Archive - 23 July 2025

Thanks PM, but people want something more concrete - Chow

Thanks PM, but people want something more concrete - Chow

Penang CM calls for long-term policies to support rakyat.
PKR Women leader lauds 'people first' PM, warns of rivals exploiting emotions

PKR Women leader lauds 'people first' PM, warns of rivals exploiting emotions

Farahida urges M'sians to judge fairly and rationally.
Delays on Jakim's end behind catering company's lack of halal cert: Zambry

Delays on Jakim's end behind catering company's lack of halal cert: Zambry

PARLIAMENT | Minister cites technical difficulties and procedural inefficiencies, wants rectification.
Opposition reps chant 'turun' as the day's Dewan Rakyat sitting ends

Opposition reps chant 'turun' as the day's Dewan Rakyat sitting ends

PARLIAMENT | PN MPs' cries in reference to 'Turun Anwar' rally this Saturday.
'Did you read PM's announcement?': DAP man pans Wee's RM100 return idea

'Did you read PM's announcement?': DAP man pans Wee's RM100 return idea

UPDATED 9.54PM | Unclaimed amount will be returned to govt to aid eligible Sara recipients next year - Lee.
Muda won't stop members from joining 'Turun Anwar' rally

Muda won't stop members from joining 'Turun Anwar' rally

We respect people's right to assemble peacefully, Amira says.
Academic: Redirect anger over preacher pair, not at AGC

Academic: Redirect anger over preacher pair, not at AGC

Tajuddin says religious education fails to engage with 'values of other faiths'.
Tourist extortion: Tiong calls for tougher punishment on rogue cops

Tourist extortion: Tiong calls for tougher punishment on rogue cops

Minister to follow up with IGP as dept transfer not enough.
Cops receive 60 reports on 'Turun Anwar' rally

Cops receive 60 reports on 'Turun Anwar' rally

KL police remind organisers, participants to comply with regulations.
Your freedom is not absolute, AGC to govt servants on joining rallies

Your freedom is not absolute, AGC to govt servants on joining rallies

UPDATED 6.48PM | Civil servants subject to Public Officers Regulations 2012 - AGC.
Lawyer: Shield Albert, he'll name 'extremely high level' MACC officer

Lawyer: Shield Albert, he'll name 'extremely high level' MACC officer

Client has been seeking protection since day one, Mahajoth says.
Hindu lawyers urge AGC to revisit probes on preachers Zamri, Firdaus

Hindu lawyers urge AGC to revisit probes on preachers Zamri, Firdaus

Group chief says surprised by decision not to prosecute despite police commencing investigations.
Opposition: Anwar delivers 'low-grade movie from blockbuster teaser'

Opposition: Anwar delivers 'low-grade movie from blockbuster teaser'

Fadhli claims PM's announcement bid to scuttle 'Turun Anwar' rally momentum.
Allianz Malaysia leads call for safer roads for p-hailing riders

Allianz Malaysia leads call for safer roads for p-hailing riders

MIROS and p-hailing platforms join hands at media forum to champion gig worker safety.

Warisan rep asks Sabah GLC: Who paid for the private jet?

Warisan rep asks Sabah GLC: Who paid for the private jet?

Serious concerns if trip funded by foreign investor or private party, Wong says.
Moderate air quality in most areas, no unhealthy readings - DOE

Moderate air quality in most areas, no unhealthy readings - DOE

Dept to continue monitoring several hotspots in Sabah, Sarawak and Pahang.
'My heart breaks': Anwar mourns Dhaka jet crash

'My heart breaks': Anwar mourns Dhaka jet crash

PM also pays tribute to teacher who rushed her students to safety.
PM's announcement proves Madani prioritises rakyat: Govt backbenchers

PM's announcement proves Madani prioritises rakyat: Govt backbenchers

It shows govt's seriousness, sensitivity to the people's challenges, club says.
Malacca Health Dept drafting proposal to ban manufacturing, sale of vape

Malacca Health Dept drafting proposal to ban manufacturing, sale of vape

State yet to decide on whether to support or reject ban, Ngwe says.
Let public return RM100 for more critical areas, I'll go first: Wee

Let public return RM100 for more critical areas, I'll go first: Wee

MCA chief suggests funds be used for healthcare and education.
'I don't want immunity' - Dr M dares Anwar to charge him

'I don't want immunity' - Dr M dares Anwar to charge him

UPDATED 4.18PM | 'If you think I was wrong, take me to court and prove it.'
COMMENT | Long-awaited whistleblower protection

COMMENT | Long-awaited whistleblower protection

Protection for whistleblowers even if implicated in the wrongdoing they expose.
M'sia to sign UN cybercrime convention in October - Saifuddin

M'sia to sign UN cybercrime convention in October - Saifuddin

PARLIAMENT | Authorities will be able to strengthen cooperation with overseas counterparts, he says.
AGC opposes bid by Daim's family against MACC over Ilham Tower seizure

AGC opposes bid by Daim's family against MACC over Ilham Tower seizure

Both parties directed to file written submissions by Aug 13.
Opposition questions Wan Suraya's appointment as auditor-general

Opposition questions Wan Suraya's appointment as auditor-general

PARLIAMENT | They also claim that the audit department is told to act like cheerleaders.
Rafidah: Stop baiting voters, start serving with integrity

Rafidah: Stop baiting voters, start serving with integrity

Former minister says govt should simply work with sincerity and responsibility.
Picking the Right Lalamove Vehicle: Your Guide to Smarter, Cost-Efficient Deliveries

Picking the Right Lalamove Vehicle: Your Guide to Smarter, Cost-Efficient Deliveries

Looking for an affordable truck delivery option without overpaying for extra space? Read more.

