Archive - 27 August 2025

Warisan to go solo, contest all 73 Sabah seats - Shafie

Warisan to go solo, contest all 73 Sabah seats - Shafie

Previous collaborations failed to improve Sabahan welfare, says the ex-CM.
MPs clash over procurement bill, warn of excessive minister power

MPs clash over procurement bill, warn of excessive minister power

They praise proposed tribunal but warn of centralising power with finance minister.
Urban Renewal Bill: Bar flags weak consent rules, lack of state role

Urban Renewal Bill: Bar flags weak consent rules, lack of state role

Proposed consent thresholds could result in forced displacement, the bar says.
Procurement Bill to strengthen fiscal management, curb leakages - PM

Procurement Bill to strengthen fiscal management, curb leakages - PM

UPDATED 8.08PM | Direct negotiations only benefit elites, Anwar says.
UTM cadet's body to be exhumed Friday, lawyer confirms

UTM cadet's body to be exhumed Friday, lawyer confirms

Syamsul's body is to be sent for a second post-mortem.
Unfair dismissal: Probationers have same rights as full-timers, court rules

Unfair dismissal: Probationers have same rights as full-timers, court rules

Appellate court upholds ruling over ex-CFO who was sacked in 2020.
'Healthcare system failing disabled women on sexual, reproductive rights'

'Healthcare system failing disabled women on sexual, reproductive rights'

Report says community face entrenched discrimination, often dismissed or disregarded by healthcare workers.
Amended law offers compound option for MyKad-linked offences

Amended law offers compound option for MyKad-linked offences

PARLIAMENT | It includes offences such as failing to update address on IC.
Will BRICS boom under Trump’s watch?

Will BRICS boom under Trump’s watch?

US president's tariffs seem to have brought bloc members closer.
Bullying in M'sia must be addressed urgently - Unicef

Bullying in M'sia must be addressed urgently - Unicef

Call for stronger protections, empathetic teachers, child-centred policies.
Fact check: Is the Trump administration rewriting history?

Fact check: Is the Trump administration rewriting history?

This follows VP JD Vance's claim that WWII was won through negotiations.
Court jails Papagomo 30 days for contempt

Court jails Papagomo 30 days for contempt

Judicial commissioner rules Bersatu activist breached a court injunction twice.
I gave Guan Eng two bags of cash containing RM2m, says witness

I gave Guan Eng two bags of cash containing RM2m, says witness

Businessperson says he delivered the money in another key witness' presence.
Tabung Haji confirms rebrand efforts cost RM5.9m over 3 years

Tabung Haji confirms rebrand efforts cost RM5.9m over 3 years

This is in line with minister's figure revealed in Dewan Rakyat.
Yong's right to fair trial in rape case jeopardised, apex court hears

Yong's right to fair trial in rape case jeopardised, apex court hears

UPDATED 5.55PM | This was due to section allowing witness to testify anonymously, lawyer submits.
Muda reports Azam over MACC officers' alleged threats against Albert

Muda reports Azam over MACC officers' alleged threats against Albert

UPDATED 5.34PM | Party claims no action taken over whistleblower's complaint.
'MPs who reject Gig Workers Bill deserve to be called traitors,' says group

'MPs who reject Gig Workers Bill deserve to be called traitors,' says group

PARLIAMENT | TPAD calls for price floor, fair task distribution, among others.
Minor Segamat quake linked to Aug 24 tremor: MetMalaysia

Minor Segamat quake linked to Aug 24 tremor: MetMalaysia

The department says the aftershock poses no public danger.
Akmal, Wee call for URA rejection, Chow backs property upgrades

Akmal, Wee call for URA rejection, Chow backs property upgrades

UPDATED 5.27PM | Bill said to undermine ownership rights, but essential for modern living standards.
Cops question Kg Sungai Baru activist over 'obstruction' claims

Cops question Kg Sungai Baru activist over 'obstruction' claims

Rafidah and another activist are under criminal investigation.
Warisan leader pans MACC's '60 days of silence' on second Sabah shockwave

Warisan leader pans MACC's '60 days of silence' on second Sabah shockwave

Ahmad says case concerns Sabahans' interests, demands full MACC briefing.
Vape ban: Don't let perfection be enemy of the good, Wan Saiful tells govt

Vape ban: Don't let perfection be enemy of the good, Wan Saiful tells govt

PARLIAMENT | MP says legal concerns should not be used as excuse to delay action.
Legal hurdles must be cleared before live telecasting graft cases - minister

Legal hurdles must be cleared before live telecasting graft cases - minister

MACC's live-streaming suggestion should be discussed with CJ, Azalina adds.
Azalina: Govt studying abolishment of mandatory caning

Azalina: Govt studying abolishment of mandatory caning

This follows growing humanitarian concerns about the punishment and its effectiveness in deterring crime.
Merdeka edition: Empowering influence and affiliate marketing to fuel Malaysia’s e-commerce growth

Merdeka edition: Empowering influence and affiliate marketing to fuel Malaysia’s e-commerce growth

In the spirit of Merdeka and Malaysia Boleh, Xamble Creators collaborated with creators from diverse backgrounds, from nano-influencers in East Malaysia to established voices in the West.
Bersatu MP wants caning brought back to schools

Bersatu MP wants caning brought back to schools

UPDATED 1.47PM | PARLIAMENT | Rosol calls for corporal punishment to be allowed in disciplining students.
Gig Workers Bill 2025 to close protection gap for social justice

Gig Workers Bill 2025 to close protection gap for social justice

The proposed law seeks to extend fair wages, protection, and recognition to Malaysia’s growing gig workforce.

What Trump's Fed power play could mean for the US and global economies

What Trump's Fed power play could mean for the US and global economies

Experts call the move unprecedented and a serious threat to Fed's independence.
UTM cadet's family welcomes Bukit Aman probe takeover

UTM cadet's family welcomes Bukit Aman probe takeover

Lawyer says cadet's mother 'very happy', thanks authorities for quick action.
COMMENT | Why M'sia must treat espionage scandal as security crisis

COMMENT | Why M'sia must treat espionage scandal as security crisis

Scandal underscores need for legal reform, vigilance against insider threats.
Bukit Aman takes over UTM cadet's death probe

Bukit Aman takes over UTM cadet's death probe

Police are giving a full commitment to abide by court's order - Kumar.
COMMENT | In a sweltering KL cell, media freedom became personal

COMMENT | In a sweltering KL cell, media freedom became personal

Detained in 2023 over banned book, Wong notes stalled freedoms under Anwar.
YOURSAY | GLCs should not be running up huge losses

YOURSAY | GLCs should not be running up huge losses

'If the fares don't cover operations, something is very wrong.'
COMMENT | Privilege, reform, and the promise of equality

COMMENT | Privilege, reform, and the promise of equality

Supremacy rhetoric persists, but growing youth support for needs-based policies.
School inspectors to carry out safety audits - Education DG

School inspectors to carry out safety audits - Education DG

Findings must be reported weekly, Azam says.
Rafizi won't shut up about Farhash

Rafizi won't shut up about Farhash

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