Archive - 29 August 2025

70 witnesses to testify at Zara inquest

70 witnesses to testify at Zara inquest

They include pathologist who conducted post-mortem.
Voices Unite at “Satu Suara, Satu Malaysia”

Voices Unite at “Satu Suara, Satu Malaysia”

In true Malaysian harmony, Triterra Brings Community and Public Service Heroes Together in Merdeka Tribute
Indonesia: Protests escalate after death of demonstrator

Indonesia: Protests escalate after death of demonstrator

Affan Kurniawan's passing sparks nationwide outrage.
'Minor Johor quakes stress need for fault line remapping, monitoring'

'Minor Johor quakes stress need for fault line remapping, monitoring'

Expert notes the Mersing Fault, plus ancient lines such as Bukit Tinggi, Bentong–Raub and Kenyir.
Toll-free travel on EKVE from tomorrow until Sept 30

Toll-free travel on EKVE from tomorrow until Sept 30

30 days toll-free travel in spirit of Merdeka, Anwar says.
Albert sues SMM for 'defamation' over viral jet photo statement

Albert sues SMM for 'defamation' over viral jet photo statement

Businessperson says statement falsely suggested his involvement in conspiracy to tarnish reputation of firm, CEO.
PM accusation against Muhyiddin: Fahmi yet to get MCMC report

PM accusation against Muhyiddin: Fahmi yet to get MCMC report

This is over Bersatu chief's alleged questioning of petrol subsidy for foreigners.
12 held in probe over Form Three student's fall

12 held in probe over Form Three student's fall

Selangor MB says one of the individuals is believed to be directly involved in incident.
COMMENT | Saying more with less on grave threats to Constitution

COMMENT | Saying more with less on grave threats to Constitution

Of self-serving politicians, weak rule of law, and deep state tendencies.
Thomas objects to parts of Najib's witness statement in defamation suit

Thomas objects to parts of Najib's witness statement in defamation suit

This is regarding Altantuya’s murder as published in ex-AG’s book.
Flag gaffe: DAP's Boo wants council president probed for overreach

Flag gaffe: DAP's Boo wants council president probed for overreach

Azim allegedly exceeded powers by ordering closures over incorrect flag displays.
Thailand: Court removes PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra

Thailand: Court removes PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra

This is over a case of a leaked call with Cambodia's former leader Hun Sen.
South Korea's ex-first lady Kim charged with bribery

South Korea's ex-first lady Kim charged with bribery

Charges part of wider probe into ex-president's short-lived martial law declaration last December.
COMMENT | Don't let bigots hijack Merdeka, go and celebrate!

COMMENT | Don't let bigots hijack Merdeka, go and celebrate!

True freedom of unity, justice, and rejecting divisive politics.
URA postponement push proves BN not DAP puppet - Umno veterans

URA postponement push proves BN not DAP puppet - Umno veterans

They're not afraid to speak up, says Mustapha.
National Day 2025: PM to deliver special address tomorrow

National Day 2025: PM to deliver special address tomorrow

Event at Serdang expected to be attended by over 4,000 guests.
Procurement Bill carries chilling echoes of 1MDB, warns Aliran

Procurement Bill carries chilling echoes of 1MDB, warns Aliran

Reform movement criticises govt for forcing second reading and vote.
Hong Kong: What's next for Jimmy Lai as his trial wraps up?

Hong Kong: What's next for Jimmy Lai as his trial wraps up?

Pro-democracy tycoon faces life sentence under national security law.
US Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump administration

US Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump administration

Firing was the first ever in US central bank institution's 112-year history.
PSM claims cops forced scam syndicate mule to confess crime

PSM claims cops forced scam syndicate mule to confess crime

Party reports to Suhakam, saying the youth was a victim.
Another minor earthquake strikes Johor, tremors felt in Segamat

Another minor earthquake strikes Johor, tremors felt in Segamat

It measured 3.4 and occurred at 4.24am.
Customs Dept records 55 uncustomed liquor storage cases in homes this year

Customs Dept records 55 uncustomed liquor storage cases in homes this year

Seizures amount to RM1.42m and an estimated tax of RM4.02m.
FT Mufti Bill debate postponed for fourth time

FT Mufti Bill debate postponed for fourth time

No reason given for the latest postponement.
COMMENT | Laughing stock of a procurement bill shockingly passed

COMMENT | Laughing stock of a procurement bill shockingly passed

Proposed law has serious defects like ministerial overreach, weak oversight mechanisms.
Graft case of Hamzah's former aide linked to RM381m tender

Graft case of Hamzah's former aide linked to RM381m tender

Nexuscorp Group awarded five-year police contract, court hears.
MACC's 'silence' reverberates from east to west

MACC's 'silence' reverberates from east to west

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