Archive - 26 August 2025

URA can revitalise run-down areas like Ampang, Gombak - S'gor MB

URA can revitalise run-down areas like Ampang, Gombak - S'gor MB

Some residential areas 70-80 years old, need to redevelop, Amirudin says.
Three nabbed in Klang Valley over decade-long bribery scheme

Three nabbed in Klang Valley over decade-long bribery scheme

MACC seizes RM200k cash, Lexus RX500H, Hermes and LV shoes and bags.
TH Plantations terminates CEO, cites 'misconduct'

TH Plantations terminates CEO, cites 'misconduct'

Zainurin was issued show cause letter in July over 'unauthorised payments'.
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Govt dept director nabbed, allegedly misused position to aid husband

Govt dept director nabbed, allegedly misused position to aid husband

This is over the alleged supply of food and drinks for a programme in 2017.
State stand on 'pro-developer' URA, PN reps dare S'gor MB

State stand on 'pro-developer' URA, PN reps dare S'gor MB

S'gor PN lawmakers join chorus of opposition against the bill.
KPJ Healthcare, Philips & LAC partner to drive digital transformation in 30 hospitals nationwide

KPJ Healthcare, Philips & LAC partner to drive digital transformation in 30 hospitals nationwide

The new enterprise imaging (PACS) solution, from Philips, supplied and implemented by LAC Medical Supplies, will connect KPJ hospitals on a single imaging platform, designed to support secure access.
Court bins Farhash's ad interim injunction bid against MalaysiaNow

Court bins Farhash's ad interim injunction bid against MalaysiaNow

Portal's lawyer argues that freedom of speech is a constitutional right.
Govt to roll out RM80m screening system to beat airport syndicates

Govt to roll out RM80m screening system to beat airport syndicates

Under APSS, passenger names, passport, aircraft seating and even flight meals will be recorded.
Malaysia’s ‘AI Nation’ vision shaping strategically ahead of MDX, SCEKL

Malaysia’s ‘AI Nation’ vision shaping strategically ahead of MDX, SCEKL

The ASEAN AI Summit marks as a lead-in to two major events next month — the Malaysia Digital Xceleration (MDX) Summit 2025 and Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur (SCEKL25)
China: Surgeons conduct pig-to-human lung transplant

China: Surgeons conduct pig-to-human lung transplant

Genetically modified pig lung kept functional in brain-dead human for 9 days.
Bipartisan group moots new law for early childhood education

Bipartisan group moots new law for early childhood education

Committee calls for sweeping reforms to regulate the sector.
MPs from both sides back PAC's call to reform KL land management

MPs from both sides back PAC's call to reform KL land management

PARLIAMENT | They cite mayor's unchecked power, lack of transparency.
Form 3 student falls from school building, cops launch probe

Form 3 student falls from school building, cops launch probe

Teen in critical condition, ministry transfers several school officials to facilitate probe.
Gig Workers Bill will be the 'grave' of e-hailing workers, group says

Gig Workers Bill will be the 'grave' of e-hailing workers, group says

'It's unrealistic and only benefits a select few major players.'
M'sia can handle threats over Palestine stance - deputy minister

M'sia can handle threats over Palestine stance - deputy minister

Stance backed by humanitarian principles, int'l support, Mohamad says.
Police seek int'l help to track foreign suspect in threats against Rafizi's wife

Police seek int'l help to track foreign suspect in threats against Rafizi's wife

IGP is confident the suspect will be identified soon.
LETTER | Prioritise Residential Tenancy Act, deliberate URA thoroughly

LETTER | Prioritise Residential Tenancy Act, deliberate URA thoroughly

True progress cannot be rushed. Citizens must come first.
Celebrating Merdeka with a Vision for an AI-Empowered Nation

Celebrating Merdeka with a Vision for an AI-Empowered Nation

Today, technology is no longer just about efficiency or being lean. Its true role serves to power businesses by driving optimisation, unlocking new revenue streams, scaling operations and capturing greater market share.
Would prosecutors cut same deal for milk stealer as Adam Radlan? - Rafizi

