Archive - 4 June 2025

M'sia rebuffs Pakistan's bid to halt Indian delegation's visit - report

M'sia rebuffs Pakistan's bid to halt Indian delegation's visit - report

Visit proceeds as planned, delegation receives complete support.
Perak provides RM5k aid to families of FRU officers killed in crash

Perak provides RM5k aid to families of FRU officers killed in crash

MB says assistance approved at state executive council meeting.
Why seek legal immunity if no wrongdoings, Dr M asks Anwar

Why seek legal immunity if no wrongdoings, Dr M asks Anwar

This is Anwar's idea of justice, says ex-PM.
Malaysiakini’s Young Creator Fellowship receives overwhelming interest: 30 selected

Malaysiakini’s Young Creator Fellowship receives overwhelming interest: 30 selected

Malaysiakini, in partnership with UNESCO and supported by the High Commission of Australia, Kuala Lumpur, launched the Young Creator Fellowship 2025 as part of its broader Youth Journalism Programme in May 2025.
High Court grounds of judgment rejecting Anwar's bid to pause lawsuit

High Court grounds of judgment rejecting Anwar's bid to pause lawsuit

The trial is scheduled to proceed on June 16.
'Malaysia must brace for future US tariffs'

'Malaysia must brace for future US tariffs'

Prepare to negotiate tariffs targeting key strategic sectors, says US-ABC officer.
Body, believed to be foreign national, found at Bangsar construction site

Body, believed to be foreign national, found at Bangsar construction site

Identity has yet to be confirmed, investigation ongoing.
Police seize PSM Youth leader's phone in LGBTQ+ event probe

Police seize PSM Youth leader's phone in LGBTQ+ event probe

Two members have given their statements in Bukit Aman.
Anwar: It's about protecting PMO, not personal immunity

Anwar: It's about protecting PMO, not personal immunity

It concerns the integrity of our constitutional system, he says.
Dr M: AGC's explanation on Anwar's pardon has vindicated me

Dr M: AGC's explanation on Anwar's pardon has vindicated me

Ex-PM says it dispels accusations he bypassed procedures in facilitating Anwar's pardon.
Rafizi on decision making: 'It's about what must happen'

Rafizi on decision making: 'It's about what must happen'

It's unclear whether his latest post hints at his political future.
FRU crash: Preliminary report to be tabled to cabinet next week - Loke

FRU crash: Preliminary report to be tabled to cabinet next week - Loke

Special task force prepared the report, says minister.
NGO slams DAP MP's suggestion for S'wak govt 30pc stake in Petronas

NGO slams DAP MP's suggestion for S'wak govt 30pc stake in Petronas

Sekretariat Tanahair says this will hinder federal govt's financial ability.
Two more Malaysian pilgrims die in Mecca

Two more Malaysian pilgrims die in Mecca

TH has contacted their next of kin, says Na'im.
Putra Heights fire: Rental assistance extended until next year - exco

Putra Heights fire: Rental assistance extended until next year - exco

It's to ensure victims have appropriate shelter until homes are repaired.
No complex legal questions in Muhyiddin's sedition case - prosecution

No complex legal questions in Muhyiddin's sedition case - prosecution

DPP requests ex-PM's notice of motion be dismissed.
CIJ calls for just probe into PSM members over LGBTQ+ event

CIJ calls for just probe into PSM members over LGBTQ+ event

Press group reminds authorities of freedom of expression and equality before the law.
LETTER | Teoh's death must be catalyst for change

LETTER | Teoh's death must be catalyst for change

Govt should establish an independent, transparent mechanism to investigate all custodial deaths.
Court bins Anwar's bid to suspend sexual assault lawsuit

Court bins Anwar's bid to suspend sexual assault lawsuit

UPDATED 4.43PM | Judge rejects PM's 'baseless' constitutional questions.
Centre sounds alarm over rise in vape poisoning among youth

Centre sounds alarm over rise in vape poisoning among youth

National Poison Centre says 76 cases referred to them from 2020-2024.
MACC applies to freeze foreign assets linked to Daim's wife, family

MACC applies to freeze foreign assets linked to Daim's wife, family

UPDATED 5.14PM | The move aims to prevent the disposal of assets and properties.
PAS veep prayed for damaging PKR polls, wants Hadi, Tuan Ibrahim retained

PAS veep prayed for damaging PKR polls, wants Hadi, Tuan Ibrahim retained

Rift in coalition govt parties an advantage to us – Amar.

