Archive - 2 August 2025

Peace, stability enable M'sia to act as mediator in regional conflicts - Anwar

Peace, stability enable M'sia to act as mediator in regional conflicts - Anwar

PM urges caution against efforts to weaken govt.
Warisan pledges to settle student loans for Sabah borrowers

Warisan pledges to settle student loans for Sabah borrowers

With sufficient funds, Shafie says will provide free scholarships for children to enter university.
'Proposed monthly EPF payouts won't affect existing contributors'

'Proposed monthly EPF payouts won't affect existing contributors'

Lim says new mechanism only for members who register after policy is implemented.
Felda free to determine FGV's direction after delisting, PM says

Felda free to determine FGV's direction after delisting, PM says

It can focus on agency's original mission of safeguarding rights, returns, interests of settlers - Anwar.
BN plans to contest at least one state seat in each Sabah parliamentary constituency: Tok Mat

BN plans to contest at least one state seat in each Sabah parliamentary constituency: Tok Mat

UPDATED 8.11PM | It is to ensure coalition represented in all seats, deputy chair says.
3 new Suhakam commissioners named amid delay concerns

3 new Suhakam commissioners named amid delay concerns

They include two new children commissioners and a chief children commissioner.
Anwar announces RM100k for each Felda village

Anwar announces RM100k for each Felda village

Buy tractor, build fish pond, buy drone, you decide, PM says.
Beng Hock group shoots past fundraising target after public appeal

Beng Hock group shoots past fundraising target after public appeal

More than RM80k received in 24 hours.
Indonesia fighting fires in Kalimantan, Sumatra

Indonesia fighting fires in Kalimantan, Sumatra

Agency commits firefighting equipment, cloud seeding, water-bombing helicopters.
Mother of dead UTM trainee seeks more 'transparent' probe

Mother of dead UTM trainee seeks more 'transparent' probe

Lawyer says she is very unhappy over what happened.
Ministry forms committee to probe UTM cadet death - Khaled

Ministry forms committee to probe UTM cadet death - Khaled

Post mortem conducted, says the defence minister.
'Sometimes dodging is good': Chua revisits famous jab at Wee

'Sometimes dodging is good': Chua revisits famous jab at Wee

Ex-MCA chief says party slowly improving, but can learn some 'tricks' from DAP.
M'sia supports, welcomes growing global effort for Palestinian statehood

M'sia supports, welcomes growing global effort for Palestinian statehood

To date, more than 145 countries have extended formal recognition to Palestine.
COMMENT | Was Anwar channelling his inner Carter/Clinton?

COMMENT | Was Anwar channelling his inner Carter/Clinton?

Peace is never easy, but one can commend M'sia's role as mediator.
Unexplained wealth law needed, not political finger-pointing: Ex-MP

Unexplained wealth law needed, not political finger-pointing: Ex-MP

This follows PM's urging for Dr M's sons to return wealth if can't explain source.
Cops wrap up Zara death probe, to hand over findings to AGC

Cops wrap up Zara death probe, to hand over findings to AGC

Form One student reportedly fell from third floor of Sabah school dorm.
COMMENT | Should doctors face liability for every judgment error?

COMMENT | Should doctors face liability for every judgment error?

Split-second decision that saves a life, costs another; courts are struggling with it.
MP pans Miti over response to Expo 2025 plagiarism claims

MP pans Miti over response to Expo 2025 plagiarism claims

This is a serious concern, will erode public trust in procurement systems - Lim.
M'sian military to facilitate Monday's Thai-Cambodian meeting in KL

M'sian military to facilitate Monday's Thai-Cambodian meeting in KL

The meeting aims to resolve a border dispute between the two countries.
MBSJ awards 10-year parking contract to Selmax

MBSJ awards 10-year parking contract to Selmax

Firm to oversee gazetted parking bays, receive 50pct revenue from parking fees.
COMMENT | Why M'sia should retire 5-year economic plans

COMMENT | Why M'sia should retire 5-year economic plans

Top-down planning for complex markets constrains organic, ground-up development.
PAS pledges progress for Sabah ahead of state polls

PAS pledges progress for Sabah ahead of state polls

UPDATED 3.24PM | We believe Sabahans can accept inclusive, unifying approach - Takiyuddin.
Agong to make historic state visit to Russia

Agong to make historic state visit to Russia

Sultan Ibrahim has been invited to visit by President Vladimir Putin.
Why no further charges in Sabah scandal, asks Shafie

Why no further charges in Sabah scandal, asks Shafie

Former chief minister also compares the scandal to when he was arrested by MACC.
KINIGUIDE | How badly did police botch investigation into model's death?

KINIGUIDE | How badly did police botch investigation into model's death?

This KiniGuide looks into the lapses highlighted by High Court judge.
Chua: MCA should leave BN if incumbency rule remains

Chua: MCA should leave BN if incumbency rule remains

Party will only be left with a few seats to contest, he says.
S'gor's minimum water charge for domestic users remains RM6.50 - MB

S'gor's minimum water charge for domestic users remains RM6.50 - MB

Amirudin says water tariffs will also be maintained.
COMMENT | Mental strain behind breastfeeding

COMMENT | Mental strain behind breastfeeding

Fostering a more empathetic and inclusive system can empower mothers.
MACC to bolster ops, forensic probes in fight against corruption

MACC to bolster ops, forensic probes in fight against corruption

'We stand firmly with government and people to realise the aspirations of 13MP.'