Archive - 2 June 2025

Sivasangari cruises into third round of British Open

Sivasangari cruises into third round of British Open

World No 8 player defeats India's Ahanat Singh.
Zafrul's Umno exit: No rift, tension within party - president

Zafrul's Umno exit: No rift, tension within party - president

Better for Zafrul to leave if there is no loyalty to party, says Zahid.
Putra Heights fire victims seek temporary aid extension

Putra Heights fire victims seek temporary aid extension

Loan period for some aid has expired, homes still not repaired.
Klang Valley highway sukuk funds gambled away, says MACC chief

Klang Valley highway sukuk funds gambled away, says MACC chief

RM20m transactions uncovered in probe - Azam.
Sabah minister rebuts Elopura rep over steel investment status

Sabah minister rebuts Elopura rep over steel investment status

Phoong chides Chong for taking cheap shots over alleged delay.
MOH reaffirms strict enforcement on smoking products to safeguard public health

MOH reaffirms strict enforcement on smoking products to safeguard public health

E-cigarette liquids strictly regulated under M'sian laws.
'Time to move on' - PKR leader urges end to internal squabbles

'Time to move on' - PKR leader urges end to internal squabbles

Focus on strengthening PKR instead, Siti Aishah tells members after Rafizi rejects offer.
If PAS can't handle a cartoon, how can it be in govt, DAP rep asks

If PAS can't handle a cartoon, how can it be in govt, DAP rep asks

Woo slams Razman's 'excessive' reaction to caricature of him as a clown.
Russia says received Ukraine's draft memorandum on peace

Russia says received Ukraine's draft memorandum on peace

Document submitted in both Ukrainian and English, says Putin adviser.
Diplomatic corps praises Agong's role in regional diplomacy, national unity

Diplomatic corps praises Agong's role in regional diplomacy, national unity

Under king's guidance, M'sia continues to enjoy political stability - Yemen envoy.
Asean currencies seen strengthening this year as US dollar weakens

Asean currencies seen strengthening this year as US dollar weakens

Trump's unpredictability may continue to inject volatility into financial markets - Maybank IB.
DAP rep urges cops to drop satirical cartoon probe, citing threat to free speech

DAP rep urges cops to drop satirical cartoon probe, citing threat to free speech

UPDATED 4.04PM | Not a crime, but a way for people to express views, says Lee.
AirAsia Move blames tech glitch for pricey fares amid Philippine probe

AirAsia Move blames tech glitch for pricey fares amid Philippine probe

Digital platform denies price manipulation, says cooperating fully with regulators.
Retirement age for politicians: Young ones supportive, old guard against

Retirement age for politicians: Young ones supportive, old guard against

We should pave the way for fresh minds to step up, says Syerleena.
Group renews call for single approval system under HR Ministry

Group renews call for single approval system under HR Ministry

Ministry best suited to oversee end-to-end process in foreign worker recruitment, says ACCCIM.
LETTER | Asean-GCC-China summit: Forging strategic trilateral future

LETTER | Asean-GCC-China summit: Forging strategic trilateral future

It represents a bold reimagining of global governance.
AG, deputy IGP made Tan Sris

AG, deputy IGP made Tan Sris

Awards given in conjunction with Agong's official birthday.
Tan Sri, Datuk titles not for sale, go do charity instead - Agong

Tan Sri, Datuk titles not for sale, go do charity instead - Agong

UPDATED 12.32PM | 'Those who try to lobby me will not be entertained.'
Nurul Izzah keeps mum on offer of post to Rafizi

Nurul Izzah keeps mum on offer of post to Rafizi

PKR deputy president calls it a matter she does not wish to publicly divulge.
Govt mulls law to force parents to monitor kids' online activities

Govt mulls law to force parents to monitor kids' online activities

It's to prevent abuse, sexual assault of children, says Azalina.
Agong warns against too many parties, factions

Agong warns against too many parties, factions

UPDATED 12.49PM | King also cautions politicians against using public funds to buy votes.
Hamas ready for new round of indirect Gaza ceasefire talks with Israel

Hamas ready for new round of indirect Gaza ceasefire talks with Israel

It aims at ending humanitarian crisis and reaching permanent ceasefire.
COMMENT | LGBTQ+ vilified, child predators enabled

COMMENT | LGBTQ+ vilified, child predators enabled

The focus on vilifying minorities serves as a distraction from more urgent issues.
COMMENT | Truth should be every leader's shield, not legal technicalities

COMMENT | Truth should be every leader's shield, not legal technicalities

Anwar's bid for civil immunity defies the principle that no one is above the law.
COMMENT | Can Anwar escape hairdryer treatment at White House?

COMMENT | Can Anwar escape hairdryer treatment at White House?

One wonders what an Anwar-Trump meeting will look like given S Africa, Ukraine's experience.
Three UK universities offer tuition discount for Mara students

Three UK universities offer tuition discount for Mara students

Fees discount between 10 and 20pct, Mara to save up to RM5m.
Zafrul wants to join PKR

Zafrul wants to join PKR

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