Would prosecutors cut same deal for milk stealer as Adam Radlan? - Rafizi

Pandan MP claims trend of bias against the poor in justice system.
MP SPEAKS | Legal Aid, Public Defence Bill: Upholding right to access justice

MP SPEAKS | Legal Aid, Public Defence Bill: Upholding right to access justice

More people will be able to get legal aid, namely for employment, consumer issues.
Opposition MPs ready to face suspension over URA objection

Opposition MPs ready to face suspension over URA objection

PN chief whip reiterates call for bill to be withdrawn.
US tariff reduction not conditional on MAS buying 30 Boeing aircraft - ministry

US tariff reduction not conditional on MAS buying 30 Boeing aircraft - ministry

It says decision was not the result of any coercion or pressure from any external party.
PN fails to refer PM to parliamentary committee

PN fails to refer PM to parliamentary committee

UPDATED 2.04PM | Speaker rejects bid to cite Anwar for 'interfering' in opting not to charge Dr M.
Govt MPs, opposition, residents continue push against URA ahead of debate

Govt MPs, opposition, residents continue push against URA ahead of debate

Pro-PN groups, FT residents' associations gather outside Parliament to submit memos.
Hamzah's ex-aide graft trial: RM250k withdrawn from company account - witness

Hamzah's ex-aide graft trial: RM250k withdrawn from company account - witness

RHB branch manager confirms bank statement shows the withdrawal.
UN rapporteur slams journos' silence on massacre of colleagues in Gaza

UN rapporteur slams journos' silence on massacre of colleagues in Gaza

They are among 47 Palestinians killed in latest Israeli strike.
Success for VitaHealth & Tropicana: OFFLINE 16 Pickleball Challenge Event scores 1,320 participants in 2025

Success for VitaHealth & Tropicana: OFFLINE 16 Pickleball Challenge Event scores 1,320 participants in 2025

The OFFLINE 16 ESG event by VitaHealth Malaysia (“VitaHealth”) and Tropicana Corporation Berhad’s (“Tropicana”) has been gaining popularity and traction since its first kick-off in 2024.
'MPs can still be probed under OSA for citing secrets in Parliament'

'MPs can still be probed under OSA for citing secrets in Parliament'

PARLIAMENT | Ramli warns Marzuk to be careful if he plans to bring up secret document.
'Assembly' under PAA defined contextually - minister

'Assembly' under PAA defined contextually - minister

Saifuddin says this is based on purpose, scale, location, and impact on public order.
Court orders UTM cadet's remains exhumed for second post-mortem

Court orders UTM cadet's remains exhumed for second post-mortem

Second post-mortem must be carried out under IGP's supervision, judge rules.
COMMENT | Manifesto promise vs reality: Struggle to 'tame' DBKL

COMMENT | Manifesto promise vs reality: Struggle to 'tame' DBKL

Dubious land deals, developer-driven priorities persist despite PAC warnings.
LETTER | Killing journalists: Israel must be punished for war crimes

LETTER | Killing journalists: Israel must be punished for war crimes

It's not collateral damage. It's a deliberate assassination.
Four MOF Inc public infrastructure firms record losses in 2023

Four MOF Inc public infrastructure firms record losses in 2023

MOF says these companies supported efforts to provide low-fare services for rakyat.
YOURSAY | Anwar's govt and its misplaced priority of populism

YOURSAY | Anwar's govt and its misplaced priority of populism

'We are not a rich nation, and there are thousands of us living below the poverty line.'
Global water crisis could cost trillions

Global water crisis could cost trillions

This is crunch time, says UNESCO Chair in Water Economic.
COMMENT | Necessary criticism of Anwar is patriotic

COMMENT | Necessary criticism of Anwar is patriotic

What real change has the PM brought?
Gig Workers Bill aligns with int'l standards - NGO

Gig Workers Bill aligns with int'l standards - NGO

Balanced framework benefits workers and platform operators, says NSI.