Archive - 16 January 2026

URA could reduce Malay urban voters, Umno veterans warn

URA could reduce Malay urban voters, Umno veterans warn

UMNO AGM | It could drop from 80pct to 60 in areas like Shah Alam, says Salamon.
Muhyiddin, Hadi vow to strengthen PN as coalition remains headless

Muhyiddin, Hadi vow to strengthen PN as coalition remains headless

The leaders have sat down and reached a consensus.
Umno polls postponed until after GE16 – Zahid

Umno polls postponed until after GE16 – Zahid

UMNO AGM | He refers to the last amendments to Umno's constitution.
At Umno wings AGM, women lead policy talks while youths focus on politics

At Umno wings AGM, women lead policy talks while youths focus on politics

Clear and marked difference in time spent speaking on public policy issues.
AGC withdraws application to review ruling on PAA

AGC withdraws application to review ruling on PAA

Activist thankful, says will continue to speak out.
Court bins GISBH's leave bid to challenge Perlis fatwa committee's decision

Court bins GISBH's leave bid to challenge Perlis fatwa committee's decision

Judge says court has no jurisdiction to review fatwa.
'Don't be more Bossku than Bossku': Zahid never forgets Najib - Umno man

'Don't be more Bossku than Bossku': Zahid never forgets Najib - Umno man

UMNO AGM | Hasnal urges party delegates who have made such accusations to repent.
MACC proposes moratorium to assess impact of plastic, e-waste imports

MACC proposes moratorium to assess impact of plastic, e-waste imports

Azam says no need for large-scale imports of such materials.
Govt in 'safe waters' after three years, Umno seeks to navigate GE16

Govt in 'safe waters' after three years, Umno seeks to navigate GE16

UMNO AGM | S'gor delegate says party has the right to enter into any cooperation.
Fatal school stabbing: Teen fit to stand trial, court told

Fatal school stabbing: Teen fit to stand trial, court told

Court orders 15-year-old to be placed at juvenile detention facility.
'Making things right': DBKL removes Padang Merbok metal fence

'Making things right': DBKL removes Padang Merbok metal fence

New federal territories minister says the field is part of KL life.
PM: Armed forces, police procurement decisions tied to graft shelved for now

PM: Armed forces, police procurement decisions tied to graft shelved for now

UPDATED 6.56PM | Govt to review, restructure processes to ensure transparency within existing system, Anwar adds.
ADUN SPEAKS | When diversity in schools becomes normal, not news

ADUN SPEAKS | When diversity in schools becomes normal, not news

Statistics show national-type schools like SJKC are even more diverse now than national schools.
Temple accuses Jakel of defying govt's orders

Temple accuses Jakel of defying govt's orders

Kaarthik expresses concern over company's threats of 'further escalation'.
US clears FGV to export palm products

US clears FGV to export palm products

Effort to enhance labour practices recognised, says FGV.
'Let's embrace each other again,' Zahid urges MCA and MIC return to BN

'Let's embrace each other again,' Zahid urges MCA and MIC return to BN

UMNO AGM | Umno chief calls on parties to 'stop sulking' and strengthen coalition.
FGV Cleared to Export Palm Oil to U.S.

FGV Cleared to Export Palm Oil to U.S.

U.S. Customs has modified its WRO, allowing FGV to resume exports from 15 Jan after major labour reforms
COMMENT | 'Yeye' culture and ghosts of British colonial era Naafi

COMMENT | 'Yeye' culture and ghosts of British colonial era Naafi

Organisation is proof that social spaces can operate under strict discipline, enforcement.
Umno 'big home' for Malays, Zahid moots 'unification' committee

Umno 'big home' for Malays, Zahid moots 'unification' committee

UPDATED 12.49PM | UMNO AGM | Committee to facilitate re-entry of individuals or blocs, he says.
Iran's regime crushing protests in bloody crackdown

Iran's regime crushing protests in bloody crackdown

Death toll disputed as mass arrests grow amid blackout, international pressure.
Late Bung freed of graft charges, trial against widow to proceed

Late Bung freed of graft charges, trial against widow to proceed

UPDATED 11.43AM | Court sets three days in March for hearing.
Trump announces formation of 'Board of Peace' for Gaza

Trump announces formation of 'Board of Peace' for Gaza

Hamas required to surrender weapons, dismantle tunnel network, he says.
Zahid denies staying in govt to save himself, sidelining Najib

Zahid denies staying in govt to save himself, sidelining Najib

UPDATED 12.31PM | UMNO AGM | 'That is a false accusation.'
Tuan Ibrahim: Samsuri helming PN won't cost PAS seats

Tuan Ibrahim: Samsuri helming PN won't cost PAS seats

He points out that Terengganu MB's leadership resulted in clean sweep in the state.
Almost 80pct of Sabah Umno members didn't vote for party - Asyraf

Almost 80pct of Sabah Umno members didn't vote for party - Asyraf

UMNO AGM | Sabah election outcome a wake-up call on trend of declining support, he adds.
COMMENT | MACC's silly proposal highlights flaws in graft battle

COMMENT | MACC's silly proposal highlights flaws in graft battle

Call for independent law enforcement to prevent abuse in corruption cases.
AGC points to evidence gaps in justifying reduced rape charge

AGC points to evidence gaps in justifying reduced rape charge

Single mother Loh's alleged assailant charged with 'assault to outrage modesty'.
GLC: Graft-linked chairperson

GLC: Graft-linked chairperson

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