Archive - 8 October 2025

Attack bid on Sultan Nazrin: Court rejects woman's guilty plea

Attack bid on Sultan Nazrin: Court rejects woman's guilty plea

Psychiatric report reveals Nurhaswani had schizophrenia at the time of the incident.
RM30m suit filed not to sow discord between Vinod and Anwar - witness

RM30m suit filed not to sow discord between Vinod and Anwar - witness

Bell agrees businessperson did not use PM's name to solicit investments, money from him and other plaintiffs.
Warisan dismisses PBS chief's 'political donation' claim, urges MACC to act

Warisan dismisses PBS chief's 'political donation' claim, urges MACC to act

Money changing hands a textbook definition of corruption, abuse of power, Siambun says.
New contractor to be appointed for delayed Pulau Mabul base by Oct 16 - Home Ministry

New contractor to be appointed for delayed Pulau Mabul base by Oct 16 - Home Ministry

PARLIAMENT | Shamsul says project hold-up increased costs by RM28.7m.
Milestone reached with hardcore poverty nearly eradicated - minister

Milestone reached with hardcore poverty nearly eradicated - minister

Achievement reflects effectiveness of various govt initiatives, Amir says.
Wong reappointed Bernama chairperson for 2-year term

Wong reappointed Bernama chairperson for 2-year term

He was first appointed in 2023, marking 2nd consecutive term as chairperson.
Budi95 for e-hailing drivers based on fuel usage, details Oct 15 - minister

Budi95 for e-hailing drivers based on fuel usage, details Oct 15 - minister

We don't want to grant extra quota if it's not genuinely used, says Amir Hamzah.
EC meeting on Oct 16 to set key dates for Sabah polls

EC meeting on Oct 16 to set key dates for Sabah polls

Official notification of state assembly's dissolution received, commission secretary says.
Warisan vows to cure Sabah's 'three-in-one disease', starting with water

Warisan vows to cure Sabah's 'three-in-one disease', starting with water

Other problems concern roads and electricity, Shafie says.
Arab legal group in Israel demands access to detained M'sian activists

Arab legal group in Israel demands access to detained M'sian activists

9 M'sians part of Freedom Flotilla Coalition, purportedly being brought to Ashdod.
Serdang police investigating UPM dog killings

Serdang police investigating UPM dog killings

Complainant unhappy with varsity for allegedly hiring private pest control firm to kill creatures.
229 Capital and Permodalan Kedah Berhad sign strategic MoU

229 Capital and Permodalan Kedah Berhad sign strategic MoU

229 Capital, a licensed Labuan fund specializing in IPO and capital market advisory announced the signing of a MoU with Permodalan Kedah Berhad (PKB)
Wan Fayhsal wants disciplinary hearing deferred over conflict of interest

Wan Fayhsal wants disciplinary hearing deferred over conflict of interest

'I'm prepared to defend myself, but it should be before unbiased panel.'
Wan Saiful: Press harder and secrets of 'millions' may surface

Wan Saiful: Press harder and secrets of 'millions' may surface

UPDATED 5.02PM | Bersatu leader says this includes revealing who had communicated with their political rivals.
Sorry no cure for Petronas CEO's champagne shower, says Amanah

Sorry no cure for Petronas CEO's champagne shower, says Amanah

Wan Anwar also draws comparison to tourism minister's alcohol controversy.
Embassy restoration works being done in phases - Mohamad

Embassy restoration works being done in phases - Mohamad

PARLIAMENT | Foreign minister explains that funding is limited, ministry has to prioritise.
Albert's lawyer writes to IGP after 2 weeks of silence on Hajiji report

Albert's lawyer writes to IGP after 2 weeks of silence on Hajiji report

Caretaker CM accused of leaking secrets after revealing he knew of MACC interrogation.
SME group wants tax incentives to boost intra-Asean trade in Budget 2026

SME group wants tax incentives to boost intra-Asean trade in Budget 2026

NGO stresses importance of keeping production, supply chains close.
Farhash fails to obtain temporary injunction against MalaysiaNow

Farhash fails to obtain temporary injunction against MalaysiaNow

No injunction as they couldn't prove statement was false - lawyer.
Singapore executes Pannir, second Malaysian hanged in 2 weeks

Singapore executes Pannir, second Malaysian hanged in 2 weeks

His family confirms the 38-year-old was hanged today.
Industrial Relations Department got 246 union-busting complaints 2015-2025

