Archive - 15 August 2025

M'sian tourists set alight in Bangkok face long recovery, mounting bills

M'sian tourists set alight in Bangkok face long recovery, mounting bills

One of the victim's father expresses worry that expenses may exceed insurance coverage.
Royal pardon did not exonerate Anwar, Waytha tells AGC

Royal pardon did not exonerate Anwar, Waytha tells AGC

Former minister accuses AGC of attempting to distort the law to protect PM.
Cops probing texts sent to Rafizi's wife as criminal intimidation

Cops probing texts sent to Rafizi's wife as criminal intimidation

Police say they are tracking down the phone number's owner.
Amanah Youth moves to ease Akmal-DAP tensions, offers to mediate

Amanah Youth moves to ease Akmal-DAP tensions, offers to mediate

Open attacks only harm the nation-building agenda, they say.
No room for tyranny of majority or minority, Anwar warns

No room for tyranny of majority or minority, Anwar warns

PM vows zero tolerance for any form of racism and religious bigotry.
Teoh's death: Group urges Saifuddin to be transparent on probe prior to NFA

Teoh's death: Group urges Saifuddin to be transparent on probe prior to NFA

'Was the investigation in relation to murder, homicide, or unlawful confinement?’
No urgent need for MACC service commission, says govt

No urgent need for MACC service commission, says govt

Minister says establishing such a commission will significantly affect the MACC.
UN talks on plastic pollution fail to reach deal

UN talks on plastic pollution fail to reach deal

Discussion among reps from 185 countries runs into early hours of Friday.
Police personnel to monitor 'Demi Zara' rally tonight

Police personnel to monitor 'Demi Zara' rally tonight

Cops say no road closures so far, but may be done if necessary.
PM announces new civil service initiatives, boosts to armed forces service scheme

PM announces new civil service initiatives, boosts to armed forces service scheme

Anwar says it is to improve efficiency, professionalism, and welfare of govt staff at all levels.
Blind justice will crown politicians champion, PSM jabs graft statistics

Blind justice will crown politicians champion, PSM jabs graft statistics

Arutchelvan says prisons will be overflowing with politicians, their families, and cronies.
After Penang, Kedah DAP Youth wants party to cut ties with Akmal

After Penang, Kedah DAP Youth wants party to cut ties with Akmal

They say Akmal seems to be sabotaging the government and helping PN instead.
AGC warns against flag errors, vigilante justice after Akmal-DAP rally

AGC warns against flag errors, vigilante justice after Akmal-DAP rally

UPDATED 6.22PM | Statement comes as tensions between the two parties escalate.
Fan Beauty Diary debuts in Malaysia’s Watsons

Fan Beauty Diary debuts in Malaysia’s Watsons

Fan Bingbing to Meet Fans in KL on Aug 23 with Exclusive Shopping Perks
'No fear, no surrender,' Akmal claims Bukit Aman wants his statement

'No fear, no surrender,' Akmal claims Bukit Aman wants his statement

I will fight to the very end, says Umno Youth chief.
PM orders 'strong action' against those who incite hatred

PM orders 'strong action' against those who incite hatred

UPDATED 5.20PM | Certain quarters used issues like Zara's death, flag gaffes, to heighten political sentiments - Anwar.
Postpone recent changes to DBKL by-law, Teresa says

Postpone recent changes to DBKL by-law, Teresa says

Amendments give too much power to mayor over development planning - DAP MP.
Stepping back means they win, Rafizi remains defiant

Stepping back means they win, Rafizi remains defiant

Life and responsibilities must go on, says Pandan MP.
Bankruptcy petition filed against UUM lecturer over unpaid damages

Bankruptcy petition filed against UUM lecturer over unpaid damages

Case management will be on Oct 15, Yeoh's lawyer says.
YTL AI Labs launches ILMU — 100% Malaysian AI, built by Malaysians for Malaysians

YTL AI Labs launches ILMU — 100% Malaysian AI, built by Malaysians for Malaysians

RM5 million in support made available through the ILMU AI Accelerator, launched in partnership with MDEC to drive AI innovation in Malaysia.
Azalina: Civil servants top arrests for receiving bribes in past decade

Azalina: Civil servants top arrests for receiving bribes in past decade

MACC data indicate 2,965 public officers nabbed for receiving gratification since 2015.
Umno Youth: Political cooperation a 'set menu', DAP cannot be picky

Umno Youth: Political cooperation a 'set menu', DAP cannot be picky

Hafiz tells DAP's youth wing to think before issuing statements.
MACC probing online media company over smuggling link

MACC probing online media company over smuggling link

Two journalists from the company were remanded on Wednesday.
M'sia's household debt manageable at 84.3pct of GDP - BNM governor

M'sia's household debt manageable at 84.3pct of GDP - BNM governor

Rasheed says central bank will continue monitoring developments to ensure financial stability.
Amanah Youth urges Home Ministry to shut down Sarawak Tribune

Amanah Youth urges Home Ministry to shut down Sarawak Tribune

This is over the defamatory headline on slain Al Jazeera journalist.
Laman Sendayan 2: Level up your modern family lifestyle!

