Archive - 20 August 2025

Tackle violence or lose credibility, govt told after Rafizi's son's attack

Tackle violence or lose credibility, govt told after Rafizi's son's attack

'10 unresolved high-profile cases under Madani mark serious failure of enforcement.'
MACC nabs govt officer over alleged bribery, sponsored trips

MACC nabs govt officer over alleged bribery, sponsored trips

Trips related to RM125m Dubai Orchid Export Farm Project - source.
Court for Children's proceedings are closed to protect minors

Court for Children's proceedings are closed to protect minors

Access limited to family members, lawyers, prosecutors, and court staff.
Zara's death: Saifuddin sad cops blamed over lack of post-mortem

Zara's death: Saifuddin sad cops blamed over lack of post-mortem

Post-mortems done by doctors once cause of death is known, says the minister.
Study: Many Malay youths distrust government, opposition alike

Study: Many Malay youths distrust government, opposition alike

They're frustrated by inequality, poor job prospects, graft, unfulfilled reforms.
MIPP questions Mitra's 'refurbished computers' programme

MIPP questions Mitra's 'refurbished computers' programme

Is your PM not generous towards the Indian community, Subramaniam asks.
Police to reopen probe into Wan Ahmad Faris' death

Police to reopen probe into Wan Ahmad Faris' death

Form Four student died in Kelantan 12 years ago.
Govt to take 'offensive', 'annoys' ruling to Federal Court

Govt to take 'offensive', 'annoys' ruling to Federal Court

The words have been refined, better than what PN proposed - Fahmi.
Wan Saiful urges Urban Renewal Bill debate to be postponed

Wan Saiful urges Urban Renewal Bill debate to be postponed

Bulldozing the bill would be seen as tyranny of the majority, he says.
Father suspects daughter's death linked to bullying, lodges report

Father suspects daughter's death linked to bullying, lodges report

'I was told her coursemates were suspected of mentally bullying her.'
Stop trying to mediate bullying cases, Syed Saddiq tells police

Stop trying to mediate bullying cases, Syed Saddiq tells police

It will only perpetuate bully culture, says Muar MP.
Ismail Sabri lodges report after being linked to Rafizi's son's attack

Ismail Sabri lodges report after being linked to Rafizi's son's attack

Ex-PM says entire content of articles on FB completely untrue.
Fadhlina under fire for failing to address school bullying in 13MP wrap-up

Fadhlina under fire for failing to address school bullying in 13MP wrap-up

PAS MP slams minister for not doing so despite being offered extra time.

'Seditious!': Waytha on PM's 'thousands of Indians killed' remark

'Seditious!': Waytha on PM's 'thousands of Indians killed' remark

'His malicious claim that I accused M'sia of being tyrannical state is a lie.'
DAP MP counters ex-CJ: Karpal's legacy lives on in many politicians

DAP MP counters ex-CJ: Karpal's legacy lives on in many politicians

Karpal fiercest defender of Constitution, Rayer says, many colleagues equally committed.
Fadhlina urges lawmakers to mind their words in Dewan Rakyat

Fadhlina urges lawmakers to mind their words in Dewan Rakyat

PARLIAMENT | Minister wants civilised proceedings and to set example for younger generation.
'Tanom Coffee' company to be charged for label misuse

'Tanom Coffee' company to be charged for label misuse

Geographical Indications Act protects products attributed to certain place of origin.
GXBank Redefines Customer Experience with a Human–Digital Touch

GXBank Redefines Customer Experience with a Human–Digital Touch

GXBank wins the CXP Best Customer Experience Award by blending empathy and innovation in digital banking.
Scuffle outside Parliament: Cops summon PSM leader to be arrested

Scuffle outside Parliament: Cops summon PSM leader to be arrested

UPDATED 5.36PM | Arutchelvan cries power abuse, saying he had already cooperated last week.
Students to protest demanding Fadhlina's resignation

Students to protest demanding Fadhlina's resignation

They are upset over the handling of Zara's death case, education spending.
Underaged offenders not exempt from criminal liability - PM Dept

Underaged offenders not exempt from criminal liability - PM Dept

Legal process to prioritise child's welfare, rehabilitation.
Explain why suspects' names in Zara's case withheld, Bung urges ministry

Explain why suspects' names in Zara's case withheld, Bung urges ministry

UPDATED 4.28PM | PARLIAMENT | 'The case angered rakyat, made them lose confidence in govt.'
Trump's envoy pick Nick Adams a 'Catch-22' for Anwar, warns KJ

