Archive - 24 January 2026

BN retains Kinabatangan, Lamag

BN retains Kinabatangan, Lamag

UPDATED 11.05PM | Bung's son receives 19,852 votes in the parliamentary seat.
Perlis trio's PAS membership termination 'final', says Hadi's aide

Perlis trio's PAS membership termination 'final', says Hadi's aide

Decision based on party's constitution passed by muktamar last year - Syahir.
Twin by-elections: All polling centres closed at 5.30pm - EC

Twin by-elections: All polling centres closed at 5.30pm - EC

First two ballot boxes for Kinabatangan have arrived at vote-counting centre.
PAS nominates three names for PN chairperson – source

PAS nominates three names for PN chairperson – source

The candidates are Tuan Ibrahim, Samsuri, and Sanusi.
Albert launches YouTube channel, sports MACC orange lockup shirt

Albert launches YouTube channel, sports MACC orange lockup shirt

Businessperson has published 6 clips and garnered almost 3k subscribers.
LETTER | No more silence: Call for criminal accountability

LETTER | No more silence: Call for criminal accountability

Silence is complicity. Delay is denial.
Kinabatangan, Lamag polls: Several voting centres closed as at 2pm

Kinabatangan, Lamag polls: Several voting centres closed as at 2pm

As of 3pm, EC records over 50pct turnout in both areas.
Sabah, S'wak switch on electricity link, opening door to Asean power grid

Sabah, S'wak switch on electricity link, opening door to Asean power grid

It will strengthen Borneo's role in future power connectivity.
COMMENT | Kinabatangan: Sabah's interior political corridor

COMMENT | Kinabatangan: Sabah's interior political corridor

Social ties, resources are among keys on who could emerge victorious.
IGP: Doxing illegal, police will act against offenders

IGP: Doxing illegal, police will act against offenders

Disclosing personal data without individual's permission is illegal - Khalid.
Year 1 at 6: Provide universal, free preschool system first, Rafizi tells govt

Year 1 at 6: Provide universal, free preschool system first, Rafizi tells govt

'MOE should focus on preparing students during their early years.'
PAS rep 'saddened' by photo of 3 ex-members meeting Muhyiddin in Perlis

PAS rep 'saddened' by photo of 3 ex-members meeting Muhyiddin in Perlis

Betrayal is being given space, says Haziq.
Year 4 tests to identify student weaknesses earlier, Anwar says

Year 4 tests to identify student weaknesses earlier, Anwar says

'It'll enable remedial actions before students enter secondary level.'
Anwar denies Putrajaya ceded land to Indonesia

Anwar denies Putrajaya ceded land to Indonesia

However, he says govt will engage Indonesia on the matter.
'Putrajaya mulls only BM, History SPM papers for non-govt school students'

'Putrajaya mulls only BM, History SPM papers for non-govt school students'

UPDATED 3.54PM | This is a change from current minimum 6 subjects requirement - Loke.
Investment fraud: MACC opens 2 investigation papers on 'Tan Sri'

Investment fraud: MACC opens 2 investigation papers on 'Tan Sri'

Commission also raided 5 premises in regard to the case, source says.
PM: End cartel practices, it burdens the public

PM: End cartel practices, it burdens the public

It also causes wastage of public funds, he says.
COMMENT | Monetary strength, Asean, politics testing delivery

COMMENT | Monetary strength, Asean, politics testing delivery

Malaysia's challenge in 2026 is disciplined execution.
Over 20pct turnout in Kinabatangan, Lamag in first 2 hours of voting

Over 20pct turnout in Kinabatangan, Lamag in first 2 hours of voting

Voters seem excited to cast their ballots.
Orang Asli groups reject proposed law changes, say talks 'failed standards'

Orang Asli groups reject proposed law changes, say talks 'failed standards'

'Meeting session shows decision already made, not genuine consultation process.'
COMMENT | Why we should never trust titles alone

COMMENT | Why we should never trust titles alone

Due diligence must replace deference.
Court grants 7-day remand against senior navy officer, firm director

Court grants 7-day remand against senior navy officer, firm director

Duo being probed for alleged graft, source says.
URA postponed to consider 14 proposals, Zahid says

URA postponed to consider 14 proposals, Zahid says

UPDATED 12.13PM | Bill needs to incorporate views of stakeholders, DPM adds.
36 polling centres for Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections open at 7.30am

36 polling centres for Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections open at 7.30am

Official results expected to be announced at 10pm - EC.
Malaysiakini bags silver at Putra Aria Brand Awards

Malaysiakini bags silver at Putra Aria Brand Awards

It's been named one of the winners under 'Media & Networks' category.