Archive - 13 October 2025

World Bank doubts govt's claim of RM2.5b fuel subsidy savings

World Bank doubts govt's claim of RM2.5b fuel subsidy savings

Claimed savings would depend heavily on foreigners and T20 M'sians - Apurva.
School rape case: NUTP urges review of character education

School rape case: NUTP urges review of character education

Failure to uphold values of humanity, decency, and morality, Fouzi says.
Ramkarpal urges probe as NRD denies role in 'heritage' players scandal

Ramkarpal urges probe as NRD denies role in 'heritage' players scandal

Since Fifa’s findings point to forgery, there's pressing need to investigate, says the MP.
Asean to collectively decide on observing Myanmar polls - Mohamad

Asean to collectively decide on observing Myanmar polls - Mohamad

'However, I anticipate that Asean is unlikely to agree,' says the foreign minister.
Zara inquest: Seniors acted on their own over thefts - witness

Zara inquest: Seniors acted on their own over thefts - witness

Group of seniors used to call, meet juniors at Papar school hotel, says child witness.
Back off from Myanmar's 'sham election', Bersih tells govt

Back off from Myanmar's 'sham election', Bersih tells govt

This is over claims that M'sia will send observers to Myanmar's December election.
Stick to 'Happy Birthday PM' videos: PAS MP to Fadhlina on rape case

Stick to 'Happy Birthday PM' videos: PAS MP to Fadhlina on rape case

PARLIAMENT | Need for greater wisdom and sensitivity in serious issues, Fadhli says.
MIC chief accuses Zahid of lying, declares loss of confidence

MIC chief accuses Zahid of lying, declares loss of confidence

I'm seeking views of branches, divisions to determine party's future - Vigneswaran.
RM600m Carcosa facelift raises eyebrows, MP asks how it serves rakyat

RM600m Carcosa facelift raises eyebrows, MP asks how it serves rakyat

PARLIAMENT | Fadhli invokes Najib-era spending concerns.
Rafizi warns of worsening revenue, debt crisis for next govt

Rafizi warns of worsening revenue, debt crisis for next govt

PARLIAMENT | 'Anyone who wants to form govt in 2 years, this is the real issue.'
Emerging with Purpose: How Centrionics is Leading with Innovation, Integrity and Impact

Emerging with Purpose: How Centrionics is Leading with Innovation, Integrity and Impact

Centrionics specialises in offering scientific instruments to help industries monitor and manage operations
Govt mulls separate anti-bullying laws for children, adults - Azalina

Govt mulls separate anti-bullying laws for children, adults - Azalina

'Cabinet will have to decide on this, and I will present the pros and cons.'
CID Realtors: Building a Legacy in Industrial Real Estate with Vision, Ethics & Recognition

CID Realtors: Building a Legacy in Industrial Real Estate with Vision, Ethics & Recognition

The company has carved a niche for itself in the real estate industry

Civil servants can request to work from home during Asean Summit

Civil servants can request to work from home during Asean Summit

Summit and related meetings to take place Oct 26-28 in KL.
5,000 Engineering Students Attend Malaysia Semiconductor Recruitment Day 2025

5,000 Engineering Students Attend Malaysia Semiconductor Recruitment Day 2025

600 High-Value Jobs Offered and 1,500+ On-the-Spot Interviews in Line with Budget 2026’s ‘Made by Malaysia’ Vision
The “Timor-Leste: Building a Shared Future with ASEAN” Dinner & Fundraising Event

The “Timor-Leste: Building a Shared Future with ASEAN” Dinner & Fundraising Event

Dietary patterns, food quality among cancer causes - health minister

Dietary patterns, food quality among cancer causes - health minister

PARLIAMENT | It now accounts for over 40k new cases each year, says Dzulkefly.
Anwar applies to strike out suit challenging his election, premiership

Anwar applies to strike out suit challenging his election, premiership

UPDATED 3.40PM | PM describes Waytha's action as harassment, bid to obtain political mileage.
If PM serious about graft, why only two charged over Sabah scandal? - Hamzah

