Archive - 23 August 2025

Group defends 'solidarity' food fest, says proceeds to be channelled to Gaza

Group defends 'solidarity' food fest, says proceeds to be channelled to Gaza

Mapim dismisses claims carnival was commercialising Palestinians’ suffering.
Melaka Tengah cops probe alleged kidnap bid of boy by masked man in van

Melaka Tengah cops probe alleged kidnap bid of boy by masked man in van

Incident occurred when victim cycled home from shop, police clarify.
MCMC probes spread of slanderous videos against TH - Fahmi

MCMC probes spread of slanderous videos against TH - Fahmi

Fabricated post a serious crime, minister says.
Rafizi claims Anwar waved off PKR leaders' concerns on Farhash

Rafizi claims Anwar waved off PKR leaders' concerns on Farhash

Party president insisted Farhash merely a 'former political secretary', ex-deputy president says.
Despite PN's overtures, Warisan insists on going solo for Sabah polls

Despite PN's overtures, Warisan insists on going solo for Sabah polls

Our decision remains consistent and unchanged, Azis says.
Devolving powers to Parliament shows govt's commitment to accountability: PM

Devolving powers to Parliament shows govt's commitment to accountability: PM

Anwar cites two bills where he has to present growth projections, plan to reduce national debt.
85 cases of foreign enforcement presence in M'sian waters logged since 2021

85 cases of foreign enforcement presence in M'sian waters logged since 2021

Saifuddin says MMEA has advised the agencies not to encroach on M'sian waters.
Zara's death: Fahmi denies Facebook claims, files police report

Zara's death: Fahmi denies Facebook claims, files police report

User alleges minister ordered monitoring, blocking of content related to Form One student's case.
'Why are PAS schools still running amid 'unregistered' claims?'

'Why are PAS schools still running amid 'unregistered' claims?'

Faiz questions whether the schools are in line with national, state laws.
Uproar over 'solidarity' food fest while Gaza starves

Uproar over 'solidarity' food fest while Gaza starves

UPDATED 9.20AM | NGO pans the event as 'gross monetisation' and 'tone deaf'.
'Untrue': Zambry pans claim of 10k Bangladeshi students given 'graduate pass'

'Untrue': Zambry pans claim of 10k Bangladeshi students given 'graduate pass'

Higher education minister says Kedah exco's statement irresponsible.
PM: Don't use flag issue to sow racial discord

PM: Don't use flag issue to sow racial discord

UPDATED 4.07PM | Anwar urges respect for Jalur Gemilang.
COMMENT | Does govt have an image deficit?

COMMENT | Does govt have an image deficit?

Small things are becoming big things.
PM urges state govts not to neglect Malay small traders

PM urges state govts not to neglect Malay small traders

Anwar also calls on local councils to revitalise business centres for the group.
Treat drug addicts as patients, not criminals: Lee

Treat drug addicts as patients, not criminals: Lee

'They are struggling with a sickness that needs treatment, not punishment.'
RM19m allocated to maintain Tamil vernacular schools this year - Wong

RM19m allocated to maintain Tamil vernacular schools this year - Wong

Money to be used to make necessary improvements, deputy minister says.
Cabinet memorandum on vaping for tabling by year end - Dzulkefly

Cabinet memorandum on vaping for tabling by year end - Dzulkefly

Minister says the question now is method, timing, and approach.
No need to maintain ties with Akmal, S'gor and Malacca DAP Youth wings say

No need to maintain ties with Akmal, S'gor and Malacca DAP Youth wings say

Selangor DAP Youth even accuses the Umno leader of being PN agent.
Socso launches 'Lindung' branding to boost worker protection

Socso launches 'Lindung' branding to boost worker protection

Exercise aims to create clearer, better-understood identity for schemes - Sim.
Banging pots for Gaza: One M'sian mum's daily protest at US embassy

Banging pots for Gaza: One M'sian mum's daily protest at US embassy

It mirrors global marches from Kuala Lumpur to Israel for Gaza.
COMMENT | Sign language interpreters as gig workers timely move

COMMENT | Sign language interpreters as gig workers timely move

This recognition is not only long overdue but also a powerful affirmation.
PAS: Police probe on MalaysiaNow editor 'overboard', unnecessary

PAS: Police probe on MalaysiaNow editor 'overboard', unnecessary

Party calls it an intimidation of the press.
Tabung Haji lodges police, MCMC reports over defamatory videos

Tabung Haji lodges police, MCMC reports over defamatory videos

It says it will fully cooperate with the authorities.
PKR Youth: Albert 'biggest bribe-giver', don't just treat him as whistleblower

PKR Youth: Albert 'biggest bribe-giver', don't just treat him as whistleblower

Danish urges authorities to take firm action against the businessperson.
Don't blame Umno for slow reforms - Rafizi

Don't blame Umno for slow reforms - Rafizi

Ex-Minister says he did not receive pushback from the party when in govt.
PSM, Suaram laud PM stance on public right to assemble outside Parliament

PSM, Suaram laud PM stance on public right to assemble outside Parliament

They say a vibrant democracy is when it's alive inside and outside Parliament.
New syndicate emerges to subvert crackdown on counter setting

New syndicate emerges to subvert crackdown on counter setting

SPECIAL REPORT | Flaws within system hampering govt push to curb corruption at border checkpoints.
UMS student released after five-hour detention under Sedition Act

UMS student released after five-hour detention under Sedition Act

This is believed to be about comment posted on Sabah governor’s FB.
Ex-student leaders slam uni, student union over suicide deaths

Ex-student leaders slam uni, student union over suicide deaths

They're urged to step down for failing to address mental health issues.
COMMENT | Will Amanah Saham be reintroduced for Indians?

COMMENT | Will Amanah Saham be reintroduced for Indians?

It is a powerful tool for financial empowerment and economic inclusion.
Mum: Son stuck in waking nightmare, struggles with bullying trauma

Mum: Son stuck in waking nightmare, struggles with bullying trauma

He sits alone, cries, gets depressed easily, Siti Suhana says.
Anwar urges M'sians to join solidarity rally with Palestinians on Sunday

Anwar urges M'sians to join solidarity rally with Palestinians on Sunday

Gathering to take place at Dataran Merdeka, participants to dress in white.
Khazanah welcomes PAC feedback on FashionValet investment

Khazanah welcomes PAC feedback on FashionValet investment

Fund expresses commitment to supporting M'sia's entrepreneurial, VC ecosystem.