Archive - 17 October 2025

Adly: LTAT entrepreneur scheme uplifts armed forces veterans’ well-being

Adly: LTAT entrepreneur scheme uplifts armed forces veterans’ well-being

Deputy minister says programme produced 29 veteran entrepreneurs in its first phase.
MyCare humanitarian aid trucks enter Gaza via Rafah

MyCare humanitarian aid trucks enter Gaza via Rafah

Aid distribution will be supervised by MyCare office in Gaza - Kamarul.
Zambry: Probe underway on UM student’s fall from campus hostel

Zambry: Probe underway on UM student’s fall from campus hostel

Minister says UM, ministry providing assistance to victim’s family.
Home Ministry to launch integrated initiative for youth cyber safety

Home Ministry to launch integrated initiative for youth cyber safety

Saifuddin also backs PM’s idea to limit teenagers’ access to social media.
Fahmi: Govt plans to raise minimum age for social media use to 16

Fahmi: Govt plans to raise minimum age for social media use to 16

This is to address social issues among students, he says.
FAM presser turns tense as official grilled on 'heritage' player issue

FAM presser turns tense as official grilled on 'heritage' player issue

Sivasundaram evades from answering who is responsible for 'technical error.'
Investment firm director acquitted of taking deposits without valid licence

Investment firm director acquitted of taking deposits without valid licence

Court rules prosecution failed to establish prima facie case against Murugan.
Respect 40pct revenue verdict, Sabah leaders urge Putrajaya

Respect 40pct revenue verdict, Sabah leaders urge Putrajaya

Filing an appeal would contradict spirit of Constitution, Shafie says.
Hospis Malaysia reinforces its mission to make palliative care a National priority

Hospis Malaysia reinforces its mission to make palliative care a National priority

With over 30 years of experience, Hospis Malaysia unveiled its renewed direction to become a Centre of Excellence at the Voices for Hospices 2025 Charity Gala Dinner, championing accessible compassionate community palliative care for all Malaysians
Zahid: 'Up to MIC to stay in BN or leave'

Zahid: 'Up to MIC to stay in BN or leave'

Coalition chair believes party will make a wise decision.
High Court erred in dismissing Yeoh's suit against ex-IGP: lawyer

High Court erred in dismissing Yeoh's suit against ex-IGP: lawyer

Musa admitted he couldn’t produce documentary evidence to support claims - Razlan.
'Heritage' players: FAM suspends sec-gen, probe underway

'Heritage' players: FAM suspends sec-gen, probe underway

Let committee investigate what went wrong, Sivasundaram says.
Religious group tells MCMC to curb online access to porn, violent materials

Religious group tells MCMC to curb online access to porn, violent materials

CFM says govt must take concrete measures to restore safety, respect, accountability in schools.
Smartphone ban on the cards for those under 16, says Anwar

Smartphone ban on the cards for those under 16, says Anwar

UPDATED 5.32PM | One of three immediate measures cabinet proposed to tackle bullying, violence in schools - PM.
Hajiji welcomes court ruling on 40pct federal revenue share

Hajiji welcomes court ruling on 40pct federal revenue share

He says state govt's efforts in clarifying historical records helped the case.
Schools must not protect bullies, conceal cases, PM says

Schools must not protect bullies, conceal cases, PM says

Downplaying issue only makes it worse, says Anwar.
TNB pledges to review, settle all outstanding traffic summonses

TNB pledges to review, settle all outstanding traffic summonses

This comes after transport minister said TNB has 57 active speeding summonses.
Govt mulling police presence at schools to address safety concerns

Govt mulling police presence at schools to address safety concerns

UPDATED 4.31PM | Fahmi says cabinet discussed issue considering 'omnipresent' nature of police force.
COMMENT | What happens if heritage footballers fight back?

COMMENT | What happens if heritage footballers fight back?