COMMENT | Beyond RM100: What Anwar's surprise really tells us

COMMENT | Beyond RM100: What Anwar's surprise really tells us

Is this a strategic recalibration, or a reactive move to stem political discontent?
Jais summons e-Hati organisers to record statements

Jais summons e-Hati organisers to record statements

Na'im says the Islamic authority is investigating the case under syariah crimes.
Govt to fast-track filling 4.3k healthcare positions, says PM

Govt to fast-track filling 4.3k healthcare positions, says PM

'There have been complaints about critical vacancies, particularly involving doctors.'
Legal turbulence over private jet: Ex-SMM CEO demands RM10m

Legal turbulence over private jet: Ex-SMM CEO demands RM10m

Jontih also demands an apology and retraction of all defamatory statements against him.
Madani Rahmah Sales allocation doubles to RM600m - Anwar

Madani Rahmah Sales allocation doubles to RM600m - Anwar

This enables more frequent sales across all 600 state constituencies, PM says.
Govt to launch Sejahtera Madani tomorrow - PM

Govt to launch Sejahtera Madani tomorrow - PM

Anwar says the government is committed to continuing poverty upliftment initiatives.
Zaid chides AGC over inaction against preachers, pans 'tame' MIC

Zaid chides AGC over inaction against preachers, pans 'tame' MIC

It shows how state enforces law selectively, ex-minister says.
MP to urge speaker on banning single-use plastics in Parliament

MP to urge speaker on banning single-use plastics in Parliament

Lawmakers receive memorandum from organisations on 'plastic crisis'.
Lawyer: Cops must've seen health event banner after 8 hours at 'gay party'

Lawyer: Cops must've seen health event banner after 8 hours at 'gay party'

Chong posts event's banner and presentation slides on social media, disputing police narrative.
See-To: Anwar vindicates Najib on his birthday, 'cash is king'

See-To: Anwar vindicates Najib on his birthday, 'cash is king'

Ex-BN official cites PM's announcement on RM100 handout this morning.
Zafrul: Geely partnership lifted Proton from losses to profitability

Zafrul: Geely partnership lifted Proton from losses to profitability

Proton sales went from 71k in 2016 to 152k in 2024, the minister says.
'Farhash link': PAS demands MACC probe, independent audit of SMM

'Farhash link': PAS demands MACC probe, independent audit of SMM

'Delay in probe risks plunder of Sabah's natural wealth, erosion of public trust.'
AGC's inaction will embolden Zamri, Firdaus - NGO leader

AGC's inaction will embolden Zamri, Firdaus - NGO leader

Shashi urges Azalina, AGC to explain their decision regarding the Muslim preachers.
What's govt doing to bring down food cost inflation, asks Hamzah

What's govt doing to bring down food cost inflation, asks Hamzah

PARLIAMENT | Hassan tells deputy minister to give better answer amid upcoming rally.
MOH: 2.3k waiting for cardiothoracic surgery, some up to 7 months

MOH: 2.3k waiting for cardiothoracic surgery, some up to 7 months

603 elective paediatric cardiothoracic procedures, average wait of 21 months.
Anwar finally fulfils cheaper petrol pledge; RM100 groceries aid for all

Anwar finally fulfils cheaper petrol pledge; RM100 groceries aid for all

UPDATED 12.35PM | PM also announces extra holiday on Sept 15, no toll hikes at 10 highways.
K'tan cops insist no health workers at 'gay party' raid, NGO says otherwise

K'tan cops insist no health workers at 'gay party' raid, NGO says otherwise

Activist says seven health workers were forced to undergo urine tests.
Trump unveils new trade deals with Indonesia, Philippines

Trump unveils new trade deals with Indonesia, Philippines

Deals cut most tariffs on US exports, imposes 19pct tariffs on the two countries.
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath's 'Prince of Darkness', dies aged 76

Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath's 'Prince of Darkness', dies aged 76

His family confirms his passing and requests privacy.
COMMENT | URA: Why not prioritise maintenance over demolition?

COMMENT | URA: Why not prioritise maintenance over demolition?

Demolition should be a last resort as it could leave owners in the lurch.
Cops should tackle real crime, not check people's phones for porn: Lawyer

Cops should tackle real crime, not check people's phones for porn: Lawyer

Three of her clients were charged and fined after police raid on HIV/Aids programme.
YOURSAY | Age should not provide immunity against wrongdoing

YOURSAY | Age should not provide immunity against wrongdoing

'This seems like setting a precedent for ex-PM privilege.'
'Ambalat' label inaccurate, certain areas part of M'sian territory: Ministry

'Ambalat' label inaccurate, certain areas part of M'sian territory: Ministry

Govt stance based on int'l law, says correct term for area is Sulawesi Sea.
Farhash snagged in Sabah scandal

Farhash snagged in Sabah scandal

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Anwar trolls himself with 'saya ulang' tease ahead of big reveal

Anwar trolls himself with 'saya ulang' tease ahead of big reveal

The catchphrase harkens back to an old promise that has become a sore point.