Trump's envoy pick Nick Adams a 'Catch-22' for Anwar, warns KJ

Between pro-Palestine cause and risk of Trump retaliation.
Bersatu Youth chief pleads not guilty to causing public fear, freed on RM4k bail

Bersatu Youth chief pleads not guilty to causing public fear, freed on RM4k bail

Hilman vows to fight the charge, says country's system broken.
Anti-Bullying Act proposal to be presented in cabinet soon - Azalina

Anti-Bullying Act proposal to be presented in cabinet soon - Azalina

Minister says discussions at policy level important as relevant ministries will have their views.
Five teens claim trial in bullying case linked to Zara's death

Five teens claim trial in bullying case linked to Zara's death

Gag order shields lawyers from revealing details.
Ex-Sabah minister stays in jail, final review bid rejected

Ex-Sabah minister stays in jail, final review bid rejected

UPDATED 2.57PM | We find no miscarriage of justice, judges rule.
Rafizi: Whistleblower meeting before son's attack was about Farhash

Rafizi: Whistleblower meeting before son's attack was about Farhash

UPDATED 1.41PM | Pandan MP dismisses claims meeting was about Ismail Sabri, KJ.
Sabah scandal: Ex-MACC chief slams PM for not charging all politicians

Sabah scandal: Ex-MACC chief slams PM for not charging all politicians

Latheefa questions why charges based on just videos when there's also 300-page dossier.
'Kill switch' for AI? MPs raise red flags over privacy and surveillance

'Kill switch' for AI? MPs raise red flags over privacy and surveillance

PARLIAMENT | Gobind says ministry moots establishing data commission to protect public.
Form 3 student 'beaten, stripped, nearly strangled' by Form 4 bullies

Form 3 student 'beaten, stripped, nearly strangled' by Form 4 bullies

Victim's aunt claims a passing teacher prevented assault from escalating, 6 arrested.

COMMENT | CMA provisions: Court's done its part, time for Parliament to act

COMMENT | CMA provisions: Court's done its part, time for Parliament to act

Repeal Section 233, people must be allowed to speak their minds.
TH rebranding becoming another racial tensions flashpoint

TH rebranding becoming another racial tensions flashpoint

There are allegations non-Muslim companies had been appointed by pilgrimage fund.
Proposal for anti-bullying tribunal to be tabled at cabinet meeting: Anwar

Proposal for anti-bullying tribunal to be tabled at cabinet meeting: Anwar

Azalina to present suggestion to govt leaders.
PM: No issue with Kumar as CID chief, govt committed to ensuring justice for all

PM: No issue with Kumar as CID chief, govt committed to ensuring justice for all

Anwar says every approach implemented must be fair.
Jana Wibawa: Bersatu leader freed of graft after paying RM4m compound

Jana Wibawa: Bersatu leader freed of graft after paying RM4m compound

UPDATED 1.54PM | Court accepts Adam Radlan's representation letter.
LETTER | M'sia has laws against bullying, but are our children any safer?

LETTER | M'sia has laws against bullying, but are our children any safer?

Zara's story must not end as another tragedy.
Scam Talk: What People Say

Scam Talk: What People Say

Hear real scam stories and get practical advice on staying safe online. From fake calls to suspicious links, scammers are everywhere.
LETTER | Misguided: Why the HRD levy must never be wage subsidy

LETTER | Misguided: Why the HRD levy must never be wage subsidy

It diverts resources away from genuine skills upgrading.
Why not MACC asset declarations on the 'suddenly rich': Pejuang man to PM

Why not MACC asset declarations on the 'suddenly rich': Pejuang man to PM

Rafique calls out Anwar for 'selective amnesia' and 'favouritism'.
COMMENT | Nothing is ever what it seems

COMMENT | Nothing is ever what it seems

Attack on Rafizi's son exposes culture of silence and forgotten history.
YOURSAY | No hope for loose opposition pact of strange bedfellows

YOURSAY | No hope for loose opposition pact of strange bedfellows

'Good luck with their matrimony.'
Double jeopardy in Zara case? Lawyer says 'it depends'

Double jeopardy in Zara case? Lawyer says 'it depends'

It hinges on whether charges are over events immediately or well before July 16 - Haniff.
M'sian defence attaché leads Asean mission to Thai-Cambodia border

M'sian defence attaché leads Asean mission to Thai-Cambodia border

The mission will monitor the ceasefire implementation and inspect flashpoint areas.
AGC gets tough on Akmal

AGC gets tough on Akmal

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