Archive - 23 September 2025

K'tan mufti: Law on 'consensual' statutory rape cases needs review

K'tan mufti: Law on 'consensual' statutory rape cases needs review

Review law to ensure all parties involved receive fair treatment, Shukri says.
Paralympic Council still seeking written explanation from Cheah

Paralympic Council still seeking written explanation from Cheah

We need to gather info so it becomes a lesson, Megat says.
MP SPEAKS | Our girls deserve protection, not punishment

MP SPEAKS | Our girls deserve protection, not punishment

Betrayal of child protection laws, minors need safeguarding, not criminalisation.
Fuel subsidy via MyKad to highlight citizenship perks: Amir

Fuel subsidy via MyKad to highlight citizenship perks: Amir

UPDATED 9.13PM | Blanket subsidy now makes M'sians not feel special, minister says.
LFL presses PM, women minister, cabinet on statutory rape issue

LFL presses PM, women minister, cabinet on statutory rape issue

Home minister's response today denounced as shocking and defensive.
Govt: RM2.5b savings justify fuel subsidy without income cap

Govt: RM2.5b savings justify fuel subsidy without income cap

UPDATED 7.41PM | It's money that we can use for other needs, Amir says.
Ministry probes possible bullying incident at Miri youth institute

Ministry probes possible bullying incident at Miri youth institute

Cops closed case after prank explanation, but ministry wants further investigation.
Chamrun Digital’s Agentic AI to break silos, boost Malaysia’s public service efficiency

Chamrun Digital’s Agentic AI to break silos, boost Malaysia’s public service efficiency

Agentic AI can unify these fragmented data and workflows into a single, actionable platform enabling leaders to make more informed, timely and effective decisions.
Over 254k M'sians are obese - Dzulkefly

Over 254k M'sians are obese - Dzulkefly

Over 30pct of 1.2 million adults screened recently are obese.
One Oval makes Malaysian debut following Perth launch

One Oval makes Malaysian debut following Perth launch

UEM Sunrise Berhad (“UEM Sunrise” or “the Company”) has today introduced its Perth development, One Oval, to Malaysia, following the project’s recent display suite unveiling in Perth, Australia.
Budi95 shows govt failed to make targeted subsidy system work: Muda

Budi95 shows govt failed to make targeted subsidy system work: Muda

Party leader calls new system a populist measure that impacts fiscal discipline.
'Remember when Harapan slammed BN for suppressing student voices?'

'Remember when Harapan slammed BN for suppressing student voices?'

Let students speak, propose, and criticise freely, Ng tells govt.
UK experts condemn Trump for linking paracetamol to autism

UK experts condemn Trump for linking paracetamol to autism

US president advises women not to take paracetamol throughout pregnancy.
Govt to monitor daily RON95 refill frequency to curb subsidy abuse

Govt to monitor daily RON95 refill frequency to curb subsidy abuse

It will also prevent multiple same-day transactions.
Sabah govt has final say on who enters state - CM

Sabah govt has final say on who enters state - CM

Hajiji asserts it has 'absolute power' to decide in response to Albert incident.
Saifuddin says K'tan cop's statutory rape view personal, slams critics

Saifuddin says K'tan cop's statutory rape view personal, slams critics

He accuses detractors of staying quiet on other matters while sensationalising police chief's statement.
Albert: 'Rats' in MACC leaked my testimony to Hajiji

Albert: 'Rats' in MACC leaked my testimony to Hajiji

Businessperson-cum-whistleblower will no longer cooperate with MACC until leak addressed.
Sabah graft scandal: Two accused reps get passports back for work

Sabah graft scandal: Two accused reps get passports back for work

Yusof, Andi must return documents on or before Jan 23, 2026, court rules.
Paralympic Council welcomes MACC's view on Cheah's incentive row

Paralympic Council welcomes MACC's view on Cheah's incentive row

PCM president to engage with Azam for further clarification on governance remarks.
COMMENT | Should S'wak, Sabah recognition as regions wait?

COMMENT | Should S'wak, Sabah recognition as regions wait?

Calling for MA63+ does not mean abandoning the Malaysia Agreement.
Prosecution files to postpone Na'imah's Constitution reference case

Prosecution files to postpone Na'imah's Constitution reference case

This is pending legal wrangling over an appeal notice.
Hajiji promises Chinese deputy CM if GRS wins next Sabah polls

Hajiji promises Chinese deputy CM if GRS wins next Sabah polls

UPDATED 12.34PM | He acknowledges community's significant role to Sabah's development.
Tropicana Metropark welcomes 3,000 visitors to the first Commune Fest 2025

Tropicana Metropark welcomes 3,000 visitors to the first Commune Fest 2025

Tropicana Metropark recently held the first-ever Commune Fest 2025 at its 9.2-acre Urban Park, which drew more than 3,000 visitors. The market was held over four days from 11 September 2025 to 14 September 2025, from 3pm to 11pm.
Targeted RON95 subsidy savings slashed from RM8b to RM2.5-4b

Targeted RON95 subsidy savings slashed from RM8b to RM2.5-4b

Top earners qualify for subsidised petrol under the new scheme.
Umno Youth won't join PAS' anti-URA rally unless govt rejects feedback

Umno Youth won't join PAS' anti-URA rally unless govt rejects feedback

Akmal says better to have a roundtable discussion before protesting.
YOURSAY | Charging victims discourages reports, not curb statutory rape

YOURSAY | Charging victims discourages reports, not curb statutory rape

'An underaged person's consent is not valid.'
Concert dress code for performers only, not audience

Concert dress code for performers only, not audience

Communications Ministry clarifies the matter following a report yesterday.
Lawyers moot 'Romeo and Juliet law', not charging girls in rape cases

Lawyers moot 'Romeo and Juliet law', not charging girls in rape cases

This will protect minors in close-in-age relationships.
COMMENT | With Mavcom out, flyers can expect little from airlines

COMMENT | With Mavcom out, flyers can expect little from airlines

Consumer protection weakens, leaving RM3b in airline refunds unresolved.
'Tornado' like thunderstorm traumatises Lembah Pantai residents

'Tornado' like thunderstorm traumatises Lembah Pantai residents

Strong wind blows roofs off, damaging several PPR units and residents' cars.
Seputeh MP's office denies sidelining Umno in residents' council

Seputeh MP's office denies sidelining Umno in residents' council

Seputeh Umno claims exclusion, Teresa's office says some declined appointments.