Steel project row heats up as minister's aide flays Warisan rep

Steel project row heats up as minister's aide flays Warisan rep

RM31b investment set to reshape Sabah's industrial landscape, says Chan.
COMMENT | Strategic tariffs, stronger US

COMMENT | Strategic tariffs, stronger US

Will America seize the moment to rebuild domestic strength?
Musk attacks Trump's key tax and spending bill

Musk attacks Trump's key tax and spending bill

The tech billionaire calls it an 'abomination' that will balloon the budget deficit.
Passenger from KLIA arrested in India with monitor lizards stuffed in luggage

Passenger from KLIA arrested in India with monitor lizards stuffed in luggage

The two animals were wrapped in cloth in a bag that also contained candy.
'I will not bow to bullies': Daim's wife to fight asset seizure by MACC

'I will not bow to bullies': Daim's wife to fight asset seizure by MACC

UPDATED 11.51AM | Na'imah says lawyers to immediately challenge and set aside order.
Trump signs proclamation to double tariffs on steel, aluminium to 50pct

Trump signs proclamation to double tariffs on steel, aluminium to 50pct

New rate set to take effect at 12.01am on Wednesday.
Petronas denies leaving Canada

Petronas denies leaving Canada

This follows reports that Petronas is considering options for its company there.
Zaid urges PAS to woo Rafizi, moots GE16 clash with Anwar

Zaid urges PAS to woo Rafizi, moots GE16 clash with Anwar

UPDATED 12.05PM | Former minister also suggests Nik Nazmi challenge DAP in Bentong.
Cops to question PSM duo over LGBTQ+ event

Cops to question PSM duo over LGBTQ+ event

The case is being investigated under the Penal Code and CMA.
COMMENT | Why can Israel have nukes, but not Iran?

COMMENT | Why can Israel have nukes, but not Iran?

Until this double standard is fixed, the world will not be safe.
Govt to set up task force on serious financial irregularities

Govt to set up task force on serious financial irregularities

PM says this is to ensure a more holistic, targeted, and effective response.
Why Do You Feel Older Than You Are?

Why Do You Feel Older Than You Are?

Learn how to combat inflamm-ageing for better health

M'sia-UK joint committee to boost franchise ecosystem: Zahid

M'sia-UK joint committee to boost franchise ecosystem: Zahid

Platform to help local brands enter British market by 2026, says DPM.
Bersatu MP slams 'narcissistic' branding of Kota Madani project

Bersatu MP slams 'narcissistic' branding of Kota Madani project

End practice of using administrative slogans as names for govt initiatives - Wan Saiful.
Sukuk funds graft: Cars, horses, booze, diamonds, handbags seized

Sukuk funds graft: Cars, horses, booze, diamonds, handbags seized

RM1.67b highway not completed on schedule, Azam says.
Cuepacs urges MTUC to end leadership crisis after ILC no-show

Cuepacs urges MTUC to end leadership crisis after ILC no-show

Workers not represented at global event in Geneva, says Rahman.
COMMENT | Promise and perils of AI in court work

COMMENT | Promise and perils of AI in court work

AI reshaping law with greater speed but needs strict ethical oversight.
YOURSAY | KJ, charismatic but dangerous

YOURSAY | KJ, charismatic but dangerous

'Are there no other educated and capable leaders in Umno?'
Warisan to GRS: RM31b steel project based on assumptions?

Warisan to GRS: RM31b steel project based on assumptions?

Phoong trying to fool Sabahans to cover up project's failure, Chong says.
Gambling with Islamic funds

Gambling with Islamic funds

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