Archive - 11 July 2025

UN human rights office: 798 killed while seeking aid in Gaza since late May

UN human rights office: 798 killed while seeking aid in Gaza since late May

International community raise concerns over aid distribution mechanism in Gaza.
Tok Mat: New regulation to stop illegal 'ship-to-ship' transfers starts this month

Tok Mat: New regulation to stop illegal 'ship-to-ship' transfers starts this month

This is to safeguard nation’s maritime sovereignty, he says.

'Mind your words': PAS veep warns Zahid after remarks on Kelantan

'Mind your words': PAS veep warns Zahid after remarks on Kelantan

Idris says Zahid’s distasteful words are 'infuriating'.
US hails Asean forum as 'extraordinary', reaffirms regional ties

US hails Asean forum as 'extraordinary', reaffirms regional ties

Rubio says US remains deeply connected to the region.
Addendum: Let court handle it, PM says

Addendum: Let court handle it, PM says

We must follow due process, he adds.

Google launches new AI marketing tools to supercharge business growth in SEA

Google launches new AI marketing tools to supercharge business growth in SEA

The announcement reaffirms Google’s commitment to equipping Southeast Asian markets with tools to meet today’s consumer behaviours

MACC identifies Daim's assets worth over RM3b in 11 countries

MACC identifies Daim's assets worth over RM3b in 11 countries

Probe and enforcement focused on forfeiting extraordinary assets, agency says.
Govt exempts 5 healthcare sectors from 45-hour work week

Govt exempts 5 healthcare sectors from 45-hour work week

This comes after several groups criticised the move.
Nazri clarifies CJ tenure remarks personal views, not Anwar's decision

Nazri clarifies CJ tenure remarks personal views, not Anwar's decision

Former minister says PM has full authority on decisions he wants to make.
Amir, Johari to serve in acting capacity until new ministers appointed - PM

Amir, Johari to serve in acting capacity until new ministers appointed - PM

Untrue to say we lack candidates, Anwar says.
CJ's tenure not tied to PM's feelings, Ambiga schools Nazri on judiciary

CJ's tenure not tied to PM's feelings, Ambiga schools Nazri on judiciary

Tengku Maimun's comments not personal, about strengthening judiciary, says ex-Bar president.
Decision on Na'imah's application over legal questions set for Aug 12

Decision on Na'imah's application over legal questions set for Aug 12

High Court set the date after hearing submissions from DPP, defence counsel.
Dr M urges Malaysia to embrace China as US trade alternative

Dr M urges Malaysia to embrace China as US trade alternative

Centenarian says Americans are likely to suffer more due to tariffs.
LETTER | Time for M’sian govt to act against economy of genocide

LETTER | Time for M’sian govt to act against economy of genocide

We must suspend trade ties with those involved in brutalising Palestinians.
Why no state-level birthday bash for Dr M, PN MP asks govt

Why no state-level birthday bash for Dr M, PN MP asks govt

Birthday greetings alone insufficient, Wan Saiful says.
Jakim, S'gor religious agency to probe event over alleged deviant elements

Jakim, S'gor religious agency to probe event over alleged deviant elements

We’re committed to combat deviant elements within society - Sirajuddin.
Anwar again denies judicial interference, urges respect for legal process

Anwar again denies judicial interference, urges respect for legal process

Constitutional amendments the way to go to initiate change in appointment mechanism - PM.
Mind Matters Rally 2025

Mind Matters Rally 2025

UN rep pans 'unacceptable' US sanctions on its human rights expert

UN rep pans 'unacceptable' US sanctions on its human rights expert

Member states entitled to their views, but encouraged to engage, Dujarric says.
M'sia's population to peak at 42.38m by 2059

M'sia's population to peak at 42.38m by 2059

Selangor to remain most populous state with 8.10m people by 2060.

