Archive - 18 July 2025

Muhyiddin meets Muda, PSM, others, sans PAS on forming united front

Muhyiddin meets Muda, PSM, others, sans PAS on forming united front

Party leaders gave positive response, ex-PM says.
TH Plantations CEO on garden leave, CFO resigns over RM5m payouts

TH Plantations CEO on garden leave, CFO resigns over RM5m payouts

Millions in unauthorised payments allegedly made to plantation workers.
Anwar has no plans to act against PKR MPs with differing views - Fahmi

Anwar has no plans to act against PKR MPs with differing views - Fahmi

They have right to express views, move on, says the PKR comms director.
13th M'sia Plan to dominate upcoming Dewan Rakyat session - speaker

13th M'sia Plan to dominate upcoming Dewan Rakyat session - speaker

Johari calls on the public to tell MPs what they want raised in Parliament.
11 schoolchildren injured after van overturns in JB

11 schoolchildren injured after van overturns in JB

Vehicle is believed to have struck an open sewer manhole.
GLC CEO's alleged private jet trip: Sabah Bersatu Youth urges probe

GLC CEO's alleged private jet trip: Sabah Bersatu Youth urges probe

CEO of state-owned SMM Sdn Bhd accused of apparent conflict of interest.
Lawyer: Rulers' wise appointments prevented another judicial crisis

Lawyer: Rulers' wise appointments prevented another judicial crisis

Haniff also trusts Wan Ahmad Farid's impartiality, despite past involvement in politics.
Protesters urge US to drop envoy nominee over 'divisive' views

Protesters urge US to drop envoy nominee over 'divisive' views

We need a steady hand who understands M'sian culture and nuance - Iskandar.
Govt to give due consideration to Adams' nomination

Govt to give due consideration to Adams' nomination

Appointment must go through proper process, says PM.
I never presented Terrirudin's name for consideration as CJ, says PM

I never presented Terrirudin's name for consideration as CJ, says PM

UPDATED 4.57PM | 'So, where did the allegations come from?'
Asean to launch landmark human rights reform plan by 2026

Asean to launch landmark human rights reform plan by 2026

AICHR plans for formal complaint system, protections for activists and journalists.
Siti Kasim awarded RM160k in damages over unlawful arrest by Jawi

Siti Kasim awarded RM160k in damages over unlawful arrest by Jawi

Court finds misfeasance in public office by defendants in conducting a raid, apprehending participant.
Group urges M'sians to reject MACC's 15-year 'PR show' on Beng Hock

Group urges M'sians to reject MACC's 15-year 'PR show' on Beng Hock

Ng further calls on govt to bring in int'l experts to reinvestigate his death.
Trump seeks release of grand jury testimony tied to Epstein case

Trump seeks release of grand jury testimony tied to Epstein case

'This scam, perpetuated by the Democrats, should end, right now.'
PM ready to discuss royal addendum with Umno leaders

PM ready to discuss royal addendum with Umno leaders

UPDATED 8.31PM | Ready to explain, do what is right to preserve harmony - Anwar.
Ramasamy withdraws suit against Penang CM over Batu Kawan land deal

Ramasamy withdraws suit against Penang CM over Batu Kawan land deal

This is over land that was allegedly sold below market value.
PKR MP raps 'false claims' Anwar wanted Terrirudin as chief justice

PKR MP raps 'false claims' Anwar wanted Terrirudin as chief justice

Now proven false, detractors will try different tactic, says Taufiq.
Graphic designer charged with insulting Islam on X

Graphic designer charged with insulting Islam on X

The 47-year-old pleads not guilty to the charge.
Rafizi: Calls for judicial RCI, PSSC probe still stand over unresolved issues

Rafizi: Calls for judicial RCI, PSSC probe still stand over unresolved issues

UPDATED 4.32PM | Pandan MP says appointment of new CJ welcomed, but problems remain.
More than 2k cops for 'Turun Anwar' rally, SB projects 10k to 15k turnout

More than 2k cops for 'Turun Anwar' rally, SB projects 10k to 15k turnout

Police confirm organisers have submitted official notification.
COMMENT | Was Sangetha successful in rebuilding her boss' image?

COMMENT | Was Sangetha successful in rebuilding her boss' image?

The only way Anwar can rebuild his image is by working on the reforms.
Bar welcomes new CJ with 'relief', recalls 'precious gift' remarks

Bar welcomes new CJ with 'relief', recalls 'precious gift' remarks

Ezri expresses hope for remaining judicial vacancies to be promptly filled.
Fomca urges stronger action against electricity theft

Fomca urges stronger action against electricity theft

CEO also suggests M'sia establishes clear, regulated pathways for legal crypto-mining operations.

Miti served letter of demand over alleged creative appropriation

Miti served letter of demand over alleged creative appropriation

Action taken after exhausting all informal avenues for dialogue - Current Media Group.
Private jet photo ignites new storm in Sabah

Private jet photo ignites new storm in Sabah

Image allegedly features SMM CEO, secretary, and Sabah timber tycoon.
Warisan leader slams GRS' recycled Sabah CM term limit promise

Warisan leader slams GRS' recycled Sabah CM term limit promise

No action taken towards fulfilling old pledge made in 2021, says Wong.
COMMENT | Where are we as a diverse nation?

COMMENT | Where are we as a diverse nation?

Democracy, rule of law, judicial independence are our survival code.
PKR 9 outline five-point agenda for new CJ

PKR 9 outline five-point agenda for new CJ

UPDATED 11.58AM | They hope Wan Ahmad will continue efforts to strengthen judicial independence.
UN: Israeli strikes displace over 737k in Gaza since March

UN: Israeli strikes displace over 737k in Gaza since March

Only a limited amount of humanitarian aid is reaching the enclave.
From loud roars to soft purrs: Gerakan leader says DAP lost its voice

From loud roars to soft purrs: Gerakan leader says DAP lost its voice

Naran says the party betrayed Malaysians who consider it a bulwark against injustice.
COMMENT | Judges are appointed by law, not lobby

COMMENT | Judges are appointed by law, not lobby

They must now be given room to operate independently.
COMMENT | Legends of justice: 11 greatest judges of all time

COMMENT | Legends of justice: 11 greatest judges of all time

Their stories remind us that the law is human.
Doctors Without Borders slams EU's 'hypocrisy' over Gaza

Doctors Without Borders slams EU's 'hypocrisy' over Gaza

'Amid EU inaction, orchestrated ethnic cleansing in Gaza continues.'
Wan Ahmad Farid appointed chief justice, oath taking ceremony on July 28

Wan Ahmad Farid appointed chief justice, oath taking ceremony on July 28

UPDATED 12.47AM | He replaces Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat as the top judge.
New CJ appointed, will the storm settle?

New CJ appointed, will the storm settle?

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