Archive - 11 August 2025

Police: DPP reviewing investigation papers in upside-down flag case

Police: DPP reviewing investigation papers in upside-down flag case

The papers will then be referred to Putrajaya for further instructions.
Australia to recognise Palestine at UN General Assembly

Australia to recognise Palestine at UN General Assembly

The country will work towards a two-state solution on Palestine issue.
Bukit Aman takes over Zara death probe, Musa wants no stone unturned

Bukit Aman takes over Zara death probe, Musa wants no stone unturned

Bukit Aman task force to ensure transparent, thorough probe.
Flag blunder: Akmal threatens protest if no charges by Wednesday

Flag blunder: Akmal threatens protest if no charges by Wednesday

Umno leader will go 'teach' businessperson on Thursday if prosecutors don't act.
Silambam not raised in Parliament doesn't mean we're not working: Rayer

Silambam not raised in Parliament doesn't mean we're not working: Rayer

MP assures that govt listens, after Selangor proposes including Indian martial art in Sukma.
MP condemns MOE for blocking school facilities construction plans

MP condemns MOE for blocking school facilities construction plans

PARLIAMENT | Two schools in Cha's constituency denied permission despite raising own funds.
Police don't owe Indira duty of care, Court of Appeal hears

Police don't owe Indira duty of care, Court of Appeal hears

It's only applicable to those within their custody, argues senior federal counsel.
DAP MP urges Putrajaya to rethink new EPF mechanism plan

DAP MP urges Putrajaya to rethink new EPF mechanism plan

PARLIAMENT | Cha says rakyat against not being able to withdraw all funds upon retirement.
Radzi presses govt for full breakdown of 104 public-private projects

Radzi presses govt for full breakdown of 104 public-private projects

PARLIAMENT | This includes the financial implications on public funds.
Pejuang leader moots white paper for bullying in schools

Pejuang leader moots white paper for bullying in schools

Rafique says stakeholders should be given 3 months to come up with suggestions.
'Fadhlina unfit for the job,' PAS Youth chief moots Asyraf as education minister

'Fadhlina unfit for the job,' PAS Youth chief moots Asyraf as education minister

Mara chairperson more capable of cracking down on school bullying, Afnan says.
MP SPEAKS | The middle ground: Swing geographies and demographics

MP SPEAKS | The middle ground: Swing geographies and demographics

Elections are won by those who manage to convince the swing voters.
Alleged members of Bangladeshi workers' syndicate may walk: Report

Alleged members of Bangladeshi workers' syndicate may walk: Report

Whistleblower plans to challenge authorities' findings in court.
Nik Nazmi: Act against Pasti over low teacher pay, lack of protections

Nik Nazmi: Act against Pasti over low teacher pay, lack of protections

PARLIAMENT | MP says there are many complaints over this matter.
Viral photo of upside-down Jalur Gemilang at police HQ from 2016: Cops

Viral photo of upside-down Jalur Gemilang at police HQ from 2016: Cops

Seremban police chief says this is the second time the image has gone viral.
Germany's Merz defends partial weapons halt to Israel

Germany's Merz defends partial weapons halt to Israel

'We will continue to help this country to defend itself.'
Nearly 1.8m tourists from China visit M'sia in first five months of 2025

Nearly 1.8m tourists from China visit M'sia in first five months of 2025

Ministry actively carrying out various promotional initiatives.
Education Ministry to conduct safety audits at all schools

Education Ministry to conduct safety audits at all schools

It will also establish committee to address bullying.
Penang store owner in flag blunder freed on police bail

Penang store owner in flag blunder freed on police bail

Investigation papers sent to DPP's office, district cop says.
Israel killing journos 'desperate bid to silence voices ahead of Gaza invasion': Al Jazeera

Israel killing journos 'desperate bid to silence voices ahead of Gaza invasion': Al Jazeera

Reporters from news outlet among five killed in targeted attack.
'Those who defy ruler will be impaled' – Ti tells Puad

'Those who defy ruler will be impaled' – Ti tells Puad

Ex-MCA veep touches on royal addendum order in spat with Umno leader.
Kelantan water company owes TNB RM61m as of June

Kelantan water company owes TNB RM61m as of June

PARLIAMENT | Over 400k domestic users in the state also have outstanding bills.
No compromise on Zara's death - Education Ministry

No compromise on Zara's death - Education Ministry

PARLIAMENT | Ministry will never protect anyone, says Wong.
Don't fear flying Jalur Gemilang despite upside-down incident: Minister

Don't fear flying Jalur Gemilang despite upside-down incident: Minister

'Take this opportunity to learn correct procedures for flying Jalur Gemilang.'

Saifuddin evades question on whether MACC probed over Ling's abduction

Saifuddin evades question on whether MACC probed over Ling's abduction

Minister only says police investigation is ongoing.
'Expel Israel, make sport genocide free,' UN rapporteur urges UEFA

'Expel Israel, make sport genocide free,' UN rapporteur urges UEFA

Albanese's call comes following the killing of 'Palestinian Pelé'.
TikTok for Business: How to grow fast in 2025

TikTok for Business: How to grow fast in 2025

Beyond the influencers doing viral dances, edits, and lip-syncs, the platform has evolved to the point businesses have joined in to build their brand visibility and drive their business performance upwards.
COMMENT | Sosma review must begin with moratorium

COMMENT | Sosma review must begin with moratorium

Anything less is not reform, but merely a repackaged injustice.
Rethinking social security in a changing world

Rethinking social security in a changing world

How should social protection respond to today's shifting global realities?
Flag gaffe: Umno Youth postpones rally after shop owner's arrest

Flag gaffe: Umno Youth postpones rally after shop owner's arrest

Decision made to respect legal process, it says.
Hauled up to Bukit Aman, Hilman confident 'no offence' committed

Hauled up to Bukit Aman, Hilman confident 'no offence' committed

Bersatu leader pledges full cooperation in Sedition Act protest probe.
Zara's post-mortem ends after 8 hours, family may seek inquest

Zara's post-mortem ends after 8 hours, family may seek inquest

Family lawyer says procedure was done transparently.
GRS affirms alliance with Harapan for Sabah polls after top-level meeting

GRS affirms alliance with Harapan for Sabah polls after top-level meeting

We will discuss with Harapan on seat distribution soon, Masidi says.
COMMENT | Guan Eng's views on migrants normalise 'ketuanan' dogma

COMMENT | Guan Eng's views on migrants normalise 'ketuanan' dogma

State thrives on making some seem more equal than others.
LETTER | Think justice beyond any selfish contrivances

LETTER | Think justice beyond any selfish contrivances

Immigrants treated like aliens in many countries.
New approach needed to combat drug abuse in the country - Zahid

New approach needed to combat drug abuse in the country - Zahid

Increase in use of synthetic drugs, new distribution methods worrying, says DPM.
EIA: Not logging 1.8k football fields of forest will protect Orang Asli, wildlife

EIA: Not logging 1.8k football fields of forest will protect Orang Asli, wildlife

58pct surveyed support development project for economic benefits, 19.4pct oppose.
Penang plans new fishing port for tuna, estimated cost up to RM300m

Penang plans new fishing port for tuna, estimated cost up to RM300m

The aim is to boost tuna landings.
Upside-down flags and dog whistling

Upside-down flags and dog whistling

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