Laman Sendayan 2: Level up your modern family lifestyle!

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COMMENT | Akmal a good hostage-taker, but better distractor

COMMENT | Akmal a good hostage-taker, but better distractor

Rampage and threats are not about the upside-down flag.
Compared to Akmal, PAS seems more rational, says ex-MCA veep

Compared to Akmal, PAS seems more rational, says ex-MCA veep

Ti also pans DAP for lacking courage to take on rogue politicians.
Ministry clears National Service of negligence, bullying in past deaths

Ministry clears National Service of negligence, bullying in past deaths

National Service from 2004-2018 involved 894k participants, saw 20 deaths.
MACC nets RM31.4b in seizures, RM28b in forfeitures in 5 years

MACC nets RM31.4b in seizures, RM28b in forfeitures in 5 years

Amount includes assets seized during raids on smuggling syndicates, says Azam.
'SRC just wants its money back,' High Court hears in civil suit against Najib

'SRC just wants its money back,' High Court hears in civil suit against Najib

Case centres on betrayal of public trust, national purpose, most vulnerable citizens - lawyer.
M'sia's economy grows 4.4pct in 2Q 2025, driven by robust domestic demand

M'sia's economy grows 4.4pct in 2Q 2025, driven by robust domestic demand

Bank Negara governor says external environment remains challenging.
LETTER | Jalur Gemilang: Symbol of strength and unity

LETTER | Jalur Gemilang: Symbol of strength and unity

The flag reminds us of the sacrifices of our forefathers.
COMMENT | Child attacked: A wake-up call on public vulnerability

COMMENT | Child attacked: A wake-up call on public vulnerability

Incident involving Rafizi's son shouldn't be seen as just a political assault.
'Traitor!' 'Coward!': Akmal, Zaid diss each other over flag blunder rallies

'Traitor!' 'Coward!': Akmal, Zaid diss each other over flag blunder rallies

LFL director says Umno Youth leader only a champion on social media.
Bar Council backs proposal for federal child support agency

Bar Council backs proposal for federal child support agency

Council ready to help develop legal framework - Ezri.
'Bring it on': Akmal to Penang DAP Youth on cutting political ties

'Bring it on': Akmal to Penang DAP Youth on cutting political ties

UPDATED 2.40PM | Umno Youth chief unfazed by challenge.
JB court charges 2 Bangladeshis with terrorism-related offences

JB court charges 2 Bangladeshis with terrorism-related offences

One charged with supporting Islamic State via FB.
DAP Youth told to lodge police reports against Akmal over flag protest

DAP Youth told to lodge police reports against Akmal over flag protest

UPDATED 12.43PM | Loke says 'intimidation and bullying' hasn't aided in resolving tensions.

COMMENT | Fear, flags, and the politics of impunity

COMMENT | Fear, flags, and the politics of impunity

No amount of assurances will change the fear of flying the flag.
Rewiring social security for the digital age

Rewiring social security for the digital age

Innovation is key, but equity and ethics must shape the way forward.
Zaid reminds Anwar Chinese votes propelled him to power

Zaid reminds Anwar Chinese votes propelled him to power

PM appears paralysed amid Akmal's flag protest, says the ex-minister.
Farhash calls allegations linking him to Rafizi's son's attack 'crazy'

Farhash calls allegations linking him to Rafizi's son's attack 'crazy'

UPDATED 10.47AM | Pandan MP had said attack could be linked to recent meeting with whistleblowers.
Cut political ties with Akmal, Penang DAP Youth urges party leadership

Cut political ties with Akmal, Penang DAP Youth urges party leadership

UPDATED 1.07PM | Cease cooperation, especially in next GE, it says.
1st Chinese M'sian lieutenant general: 'No greater honour than serving nation'

1st Chinese M'sian lieutenant general: 'No greater honour than serving nation'

Lim says defending nation is a shared duty of all Malaysians, regardless of race.
Attack on Rafizi's son shows rise in political intimidation, NGO says

Attack on Rafizi's son shows rise in political intimidation, NGO says

Some quarters willing to cross any limits, it adds.
UN, Turkiye, UK, EU condemn Israel's West Bank settlement plan

UN, Turkiye, UK, EU condemn Israel's West Bank settlement plan

E1 settlement plan condemned for splitting West Bank, isolating East Jerusalem.
UTM cadet death: Mum turns to court for 2nd post-mortem, inquest

UTM cadet death: Mum turns to court for 2nd post-mortem, inquest

Ummu disputes seizure claim, says bruises and bleeding evidence of assault.
Home minister to address Zara's case in Parliament

Home minister to address Zara's case in Parliament

Essential to clarify issue as MPs widely raised the matter, says Saifuddin.
The hand behind the syringe

The hand behind the syringe

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