Archive - 9 September 2025

Asean is unique, among most peaceful regions in the world - Anwar

Asean is unique, among most peaceful regions in the world - Anwar

It enables grouping to grow dynamically and attract global investments, PM says.
'Rubbish': Lawyer denies claims Zakir Naik diagnosed with AIDS

'Rubbish': Lawyer denies claims Zakir Naik diagnosed with AIDS

It's fake news, Akberdin says.
Foreign Ministry urges M'sians in Nepal to be vigilant following protests

Foreign Ministry urges M'sians in Nepal to be vigilant following protests

Follow local authorities' safety guidance, it advises.
Activist slams Suria KLCC's 'inaccurate' explanation for 'thug-like' guards

Activist slams Suria KLCC's 'inaccurate' explanation for 'thug-like' guards

Wan Fatin claims security personnel targeted people with Palestine materials, not just sticks.
Varsity admission based on merit, no loopholes in system - MOHE

Varsity admission based on merit, no loopholes in system - MOHE

DG says STPM student's application ranking in accounting programme far behind other candidates.
Kuda Kepang can be preserved, but must align with syariah: Johor mufti

Kuda Kepang can be preserved, but must align with syariah: Johor mufti

Fatwa in place since 2009 but state govt opting educational approach.
Syariah legal system gaps continue to fail women, SIS Forum finds

Syariah legal system gaps continue to fail women, SIS Forum finds

Without reforms, families will continue to suffer in silence, says Rozana.
PAS MP presses halal GLC on acting chair's graft record despite MACC's 'clean bill'

PAS MP presses halal GLC on acting chair's graft record despite MACC's 'clean bill'

Fadhli says Azhari's name listed in corruption offenders database.
Azam's silence on 'threat' unacceptable, Muda tells police

Azam's silence on 'threat' unacceptable, Muda tells police

UPDATED 6.31PM | Muda leader says MACC chief could be violating his statutory duties.
LETTER | Beyond legislation: Tackling exploitation of children online

LETTER | Beyond legislation: Tackling exploitation of children online

Laws alone are not enough if we do not also educate our children.
S'wak to get from NSC more details of alleged threat to Bintulu LNG facility

S'wak to get from NSC more details of alleged threat to Bintulu LNG facility

Deputy premier says he only learned of threat through news reports.
Did MIC bid 'sayonara' to BN during meet-up with Najib?

Did MIC bid 'sayonara' to BN during meet-up with Najib?

Source claims party has decided to leave coalition, informed ex-PM out of respect.
Raub Farmers Seek Justice from PM over Stolen Durian and Unfair Contract

Raub Farmers Seek Justice from PM over Stolen Durian and Unfair Contract

The farmers do not wish to fight the government, but the unfair contracts are unacceptable

Muda slams MACC, AGC for 'hand washing' in Farhash Sabah mining case

Muda slams MACC, AGC for 'hand washing' in Farhash Sabah mining case

Public confidence in the agencies will continue to deteriorate, party says.
FAM denies receiving complimentary 2022 World Cup tickets from Fifa

FAM denies receiving complimentary 2022 World Cup tickets from Fifa

Top official says the association purchased tickets under a quota system instead.
Youth Take the Lead: Shaping ASEAN’s Future with Ethical AI

Youth Take the Lead: Shaping ASEAN’s Future with Ethical AI

The ASEAN AI Malaysia Summit 2025 Youth Caucus proved that the future of AI belongs to those who lead with both innovation and responsibility
Tuan Ibrahim, Rafizi reach settlement in defamation suit

Tuan Ibrahim, Rafizi reach settlement in defamation suit

UPDATED 6.13PM | The two ex-ministers agree to settle out of court for the sake of social harmony.
Thailand's top court orders Thaksin to serve a year in prison

Thailand's top court orders Thaksin to serve a year in prison

This is in relation to ex-PM's corruption and abuse of power convictions.
Mahfuz: PAS reduced to 'token partner' after Bersatu names PM candidate

Mahfuz: PAS reduced to 'token partner' after Bersatu names PM candidate

Bersatu driven solely by its own political interests, says Amanah veep.
SMS threats to burn LNG facilities sparks govt security response

SMS threats to burn LNG facilities sparks govt security response

Fadillah says a Petronas employee received the threats, and police are probing.
Drone hits Gaza-bound flotilla in Tunisian waters - GSF

Drone hits Gaza-bound flotilla in Tunisian waters - GSF

All aboard safe, but there's fire damage on main deck, group says.
Procurement law will cause major harm to M'sia if not fixed, groups warn

