Archive - 29 January 2026

LETTER | MACC's actions breach of lawyer's legal privilege

LETTER | MACC's actions breach of lawyer's legal privilege

They amount to undue interference with the independence of the legal profession.
'Leaked letters' fuels calls for Muhyiddin to resign as Bersatu president

'Leaked letters' fuels calls for Muhyiddin to resign as Bersatu president

Hadi's response should serve as an added reason, says Saifuddin.
FEM 2026 to shape M’sia’s economic narrative amid global uncertainty - Minister

FEM 2026 to shape M’sia’s economic narrative amid global uncertainty - Minister

Akmal Nasrullah says forum must turn economic aspirations into reality.
MACC detains top two DOE officials over alleged corruption

MACC detains top two DOE officials over alleged corruption

This is part of investigations into e-waste management.
PN mocks govt over Year 1 screening test 'flip-flop'

PN mocks govt over Year 1 screening test 'flip-flop'

PARLIAMENT | This means there was no master plan at all, says Awang.
Did Putrajaya greenlight Petronas' legal challenge, asks Sarawak MP

Did Putrajaya greenlight Petronas' legal challenge, asks Sarawak MP

PARLIAMENT | Yusof says Sarawakians see it as 'challenging' validity of PM-premier joint declaration.
PM term limit: MPs who reject it answerable to their voters - Azalina

PM term limit: MPs who reject it answerable to their voters - Azalina

Proposal is to ensure no one holds powerful post indefinitely, she says.
Myanmar issue: Five-point consensus remains Asean's main guide - Tok Mat

Myanmar issue: Five-point consensus remains Asean's main guide - Tok Mat

Country told to end the brutality towards its people.
Asean has no consensus on Myanmar election results - Philippine official

Asean has no consensus on Myanmar election results - Philippine official

Theresa also mentions Myanmar has yet to announce its election results.
Kinabatangan MP pledges to continue Bung's legacy

Kinabatangan MP pledges to continue Bung's legacy

PARLIAMENT | In maiden speech, Kurniawan also thanks PM, DPM and Sabah CM for their support.
Rice with chicken bones: Influencer fined RM40k over video of homeless man

Rice with chicken bones: Influencer fined RM40k over video of homeless man

The 23-year-old pays the fine.
After teen's arrest, MP urges Home Ministry to expedite review of Sosma

After teen's arrest, MP urges Home Ministry to expedite review of Sosma

PARLIAMENT | Ramkarpal pans the arrest, says it is abuse of law.
Albert dares PM to lodge police report over Sabah mining scandal video

Albert dares PM to lodge police report over Sabah mining scandal video

Businessperson says Anwar yet to respond to allegations.
'Good job': Bersatu MP lauds Khaled's efforts in cleaning up Defence Ministry

'Good job': Bersatu MP lauds Khaled's efforts in cleaning up Defence Ministry

PARLIAMENT | Ikmal urges minister to seize opportunity and overhaul the ministry.
Defamation: Court orders Chegubard, YouTuber to pay Farhash RM550k

Defamation: Court orders Chegubard, YouTuber to pay Farhash RM550k

UPDATED 4.41PM | Court finds defendants did make damaging statements against Farhash in a podcast last year.
331 GISBH money laundering cases to be heard by same judge

331 GISBH money laundering cases to be heard by same judge

The cases will be heard by Sessions Court judge Fatimah Zahari.
Hamzah presses for transparency over land purportedly ceded to Indonesia

Hamzah presses for transparency over land purportedly ceded to Indonesia

'It's not just an inch, it's massive,' says opposition leader.
Takiyuddin: Muhyiddin's PN 'pre-council meeting' unconstitutional

Takiyuddin: Muhyiddin's PN 'pre-council meeting' unconstitutional

UPDATED 3.37PM | PN deputy sec-gen says no provision in the coalition's legislation allows it.
Nipah virus: Targeted screening of travellers from high-risk countries

Nipah virus: Targeted screening of travellers from high-risk countries

Health minister says India and Bangladesh are being singled out as a start.
Have an open mind, tourism body tells S'gor PAS on water music festival

Have an open mind, tourism body tells S'gor PAS on water music festival

It aims to depart from traditional frameworks and be more inclusive, Mita explains.
COMMENT | Why US no longer feels like a safe bet

COMMENT | Why US no longer feels like a safe bet

Geopolitical tensions, aggressive trade signals from Washington rattled markets.
NFA for Apandi: Lawyer asks why cops ended 1MDB probe within months

NFA for Apandi: Lawyer asks why cops ended 1MDB probe within months

Sangeet says court acknowledged serious questions that were raised about ex-AG's conduct.
LETTER | Authorities' silence on LDP's RFID congestion concerning

LETTER | Authorities' silence on LDP's RFID congestion concerning

It suggests a combination of red tape and bad code.
An on-demand logistics partner that scales with Malaysian SMEs

An on-demand logistics partner that scales with Malaysian SMEs

As order volumes grow and delivery routes widen, SMEs need delivery support that can scale quickly — and Lalamove is helping make that possible.

LETTER | PM's remarks on cartel practices are weak

LETTER | PM's remarks on cartel practices are weak

Concrete policies needed to curb cartels, not rhetoric.
Ex-military spy chief charged with taking US$20k bribe, flight tickets for wife

Ex-military spy chief charged with taking US$20k bribe, flight tickets for wife

UPDATED 12PM | The bribes were believed to be linked to cyber defence maintenance contracts.
Lawyer urges overhaul to justice system, current one fails vulnerable folk

Lawyer urges overhaul to justice system, current one fails vulnerable folk

This includes resolving 'chain remands', decriminalising certain offences.
COMMENT | Trump's Board of Peace mocks Palestinians' suffering

COMMENT | Trump's Board of Peace mocks Palestinians' suffering

The plan aims to legitimise violation of international laws.
YOURSAY | UEC task force committee was just window dressing

YOURSAY | UEC task force committee was just window dressing

‘Ultimately, it’s an irrelevant report from an irrelevant committee.’
15 lives lost: Probe exposes systemic failures - who will be held accountable?

15 lives lost: Probe exposes systemic failures - who will be held accountable?

Report indicates infrastructural defects, regulatory failures also played a part in tragedy.