No trust, justice or future if no one is held accountable over fiasco.
S'gor to allow state civil servants, GLCs to WFH during Asean Summit

S'gor to allow state civil servants, GLCs to WFH during Asean Summit

Amirudin encourages private sector to accord same leeway to their staffers.
Why trust is Malaysia’s strongest currency

Why trust is Malaysia’s strongest currency

Microsoft and MDEC leaders say building credibility, skills and inclusivity will decide if the nation leads ASEAN’s AI economy
Fatal stabbing: Affected school to install CCTVs, metal detectors - MB

Fatal stabbing: Affected school to install CCTVs, metal detectors - MB

UPDATED 5.52PM | Amirudin says students' attendance in school dropped after incident.
Cops probing assault of Standard One pupil by older schoolmates

Cops probing assault of Standard One pupil by older schoolmates

Incident involving Standard Three students allegedly took place in canteen, Shah Alam district police chief says.
Cops nab mountain guides to assist dead Gunung Liang hiker probe

Cops nab mountain guides to assist dead Gunung Liang hiker probe

They have been released on police bail after their statements were recorded.
'Turning point' for Sabah: Lawyers, politicians hail 40pct revenue ruling

'Turning point' for Sabah: Lawyers, politicians hail 40pct revenue ruling

They say the High Court has restored constitutional rights long denied to the state.
Umno general assembly postponed to January 2026

Umno general assembly postponed to January 2026

This is because the current dates are clashing with the Sabah election.
TNB among top 10 firms with most speeding summonses - Loke

TNB among top 10 firms with most speeding summonses - Loke

'Name and shame' policy undertaken to reduce road fatalities involving heavy vehicles, minister says.
MIC's AGM: Zahid, others not on guest list

MIC's AGM: Zahid, others not on guest list

Vigneswaran says meeting a one-day affair focusing on internal party matters.
Accountability can't be outsourced, Nik Nazmi reminds education minister

Accountability can't be outsourced, Nik Nazmi reminds education minister

PKR lawmaker cautions govt against hastily unveiling new plans or catchy slogans.
'Innocent until proven guilty': Lawyer slams Baling students' expulsion

'Innocent until proven guilty': Lawyer slams Baling students' expulsion

Kedah Education Department seems to have acted prematurely to appease public outrage, says Charles.
Race To Win Year-End Bonus Worth Up To RM12,000 With Lalamove Jom Move Challenge

Race To Win Year-End Bonus Worth Up To RM12,000 With Lalamove Jom Move Challenge

Running from October 17, 2025, to December 12, 2025, the challenge is open to all Lalamove driver partners in Malaysia

Putrajaya acted unlawfully by failing to honour Sabah's 40pct revenue: Court

Putrajaya acted unlawfully by failing to honour Sabah's 40pct revenue: Court

UPDATED 1.24PM | Subsequent special grant arrangements are also illegal and ultra vires, judge rules.
Cops to patrol Penang boarding schools in bid to curb bullying

Cops to patrol Penang boarding schools in bid to curb bullying

Liaison officers will be stationed at schools more often, says Penang police chief.
Albert gives 98-page statement, lawyer slams MACC as 'part of problem'

Albert gives 98-page statement, lawyer slams MACC as 'part of problem'

Questioning centred on bribery allegations involving Kitingan, five senior Sabah politicians.
Character Education to be introduced in school from 2027

Character Education to be introduced in school from 2027

Education Ministry calls it a strategic shift to strengthen character development.
Singapore claims PAS contradicted itself, tried to influence voters

Singapore claims PAS contradicted itself, tried to influence voters

Ministry brands party's attempt to interfere in city-state's election as unacceptable.
Govt told to stop MCMC from using taxpayers' money to silence critics

Govt told to stop MCMC from using taxpayers' money to silence critics

It has 'no business' suing members of the public over criticism, says Latheefa.
New initiatives worth RM42.2m for Indian community: PM

New initiatives worth RM42.2m for Indian community: PM

These include free tuition and laptops for students.
Sabah's 'Blackwave': Indie MP cites vision as 'quiet power broker'

Sabah's 'Blackwave': Indie MP cites vision as 'quiet power broker'

INTERVIEW | Verdon expects upcoming Sabah election to end in stalemate, showing third force's importance.
14-year-old boy detained for alleged rape of schoolgirl

14-year-old boy detained for alleged rape of schoolgirl

The boy has been remanded for 4 days.
COMMENT | Is someone running M'sian football, or is it outsourced?

COMMENT | Is someone running M'sian football, or is it outsourced?

Bid to reclaim its place in Asian football was not a simple misstep.
YOURSAY | Schools must be safe for everyone

YOURSAY | Schools must be safe for everyone

‘All options should be looked into to solve the problem.’
No postal ballots, Warisan MP seeks govt help for outstation Sabahans

No postal ballots, Warisan MP seeks govt help for outstation Sabahans

Isnaraissah suggests unrecorded leave and reasonable airfare.
Beyond the rod: When silent wounds turn deadly

Beyond the rod: When silent wounds turn deadly

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