Archive - 1 November 2025

LETTER | When silence feels like depression

LETTER | When silence feels like depression

Sabah election about reclaiming the right to choose.
Canadian PM says sorry to Trump for anti-tariff ad

Canadian PM says sorry to Trump for anti-tariff ad

This led to US president suspending trade talks.
Maldives enforces generational tobacco ban, outlaws e-cigarettes nationwide

Maldives enforces generational tobacco ban, outlaws e-cigarettes nationwide

New measures reflect president's vision of fostering 'competent, morally upright, and diligent citizenry'.
Lawyer moved to tears after 93 migrant workers win RM760k in back pay

Lawyer moved to tears after 93 migrant workers win RM760k in back pay

Sahain says his first labour case gave him better understanding of workers’ struggles.
'Efforts to safeguard national interests began early in M'sia-S Korea trade pact talks'

'Efforts to safeguard national interests began early in M'sia-S Korea trade pact talks'

Zafrul says negotiating team considered all risks, aspects.
Wan Saiful: Muhyiddin's lost his way, strayed from own standards

Wan Saiful: Muhyiddin's lost his way, strayed from own standards

'We have to move forward for the sake of the party.'
Budi95: Over 13m M'sians enjoy RM800m in savings in first month

Budi95: Over 13m M'sians enjoy RM800m in savings in first month

Spending value totals RM2.6b.
Zafrul: Malaysia could face tariff up to 100pct if US trade deal rejected

Zafrul: Malaysia could face tariff up to 100pct if US trade deal rejected

UPDATED 8.15PM | It could affect export competitiveness, people’s livelihoods, he says.
'If Muhyiddin stays, PN will split': Wan Saiful, Wan Fayhsal say

'If Muhyiddin stays, PN will split': Wan Saiful, Wan Fayhsal say

'With Bersatu having problems, PAS is setting the coalition’s direction.'
MP SPEAKS | Understanding M'sia-US reciprocal tariff deal

MP SPEAKS | Understanding M'sia-US reciprocal tariff deal

Opposition to agreement not supported by factual or contextual reality.
COMMENT | Journalists ask, ministers answer - it's simple

COMMENT | Journalists ask, ministers answer - it's simple

Nobody should be calling anyone's boss.
MCMC: Private broadcasters not affected by 80pct content terms in US trade deal

MCMC: Private broadcasters not affected by 80pct content terms in US trade deal

Regulator says content decisions remain with broadcasters.
Migrants not 'reserve labour pool', court says in affirming over RM760k award

Migrants not 'reserve labour pool', court says in affirming over RM760k award

High Court upholds Labour Court's pay out decision for 93 migrant workers.
Bersatu members lodge reports against Nga for 'threatening' journo

Bersatu members lodge reports against Nga for 'threatening' journo

It's a sign of solidarity with media, Nurul says.
RM600m super magnet facility to unlock new potential in rare earth downstream industry

RM600m super magnet facility to unlock new potential in rare earth downstream industry

Anwar says South Korean and M'sian companies have made preparations.
Teacher trapped in red tape after fake lewd photo spreads online

Teacher trapped in red tape after fake lewd photo spreads online

Police refer her to MCMC, but commission directs her back to cops.
GIJC 2025 – Global Investigative Journalism Conference

GIJC 2025 – Global Investigative Journalism Conference

Rafizi: Cambodia got better deal from US than Malaysia

Rafizi: Cambodia got better deal from US than Malaysia

Former minister questions if cabinet thoroughly checked agreement prior to signing.
Why subsidise sugar when cheaper options exist?

Why subsidise sugar when cheaper options exist?

SPECIAL REPORT | Ministry sources say 2 companies can provide sugar at cheaper rates without subsidy.
Bersatu Youth exco under sedition probe over trade deal video

Bersatu Youth exco under sedition probe over trade deal video

Cops arrested Ashraf last night, but Bersatu Youth confirms he's been released.
Protesters to rally at MACC HQ over inaction on Sabah scandal 'sharks'

Protesters to rally at MACC HQ over inaction on Sabah scandal 'sharks'

Only 2 assemblypersons charged despite 15 implicated, Syarul says.
COMMENT | The more power changes, the more it stays the same

COMMENT | The more power changes, the more it stays the same

Journalists will continue reminding powers that be of unkept promises.
LETTER | MIC ready to make tough decisions amid turbulent times

LETTER | MIC ready to make tough decisions amid turbulent times

Argument that MIC is finished without BN fundamentally flawed.
Anwar: Claim of US trade deal harming Malaysia 'simply political'

Anwar: Claim of US trade deal harming Malaysia 'simply political'

PM stresses deals require give and take, denies trade pact surrenders M'sia's economic freedom.
Urimai mulls filing judicial review of M'sia-US trade agreement

Urimai mulls filing judicial review of M'sia-US trade agreement

Party describes the deal as 'unfair and one-sided.'
Housing and Local Govt Ministry says it respects media freedom

Housing and Local Govt Ministry says it respects media freedom

However, it says person answering reporters' questions should also get space to respond.
COMMENT | M'sia's own goal: Foreign footballers and dubious birth certs

COMMENT | M'sia's own goal: Foreign footballers and dubious birth certs

Alleged scheme raises serious concerns on misuse of law, integrity of national institutions.
Civil Defence Force assets on full alert ahead of northeast monsoon

Civil Defence Force assets on full alert ahead of northeast monsoon

Senior official says additional assets are also being leased to increase capabilities.