Archive - 3 September 2025

Perak govt takes full responsibility for royal attack - Saarani

Perak govt takes full responsibility for royal attack - Saarani

No finger-pointing as incident involving Sultan Nazrin transpired very quickly and unexpectedly, says MB.
MOH ready to explore healthcare funding reforms for ageing population

MOH ready to explore healthcare funding reforms for ageing population

Diversification needed with demographic shift, Dzulkefly says.
Police implore schools to act early on bullying

Police implore schools to act early on bullying

Attempts to hide incidents not healthy, Kuantan district cop says.
Home Ministry urged to review security measures at events involving state rulers

Home Ministry urged to review security measures at events involving state rulers

It is to prevent recurrence of attempted attack on Perak ruler, Fahmi says.
Govt tests QR code system to stop subsidised cooking oil buys by foreigners

Govt tests QR code system to stop subsidised cooking oil buys by foreigners

Only after verification as M'sian citizen can purchase be made, Fuziah says.
AGC to appeal against Papagomo's sedition acquittal

AGC to appeal against Papagomo's sedition acquittal

AGC says it has considered judge's decision and will file notice of appeal soon.
Zara's hostel fall not likely accidental, pathologist tells court

Zara's hostel fall not likely accidental, pathologist tells court

Virtually impossible for teen to have toppled over without deliberately climbing onto ledge - Dr Jessie Hiu.
Bung claims zero tolerance for corruption in RM2.8m bribery defence case

Bung claims zero tolerance for corruption in RM2.8m bribery defence case

Kinabatangan MP agrees with DPP's contention that he cannot be influenced by anyone.
LETTER | Urban Renewal Act does not centralise authority

LETTER | Urban Renewal Act does not centralise authority

Proposed law establishes evidence-based framework to resolve long-standing issues of abandoned, unsafe housing.
MCA demands safeguards for RON95 subsidy rollout

MCA demands safeguards for RON95 subsidy rollout

This is to prevent a repeat of system failures as seen with the Sara programme.
Bung to Sabah voters: 'Why not try me as CM?'

Bung to Sabah voters: 'Why not try me as CM?'

INTERVIEW | Hajiji's leadership has not brought much prosperity to state, he says.
Umno forms special team to amend Urban Renewal Bill, Johari to lead

Umno forms special team to amend Urban Renewal Bill, Johari to lead

UPDATED 6.53PM | Task force to thoroughly refine all aspects of the bill, Asyraf says.
Quizzed on govt's election prep, Fahmi jabs Bersatu over poison pen letter

Quizzed on govt's election prep, Fahmi jabs Bersatu over poison pen letter

Govt spokesperson remarks that Bersatu's internal politics 'very lively and dynamic'.
US congressional committee releases thousands of Epstein documents

US congressional committee releases thousands of Epstein documents

More publications to come in wake of cross-party demands for more transparency over case.
Anwar's aide pans race-baiting over royal attack

Anwar's aide pans race-baiting over royal attack

Those who incite hatred and anger are doing 'devil's work', says Kamil.
Wan Saiful questions MACC's silence on KL Tower cronyism claims

Wan Saiful questions MACC's silence on KL Tower cronyism claims

MP points out that no action has been taken since claims surfaced last month.
DAP rep condemns temple gunfire, urges strong action

DAP rep condemns temple gunfire, urges strong action

Incident goes against Hindu faith, which is one of peace, harmony, humanity - Papparaidu.
Gerakan chief: No problems if MCA, MIC join PN

Gerakan chief: No problems if MCA, MIC join PN

UPDATED 5.12PM | 'We have no objections; we've worked together before,' says Lau.
229 Capital and Univis announce up to USD1 million joint venture to launch M&A and IPO readiness platform

229 Capital and Univis announce up to USD1 million joint venture to launch M&A and IPO readiness platform

The new venture will focus on building a dedicated mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and IPO targeting platform, aimed at supporting high-growth companies in their journey towards international capital markets.
Court acquits Papagomo of sedition over 'pro-Israel govt' claims

Court acquits Papagomo of sedition over 'pro-Israel govt' claims

Judge rules prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case.
MOH to consider buying purpose-built ambulances: Lukanisman

MOH to consider buying purpose-built ambulances: Lukanisman

The ministry's long-standing practice is to modify vans into ambulances.
COMMENT | Racist post, hasty apology, same old story?

