Archive - 14 August 2025

Smuggling syndicate: 5 senior military officers among 10 remanded

Smuggling syndicate: 5 senior military officers among 10 remanded

Two journalists, company manager, MMA admin staff and a foreign woman also remanded.
AGC: No issue with Anwar's eligibility as PM, MP after royal pardon

AGC: No issue with Anwar's eligibility as PM, MP after royal pardon

It says with the pardon, Anwar regarded as a person who has never committed offence.
'Merdeka's near death': Tajuddin condemns racial hooliganism

'Merdeka's near death': Tajuddin condemns racial hooliganism

Academic accuses Akmal of racial provocation under the guise of patriotism.
DAP heeds police call to stand down, urges action against defiant Akmal

DAP heeds police call to stand down, urges action against defiant Akmal

Sim describes Umno Youth chief's move to proceed with rally breach of law.
Line crossed, children not bargaining chips - Izzah on Rafizi's son

Line crossed, children not bargaining chips - Izzah on Rafizi's son

'Politics may be battlefield of opinions, but children must never be used as leverage.'
Flag rally participants disperse after minor argument

Flag rally participants disperse after minor argument

Akmal seen leaving the area after singing the national anthem.
Suaram pans 'assault on public servant' probe on PSM's Arutchelvan

Suaram pans 'assault on public servant' probe on PSM's Arutchelvan

Investigation under Section 353 of Penal Code shifts blame onto citizens exercising right to assemble - Azura.
After peace deal, MPs to visit Thailand, Cambodia in solidarity

After peace deal, MPs to visit Thailand, Cambodia in solidarity

Lawmakers want to ensure accord remains lasting solution - Hatta.
Rafizi's family under police protection after mall attack

Rafizi's family under police protection after mall attack

UPDATED 6.09PM | S'gor top cop says comprehensive probe being conducted with Bukit Aman's assistance.
Shops shut as cops cordon off street ahead of Akmal's flag rally in Penang

Shops shut as cops cordon off street ahead of Akmal's flag rally in Penang

Closures show they feel threatened by planned gathering, Zaid says.
'Even animals would not inflict such injuries': Judge decries Bella abuse

'Even animals would not inflict such injuries': Judge decries Bella abuse

Affirmation of Siti Bainun's 12-year jail term should serve as stern reminder to public - court.
COMMENT | Attack on Rafizi's son shocking threat to public confidence

COMMENT | Attack on Rafizi's son shocking threat to public confidence

It cries for an urgent, full and unrestrained inquiry and action.
After Akmal's flag threats, Rafizi recalls Umno's 'keris-wielding' downfall

After Akmal's flag threats, Rafizi recalls Umno's 'keris-wielding' downfall

PKR lawmaker issues reminder, warning young politicians against inflammatory rhetoric.
MPs, NGOs continue to demand answers on navy cadet's death

MPs, NGOs continue to demand answers on navy cadet's death

High Court ruled last year that Soosaimanicckam's death was due to homicide.
Rafizi links attack to whistleblower meeting on 'certain individual'

Rafizi links attack to whistleblower meeting on 'certain individual'

The MP claims his wife's movements were tracked, noting he recently moved house.
'This is intimidation': Rafizi vows to stay course after attack on son

'This is intimidation': Rafizi vows to stay course after attack on son

Pandan MP thanks public for well-wishes, says family in good condition.
Siti Bainun loses final appeal, 12-year sentence upheld for abusing Bella

Siti Bainun loses final appeal, 12-year sentence upheld for abusing Bella

UPDATED 5.50PM | KL Sessions Court sentenced Rumah Bonda founder to jail in 2023.
PN claims not involved in Waytha's suit challenging PM's legitimacy

PN claims not involved in Waytha's suit challenging PM's legitimacy

As Malaysian citizens, we respect his right to bring this - Takiyuddin.
MACC urged to break silence on mining scandal '2nd shockwave'

MACC urged to break silence on mining scandal '2nd shockwave'

Public confidence in police, MACC suffered severe blow - Ahmad.
Speaker orders probe, pledges ruling on MP's alleged 'physical threat'

Speaker orders probe, pledges ruling on MP's alleged 'physical threat'

PARLIAMENT | Johari insists he will not accuse anyone until he gets evidence.
Parliament panel to grill agencies, delayed health data stalks Orang Asli

Parliament panel to grill agencies, delayed health data stalks Orang Asli

Select committee finding expected by October sitting.

Thailand: Is the military preparing another coup?

Thailand: Is the military preparing another coup?

Army has long been a dominant force in politics.
'Shut up! If you continue, AIDS!' threat sent to Rafizi's wife

'Shut up! If you continue, AIDS!' threat sent to Rafizi's wife

UPDATED 1.11PM | Message had three syringe emojis, Pandan MP reveals.
More MPs in solidarity with Rafizi after attack on son

More MPs in solidarity with Rafizi after attack on son

UPDATED 6.22PM | Assault clearly intended to intimidate, warn vocal lawmaker, says Aminuddin.
COMMENT | PM, address bullying issues with wisdom, transparency

COMMENT | PM, address bullying issues with wisdom, transparency

Widespread bullying, from schools to workplaces, fuels mental health crises.
PM willing to plug anti-hopping loophole, reminds PN it's their fault

PM willing to plug anti-hopping loophole, reminds PN it's their fault

PARLIAMENT | Law strips MP of their seat if they quit, join another party, not if sacked.
PM: Petronas layoffs partly due to AI, GLCs to take in axed employees

PM: Petronas layoffs partly due to AI, GLCs to take in axed employees

UPDATED 4.05PM | PARLIAMENT | New tech has led to redundancies in positions, Anwar says.
Anwar waiting for MCMC findings before apologising to Muhyiddin

Anwar waiting for MCMC findings before apologising to Muhyiddin

UPDATED 12.16PM | PARLIAMENT | MCMC checking if info PM cited is false.
GRS a 'liability' to BN in state polls, says Sabah Umno info chief

GRS a 'liability' to BN in state polls, says Sabah Umno info chief

If we merge, we'll also be tainted by corruption issues - Suhaimi.
PN condemns 'thug politics', in solidarity with Rafizi

PN condemns 'thug politics', in solidarity with Rafizi

Differences in politics musn't translate into threats, physical violence - Takiyuddin.
Post-flag blunder rallies: Cops urge cancellation, Akmal defiant

Post-flag blunder rallies: Cops urge cancellation, Akmal defiant

We're only going to see flags and eat nasi kandar - Umno Youth chief.
Attack on Rafizi's son: Cops pursuing all angles, including politics

Attack on Rafizi's son: Cops pursuing all angles, including politics

Still identifying, tracking down suspects, victim released from hospital - Shazeli.
COMMENT | Zara's inquest - better late than never

COMMENT | Zara's inquest - better late than never

Determining how, when, where, cause, and circumstances of teen's death.
Waytha challenges PM to release royal pardon petition in 24 hours

Waytha challenges PM to release royal pardon petition in 24 hours

Ex-minister calls for complete transparency regarding PM's petition to Agong.
YOURSAY | Authorities shouldn't wait for tragedy to be proactive

YOURSAY | Authorities shouldn't wait for tragedy to be proactive

'They have no idea how to stop a rot this deep.'
MOH to deploy more staff, upgrade facilities at Lahad Datu Hospital

MOH to deploy more staff, upgrade facilities at Lahad Datu Hospital

Dzulkefly says several critical upgrades have been scheduled.