Archive - 9 January 2026

MACC seizes gold bars, RM6.9m in various currencies in army graft case

MACC seizes gold bars, RM6.9m in various currencies in army graft case

Also seized was a high-performance car worth RM360k, believed purchased in cash.
Cops told to monitor LGBTQ+ glamping event, says S'gor exco

Cops told to monitor LGBTQ+ glamping event, says S'gor exco

Another state exco has also contacted the police about the programme.
COMMENT | AGC's opaque decisions undermine trust, rule of law

COMMENT | AGC's opaque decisions undermine trust, rule of law

The chambers must explain why there is no further action against the DPM.
PN chair must be Hadi or Tuan Ibrahim, says PAS leader

PN chair must be Hadi or Tuan Ibrahim, says PAS leader

Zuhdi says this is in line with the principle of ulama leadership.
Asyraf repeats advice for Akmal to calm down amid resignation rumours

Asyraf repeats advice for Akmal to calm down amid resignation rumours

Umno sec-gen says no resignation letter received from Akmal yet.
April 29 verdict on challenge of Covid-era Parliament suspension

April 29 verdict on challenge of Covid-era Parliament suspension

Legal challenge was filed by lawmakers Hassan and Aziz in 2021.
'No compromise on parti yeye': Army to tighten enforcement, moral education

'No compromise on parti yeye': Army to tighten enforcement, moral education

Army assures action will be taken against those involved regardless of rank.
Hadi denies PAS has proposed PN chair, says decision still pending

Hadi denies PAS has proposed PN chair, says decision still pending

UPDATED 5.55PM | Party chief says neither its central committee nor PN has met to decide.
Appeals for Najib's full pardon to take centre stage at Umno AGM

Appeals for Najib's full pardon to take centre stage at Umno AGM

UPDATED 5.03PM | Asyraf says it's one of the hottest and most submitted motions.
COMMENT | 'You have no more religion than my horse!'

COMMENT | 'You have no more religion than my horse!'

Historical rebuke mirrors modern disillusionment with leaders exploiting power, faith.
Fadhlina says Education Ministry to study UPSR, PT3 revival

Fadhlina says Education Ministry to study UPSR, PT3 revival

Minister says the tests remain a key concern among parents.
Councils move to crack down on fake 'Datuk' titles and honour abuse

Councils move to crack down on fake 'Datuk' titles and honour abuse

They agree to strengthen strategic collaboration to uphold public integrity.
A hundred-person team reignites an “Emotional Safe Harbour”

A hundred-person team reignites an “Emotional Safe Harbour”

Gou Li Hao Xi 2.0 returns with a deeply upgraded line-up where popular appeal, intellect and artistic strength converge
Procurement graft, 'parti yeye' threatens security - PAS Youth

Procurement graft, 'parti yeye' threatens security - PAS Youth

Calls for transparent probe to safeguard national security, military integrity.
Akmal to resign as Umno Youth chief, Merlimau rep?

Akmal to resign as Umno Youth chief, Merlimau rep?

UPDATED 2.40PM | Sources say the youth leader informed them of his intentions via WhatsApp.
COMMENT | Zahid's DNAA to NFA - AGC's controversial move

COMMENT | Zahid's DNAA to NFA - AGC's controversial move

AG ends prosecution despite prima facie evidence on 47 criminal charges.
LGBTQ+ group to proceed with glamping event despite PAS protest

LGBTQ+ group to proceed with glamping event despite PAS protest

UPDATED 1.20PM | It involves lawful camping activities, says Jejaka.
Zahid NFA torpedoes 'good vibes' from Anwar's new year reforms

Zahid NFA torpedoes 'good vibes' from Anwar's new year reforms

NFA also comes after Umno chief assured that his party would remain in Madani govt.
Iran: A timeline of mass protests since 1999

Iran: A timeline of mass protests since 1999

Uprisings reveal recurring dissent, state repression.
COMMENT | Zahid's NFA gives new meaning to reform

COMMENT | Zahid's NFA gives new meaning to reform

Patience stops being a virtue and becomes complicity.
'Something's rotten': Lawyers grill AGC on why Zahid prima facie ignored

'Something's rotten': Lawyers grill AGC on why Zahid prima facie ignored

Experts question why drop case when court established sufficient evidence.
From Isis links to visa: How did deported Nepali return to M'sia?

From Isis links to visa: How did deported Nepali return to M'sia?

Man denies terror ties, authorities question immigration checks enabling re-entry.
COMMENT | Legal reforms need caveats to have bite

COMMENT | Legal reforms need caveats to have bite

Track record shows pledges often turn into disappointment.
YOURSAY | E-invoicing confusion, policy flip-flops hurting SMEs

YOURSAY | E-invoicing confusion, policy flip-flops hurting SMEs

'Indecision and poor planning spun as listening to the people.'
Displaced but defiant: Life of Kg Papan's elderly residents

Displaced but defiant: Life of Kg Papan's elderly residents

Daily life in the new homes seems limited.
Will Akmal bend or break?

Will Akmal bend or break?

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