COMMENT | Racist post, hasty apology, same old story?

It remains to be seen if Anwar's government can match words with actions.
Zara inquest: Lawyers for father, 5 accused admitted as interested parties

Zara inquest: Lawyers for father, 5 accused admitted as interested parties

Court sets Sept 11 for site visit.
As Bersatu AGM looms, poison pen letter vilifying Hamzah surfaces

As Bersatu AGM looms, poison pen letter vilifying Hamzah surfaces

Author claims Hamzah plans to oust party chief Muhyiddin.
LETTER | Traffic jam or crowded MRT?

LETTER | Traffic jam or crowded MRT?

Public transport efficiency is about fitting the right system to the right place.
Inside KiniEvent’s Mind Matters Rally 3.0, Where Mental Health Takes Centre Stage

Inside KiniEvent’s Mind Matters Rally 3.0, Where Mental Health Takes Centre Stage

The event was organised by KiniEvents in partnership with IMU Healthcare on 23 August 2025

Creating future-ready Finance graduates

Creating future-ready Finance graduates

Follow the stories of Cindy Ngun and Marvin Hing at Taylor’s University
SCO summit: Xi pushes his vision, but is it resonating?

SCO summit: Xi pushes his vision, but is it resonating?

Summit props up China, but how invited countries received it is uncertain.
China's Xi hosts Putin, Kim at Beijing military parade

China's Xi hosts Putin, Kim at Beijing military parade

US president lashes out at China while parade underway.
Indonesia: At least 20 missing in protests — rights group

Indonesia: At least 20 missing in protests — rights group

The cases were reported in Jakarta suburbs and Bandung.
What is behind Indonesia's deadly protests?

What is behind Indonesia's deadly protests?

The country has been beset with mounting economic hardship, while lawmakers receive handsome compensation.
Google must share search data with competitors, judge rules

Google must share search data with competitors, judge rules

Judge also rejects prosecutors' demand for the sale of Google Chrome.
Trump to ask US Supreme Court to fast-track tariffs ruling

Trump to ask US Supreme Court to fast-track tariffs ruling

The US will end up a 'third-world country' if tariffs removed, he said.
Form task force to probe 10 unresolved high-profile cases, NGO urges PM

Form task force to probe 10 unresolved high-profile cases, NGO urges PM

Projek Sama says police's failure to solve the cases raises questions about Anwar's leadership.
UMS student may face charges over 'seditious' speech at Zara vigil

UMS student may face charges over 'seditious' speech at Zara vigil

UPDATED 3.58PM | Tawau police chief says investigation paper will be submitted to prosecutors soon.
MCMC probes PAS leader over false racial claim in royal attack incident

MCMC probes PAS leader over false racial claim in royal attack incident

Further investigations being carried out with Bukit Aman's cooperation, the commission says.
COMMENT | Malaysia's strategic compass amid rising Eastern Bloc

COMMENT | Malaysia's strategic compass amid rising Eastern Bloc

Tianjin summit signals rising China-India-Russia synergy, M'sian call for diplomacy.
Tribunal bill among measures govt studying to combat bullying

Tribunal bill among measures govt studying to combat bullying

PM's Department's Legal Affairs Division says rehabilitation and child protection are also being studied.
Nearly 3m M'sians spent RM192.4m using Sara credit: MOF

Nearly 3m M'sians spent RM192.4m using Sara credit: MOF

MyKasih system handling four times as much traffic as before, says ministry.
COMMENT | Urban Renewal Bill flawed, threat to communities

COMMENT | Urban Renewal Bill flawed, threat to communities

Bill centralises power, excludes independent oversight and community voices.
M'sians leave roses, pay tribute to Indonesians killed in protests

M'sians leave roses, pay tribute to Indonesians killed in protests

About 50 demonstrators gathered at Indonesian Embassy last night to show solidarity.
YOURSAY | Urban Renewal Act must be fair to homeowners

YOURSAY | Urban Renewal Act must be fair to homeowners

'Current draft raises serious constitutional and social issues that cannot be ignored.'