Archive - 8 January 2026

Indonesia to seize more illegal oil palm lands this year - Prabowo

Indonesia to seize more illegal oil palm lands this year - Prabowo

Despite successes, he says leakages remain.
MCA leader pans Pahang MB's 'DAP easier to work with' remark

MCA leader pans Pahang MB's 'DAP easier to work with' remark

What difficulty Wan Rosdy faced when working with MCA, Chong asks.
Zahid to seek acquittal following AGC's NFA decision

Zahid to seek acquittal following AGC's NFA decision

UPDATED 10.06PM | We will approach Court of Appeal soon, his counsel says.
'Parti yeye': Morality not private issue if national security involved - PAS

'Parti yeye': Morality not private issue if national security involved - PAS

Unauthorised individuals attending such events could have been 'spies', Takiyuddin warns.
AirAsia offers fixed-fare flights to Sabah, S'wak for CNY, Aidilfitri - Loke

AirAsia offers fixed-fare flights to Sabah, S'wak for CNY, Aidilfitri - Loke

Initiative will operate 1,578 flights, offering more than 31,000 seats.
'Negligence, not forgery': FAM waves sec-gen back onto the pitch

'Negligence, not forgery': FAM waves sec-gen back onto the pitch

National football body clears Azman of wrongdoing.
'From DNAA to NFA': AGC closes cases against Zahid

'From DNAA to NFA': AGC closes cases against Zahid

UPDATED 6.47PM | 'Decision is made under powers vested to AG under Constitution.'
'Graft, wild parties': PSSC to summon Mindef, armed forces over scandals

'Graft, wild parties': PSSC to summon Mindef, armed forces over scandals

Allegations raise national security, defence concerns - DAP MP.
Where are the moral warriors, academic asks Akmal after silence on 'parti yeye'

Where are the moral warriors, academic asks Akmal after silence on 'parti yeye'

Our armed forces are almost all Malays and Muslims, says Tajuddin.
LETTER | When citizenship becomes a liability, not privilege

LETTER | When citizenship becomes a liability, not privilege

Govt must ask why people are renouncing citizenship, not just offer statistics.
Zahid takes subtle dig at Akmal, urges acceptance of criticism 'without shortcuts'

Zahid takes subtle dig at Akmal, urges acceptance of criticism 'without shortcuts'

This was after the Umno Youth chief talked about 'stepping down'.
PAS finalises candidate for PN chief but questions linger

PAS finalises candidate for PN chief but questions linger

Islamist party declines to reveal if Samsuri is the one nominated.
Shamsul's lawyers warn public comments could prejudice trial

Shamsul's lawyers warn public comments could prejudice trial

Counsel cautions against media narratives influencing ongoing proceedings.
Ex-army chief remanded for 7 days in graft probe

Ex-army chief remanded for 7 days in graft probe

UPDATED 3.27PM | Case involves alleged army procurement tender cartel.
Albert files civil suit against Azam, MACC over orange lockup attire

Albert files civil suit against Azam, MACC over orange lockup attire

Businessperson claims such actions intended to humiliate him.
Why the Kremlin is keeping quiet after Maduro's ouster

Why the Kremlin is keeping quiet after Maduro's ouster

War in Ukraine and thaw with Washington limit Moscow’s response to a fallen ally.
Colombia, Cuba, and Mexico - Are these Donald Trump's next targets?

Colombia, Cuba, and Mexico - Are these Donald Trump's next targets?

Rhetoric, sanctions heighten fears of Washington's interventionist turn.
COMMENT | Is PAS really a 'snake' that bites its friends?

COMMENT | Is PAS really a 'snake' that bites its friends?

Islamist party's track record indicates it's not a reliable partner.
Tropicana doubles ESG rating to 4 stars & earns listing on FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index

Tropicana doubles ESG rating to 4 stars & earns listing on FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index

Kicking off the new year on a strong note, Tropicana Corporation Berhad (“Tropicana”) celebrates a significant improvement in its Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) rating, which has doubled from 2 stars to 4 stars.
COMMENT | Ah Hock in the moving goalpost economy

COMMENT | Ah Hock in the moving goalpost economy

He only wants rules that stay put long enough for honest small business.
YOURSAY | 'Parti yeye' crisis of accountability in armed forces

YOURSAY | 'Parti yeye' crisis of accountability in armed forces

'When an organisation is corrupt, you can be sure there's plenty of sleaze.'
Kg Papan: Residents, well-wishers rise to rebuild lives amid despair

Kg Papan: Residents, well-wishers rise to rebuild lives amid despair

Affected residents, volunteers help build temporary shelter to support each other.
My first marriage ended due to 'parti yeye', says ex-wife of army captain

My first marriage ended due to 'parti yeye', says ex-wife of army captain

'Complaints to armed forces leadership were ignored, govt must act.'