Archive - 14 October 2025

Queen urges MOE to assess effectiveness of Tindak module

Queen urges MOE to assess effectiveness of Tindak module

Her Majesty views the recent gang rape of a student with great concern.
M'sian death row diplomacy 'lacklustre': Panel

M'sian death row diplomacy 'lacklustre': Panel

This is compared to the Philippines which has managed to prevent execution of citizens abroad.
Student stabbing: School administrations reassigned to district office

Student stabbing: School administrations reassigned to district office

Education Ministry coordinating transfer to ensure teaching, learning continue without disruption.
'No justice after 16 years': Indira support group calls out police, Suhakam

'No justice after 16 years': Indira support group calls out police, Suhakam

Ingat accuses the two bodies of neglect and nonfeasance.
Govt to review PTPTN exemption for first-class degree graduates

Govt to review PTPTN exemption for first-class degree graduates

Minister says this is to ensure fair and transparent implementation.
Consider flexible work arrangements over Asean Summit: Ministry

Consider flexible work arrangements over Asean Summit: Ministry

Employers can do so under Employment Act amendments, effective 2023.
Guan Eng's Penang undersea tunnel project appointment hasty decision - witness

Guan Eng's Penang undersea tunnel project appointment hasty decision - witness

His actions from the start indicated a lack of transparency, says MACC officer.
Bersatu MP wants more co-curricular focus in university admissions

Bersatu MP wants more co-curricular focus in university admissions

PARLIAMENT | Saifuddin also proposes scrapping national service in favour of co-curricular activities.
PKR division slams sale of meat in Hindu temple under state programme

PKR division slams sale of meat in Hindu temple under state programme

Prakash says this has caused deep concern, anger among Hindu community.
Parliament committee to summon Edu Ministry, cops

Parliament committee to summon Edu Ministry, cops

PARLIAMENT | This is over school safety crisis following fatal stabbing, gang rape cases.
Many sexual harassment, bullying cases 'swept under rug': Edu DG

Many sexual harassment, bullying cases 'swept under rug': Edu DG

Azam says it is his responsibility to reveal them, prevent recurrence.
Court decision on 'Sikh declaration' case set for Oct 24

Court decision on 'Sikh declaration' case set for Oct 24

MAIWP, govt counsels argue that the man should go to Syariah Court instead.
'Paralysed education system' to blame for hike in bullying, sexual crimes: MP

'Paralysed education system' to blame for hike in bullying, sexual crimes: MP

PARLIAMENT | Current system produced a 'fragile generation', Doris says.
Cops nab used book seller for alleged theft in Kelantan libraries

Cops nab used book seller for alleged theft in Kelantan libraries

Suspect allegedly stole rare reading materials to sell them at high prices.
32 cases of ECRL cable theft since June, losses over RM3m

32 cases of ECRL cable theft since June, losses over RM3m

Most of the cases occurred in Pahang, the rest in Terengganu and Kelantan.
COMMENT | The agent who played FAM and the nation

COMMENT | The agent who played FAM and the nation

Someone laughed all the way to the bank, but FAM's lips sealed on agent's identity.
School stabbing: Cops rule out bullying for now, probing 'heartbreak'

School stabbing: Cops rule out bullying for now, probing 'heartbreak'

UPDATED 4.40PM | Police stress case still under investigation, motive remains unknown.
No racial motive in school stabbing, says S'gor MB; MOE begins probe

No racial motive in school stabbing, says S'gor MB; MOE begins probe

Police investigating criminal elements of the case, Amirudin adds.
LETTER | When govt oversight on social media gets in the way

LETTER | When govt oversight on social media gets in the way

Meta's suspension of Mkini, KiniTV's FB pages raises questions over leverage govt has on platforms.
UPM apologises over culling of stray dogs in its premises

UPM apologises over culling of stray dogs in its premises

Varsity also relieves its director of occupational safety from duty pending probe.
Umno tells PBS leaders: Take up Albert's dare, go to police

Umno tells PBS leaders: Take up Albert's dare, go to police

This is over businessperson's claim that PBS leaders involved in 'scrap metal monopoly'.
Govt admits Rahmah sales, Sara affected retailers' business

Govt admits Rahmah sales, Sara affected retailers' business

PARLIAMENT | Deputy finance minister urges more retailers to join the govt-backed programme.
Student fatally stabs schoolmate in Bandar Utama school

Student fatally stabs schoolmate in Bandar Utama school

Teen believed to have attacked other students as well.
Wan duo: Bersatu not for one person to save their family

Wan duo: Bersatu not for one person to save their family

UPDATED 2.10PM | Wan Saiful, Wan Fayhsal assert they remain dedicated to furthering Bersatu's cause.
COMMENT | Asean's last chance on Myanmar

COMMENT | Asean's last chance on Myanmar

It must tighten the screws on junta and the country's sham election.
PM tasks Tiong with improving Muslim-friendly tourism

PM tasks Tiong with improving Muslim-friendly tourism

PARLIAMENT | Anwar welcomes Mas Ermieyati's suggestion for more Muslim-friendly initiatives.
'No police report, no probe' - minister on Akmal's vernacular school remark

'No police report, no probe' - minister on Akmal's vernacular school remark

Saifuddin says police have checked and found no reports lodged.
Anwar backs police action over Israeli flag, Hebrew sticker incidents

Anwar backs police action over Israeli flag, Hebrew sticker incidents

PARLIAMENT | Regardless of excuse, PM wants involved parties to face repercussions.
'Conditional support for Trump's plan why M'sia not invited to Gaza peace talk'

'Conditional support for Trump's plan why M'sia not invited to Gaza peace talk'

UPDATED 11.39AM | PARLIAMENT | One condition is to allow the return of Palestinians, says Anwar.
House speaker: US 'barreling toward one of the longest shutdowns' in history

House speaker: US 'barreling toward one of the longest shutdowns' in history

Republicans are eager to return to the actual negotiating table, says Johnson.
COMMENT | Tiong's travails: The big picture

COMMENT | Tiong's travails: The big picture

Minister a quintessential 'man of the people'.
Bersatu sacks Wan Saiful, suspends Wan Fayhsal

Bersatu sacks Wan Saiful, suspends Wan Fayhsal

UPDATED 10AM | Four other division chiefs also booted for violating party constitution.
YOURSAY | Failing to protect our children

YOURSAY | Failing to protect our children

'Action at the school level must happen rapidly.'
COMMENT | It's a budget contraction, not expansion

COMMENT | It's a budget contraction, not expansion

Regrettably, there is nothing significant in the so-called rakyat's budget.
Cops to implement traffic diversions for MotoGP, Asean Summit

Cops to implement traffic diversions for MotoGP, Asean Summit

2025 MotoGP scheduled from Oct 24-26, Asean Summit from Oct 26-28.