Archive - 25 August 2025

Pupils to study from home after storm rips off Perlis school's roof

Pupils to study from home after storm rips off Perlis school's roof

207 students to study from home, including Standard One, Two, and preschool.
Announce policies via agencies, not FB, MCA tells deputy minister

Announce policies via agencies, not FB, MCA tells deputy minister

Lim said on FB yesterday that licence not required for home storage of taxed liquor.
Barred from leaving country, housewife wins appeal to reinstate suit

Barred from leaving country, housewife wins appeal to reinstate suit

Sumathi has same name, birthdate, but different IC number, with bankrupt.
Details of RON95 targeted subsidy by end-Sept: Amir

Details of RON95 targeted subsidy by end-Sept: Amir

Govt is considering MyKad, e-wallets, and apps to implement the subsidy.
Johor Specialist Hospital first in Malaysia to adopt the latest Robotic Visualisation System for neurosurgery

Johor Specialist Hospital first in Malaysia to adopt the latest Robotic Visualisation System for neurosurgery

The system is applied across three specialised areas at JSH which are neurosurgery, spinal surgery and combined endoscopic microsurgery.
3 journos among 14 Palestinians killed by Israel strike on Gaza hospital

3 journos among 14 Palestinians killed by Israel strike on Gaza hospital

Casualties were two camera operators and a journalist.
MIC urges Indian community to join housing credit guarantee scheme

MIC urges Indian community to join housing credit guarantee scheme

It's important as they often face difficulties in securing financing, says Vigneswaran.
Govt told to educate rakyat on nuclear, learn from Lynas 'fearmongering'

Govt told to educate rakyat on nuclear, learn from Lynas 'fearmongering'

PARLIAMENT | Experts should reassure the public, Tuan Ibrahim says.
Govt explicitly bans atomic weapons as M'sia pursues nuclear energy

Govt explicitly bans atomic weapons as M'sia pursues nuclear energy

PARLIAMENT | Under new section, no one shall 'develop, test, produce, acquire' nukes.
DAP MP questions death penalty for nuclear offences

DAP MP questions death penalty for nuclear offences

PARLIAMENT | Nuclear security musn't contradict human rights, Syerleena says.
Najib's lawyer: Jho low, Nik Faisal behind SRC conspiracy

Najib's lawyer: Jho low, Nik Faisal behind SRC conspiracy

They did not need Najib's involvement, says Farhan.
Burger chain’s ex-COO remanded for sedition probe

Burger chain’s ex-COO remanded for sedition probe

Chong criticised fine on Muslim men who skip Friday prayers without valid reason.
Groups urge retraction of Urban Renewal Bill, to rally outside Parliament

Groups urge retraction of Urban Renewal Bill, to rally outside Parliament

UPDATED 6.03PM | They also claim the bill goes against the Federal Constitution.
Allocations based on needs, not race - Anwar tells Dewan Negara

Allocations based on needs, not race - Anwar tells Dewan Negara

Govt remains committed to ensuring all groups get benefits, PM says.
COMMENT | University prospects for neglected STPM students

COMMENT | University prospects for neglected STPM students

STPM, crucial for B40, needs reforms for fairer university access.
Nothing wrong with 'solidarity' food fest, attendees say

Nothing wrong with 'solidarity' food fest, attendees say

They say it helps attract crowd, raise awareness of Palestinians' plight.
Govt has reduced new debt, fiscal deficit declining, Anwar says

Govt has reduced new debt, fiscal deficit declining, Anwar says

Lowering deficit important to keep debt down, finance minister says.
MOE revising Education Act to boost discipline enforcement

MOE revising Education Act to boost discipline enforcement

Fadhlina says review to provide clearer guidance to teachers on managing student misconduct.
PSM warns of dangerous state overreach in criminalising vape

PSM warns of dangerous state overreach in criminalising vape

UPDATED 4.04PM | Jeyakumar cautions move could create nanny state, drive practice underground.
Online Safety Act: MCMC given until year-end to develop 10 subsidiary instruments

Online Safety Act: MCMC given until year-end to develop 10 subsidiary instruments

Fahmi stresses the urgency of finalising these instruments.
Rayer urges action in bullying case involving disabled student

Rayer urges action in bullying case involving disabled student

MP raises lack of police action on 2024 case of teen allegedly sexually assaulted.
Lawyer fails in RM12.5m legal fee suit against Bersatu

Lawyer fails in RM12.5m legal fee suit against Bersatu

Court, in dismissing action, rules there was no contractual basis for payment.
PAC flags weak land checks in KL, urges reforms

PAC flags weak land checks in KL, urges reforms

It calls on govt to take more holistic approach to development planning.
RM100m allocation for Gaza to focus on reconstruction - Fahmi

RM100m allocation for Gaza to focus on reconstruction - Fahmi

It differs from previous fund which was for food aid, minister explains.
DAP has become 'MCA 2.0' under Loke, says Ti

DAP has become 'MCA 2.0' under Loke, says Ti

Ex-MCA veep reminds Loke that he is nothing like Kit Siang, Karpal.
Rafizi unfazed despite cease and desist letter from Farhash

Rafizi unfazed despite cease and desist letter from Farhash

Pandan MP vows to defend himself in court.

One accident, zero income

One accident, zero income

A traffic mishap nearly ruined a freelance designer’s livelihood - until social protection stepped in.
LETTER  | KL needs to listen to other regions

LETTER | KL needs to listen to other regions

More attention is needed for conservation initiatives and needs outside KL.
COMMENT | Anwar as legitimate as any MP or former PM

COMMENT | Anwar as legitimate as any MP or former PM

Question is whether Anwar is an effective leader or not.
PM announces additional RM100m aid for Gaza

PM announces additional RM100m aid for Gaza

Anwar also urges major corporations to step forward with aid for Palestinians.
KLIA syndicates whack-a-mole

KLIA syndicates whack-a-mole

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