COMMENT | Bank Negara's OPR cut and hidden cost of cheap loans

COMMENT | Bank Negara's OPR cut and hidden cost of cheap loans

Lower interest rates masks policy shift that burdens rakyat with rising costs.
COMMENT | Party's over, now focus on CJ's replacement

COMMENT | Party's over, now focus on CJ's replacement

Self-defeating to play politics with judiciary.
PAC to recall witnesses over unresolved queries in airport probe

PAC to recall witnesses over unresolved queries in airport probe

Committee yet to finalise findings, recommendations, Mas Ermieyati says.
Dr M won't attend Bar's march for judicial independence

Dr M won't attend Bar's march for judicial independence

UPDATED 2PM | PN also retracts support for Rafizi's RCI.
'I want to die while still serving': Hadi to defend PAS chief post

'I want to die while still serving': Hadi to defend PAS chief post

The Marang MP underwent treatment at the National Heart Institute in June.
Dr M secretariat urges Anwar to quit over judiciary crisis, mulls legal action

Dr M secretariat urges Anwar to quit over judiciary crisis, mulls legal action

UPDATED 1.46PM | Group rescinds earlier call for PM to take leave.
Johari to take over Nik Nazmi's ministerial duties

Johari to take over Nik Nazmi's ministerial duties

UPDATED 1.25PM | Appointment effective immediately, chief secretary to govt says.
Water tariff review in 10 states to ensure supply sustainability

Water tariff review in 10 states to ensure supply sustainability

Applications also filed to improve overall management quality.
Umno urges house arrest for Najib after AGC confirms addendum

Umno urges house arrest for Najib after AGC confirms addendum

Senior govt lawyer says they are just challenging how it was submitted as evidence.
Guan Eng urges govt to halt electricity, SST hikes amid US retaliation

Guan Eng urges govt to halt electricity, SST hikes amid US retaliation

DAP lawmakers press for a freeze until 'tariff war' ends.
COMMENT | Selangor's parking deal stinks to high heaven

COMMENT | Selangor's parking deal stinks to high heaven

Privatisation plan raises conflict of interest concerns involving state-owned firm.
Petition on judicial independence launched, Rafizi rallies M'sians to rise

Petition on judicial independence launched, Rafizi rallies M'sians to rise

Stakes are high for not just legal system, but also democracy, ex-minister says.
Trump nominates 'Alpha male' influencer as ambassador to M'sia

Trump nominates 'Alpha male' influencer as ambassador to M'sia

Adams, 40, is described as a 'fawning supporter' of the US president.
Dr M's nine lives, Syed Saddiq lets the cat out

Dr M's nine lives, Syed Saddiq lets the cat out

Muar MP reveals ex-PM's 'biggest secret' to how he stays youthful, seemingly relaxed.
COMMENT | Remembering Han Suyin

COMMENT | Remembering Han Suyin

The anti-colonial author deserves a more prominent place in Malaysia's literary space.
PAS to join lawyers' march for judicial independence

PAS to join lawyers' march for judicial independence

UPDATED 2.50PM | March organised by Malaysian Bar in response to concerns of judicial interference.
Muda sounds alarm over Selangor parking privatisation plan

Muda sounds alarm over Selangor parking privatisation plan

Local councils to receive 40pct revenue, residents 'shortchanged', party says.
COMMENT | The US' descent into a morality morass

COMMENT | The US' descent into a morality morass

Only Americans can stop this mad, downward spiral.
Latheefa presses PM after Nazri blames Malta speech for ex-CJ's exit

Latheefa presses PM after Nazri blames Malta speech for ex-CJ's exit

LFL co-founder calls remarks 'a stunning admission', very serious if true.
Only 8.4pct of religious schools in Perak have planning permission: MB

Only 8.4pct of religious schools in Perak have planning permission: MB

Saarani urges responsible parties to collaborate with authorities to resolve the issue.
Judges in a teacup at PM's 4.30pm huddle

Judges in a teacup at PM's 4.30pm huddle

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