Industrial Relations Department got 246 union-busting complaints 2015-2025

PARLIAMENT | A total of 158 complaints have been resolved through negotiations, 64 referred to Industrial Court.
After 'storm in a wine glass', Hati calls for beef ban at official govt events

After 'storm in a wine glass', Hati calls for beef ban at official govt events

Party president says the sensitivities of Hindus and Buddhists must also be respected.
Only 34 complaints so far over Budi95 - deputy minister

Only 34 complaints so far over Budi95 - deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | Most issues stem from glitches or downtime, says Fuziah.
PSM urges Nga to defer URA bill to next year

PSM urges Nga to defer URA bill to next year

Bill must be improved to address legitimate concerns, ensure wider consensus - Jeyakumar.
Freedom Flotilla with 9 M'sians intercepted by Israel this morning

Freedom Flotilla with 9 M'sians intercepted by Israel this morning

They were on two boats from a total of nine vessels on the mission to Gaza.
Manjung youth bring walls to life with a community mural

Manjung youth bring walls to life with a community mural

The Manjung Municipal Council Stadium is taking on a vibrant new look as its walls are transformed into a community mural, painted by students from the Tunas Seni programme in collaboration with Vale Malaysia and the women-led art collective, Lakar by Mekar.
Prosecution drops appeal in Na'imah's constitutional challenge

Prosecution drops appeal in Na'imah's constitutional challenge

She claims rights violated by MACC Act over alleged undisclosed assets.
BIXEPS: A smarter way to unlock the benefits of exercise

BIXEPS: A smarter way to unlock the benefits of exercise

A device you can sit with just for ten minutes, and it delivers many of the benefits of exercise without breaking a sweat.
Citizenship: NGOs want transparent pathway for stateless kids

Citizenship: NGOs want transparent pathway for stateless kids

This comes amid citizenship controversies surrounding Harimau Malaya players.
Probe into Pannir's case halted, no new evidence - cops

Probe into Pannir's case halted, no new evidence - cops

On death row for 8 years, the M'sian national is to be executed in Singapore today.
M'sian GSF crew keen to continue aid missions for Palestine

M'sian GSF crew keen to continue aid missions for Palestine

Volunteers recount detention, share hopes for supporting Gaza's people.
Robbery, rape suspect dies after struggle with police in Wangsa Maju

Robbery, rape suspect dies after struggle with police in Wangsa Maju

KL police chief says the man attacked officers responding to an emergency call.
COMMENT | Tamil schools: Legacy of learning, future of hope

COMMENT | Tamil schools: Legacy of learning, future of hope

Institutions experiencing resurgence, particularly among Indian parents in urban areas.
All 23 M'sian Sumud Flotilla activists arrive home safely

All 23 M'sian Sumud Flotilla activists arrive home safely

They landed at KLIA late last night after departing from Turkiye.
PN calls for RCI to probe 'heritage' players fiasco

PN calls for RCI to probe 'heritage' players fiasco

UPDATED 12.43PM | Takiyuddin says incident has brought disrepute to M'sia.
Bukit Damansara rally shows urban development's 'double standard'

Bukit Damansara rally shows urban development's 'double standard'

Critics say well-to-do residents rarely speak up against similar projects in poorer areas.
COMMENT | Balancing act: Malaysia's gamble on Trump

COMMENT | Balancing act: Malaysia's gamble on Trump

US president's visit forces Malaysia to weigh ideals against realpolitik.
PBS chief shrugs off 'video', claims Albert wanted mineral mining monopoly

PBS chief shrugs off 'video', claims Albert wanted mineral mining monopoly

Gunsalam alleges businessperson used up to 19 front companies to apply for licences.
COMMENT | Am I Malaysian first?

COMMENT | Am I Malaysian first?

It's not about bloodline or birthplace, but belonging.
PBS-Star pact collapses, old wounds resurface ahead of polls

PBS-Star pact collapses, old wounds resurface ahead of polls

This may split the KDM vote, just before the impending Sabah state election.
KINIGUIDE | What they didn't tell you about the Middle East war

KINIGUIDE | What they didn't tell you about the Middle East war

Malaysiakini dissects long-standing conflict.
YOURSAY | Most people oppose URA's current iteration, not in principle

YOURSAY | Most people oppose URA's current iteration, not in principle

'The problem is that certain parties have turned it into a racial issue.'
E-cigarettes fuelling new wave of nicotine addiction: WHO report

E-cigarettes fuelling new wave of nicotine addiction: WHO report

Govt must act faster, more strongly to implement proven control policies, DG says.
Fifa debunks FAM's 'grandfather' story

Fifa debunks FAM's 'grandfather' story

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