Archive - 21 January 2026

Zakat centre official faces scrutiny after alleged rough treatment of journo

Zakat centre official faces scrutiny after alleged rough treatment of journo

He allegedly snatched the reporter's media card, drawing ire from press groups.
MIC remains in BN for now, says Zambry

MIC remains in BN for now, says Zambry

The coalition has not received any official notice that the party has joined PN.
Dayak MP: We eat pork, but we don't take bribes or do drugs

Dayak MP: We eat pork, but we don't take bribes or do drugs

PARLIAMENT | Willie Mongin urges Malaysians to refrain from mocking the food choices of other ethnic communities.
Mass quitting looms at FAM as citizenship row threatens ban: Report

Mass quitting looms at FAM as citizenship row threatens ban: Report

Move is to prevent a potential takeover and ban by Fifa.
Counter setting: 3 immigration officers, restaurant owner charged in court

Counter setting: 3 immigration officers, restaurant owner charged in court

Four plead not guilty over alleged bribery at Johor entry points.
M'sia condemns Israel's attack on UNRWA premises

M'sia condemns Israel's attack on UNRWA premises

Putrajaya urges international community to hold Israel accountable for its actions.
MACC gets greenlight to charge ex-military top brass

MACC gets greenlight to charge ex-military top brass

UPDATED 6.02PM | Ex-army chief, his wife, and ex-armed forces chief to face charges.
Cops record statements from China Press chief editor, sub-editor

Cops record statements from China Press chief editor, sub-editor

Daily probed under Penal Code, CMA - Kumar.
MOE mulls letting students sit for BM, History as single SPM subjects

MOE mulls letting students sit for BM, History as single SPM subjects

Ministry to explore initiative so students won't need to take 6 compulsory subjects.
Govt opens survey on proposed PM term limit

Govt opens survey on proposed PM term limit

Online poll to run from Jan 21-28.
LETTER | Crack the whip on graft, revamp education system

LETTER | Crack the whip on graft, revamp education system

Politicians must heed the king’s call.
Pastor Koh's wife appeals to AG to charge senior cops over abduction

Pastor Koh's wife appeals to AG to charge senior cops over abduction

Susanna Liew names special branch officers believed to be linked to husband's disappearance.
Year 1 at age 6: Minister urges parents to keep calm

Year 1 at age 6: Minister urges parents to keep calm

Only optional; tests will be done to assess readiness, Fadhlina assures.
Shooter of ex-Japan PM gets life in prison

Shooter of ex-Japan PM gets life in prison

The high-profile trial also highlighted the Unification Church and its ties to the political elite.
How do we fight corruption if some 'elitists' get 'discounts'?: PKR MP

How do we fight corruption if some 'elitists' get 'discounts'?: PKR MP

PARLIAMENT | Hassan raises issue while debating motion of thanks on king's royal address.
COMMENT | Can M'sia-Japan partnership deliver regional stability?

COMMENT | Can M'sia-Japan partnership deliver regional stability?

With rising geopolitical tensions, Putrajaya understands the need to cement alliances.
Journo's arrest too harsh, tantamount to overkill, says Suhakam

Journo's arrest too harsh, tantamount to overkill, says Suhakam

'Such an approach reflects an outdated and intolerant mindset.'
Trump's 'Board of Peace' could pose threat to UN

Trump's 'Board of Peace' could pose threat to UN

Role likely to remain in US hands, with Trump as chairperson.
MACC steps up probe on smuggling after 3k e-waste containers found

MACC steps up probe on smuggling after 3k e-waste containers found

'If not combated comprehensively, it has potential to cause serious pollution.'
Minister: M'sia not bowing to foreign influence over plant seeds law

Minister: M'sia not bowing to foreign influence over plant seeds law

He says proposed amendments to the law will consider local interests.
COMMENT | Hard decisions pay off as ringgit leads Asian currencies

COMMENT | Hard decisions pay off as ringgit leads Asian currencies

Malaysia's currency surges as investors favour stability and policy credibility.
Rights groups warn on Israeli abuse of Palestinian prisoners

Rights groups warn on Israeli abuse of Palestinian prisoners

They say jails have turned into network of torture camps.
More than RM15m frozen in IJM probe

More than RM15m frozen in IJM probe

MACC freezes bank accounts after raiding properties linked to conglomerate.
Children entering Year 1 at age 6 to complete schooling at 16

Children entering Year 1 at age 6 to complete schooling at 16

Follow existing structure of 6 years primary, 5 years secondary - ministry.
YOURSAY | Stop weaponising UEC issue

YOURSAY | Stop weaponising UEC issue

'Let's move forward for the sake of the country's future.'
COMMENT | Action against Grok: M'sia can and should do more

COMMENT | Action against Grok: M'sia can and should do more

M'sia can lead the way in balancing protection and regulation.
PN accepts MIC as component party, defers on Pejuang, Putra: Source

PN accepts MIC as component party, defers on Pejuang, Putra: Source

This was supposedly decided during a December supreme council meeting.
Two decades, one question - who ordered her killing?

Two decades, one question - who ordered her killing?

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