Archive - 18 December 2025

Floods worsen in Pahang, almost 12k displaced

Floods worsen in Pahang, almost 12k displaced

Earlier today, a prison warden was found dead in a flooded Kuantan home.
Exco changes tune on pet-friendly malls, denies giving Sunway orders

Exco changes tune on pet-friendly malls, denies giving Sunway orders

This comes after mall changed its pet-friendly policy today.
Prosecution to apply DNAA for one of Namewee's drug charges

Prosecution to apply DNAA for one of Namewee's drug charges

This is after a negative result on the rapper's urine test, AG says.
Malaysia’s workplace leaders take the stage at the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2025

Malaysia’s workplace leaders take the stage at the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2025

The award covers fifteen markets across the region including mainland China, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.
COMMENT | Hidden risk behind the latest cabinet lineup

COMMENT | Hidden risk behind the latest cabinet lineup

Perception and mood may determine how reshuffle is interpreted and remembered.
Safeguarding Shipments with Rentokil Container Protection Program (RCPP)

Safeguarding Shipments with Rentokil Container Protection Program (RCPP)

Learn how Rentokil’s Container Protection Program (RCPP) prevents pests in shipping containers, protects goods from damages, delays, and compliance risks.
Sabah could shut loss-making GLCs after 5 unprofitable years

Sabah could shut loss-making GLCs after 5 unprofitable years

CM also confirms GLC leadership reshuffle for 'effective transformation'.
Scrutiny no threat to justice, lawyers chide AGC over police shooting

Scrutiny no threat to justice, lawyers chide AGC over police shooting

They say it was public pressure that got the Durian Tunggal case reclassified as murder.
Fahmi: New deputy minister explained fraud claims comprehensively

Fahmi: New deputy minister explained fraud claims comprehensively

He considers the matter involving Marhamah settled, although critics remain on social media.
Subang mall scraps pet-friendly policy after state govt rebuke

Subang mall scraps pet-friendly policy after state govt rebuke

Pets no longer allowed inside mall, can only access designated outdoor park.
'PBS failed to gain more seats during polls due to Star's exit from GRS'

'PBS failed to gain more seats during polls due to Star's exit from GRS'

Star's departure resulted in split among Kadazan-Dusun-Murut votes, Joachim says.
'Environment or development exco?' Green Party sees red with Jamaliah

'Environment or development exco?' Green Party sees red with Jamaliah

Razak says she should be defending the remaining green spaces in Selangor instead.
Bondi Beach shooting: Australian PM announces hate speech crackdown

Bondi Beach shooting: Australian PM announces hate speech crackdown

Govt will work on reforms, including increasing penalties over hate speech, visa regulations.
Durian Tunggal shooting: AGC calls on public not to speculate

Durian Tunggal shooting: AGC calls on public not to speculate

'Unverified info can undermine probe, erode public confidence.'
Namewee down with influenza, drug cases to be mentioned later

Namewee down with influenza, drug cases to be mentioned later

Proceedings to take place on Dec 22 and Jan 19, 2026 instead.
Why remove Jho Low from Interpol Red Notice, Shafee asks

Why remove Jho Low from Interpol Red Notice, Shafee asks

UPDATED 5.13PM | Najib's lawyer questions if govt has 'dirty deal' with businessperson.
Umno president defends Yeoh, assures FT Malays won't be undermined

Umno president defends Yeoh, assures FT Malays won't be undermined

UPDATED 3.24PM | Zahid dismisses any racial notion, says Madani govt is inclusive in its agenda.
Top Tech Innovation Awards 2026: Spotlighting the architects of Malaysia’s digital future

Top Tech Innovation Awards 2026: Spotlighting the architects of Malaysia’s digital future

Rafizi extols new economy minister's qualities, reminisces investigative skills

Rafizi extols new economy minister's qualities, reminisces investigative skills

Pandan MP recalls Akmal's doggedness in sending him his CV.
Ramanan to prioritise gig work council, new human resources policy

Ramanan to prioritise gig work council, new human resources policy

The new minister says he is targeting the gig council to be set up in Q1 2026.
Monthly Sara recipients at 5.6m, RM4.6b spent so far this year: Amir

Monthly Sara recipients at 5.6m, RM4.6b spent so far this year: Amir

Finance minister II tells Dewan Negara that the aid has a 99pct usage rate.
‘I trusted the wrong people and lost my retirement savings’

‘I trusted the wrong people and lost my retirement savings’

A scam survivor tells his story about falling prey to a fraudulent investment scheme and then being targeted by recovery scammers.
Govt seeks to forfeit Ilham Tower’s bank account

Govt seeks to forfeit Ilham Tower’s bank account

Application filed last month, but entity's lawyer to challenge bid.
PM: Meeting of new cabinet noted weaknesses, public expectations

PM: Meeting of new cabinet noted weaknesses, public expectations

Anwar, however, says there are limitations in a coalition government.
Asean newsrooms band together: Can democracy survive?

Asean newsrooms band together: Can democracy survive?

In part 2, we look at the struggling democracy in Cambodia, setbacks in Indonesia and resilience in the Philippines.
British School Cheltenham College Set to Open in KL with MAA

British School Cheltenham College Set to Open in KL with MAA

This premium international school will bring world-class British education to Malaysia, located strategically in the heart of the nation's vibrant capital city.
PM vows bolder action on sensitive, controversial issues starting next year

PM vows bolder action on sensitive, controversial issues starting next year

'This is to ensure regulations and processes are adhered to.'
Identify laws that affect press freedom, PM urges media council

Identify laws that affect press freedom, PM urges media council

Anwar says MMC must outline appropriate limits, especially on race and religion issues.
Veterinary Dept probes fatal animal neglect in 'abandoned' clinic

Veterinary Dept probes fatal animal neglect in 'abandoned' clinic

Inspection at premises finds dead cat and dog.
Why no cops nabbed yet over Durian Tunggal shooting, DAP MP asks

Why no cops nabbed yet over Durian Tunggal shooting, DAP MP asks

IGP cannot remain silent or risk 'history repeating itself', Lim stresses.

'Poor judgment' to criticise new cabinet, Amanah leader tells off party junior

'Poor judgment' to criticise new cabinet, Amanah leader tells off party junior

Raja Bahrin says Azri's statement reflects a lack of respect and decorum.
CARTOONKINI | Fixing up the cabinet

CARTOONKINI | Fixing up the cabinet

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YOURSAY | Expected outcome from toothless 'heritage' players inquiry

YOURSAY | Expected outcome from toothless 'heritage' players inquiry

'Didn’t they ever think they needed full authority to investigate the crime?'
Cite laws that ban pets from entering malls, NGO tells state exco

Cite laws that ban pets from entering malls, NGO tells state exco

Lawyers for Animal Rights also points out the mall is a privately owned premises.
COMMENT | HQ in S'gor, documents in Johor, but no accountability

COMMENT | HQ in S'gor, documents in Johor, but no accountability

IIC has handed FAM a mirror to look at itself.
Sabah Umno identifies 4 likely names for Kinabatangan, Lamag polls

Sabah Umno identifies 4 likely names for Kinabatangan, Lamag polls

UPDATED 11.10AM | Official announcement will be made before nomination day, says Jafry.
DBKL reforms, Kampung Baru, and pardons: Yeoh's new job pressures

DBKL reforms, Kampung Baru, and pardons: Yeoh's new job pressures

UPDATED 7.43AM | Challenges await the new FT minister, the first non-Muslim to hold the portfolio.