Archive - 13 August 2025

Police officer injured in scuffle outside Parliament

Police officer injured in scuffle outside Parliament

Police describe the incident this morning as a 'provocation'.
Authorities probing 2 Tawau deaths linked to wedding feast food poisoning

Authorities probing 2 Tawau deaths linked to wedding feast food poisoning

Health Ministry still investigating exact cause.
Penang police chief urges public to avoid flag gaffe rally

Penang police chief urges public to avoid flag gaffe rally

Azizee advises all parties to wait for decision of public prosecutor’s office.
Ramkarpal questions inaction against Akmal over flag row remarks

Ramkarpal questions inaction against Akmal over flag row remarks

PARLIAMENT | 'They are extreme, unacceptable, and potentially criminal.'
Maszlee proposes five-point plan to tackle school bullying

Maszlee proposes five-point plan to tackle school bullying

Former education minister calls for student rights charter.
PM instructs probe into attack on Rafizi's son, politicians in solidarity

PM instructs probe into attack on Rafizi's son, politicians in solidarity

UPDATED 9.25PM | Praying for the best for Rafizi and his family, says Anwar.
An attempt to silence me, Rafizi says after attack on son

An attempt to silence me, Rafizi says after attack on son

UPDATED 7.23PM | Pandan MP says he will not bow to threats.
Ex-Bar Council president among 23 new judicial commissioners

Ex-Bar Council president among 23 new judicial commissioners

The others appointed include lawyers, AGC officers and former court directors.
Speaker to summon home minister for details of assault on Rafizi's son

Speaker to summon home minister for details of assault on Rafizi's son

UPDATED 7.43PM | PARLIAMENT | Johari says if necessary, he will ask Saifuddin to explain matter to Dewan.
Zara's case: IO failed to follow procedure, says Bukit Aman

Zara's case: IO failed to follow procedure, says Bukit Aman

UPDATED 8.04PM | Officer, his superior will be referred to integrity dept.
Zara's death: Suspend Sabah school staff, not relocate - DAP, MCA youth wings

Zara's death: Suspend Sabah school staff, not relocate - DAP, MCA youth wings

UPDATED 6.09PM | This case requires zero-tolerance approach, they say.
FINEXUS AREMA Powers E-Invoicing for UPC Chemicals and University of Nottingham Malaysia

FINEXUS AREMA Powers E-Invoicing for UPC Chemicals and University of Nottingham Malaysia

As Malaysia’s e-invoicing mandate rolls out in stages, large organisations are racing against time to stay compliant — all against the backdrop of ongoing operations, without disrupting business continuity.
Police record statements from 22 in probe into UTM cadet's death

Police record statements from 22 in probe into UTM cadet's death

They comprise doctors, family members, friends and coaches.
Fining, jailing teachers for vaping disproportionate - MCA

Fining, jailing teachers for vaping disproportionate - MCA

Many teachers today are under enormous strain, says Wong.
Anwar reflects on Taj Mahal - without love, life loses meaning

Anwar reflects on Taj Mahal - without love, life loses meaning

'Relationships are as ephemeral as the disappearing messages in our WhatsApp connections.'
Rafizi's son stabbed with syringe in mall car park attack

Rafizi's son stabbed with syringe in mall car park attack

UPDATED 7.12PM | The 12-year-old is undergoing observation in hospital.
K'tan govt to settle state water authority's RM61m TNB arrears in stages

K'tan govt to settle state water authority's RM61m TNB arrears in stages

State exco confident debt will be cleared according to agreed timeline.
Perak plans to establish temporary shelters for stray animals - exco

Perak plans to establish temporary shelters for stray animals - exco

State working with NGOs to find suitable locations, says Sandrea.
Shafee: Najib's addendum must be executed after AG confirms existence

Shafee: Najib's addendum must be executed after AG confirms existence

Royal decree must not be challenged, lawyer says.
S'wak media apologises over snafu on slain Al Jazeera reporter

S'wak media apologises over snafu on slain Al Jazeera reporter

We stand firmly against killing of journalists, it says.
School violence: 4 teens in court, Standard 2 pupil hurt by classmates

School violence: 4 teens in court, Standard 2 pupil hurt by classmates

Charges come amid a surge in bullying incidents nationwide.
RM113b sick, abandoned private housing projects revived - ministry

RM113b sick, abandoned private housing projects revived - ministry

This involved revival 139k units, says Aiman.
Ministry records 6.1k teen pregnancies from 2023 to March 2025

Ministry records 6.1k teen pregnancies from 2023 to March 2025

Limited access to education a major factor, Noraini says.
COMMENT | Has our flag lost its 'gemilang'?

COMMENT | Has our flag lost its 'gemilang'?

