Archive - 28 August 2025

Third minor quake strikes Segamat in several days

Third minor quake strikes Segamat in several days

2.5-magnitude temblor occurred at 7.56pm, MetMalaysia says.
Why elevate PSSCs if bills still get rushed, asks Bersih chief

Why elevate PSSCs if bills still get rushed, asks Bersih chief

Debating process must be improved further to achieve parliamentary reform, Faisai says.
Gig Workers Bill passed to provide social protection for 1.2m M'sians: Zahid

Gig Workers Bill passed to provide social protection for 1.2m M'sians: Zahid

PARLIAMENT | DPM says this ends long-term marginalisation of those in gig economy.
13 teenagers jailed for murder of Lahad Datu college student

13 teenagers jailed for murder of Lahad Datu college student

Judge calls for end to bullying, says such an act destroys lives.
Teo wins defamation suit against ex-journo's 'unseen hands' claim

Teo wins defamation suit against ex-journo's 'unseen hands' claim

Yazid failed to establish defences of justification, fair comment, qualified privilege, judge rules.
Tropicana announces its H1 FY2025 results, recording RM590.5 million revenue

Tropicana announces its H1 FY2025 results, recording RM590.5 million revenue

In a filing to Bursa Malaysia, Tropicana Corporation Berhad announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended 30 June 2025.
Muhyiddin wins bid to refer Sedition Act questions to Federal Court

Muhyiddin wins bid to refer Sedition Act questions to Federal Court

High Court judge rules that questions are complex, need determination by apex court.
'I acted on Guan Eng's behalf,' says witness in undersea trial

'I acted on Guan Eng's behalf,' says witness in undersea trial

This includes forming a company and opening a bank account to receive payment.
KL mayor vows to close governance gaps in wake of PAC's report

KL mayor vows to close governance gaps in wake of PAC's report

Maimunah positively welcomes findings over land development matters.
Cops nab over 400 in anti-fraud swoop

Cops nab over 400 in anti-fraud swoop

KL police chief confirms the arrests, will announce more details soon.
High Court rejects lecturer's bid to stay damages payment to Yeoh

High Court rejects lecturer's bid to stay damages payment to Yeoh

Court rules no special circumstances to do so, orders Kamarul to pay up.
Parents sue OpenAI over Californian teen's death

Parents sue OpenAI over Californian teen's death

They claim ChatGPT encouraged their suicidal son instead of helping.
Govt to improve URA to address concerns on demographic, consent threshold

Govt to improve URA to address concerns on demographic, consent threshold

UPDATED 6.22PM | PARLIAMENT | Relevant clauses to be amended to reflect this, Nga says.
Toyota Corolla Cross HEV GR Sport: Green tech meets sporty appeal

Toyota Corolla Cross HEV GR Sport: Green tech meets sporty appeal

This vehicle is a testament of Toyota’s vision and constant push for Green Mobility
FGV officially delisted from Bursa Malaysia

FGV officially delisted from Bursa Malaysia

Felda says it follows suspension of shares from trading on Aug 25.
MAHB: Flashover incident triggered temporary power outage at KLIA2

MAHB: Flashover incident triggered temporary power outage at KLIA2

Technical teams responded swiftly, supply fully restored in 28 minutes, it says.
Debates on Urban Renewal Bill pushed to October

Debates on Urban Renewal Bill pushed to October

UPDATED 5.30PM | PARLIAMENT | Proposed law has faced heavy backlash from many quarters.
Opposition, govt MPs push for all bills to face PSSC scrutiny

Opposition, govt MPs push for all bills to face PSSC scrutiny

They question why Government Procurement Bill did not go through PSSC.
New FOI Act must replace 'outdated' OSA, says bipartisan MPs group

New FOI Act must replace 'outdated' OSA, says bipartisan MPs group

Syed Ibrahim calls for tabling of law to be fast-tracked.
Na'imah wants Suhakam to probe PMO, AGC, MACC for abuse of power

Na'imah wants Suhakam to probe PMO, AGC, MACC for abuse of power

The integrity of our institutions, rule of law are at stake, she says.
Opposition MPs walk out after failing to stall Procurement Bill

Opposition MPs walk out after failing to stall Procurement Bill

UPDATED 4.35PM | PARLIAMENT | Bill passes with 125 votes in agreement and 63 votes against.
PN urges East M'sia, Umno MPs to abstain on URA vote

PN urges East M'sia, Umno MPs to abstain on URA vote

Hamzah says URA only applies to peninsula, calls on Umno reps to stand with rakyat.
'I'm not a puppet': URA to uplift urban Malays, says PM

'I'm not a puppet': URA to uplift urban Malays, says PM

UPDATED 12.23PM | PARLIAMENT | 'Don't assume that this is a strategy for the Chinese to take over Malays.'
Zaid backs RCI on Petronas, urges probe Into S'wak leaders too

Zaid backs RCI on Petronas, urges probe Into S'wak leaders too

'Examine how state leaders managed federal funds, natural resources, enterprises.'
PM admits 'no reason' for Sabah's Pan Borneo 'failure' compared to S'wak

PM admits 'no reason' for Sabah's Pan Borneo 'failure' compared to S'wak

PARLIAMENT | Anwar attributes delays to Sabah's 'problematic' system of awarding contracts.
Did govt award KL Tower concession because of minister's daughter, PN asks

Did govt award KL Tower concession because of minister's daughter, PN asks

It is believed that the senior minister is from East Malaysia.
Altantuya's father applies for judicial review on 'ordered to kill' affidavit

Altantuya's father applies for judicial review on 'ordered to kill' affidavit

UPDATED 10.57AM | Setev seeks court orders to compel authorities to investigate the claim.
YOURSAY | Caning students into order won't help solve bullying

YOURSAY | Caning students into order won't help solve bullying

'Find the root cause and start from there.'
KINIGUIDE | What is the Urban Renewal Act?

KINIGUIDE | What is the Urban Renewal Act?

UPDATED 9.11AM | The proposed Act continues to receive fierce pushback.
Integration of KLIA terminals 1 and 2 to be expedited - Loke

Integration of KLIA terminals 1 and 2 to be expedited - Loke

Plan includes airside bus service for passengers and baggage, says the minister.