Archive - 22 January 2026

DIPN enhances local industry capabilities in MRO, reduces dependence on OEMs

DIPN enhances local industry capabilities in MRO, reduces dependence on OEMs

MINDEF sets 30 percent local content in defence procurement
M'sia cedes 5.2k hectares in territory to Indonesia as exchange - report

M'sia cedes 5.2k hectares in territory to Indonesia as exchange - report

This is to compensate for three villages near the Sabah-Kalimantan border.
PN needs to finalise PM candidate soon: Muhyiddin

PN needs to finalise PM candidate soon: Muhyiddin

Coalition's former chairperson says the matter has significant psychological effect on voters.
MCMC records statement of China Press editors

MCMC records statement of China Press editors

This is over a mistranslation of the king's royal address in Parliament.
Youth group alleges police provocation during rally outside Parliament

Youth group alleges police provocation during rally outside Parliament

The police officer supposedly shouted curse words at participants and threatened to arrest them.
'Fly syndicate': Immigration sacks 20 officers, reprimands 21

'Fly syndicate': Immigration sacks 20 officers, reprimands 21

Actions taken after transparent probe, Zakaria says.
Najib concedes in court that RM42m SRC funds not Saudi donation

Najib concedes in court that RM42m SRC funds not Saudi donation

However, the ex-PM maintains that he was led to believe that it was.
NGOs protest road name change, say Guan Eng disrupting Penang harmony

NGOs protest road name change, say Guan Eng disrupting Penang harmony

Naming road after a temple can be insensitive, most residents Muslim - Azmi.
Two more senior military officers expected to be charged next week: Azam

Two more senior military officers expected to be charged next week: Azam

MACC chief says they are pursuing the top guns first and working their way down.
Tan Sri among 2 arrested over RM300m investment fraud

Tan Sri among 2 arrested over RM300m investment fraud

'The company didn't have approval, yet the public continued to believe.'
Year 1 at age 6: 'Two-tier idea would create stigma, caste system' - Muar MP

Year 1 at age 6: 'Two-tier idea would create stigma, caste system' - Muar MP

PARLIAMENT | Syed Saddiq says plan would also burden teachers, among others.
Saifuddin says Sedition Act used judiciously, critics cite Rex Tan probe

Saifuddin says Sedition Act used judiciously, critics cite Rex Tan probe

If the Act is under review, why is it being used today, Ramkarpal asks.
DPP says 'uphill battle' awaits in ex-army chief's case

DPP says 'uphill battle' awaits in ex-army chief's case

This is because there are millions involved, Wan Shaharuddin adds.
COMMENT | Limiting PM's time: Two terms or 10 years?

COMMENT | Limiting PM's time: Two terms or 10 years?

There may be unintended consequences if the policy is not thought out.
Govt to review 8m user threshold for socmed licence after Grok incident

Govt to review 8m user threshold for socmed licence after Grok incident

X currently exempt as it reported fewer than 8m users in M'sia - minister.
Stop bickering over language issues, focus on building kids' future - PM

Stop bickering over language issues, focus on building kids' future - PM

Multilingual education approach to strengthen unity, Anwar says.
Parliament seeks to limit MP-media interactions

Parliament seeks to limit MP-media interactions

UPDATED 3.27PM | New rules spark concern over media access and reporting limits.
Media council announces official complaints mechanism to handle related issues

Media council announces official complaints mechanism to handle related issues

Committee to administer website in independent, transparent and non-punitive manner.
AFC dismisses alleged plan to take over FAM

AFC dismisses alleged plan to take over FAM

It comes amid reports that national footballing body's top brass will resign en masse.
Year 1 at age 6: Hishammuddin urges Fadhlina for more details

Year 1 at age 6: Hishammuddin urges Fadhlina for more details

PARLIAMENT | Concerns rise over school readiness, teacher availability.
No 'grand collaboration' as Umno still works with DAP - Muhyiddin

No 'grand collaboration' as Umno still works with DAP - Muhyiddin

Ex-PM also wants Zahid to clarify intention behind idea.
'Race C bribes, Race M receives', says Terengganu exco on corruption

'Race C bribes, Race M receives', says Terengganu exco on corruption

This comes after an MP chided those making an issue over pork consumption.
COMMENT | Takes a whole village to raise a child

COMMENT | Takes a whole village to raise a child

Early childhood education, community support key to long-term learning success.
Muhyiddin says PN ready to accept MIC as component party

Muhyiddin says PN ready to accept MIC as component party

Opposition coalition awaiting positive response to invitation, ex-chairperson says.
It's complicated: Macron's turbulent relationship with Trump

It's complicated: Macron's turbulent relationship with Trump

French president struggles to balance dialogue, defiance, and European leadership.
Why the Gulf states are wary of a strike on Iran

Why the Gulf states are wary of a strike on Iran

Arab monarchies fear escalation as Washington weighs military action.
Trump pauses tariffs on European nations following deal over Greenland

Trump pauses tariffs on European nations following deal over Greenland

However, US president didn't elaborate on details.
US begins transfer of IS fighters from Syria to Iraq

US begins transfer of IS fighters from Syria to Iraq

Move follows advance of Syrian govt forces, fear of mass prison breakouts.
LETTER | Don't confuse fast interaction with meaningful learning

LETTER | Don't confuse fast interaction with meaningful learning

Ability to use digital devices doesn’t mean kids are advanced.
COMMENT | Year One at six: Flexibility needing complete reform

COMMENT | Year One at six: Flexibility needing complete reform

Primary school system must be adjusted to accommodate younger students.
'Heritage' players row: EAIC summons FAM sec-gen, Immigration Dept

'Heritage' players row: EAIC summons FAM sec-gen, Immigration Dept

Source says agency's investigation revolves around procedures in granting citizenship.
Former army chief, third wife plead not guilty to laundering over RM2m

Former army chief, third wife plead not guilty to laundering over RM2m

UPDATED 5.36PM | Hafizuddeain and Salwani face a maximum 15 years in jail over charges.
Protest against 'Dragon Temple Lane' name change to go on

Protest against 'Dragon Temple Lane' name change to go on

This is despite Penang government clarifying that it was a proposal by a temple.
Pig waste flowing directly into sea at Tanjung Sepat, PAS leaders claim

Pig waste flowing directly into sea at Tanjung Sepat, PAS leaders claim

This follows Selangor sultan's decree to move pig farms from the area.
Anwar subpoenaed as witness over RM30m suit against businessperson

Anwar subpoenaed as witness over RM30m suit against businessperson

Plaintiffs’ counsel confirms subpoena sent to PMO.