Errors of some amplified, others downplayed.
MCMC probes duo over viral video allegedly mocking national anthem

MCMC probes duo over viral video allegedly mocking national anthem

Mobile phone, SIM card seized from both individuals.
Act against 'enablers' of bullying in schools - Syed Saddiq

Act against 'enablers' of bullying in schools - Syed Saddiq

Wardens and principals can't 'wash their hands' after a death, says the MP.
AGC orders inquest into Zara's death

AGC orders inquest into Zara's death

UPDATED 2.30PM | Decision made after review of investigation report submitted by cops yesterday.
Govt regulates TNB's profit rate, margin retained at 7.3pct - deputy minister

Govt regulates TNB's profit rate, margin retained at 7.3pct - deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | It is similar to the one set during second regulatory period in 2018, says Akmal.
Speaker blasts 'shameful' MPs after Dewan Rakyat descends into chaos

Speaker blasts 'shameful' MPs after Dewan Rakyat descends into chaos

PARLIAMENT | Hadi's poem sparks shouting matches in the house.
Flag blunder: Bersatu Youth joining Umno counterpart's protest in Penang

Flag blunder: Bersatu Youth joining Umno counterpart's protest in Penang

Hilman says the call to defend Jalur Gemilang is a signal for national unity.
Shafie vows action over Sabah graft scandal if Warisan forms state govt

Shafie vows action over Sabah graft scandal if Warisan forms state govt

PARLIAMENT | 'Video released, two people charged, but what about the others?'
Minister: No evidence of abuse in UTM student's death

Minister: No evidence of abuse in UTM student's death

Khaled reveals ministries' investigation committee findings, all SOPs followed.
Take broader view of patriotism like eradicating graft, poverty – don

Take broader view of patriotism like eradicating graft, poverty – don

Small acts have big impact on country's dignity, image, Aziz says.
Zaid: Death, graft in Sabah expose law enforcement's crumbling integrity

Zaid: Death, graft in Sabah expose law enforcement's crumbling integrity

Cases show 'disturbing weaknesses' in govt's ability to deliver justice, warns ex-minister.
COMMENT | No more waiting for another child to die

COMMENT | No more waiting for another child to die

Zara's death sparks calls for anti-bullying reforms, stricter enforcement.
LFL defends Umno Youth flag blunder while Akmal stokes racial tensions

LFL defends Umno Youth flag blunder while Akmal stokes racial tensions

Fuss Akmal created has no basis in law or common sense, Zaid says.
Scuffle between cops and protesters, PSM leader takes a tumble

Scuffle between cops and protesters, PSM leader takes a tumble

UPDATED 2.18PM | Authorities seen attempting to prevent march to Parliament gates.
Tropicana Golf & Country Resort named Best Family Oriented Golf Club in Malaysia

Tropicana Golf & Country Resort named Best Family Oriented Golf Club in Malaysia

Tropicana Corporation Berhad (“Tropicana” or “Group”) pioneered resort-style living with the introduction of the 625-acre Tropicana Golf & Country Resort (“TGCR”) in the early 1990s.
Apex court bins AG's appeal, High Court to hear Najib's house arrest bid

Apex court bins AG's appeal, High Court to hear Najib's house arrest bid

UPDATED 1.24PM | Addendum's existence doesn't make it valid, bench rules.
Repaying PTPTN loans a religious and moral duty - UKM prof

Repaying PTPTN loans a religious and moral duty - UKM prof

Help future M'sian generations by repaying what we borrowed, Izhar says.
Principal, wardens at Zara's school transferred out pending probe

Principal, wardens at Zara's school transferred out pending probe

Ex-minister Saifuddin wants officials probed too.
COMMENT | Our topsy-turvy, upside-down world

COMMENT | Our topsy-turvy, upside-down world

What a bewildering world we live in these days.
Love triangle: Sabah Umno says 'no compromise' on seats won

Love triangle: Sabah Umno says 'no compromise' on seats won

State party leader says no clash with Harapan, but will contest against GRS.
DAP installs giant Jalur Gemilang at Penang hardware shop

DAP installs giant Jalur Gemilang at Penang hardware shop

Giant flag serves as visual guide for the public - H'ng.
COMMENT | PM must stop Akmal's ethnic witch hunt using national flag

COMMENT | PM must stop Akmal's ethnic witch hunt using national flag

Umno leader's sinister actions must be called out.
Ministry to engage with stakeholders to clarify bullying guidelines

Ministry to engage with stakeholders to clarify bullying guidelines

Enhancing anti-bullying measures and support Zara probe - Fadhlina.
YOURSAY | Trump holds upper hand when it comes to tariffs

YOURSAY | Trump holds upper hand when it comes to tariffs

'How to fight a strong man wielding a big sword using just a pen knife?'
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Azalina says govt considering a Corporate Manslaughter Act

Azalina says govt considering a Corporate Manslaughter Act

This would be implemented under National Action Plan for businesses and human rights.
Flag gaffes and glass houses

Flag gaffes and glass houses

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