Archive - 5 January 2026

Farhash disposes of shares in supply chain firm, resigns as chairperson

Farhash disposes of shares in supply chain firm, resigns as chairperson

PM's former aide cites personal commitment for his exit.
One more year for e-invoice transition, lower SST for certain sectors: Anwar

One more year for e-invoice transition, lower SST for certain sectors: Anwar

PM says no penalties will be imposed on errant companies during this period.
Ringgit ends lower amid geopolitical uncertainty after Venezuela attack

Ringgit ends lower amid geopolitical uncertainty after Venezuela attack

Ringgit falls to 4.0695 versus the US dollar.
Chow praises PM term limit bill, says Penang did it first for CM role

Chow praises PM term limit bill, says Penang did it first for CM role

DAP leader calls move 'an important institutional reform measure'.
Bersih lauds reforms announcement, says M'sia an example for other nations

Bersih lauds reforms announcement, says M'sia an example for other nations

Electoral watchdog says, if implemented, M'sia would be first Westminster nation with PM term limit.
Expand media and publisher access, seedbacklink now available in Malaysia!

Expand media and publisher access, seedbacklink now available in Malaysia!

seedbacklink continues to expand its services to support increasingly integrated cross-border digital publication needs.
PKR leader hits back at Akmal, rejects sentiment-based politics

PKR leader hits back at Akmal, rejects sentiment-based politics

Call for withdrawal of support for unity govt an emotional manoeuvre - Sathia.
PM: Malaysia will continue to speak out for sovereign rights of all nations

PM: Malaysia will continue to speak out for sovereign rights of all nations

That's why we take a firm and consistent position, Anwar says.
Hadi's son-in-law charged with illegal assembly over Kg Sg Baru eviction

Hadi's son-in-law charged with illegal assembly over Kg Sg Baru eviction

Zaharudin is accused of joining 7 others in a gathering opposing the eviction.
Timeless International Family Office receives the “New Quality Productive Forces Enterprise Award 2025”

Timeless International Family Office receives the “New Quality Productive Forces Enterprise Award 2025”

Strengthening Southeast Asia’s family office landscape with the Trinity Model
COMMENT | Empire, Trump, and the cost of silence for M'sia, Asean

COMMENT | Empire, Trump, and the cost of silence for M'sia, Asean

Southeast Asia must demand that international law be upheld or lose the little credibility it has.
No black and white from Zuraida for estate housing project, court hears

No black and white from Zuraida for estate housing project, court hears

Lim testifies he had never received any budget request.
Terengganu exco fined RM2,000 for sedition, expected to keep Kijal seat

Terengganu exco fined RM2,000 for sedition, expected to keep Kijal seat

Razali convicted of making seditious remarks at launch of Bersatu's Kemaman by-election campaign machinery.
Enforcement bodies must adhere to rules, Anwar reiterates

Enforcement bodies must adhere to rules, Anwar reiterates

UPDATED 2.15PM | Reminder comes amid heightened grievances over alleged misconduct by enforcement authorities.
RM200 Sara aid rolls out on Jan 9, RM500 necessities cash on Jan 20: PM

RM200 Sara aid rolls out on Jan 9, RM500 necessities cash on Jan 20: PM

UPDATED 2.08PM | Anwar says RM150m unused cash aid last year to be channelled to charity.
LETTER | More must be done against US aggression

LETTER | More must be done against US aggression

Either we act now or suffer in silence forever.
PM's term limit, FOI among law reforms to be tabled this year

PM's term limit, FOI among law reforms to be tabled this year

UPDATED 2.30PM | Separation of powers between AG and public prosecutor also on the cards.
Warisan confirms contests in Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections

Warisan confirms contests in Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections

Party sees by-elections as stepping stone to winning more seats.
Concerns raised over legality of Maduro's seizure

Concerns raised over legality of Maduro's seizure

Operation welcomed and condemned by observers.
Ministry orders probe into alleged wild parties, sex workers in military camps

Ministry orders probe into alleged wild parties, sex workers in military camps

This follows viral social media clips claiming unauthorised personnel allowed into mess halls.
PM to make key announcements on economy, education, reforms

PM to make key announcements on economy, education, reforms

It is scheduled for 11.30am together with new year message, says Loke.
A look back at recent times Umno, PAS, Bersatu 'betrayed' Malay allies

A look back at recent times Umno, PAS, Bersatu 'betrayed' Malay allies

Mkini revisits how rivalry, mistrust, shifting loyalties among Malay parties drive various political upheavals.
COMMENT | So, what if Anwar knew of alleged armed forces cartels?

COMMENT | So, what if Anwar knew of alleged armed forces cartels?

It's not some earth-shattering revelation.
Akmal's push for PAS-Umno reunion

Akmal's push for PAS-Umno reunion

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about