Archive - 5 September 2025

Anutin Charnvirakul elected as Thailand’s new PM

Anutin Charnvirakul elected as Thailand’s new PM

He comfortably surpasses the 247-vote threshold required to get the job.
'Hurtful' GRS seat offer derailed alliance talks, says Sabah Umno leader

'Hurtful' GRS seat offer derailed alliance talks, says Sabah Umno leader

Offer seems to deny our contributions, support – Salleh.
Save Rivers rebuts 'for-profit company' label in lawsuit vs S'wak govt

Save Rivers rebuts 'for-profit company' label in lawsuit vs S'wak govt

Group denies profit motive allegation, urges Sarawak to respect judicial review.
MIC can decide on party’s future without MCA, says sec-gen

MIC can decide on party’s future without MCA, says sec-gen

We don't need advice from anyone, Ananthan says.
Saifuddin: Foreigners who overstay no more than 90 days to receive compound

Saifuddin: Foreigners who overstay no more than 90 days to receive compound

This is to eliminate need for court proceedings, he says.
Residents cry foul over eviction notices, 66 police reports lodged

Residents cry foul over eviction notices, 66 police reports lodged

Residents claim notices sent despite stay order from Court of Appeal.
Sabah polls: Harapan respects BN not wanting to work with GRS - Anwar

Sabah polls: Harapan respects BN not wanting to work with GRS - Anwar

We will continue to negotiate and find a solution, says the Harapan chairperson.
LETTER | Don't stop Trump from coming to Malaysia

LETTER | Don't stop Trump from coming to Malaysia

Use the opportunity to show how we oppose Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
COMMENT | Who did more harm to Malaysia?

COMMENT | Who did more harm to Malaysia?

Najib's contempt bid rejected, debate flares over ex-PM v Terrirudin's impact.
US: Trump to relabel Pentagon as 'Department of War'

US: Trump to relabel Pentagon as 'Department of War'

Defense secretary to initiate legislative moves to make rename official.
Thaksin Shinawatra leaves Thailand as parliament vote on new prime minister

Thaksin Shinawatra leaves Thailand as parliament vote on new prime minister

The Supreme Court is also set to deliver ruling that could imprison him.
COMMENT | No light at the end of KLIA Aerotrain tunnel

COMMENT | No light at the end of KLIA Aerotrain tunnel

KLIA's RM456m Aerotrain upgrade suffers breakdowns, shaming M'sia.
'Lavish elites, struggling rakyat': Rafizi urges M'sia to learn from Indonesia

'Lavish elites, struggling rakyat': Rafizi urges M'sia to learn from Indonesia

Former minister says strong macroeconomics mean nothing if people don't feel benefits.
Public must stop inciting hatred in name of religion - minister

Public must stop inciting hatred in name of religion - minister

Those who lose become ashes, those who win become charcoal, Na'im says.
Reports of 100k unsold housing inaccurate, market stable - ministry

Reports of 100k unsold housing inaccurate, market stable - ministry

It explains that number of unsold completed houses is on a downward trend.
MAS: 3-year operating cert reinstated after 2024 downgrade

MAS: 3-year operating cert reinstated after 2024 downgrade

UPDATED 2.35PM | Certificate validity was slashed to just one year previously.
COMMENT | Why Malaysia must remain a multilingual nation

COMMENT | Why Malaysia must remain a multilingual nation

Languages carry the wisdom and knowledge of cultures and civilisations.
Are Ukrainian politicians at risk in their own country?

Are Ukrainian politicians at risk in their own country?

Ex-Ukrainian speaker assassinated; Russia-linked plot sparks concerns.
Final bow: Fashion star Giorgio Armani dies at age 91

Final bow: Fashion star Giorgio Armani dies at age 91

Minimalist fashion visionary, global brand builder, leaves lasting legacy.
Indonesia: Students to stage protest at parliament

Indonesia: Students to stage protest at parliament

Fresh protest planned over corruption, police violence.
'Incomplete, evasive': Rep grills officials on quake preparation

'Incomplete, evasive': Rep grills officials on quake preparation

Ng slams vague govt responses, urges stronger readiness, clear disaster protocols.
Looming Bersatu AGM test of party's strength, say analysts

Looming Bersatu AGM test of party's strength, say analysts

Challenges include showing party's relevance and credibility as an alternative to govt.
Groups to protest against Trump's M'sia visit

Groups to protest against Trump's M'sia visit

They say his blatant disregard for Palestinian lives contradicts Malaysia's stance.
Umno, BN seal exclusive pact with Harapan in Sabah, closing door to GRS

Umno, BN seal exclusive pact with Harapan in Sabah, closing door to GRS

This ends speculation whether there would be a three-way alliance in Sabah polls.
Firm's 'safer internet' pitch to PM triggers demand letter from MCMC

Firm's 'safer internet' pitch to PM triggers demand letter from MCMC

Commission says IT company's claims are baseless and highly defamatory.
COMMENT | Giving a sense of belonging and well-being to all

COMMENT | Giving a sense of belonging and well-being to all

What all Malaysians will appreciate is a plan for unity of all.
M'sian delegation on flotilla to Gaza now in Menorca, heading to Tunis next

M'sian delegation on flotilla to Gaza now in Menorca, heading to Tunis next

Mapim rep says weather conditions are improving.
Sultan Nazrin reminds ummah to avoid slander, hate on social media

Sultan Nazrin reminds ummah to avoid slander, hate on social media

'Disputes among political factions, schools of thought and races have sparked polemics.'
When sexist labels dull the glow of gold

When sexist labels dull the glow of gold

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