet posts must be shared

Party wants BN to discuss Zafrul's replacement to be from other coalition components.
Umno can't use anti-hopping law to strip Zafrul's senatorship

Umno can't use anti-hopping law to strip Zafrul's senatorship

Anti-party hopping laws in Constitution only apply to MPs.
Will Anwar give Economy Ministry to Umno in exchange for Zafrul?

Will Anwar give Economy Ministry to Umno in exchange for Zafrul?

PM wants to keep Zafrul, angering Umno, so a cabinet reshuffle may ease tensions.
'Don't worry, I'm not even on the list': N Sembilan MB on becoming minister

'Don't worry, I'm not even on the list': N Sembilan MB on becoming minister

Responding to rumours, Aminuddin says no lobbying, up to PM.
Not inviting Rafizi, Nik Nazmi, Zafrul, but can team up in Parliament - PN

Not inviting Rafizi, Nik Nazmi, Zafrul, but can team up in Parliament - PN

Up to them to join but subject to anti-party hopping law, Takiyuddin says.
'Disheartening': Anwar laments weak reading culture

'Disheartening': Anwar laments weak reading culture

PM ties lack of reading with sentiment-driven discourse in the country.
PM: Book vouchers for over 400k teachers, guidelines for students

PM: Book vouchers for over 400k teachers, guidelines for students

Guidelines needed to prevent purchase of poor-quality publications, Anwar says.
PM: No urgency for cabinet reshuffle, Zafrul to stay as minister

PM: No urgency for cabinet reshuffle, Zafrul to stay as minister

UPDATED 3.35PM | Temporary arrangements will be made, says Anwar.
'Distortion of truth, perception' - Zaid decries 'Trumpian politics' in M'sia

'Distortion of truth, perception' - Zaid decries 'Trumpian politics' in M'sia

He says it's no longer an American phenomenon.
COMMENT | Timor-Leste joining Asean a victory for regional solidarity

COMMENT | Timor-Leste joining Asean a victory for regional solidarity

Culmination of decades-long struggle, shaped by transnational activism.
No legal grounds to probe LGBTQ+ workshop, says LFL

No legal grounds to probe LGBTQ+ workshop, says LFL

Zaid says organisers clearly stated it was to deliver sexual health information.
Gas war: Minister tells Wee to do his homework, MCA chief hits back

Gas war: Minister tells Wee to do his homework, MCA chief hits back

Armizan says previous govt made the rule, Wee argues issue is in enforcement.
COMMENT | Transition to net-zero: Business risk in going green

COMMENT | Transition to net-zero: Business risk in going green

Financial and regulatory risks for businesses to manage and disclose.
BN at 51: Zahid hails spirit of democracy, unity across generations

BN at 51: Zahid hails spirit of democracy, unity across generations

'It has been a political platform that embraces diversity.'
Sabah Bersatu: Is PM weaponising graft scandal to reshape state politics?

Sabah Bersatu: Is PM weaponising graft scandal to reshape state politics?

'Can principles of justice be diluted in the name of politics?'
Unauthorised Mujamalah visa offerings haram - Na'im

Unauthorised Mujamalah visa offerings haram - Na'im

Deceiving others for personal gain is clear form of fraud, says minister.
Legal immunity bid: Anwar won't succeed, Najib has tried and failed - PN

Legal immunity bid: Anwar won't succeed, Najib has tried and failed - PN

Federal Court ruled in 2019 that PM can be sued, says Takiyuddin.
COMMENT | Nothing 'personal' about Zafrul's party switch

COMMENT | Nothing 'personal' about Zafrul's party switch

Politicians respond to opportunities and incentives that appear before them.
Puad urges Umno to condemn 'frog', those embracing hopper

Puad urges Umno to condemn 'frog', those embracing hopper

Umno is a party that prioritises the people, says the supreme council member.
Don't be afraid to defend Umno's rights, Youth wing tells president

Don't be afraid to defend Umno's rights, Youth wing tells president

This is over the call to retain Umno's cabinet quota.
40 years of serving up Sarawak laksa Down Under

40 years of serving up Sarawak laksa Down Under

Lo shares her family's journey providing authentic M'sian cuisine to Aussies.
Larian Wira LTAT 2025 attracts 10,000 participants

Larian Wira LTAT 2025 attracts 10,000 participants

Fostering public appreciation for the sacrifices of our national heroes
Eight Opec+ nations to hike oil production by 411,000 barrels per day in july

Eight Opec+ nations to hike oil production by 411,000 barrels per day in july

Flexibility will allow group to continue to support market stability.
Reform not 'sexy', says PKR Youth chief

Reform not 'sexy', says PKR Youth chief

Understand that change cannot happen overnight, says Kamil.
COMMENT | Before bulldozers arrive: Lesson for Urban Renewal Act

COMMENT | Before bulldozers arrive: Lesson for Urban Renewal Act

Urban renewal must uplift communities, not erase them.
Activist: Banning romance novels symptom of patriarchy

Activist: Banning romance novels symptom of patriarchy

It's another form of colonisation, says CIJ executive director.
Ministry committed to 'smoke-free M'sia' by 2040 - Dzulkefly

Ministry committed to 'smoke-free M'sia' by 2040 - Dzulkefly

It's achievable through shared commitment, says the health minister.