If PM serious about graft, why only two charged over Sabah scandal? - Hamzah

UPDATED 2.57PM | PARLIAMENT | Why is there a double standard, asks the opposition chief.
Malacca teens in alleged gang rape expelled - DG

Malacca teens in alleged gang rape expelled - DG

UPDATED 3.26PM | Suspects will sit for SPM at an alternate place, Azam says.
PN's Budget 2026 counteroffer: RM500 monthly aid, free education for more

PN's Budget 2026 counteroffer: RM500 monthly aid, free education for more

PARLIAMENT | Hamzah says govt's Sara programme conditional and limited in nature.
Underage status does not exempt rape suspects from law - Azalina

Underage status does not exempt rape suspects from law - Azalina

While Edu Ministry has own procedures, cops will handle criminal probe in gang rape case.
From near closure to rebirth: SJKC Aik Hua's touching story

From near closure to rebirth: SJKC Aik Hua's touching story

A struggle to survive, and a headmistress' effort to keep it alive.
Uproar after minister says accused rapists can sit for SPM

Uproar after minister says accused rapists can sit for SPM

Critics see it as prioritising educational rights, school's image over victim welfare, student safety.
SDEC 2025 sparks AI innovation with new MoUs and product launches

SDEC 2025 sparks AI innovation with new MoUs and product launches

Partnerships with Plug and Play, Xendit and Alphaswift showcase Selangor’s leadership in digital transformation.
Pro-Palestine rally organiser apologises over Israel flag at event

Pro-Palestine rally organiser apologises over Israel flag at event

Spokesperson says he will cooperate with authorities in probe into the matter.
Open, Scalable, Malaysian

Open, Scalable, Malaysian

At SDEC 2025, chip legend Jim Keller outlines how the country can climb the AI hardware value chain.
'Fighting over toys': MCA, MIC presidents push back against Zahid

'Fighting over toys': MCA, MIC presidents push back against Zahid

UPDATED 12.22PM | Wee and Vigneswaran counter that what they're demanding is respect, not positions.
Focus Point Partners with Miss Tourism International for Global Sight Awareness

Focus Point Partners with Miss Tourism International for Global Sight Awareness

Focus Point’s campaign aimed to raise awareness of the importance of regular eye examinations and preventive care.
In search of 'halal income', anti-graft must be internalised - PM

In search of 'halal income', anti-graft must be internalised - PM

Fighting corruption not an easy task, PM reminds about 'habits of the heart'.
Passengers also caused problems to Aerotrain, says deputy minister

Passengers also caused problems to Aerotrain, says deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | Not all issues due to system failures, says Hasbi.
SDEC 2025: Where AI, chips, and talent converge in Selangor

SDEC 2025: Where AI, chips, and talent converge in Selangor

Four days, two flagship summits, Malaysia’s biggest semiconductor recruitment drive, and the Selangor Twin Accelerator
COMMENT | Will Anwar turn blind eye to FAM football scandal?

COMMENT | Will Anwar turn blind eye to FAM football scandal?

Saifuddin's reason for granting citizenship rights cannot be accepted.
Frustrated psychologist pens anti-bullying book after Zara case

Frustrated psychologist pens anti-bullying book after Zara case

EXCLUSIVE | Sense of urgency leads Aishah to come up with an 11-step empathy guide.
Earning more than RM6k, haven't paid PTPTN for 5 years? No travel for you

Earning more than RM6k, haven't paid PTPTN for 5 years? No travel for you

Defaulters working abroad also blacklisted.

Budget 2026: Cash aid restructured, lower STR, higher Sara

Budget 2026: Cash aid restructured, lower STR, higher Sara

There'll be less cash aid, more credits to purchase groceries, household goods.
COMMENT | Madani needs stern reminder Tiong is good for business

COMMENT | Madani needs stern reminder Tiong is good for business

Extremist sensitivities threaten the diversity that drives national growth.
Tied, dragged, forced to kneel - prof recalls Zionist brutality

Tied, dragged, forced to kneel - prof recalls Zionist brutality

'My arms were pulled so far back I thought they might break.'
Anwar gets creative with budget numbers

Anwar gets creative with budget numbers

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