Archive - 8 August 2025

Zafrul accepted as PKR member

Zafrul accepted as PKR member

UPDATED 12:25am | Minister applied for membership with Ampang division.
Police remind Gaza rally participants to obey law

Police remind Gaza rally participants to obey law

Exercised right responsibly without any prohibited acts, says Sulizmie.
Silambam among new sports proposed for Sukma 2026

Silambam among new sports proposed for Sukma 2026

Final decision expected by Aug 15, says Najwan.
AGC orders exhumation of Zara's body

AGC orders exhumation of Zara's body

UPDATED 8.46PM | There's a need for further investigation, it says.
Report 'lying under oath' prison officers to police, Suhakam urged

Report 'lying under oath' prison officers to police, Suhakam urged

Suaram says commission must demonstrate that its processes can't be manipulated.
Khalsa Aid: A Malaysian's vision changing lives worldwide

Khalsa Aid: A Malaysian's vision changing lives worldwide

NGO assists those affected by armed conflict, natural disasters, extreme poverty.
Farmer fined RM15k for offensive comment on FB

Farmer fined RM15k for offensive comment on FB

Sepang Sessions Court fined Faisal, 37, who pleaded guilty.
LICTA Government–Business Gateway Open — Not Just an Award. LICTA is a Business Growth Accelerator

LICTA Government–Business Gateway Open — Not Just an Award. LICTA is a Business Growth Accelerator

LICTA is a high-impact platform that connects entrepreneurs to strategic partners, opens doors to exceptional opportunities, and accelerates the path to sustainable success.
Group raps UPU over 'discrimination' against autistic student

Group raps UPU over 'discrimination' against autistic student

Aniq was said to have a matriculation CGPA of 3.83.
Cops summon Bersatu Youth chief over speech outside Dang Wangi IPD

Cops summon Bersatu Youth chief over speech outside Dang Wangi IPD

Hilman allegedly gave a speech during a 'Tolak Akta Hasutan' event on July 29.
Budget 2026 to be tabled in Parliament on Oct 10 - MOF

Budget 2026 to be tabled in Parliament on Oct 10 - MOF

Govt seeking feedback and comments from the public.
'Muhyiddin a victim,' Tun Faisal rejects MCMC classifying ex-PM as witness

'Muhyiddin a victim,' Tun Faisal rejects MCMC classifying ex-PM as witness

Bersatu info chief pins blame on Anwar over petrol subsidies issue.
MCA demands uni admission data amid foreign student concerns

MCA demands uni admission data amid foreign student concerns

Not enough for minister to deny international students replacing locals - Tan.
Report: CO2 from 14 M'sian data centres equal Papua New Guinea emissions

Report: CO2 from 14 M'sian data centres equal Papua New Guinea emissions

Think-tank warns of massive carbon footprint from data centre expansion.
Teoh Beng Hock group backs post-mortem, inquest into Zara's death

Teoh Beng Hock group backs post-mortem, inquest into Zara's death

Group says police investigation appears incomplete and lackadaisical.
COMMENT | How do we stop privatisation money grabs?

COMMENT | How do we stop privatisation money grabs?

The way things work in local governments is not necessarily beneficial to the people.
Latheefa to politicians: Drop 'flag hysteria', stop targeting school

Latheefa to politicians: Drop 'flag hysteria', stop targeting school

UPDATED 1.08PM | 'Do they realise they are scaring ordinary people?'
'Pen Drive man' offers to train M'sian academics to combat brain drain

'Pen Drive man' offers to train M'sian academics to combat brain drain

Pua Khein Seng wants to help build up M'sia's chip design, integrated circuit sector.
COMMENT | Yeoh must address racism in sports

COMMENT | Yeoh must address racism in sports

Sukma's exclusion of Silambam another blow to the already-discriminated Indian community.
COMMENT | Anwar's remarks about Muhyiddin exposed PM's true colours

COMMENT | Anwar's remarks about Muhyiddin exposed PM's true colours

Anwar's claims expose political insecurity, abuse of parliamentary immunity.
MiSI 2.0: Skills that lead to jobs for Malaysian Indian youth

MiSI 2.0: Skills that lead to jobs for Malaysian Indian youth

This government-supported programme offers fully funded, job-linked skills training that leads directly to employment in priority economic sectors.
Current laws not enough to get deadbeat dads to pay up: Experts

Current laws not enough to get deadbeat dads to pay up: Experts

They agree with DAP MP's suggestion for a federal Child Support Agency.
Dzulkefly assures fix for 'erased' seniority in healthcare sector

Dzulkefly assures fix for 'erased' seniority in healthcare sector

User complains years of contract service not counted in permanent appointments.
Not Just an AC—It’s a Lifestyle: Say Hello to Comfee

Not Just an AC—It’s a Lifestyle: Say Hello to Comfee

Comfee debuts in Malaysia with the Gusto series—smart cooling made stylish. Shop on Shopee for launch deals.

COMMENT | Instalments versus lump sum for EPF

COMMENT | Instalments versus lump sum for EPF

Most contributors do not have enough savings for a decent instalment plan.
Ex-Muda sec-gen acquitted of Peaceful Assembly Act charges

Ex-Muda sec-gen acquitted of Peaceful Assembly Act charges

UPDATED 12.53PM | Magistrate grants full acquittal after charges withdrawn.
MCIS Life reaffirms commitment to growth after transformative year

MCIS Life reaffirms commitment to growth after transformative year

Despite global economic uncertainties and escalating healthcare costs that placed pressure across the industry, MCIS Life delivered a solid performance in 2024 while laying critical foundations for future growth.
Akmal-DAP disability row descends into animal insults

Akmal-DAP disability row descends into animal insults

War of words continues with no sign of abating.
Did PM get duped by a fake TikTok video?

Did PM get duped by a fake TikTok video?

Content that Anwar may have based his statement on was likely false.
MP SPEAKS | Govt parties should resolve disputes, not issue ultimatums

MP SPEAKS | Govt parties should resolve disputes, not issue ultimatums

Best way forward is to have respectful discussions behind closed doors.
Ex-wushu coach gets 13 years' jail for sexual assault against girl, 10

Ex-wushu coach gets 13 years' jail for sexual assault against girl, 10

Court orders Bong to undergo counselling, to be placed under police supervision for three years.
Anwar turns to MCMC after faux pas

Anwar turns to MCMC after faux pas

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