Archive - 19 January 2026

Economic issues, education reform top PM's agenda tomorrow

Economic issues, education reform top PM's agenda tomorrow

This includes launching the new education plan.
MACC looking into RM2.5b laundering claims against top IJM official, adviser

MACC looking into RM2.5b laundering claims against top IJM official, adviser

Graftbuster is collecting more information before formally opening an investigation.
Temple management denies stalling relocation process

Temple management denies stalling relocation process

Management, Jakel, police have since come to an agreement.
Hadi: PAS won't join coalition with 'silent devils'

Hadi: PAS won't join coalition with 'silent devils'

He says parties involved are 'collapsing and consuming themselves'.
Immigration officer charged with graft, money laundering linked to RM789k

Immigration officer charged with graft, money laundering linked to RM789k

His wife was also charged with using proceeds from illegal activities to buy gold.
MCA veep says Zahid unfit to lead BN after retracting 'DAP Team B' claim

MCA veep says Zahid unfit to lead BN after retracting 'DAP Team B' claim

Tan says statement reflects irresponsible leadership, tendency to speak without due consideration.
MACC submits armed forces corruption probe to prosecutor

MACC submits armed forces corruption probe to prosecutor

Submission includes proposed charges, says Azam.
Najib, Thomas settle defamation suit over Altantuya bits in memoir

Najib, Thomas settle defamation suit over Altantuya bits in memoir

UPDATED 5.41PM | It should put to rest rumours targeted at ex-PM on Mongolian model's murder - Shafee.
Senior immigration officer claims trial to 4 bribery charges

Senior immigration officer claims trial to 4 bribery charges

She is accused of receiving RM140k to admit 56 Bangladeshi nationals.
Malacca announces public holiday for civil servants on first day of Ramadan

Malacca announces public holiday for civil servants on first day of Ramadan

It is to appreciate their tireless service, says Rauf.
Japan: Popular Prime Minister Takaichi calls early election

Japan: Popular Prime Minister Takaichi calls early election

She calls for election in snowy February.
'Flying passport': EAIC confirms immigration officer involved in activity

'Flying passport': EAIC confirms immigration officer involved in activity

Agency recommends disciplinary action against the officer.
Namewee pleads not guilty to possessing erectile dysfunction drug

Namewee pleads not guilty to possessing erectile dysfunction drug

UPDATED 12.15PM | Singer-songwriter accused of committing offence at Jalan Conlay hotel in October 2025.
Those who reject BM need not live in Malaysia – Agong

Those who reject BM need not live in Malaysia – Agong

UPDATED 1.22PM | PARLIAMENT | Sultan Ibrahim wants education system to continue to be strengthened.
Agong describes corruption in armed forces as 'tip of the iceberg'

Agong describes corruption in armed forces as 'tip of the iceberg'

UPDATED 12.50PM | PARLIAMENT | King says those who engage in graft are 'traitors to the country'.
Where little hands imagine big worlds

Where little hands imagine big worlds

MuzArt CréArte invites children to explore Taiwan through 3D art and shared family discovery.
Will Turkey export home-grown 'Islamic State' extremists?

Will Turkey export home-grown 'Islamic State' extremists?

ISKP has gained a foothold in the country.
Gaza board extended membership to cost $1 billion — reports

Gaza board extended membership to cost $1 billion — reports

This is if they want their membership to last more than three years.
Underneath bravado at AGM, Umno worried about its survivability

Underneath bravado at AGM, Umno worried about its survivability

ANALYSIS | Party not designed to stay in opposition, says political analyst.
LETTER | Arrests in M'sia: Don't just condemn but call for reforms

LETTER | Arrests in M'sia: Don't just condemn but call for reforms

Arrests affect liberty of citizens, must be exercised with great care, caution.
Stop harassing ex-FMT journo, home minister tells public

Stop harassing ex-FMT journo, home minister tells public

Threats, doxxing of Tan's personal details 'unwarranted' and 'crossed the line', Saifuddin says.
YOURSAY | What is freedom of speech?

YOURSAY | What is freedom of speech?

'Those in power interpret freedom differently, always to their advantage.'

COMMENT | Akmal should stop worrying and learn to love DAP

COMMENT | Akmal should stop worrying and learn to love DAP

Even the top guys in Umno know that DAP is not a threat to Islam.
Rights groups condemn Saifuddin's justification for journo's arrest

Rights groups condemn Saifuddin's justification for journo's arrest

They say it's 'intimidation tactics' particularly aimed at activists, critics.
Zahid wants it all

Zahid wants it all


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