Procurement law will cause major harm to M'sia if not fixed, groups warn

CSOs want govt to address flaws, conduct periodic assessment of Act.
'Exit BN, enter MACC' - Ramasamy on MCA, MIC's dilemma

'Exit BN, enter MACC' - Ramasamy on MCA, MIC's dilemma

He says MCA, MIC leaders at risk of selective prosecution if parties join PN.
MCMC still probing if Anwar right or wrong about Muhyiddin over subsidies claim

MCMC still probing if Anwar right or wrong about Muhyiddin over subsidies claim

PM won't say sorry until investigations conclude.
STPM top scorer offered direct intake route costing '10 times more' - Umany

STPM top scorer offered direct intake route costing '10 times more' - Umany

Group says this shows Wong met entry requirements, yet rejected by UPU.
Good governance, anti-graft efforts key to economic growth: PM

Good governance, anti-graft efforts key to economic growth: PM

Anwar says countries have fallen to unchecked corruption despite strong economies.
Nearly 30 fire cases involving EVs recorded since 2023 - deputy minister

Nearly 30 fire cases involving EVs recorded since 2023 - deputy minister

Aiman says while EVs are greener, they still pose a significant fire risk.
Japan: What now after PM Ishiba's resignation?

Japan: What now after PM Ishiba's resignation?

Analysts say two candidates in the Liberal Democratic Party may replace him.
India rebalances China, Russia ties amid US tariff friction

India rebalances China, Russia ties amid US tariff friction

The country is neither abandoning US ties nor capitulating to its demands.
No bruises, signs of abuse found on Zara's body: Doctor

No bruises, signs of abuse found on Zara's body: Doctor

UPDATED 1.21PM | Witness testifies that examination results indicated suspicion of teen suffering severe brain injuries, internal bleeding.
Duterte ICC trial postponed over health issues

Duterte ICC trial postponed over health issues

Ex-Philippine president faces charges of crimes against humanity.
Rupert Murdoch succession agreed as son Lachlan gets control

Rupert Murdoch succession agreed as son Lachlan gets control

This ensures there will be no change in editorial direction in Murdoch-owned media.
Halal GLC says acting chair vetted by MACC, has no graft record

Halal GLC says acting chair vetted by MACC, has no graft record

PAS leader flags past criminal case against the Umno man.
Up to AGC whether to charge Ismail Sabri after monies forfeited - Azam

Up to AGC whether to charge Ismail Sabri after monies forfeited - Azam

UPDATED 12.31PM | RM170m to be deposited into govt funds, MACC chief says.
'Case closed': Farhash cleared of Sabah mining scandal links

'Case closed': Farhash cleared of Sabah mining scandal links

UPDATED 12.11PM | MACC says no licence issued to Farhash-linked company, AGC declares no case.
COMMENT | Weapon to weakness: SDs boomerang on Muhyiddin

COMMENT | Weapon to weakness: SDs boomerang on Muhyiddin

Bersatu seems to find the taste of its own medicine unpalatable.
Sabah scandal: SMM and CEO seek gag order against MalaysiaNow

Sabah scandal: SMM and CEO seek gag order against MalaysiaNow

Application filed on Aug 26, names portal and editor as defendants.
Malaysians deserve transparency on nuclear plans, ex-DAP MP says

Malaysians deserve transparency on nuclear plans, ex-DAP MP says

Rakyat has right to know location of proposed reactors, waste sites - Charles.
Chronology of push to oust Muhyiddin

Chronology of push to oust Muhyiddin

Move, long in the making, involves factions from Bersatu and PAS.
Bersatu AGM secures Muhyiddin but 'SD plot' lingers

Bersatu AGM secures Muhyiddin but 'SD plot' lingers

Leaders pledge loyalty, but alleged coup via SDs unresolved.
COMMENT | Utusan Malaysia's racial dimension in reporting

COMMENT | Utusan Malaysia's racial dimension in reporting

Daily needs to be taken to task. Will PM do anything about it?
Ismail Sabri, ex-aide won't challenge RM169m cash forfeiture

Ismail Sabri, ex-aide won't challenge RM169m cash forfeiture

The monies will be forfeited to the government if it is not claimed by others by Oct 1.
Johor allocates RM802m to boost urban development, public facilities

Johor allocates RM802m to boost urban development, public facilities

Jafni says 82 high-impact projects will be implemented.