Archive - 16 August 2025

'Leave Anwar' - Waythamoorthy pens open letter to govt parties

'Leave Anwar' - Waythamoorthy pens open letter to govt parties

Standing by PM would make them complicit in his lie, says ex-minister.
'Not a secret affair': MIC confirms informal talks with PN

'Not a secret affair': MIC confirms informal talks with PN

Party chief says political landscape has changed, MIC must adapt or perish.
Get your PN friends to prove 'uprising' in Parliament, DAP MP tells Pejuang

Get your PN friends to prove 'uprising' in Parliament, DAP MP tells Pejuang

Syahredzan says PN can move no-confidence vote against PM, unlike MP-less Pejuang.
Cabinet flagged 'irresponsible politicians' for firm action: Chang

Cabinet flagged 'irresponsible politicians' for firm action: Chang

Minister says cabinet members concerned that issue could dampen people's Merdeka enthusiasm.
Advise Akmal to shut up first, DAP Youth tells Tok Mat

Advise Akmal to shut up first, DAP Youth tells Tok Mat

Stop defending 'bad apple' in unity govt, it says.
Stability key as PKR navigates Sabah's BN-GRS 'love triangle': State chief

Stability key as PKR navigates Sabah's BN-GRS 'love triangle': State chief

INTERVIEW | Mustapha, however, acknowledges concerns about GRS over the mining licence corruption scandal.
MOF: Jet, ship rentals exempted from service tax to secure local economy

MOF: Jet, ship rentals exempted from service tax to secure local economy

It's to prevent local owners from registering in other countries, ministry says.
Authorities tracking down TikToker over false Zara post-mortem claims

Authorities tracking down TikToker over false Zara post-mortem claims

Account holder claims he was an autopsy surgeon, Health Ministry refutes it.
Fadhlina's school safety push just 'syok sendiri', says NGO

Fadhlina's school safety push just 'syok sendiri', says NGO

Youth group cites lack of engagement, poor implementation.
Govt prepared to improve existing laws to address bullying - Nancy

Govt prepared to improve existing laws to address bullying - Nancy

Minister says matter will be raised during cabinet meeting.
Argue Anwar's disqualification suit in court, not media: Rayer raps Waytha

Argue Anwar's disqualification suit in court, not media: Rayer raps Waytha

DAP MP says it is improper to discuss court matters in public.
No 'flying coffins', Agong orders ministry to scrap Black Hawk deal

No 'flying coffins', Agong orders ministry to scrap Black Hawk deal

Don't repeat past mistakes, says Sultan Ibrahim.
PM fears 'rakyat uprising', claims Pejuang leader

PM fears 'rakyat uprising', claims Pejuang leader

This comes after Anwar ordered enforcement agencies to take action on those fanning flames.
Don't scapegoat Akmal over flag row, enforce law on all - Mohamad

Don't scapegoat Akmal over flag row, enforce law on all - Mohamad

I hope everyone remains calm, says Umno deputy president.
World recognises M'sia's role in Thai-Cambodia peace talks: PM

World recognises M'sia's role in Thai-Cambodia peace talks: PM

It is fine even if some lawmakers refuse to acknowledge it, Anwar says.
Halal certification key to boost F&B, tourism: Armizan

Halal certification key to boost F&B, tourism: Armizan

Govt aims to strengthen F&B sector ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026.
PAS abhors racism unlike Umno, Zaid says, backing MCA ex-VP's remarks

PAS abhors racism unlike Umno, Zaid says, backing MCA ex-VP's remarks

However, PAS leaders' past remarks indicate otherwise.
No BN-Harapan seat clashes in Sabah polls, says Zahid

No BN-Harapan seat clashes in Sabah polls, says Zahid

UPDATED 5.08PM | No talks with GRS about seats or cooperation either, says BN chairperson.
COMMENT | Fear of losing faith in our society

COMMENT | Fear of losing faith in our society

Have we been slowly normalising aggression, extremism, and violence?
LETTER | MIC demonstrates political agility

LETTER | MIC demonstrates political agility

Party faces pivotal moment ahead of GE16.
Ramasamy to PM: What's tyrannical about Waytha's legal challenge?

Ramasamy to PM: What's tyrannical about Waytha's legal challenge?

UPDATED 2.47PM | 'Unlike Akmal, former minister approached court for remedy.'
N Sembilan DAP Youth joins call to end ties with Akmal over 'hate politics'

N Sembilan DAP Youth joins call to end ties with Akmal over 'hate politics'

His actions create public anxiety and instil fear, the wing says.
COMMENT | Rigid rules: A repressive Merdeka celebration

COMMENT | Rigid rules: A repressive Merdeka celebration

Strict Jalur Gemilang rules risk making this one of the bleakest Merdeka days.
Bukit Aman to record statements from 3 senior cops in Zara's case

Bukit Aman to record statements from 3 senior cops in Zara's case

Trio suspected of non-compliance with SOPs during investigation.
Sabah PN can spring a surprise in state polls, says PAS

Sabah PN can spring a surprise in state polls, says PAS

PN prepared to field candidates who have been working on the ground - Aliakbar.
Rallies continue in Sabah as public demands justice for Zara

Rallies continue in Sabah as public demands justice for Zara

About 5k protesters gathered at Padang Merdeka, Kota Kinabalu last night.
TikTok account probed for unverified content on Zara's case

TikTok account probed for unverified content on Zara's case

It's causing concern in the community.
COMMENT | Unprecedented constitutional challenge

COMMENT | Unprecedented constitutional challenge

The heart of the matter lies with whether a pardon automatically erases conviction.
Orang Asli leader questions poor representation in aboriginal law talks

Orang Asli leader questions poor representation in aboriginal law talks

He claims only 8 Orang Asli were invited to engagement sessions out of 70.
M'sia condemns 'Greater Israel' agenda, settlement expansion

M'sia condemns 'Greater Israel' agenda, settlement expansion

Ministry also expresses outrage at journalist killings in Gaza Strip.
Akmal ready to face Sedition Act probe, says no compromise on flag issue

Akmal ready to face Sedition Act probe, says no compromise on flag issue

UPDATED 10.10AM | Umno Youth chief has completed giving his statement to the police.
Rafizi: Fadhlina shouldn't be defensive over bullying issue

Rafizi: Fadhlina shouldn't be defensive over bullying issue

Pandan MP says he repeatedly raised the issue in cabinet meetings.
AI-powered scams on the rise, teens main target in M'sia: Activist

AI-powered scams on the rise, teens main target in M'sia: Activist

Siraj says scams have evolved drastically in past decade.