Archive - 24 February 2026

Demands for RCI mustn't be based on hearsay - PKR Youth chief

Demands for RCI mustn't be based on hearsay - PKR Youth chief

Let existing investigations into alleged 'corporate mafia' run their course, Kamil says.
Bestinet files billion-ringgit lawsuit against Mkini, 9 others

Bestinet files billion-ringgit lawsuit against Mkini, 9 others

Suit targets reports on migrant worker recruitment system allegations.
Minister: Committee 'confusion' led to weaknesses in MyDigital ID

Minister: Committee 'confusion' led to weaknesses in MyDigital ID

Audit flagged spending and oversight issues in digital identity rollout.
'Corporate mafia': MACC alleges smear plot, warns of reputational hit

'Corporate mafia': MACC alleges smear plot, warns of reputational hit

UPDATED 8.01PM | Commission issues second denial that allegations are baseless.
COMMENT | Six years after Sheraton Move, is Anwar safe?

COMMENT | Six years after Sheraton Move, is Anwar safe?

Dominance does not ensure stability.
Trump's 'alpha male' pick for Malaysia ambassador dropped

Trump's 'alpha male' pick for Malaysia ambassador dropped

Adams faced criticism over Islamophobic remarks, controversial behaviour.
MP blasts ministry over dropped rape charge, low convictions

MP blasts ministry over dropped rape charge, low convictions

Victim left uninformed as authorities cite prosecutorial discretion, evidence issues.
Terengganu MB: Exco member need not step down amid ongoing trial

Terengganu MB: Exco member need not step down amid ongoing trial

Hanafiah charged with using his position to gain benefits for his family in 2018, 2020.
Parliament vets public prosecutor or we don't vote - 10 PKR MPs

Parliament vets public prosecutor or we don't vote - 10 PKR MPs

They argue that AG-PP separation bill concentrates power among the PM, JLSC.
Activist questions if govt would be lenient if surau was damaged

Activist questions if govt would be lenient if surau was damaged

We all have the right to be pissed off and frustrated, says Arun.
Why authoritarianism won't fix corruption in Southeast Asia

Why authoritarianism won't fix corruption in Southeast Asia

Debate reignites over strongman rule and its anti-graft record in the region.
DAP MP's warning: If Azam stays, Madani goes

DAP MP's warning: If Azam stays, Madani goes

UPDATED 4.01PM | PARLIAMENT | Call for RCI over shareholding, 'corporate mafia'.
Altantuya's father seeks leave to appeal against verdict in civil suit

Altantuya's father seeks leave to appeal against verdict in civil suit

This will invite apex court to consider several legal questions, says lawyer.
FBI warns of SEA cybercrime networks, vows regional crackdown

FBI warns of SEA cybercrime networks, vows regional crackdown

The bureau to continue to pursue aggressively wherever they operate.
AGC doesn't object to Zahid's full acquittal bid, court defers ruling

AGC doesn't object to Zahid's full acquittal bid, court defers ruling

This is pending the disposal of Zahid's DNAA status in Court of Appeal.
Tok Mat: M'sia reaffirms sovereignty based on 1979 map, rejects China's claims

Tok Mat: M'sia reaffirms sovereignty based on 1979 map, rejects China's claims

'We have never held any negotiations with China on such claims.'
After DAP flex, MCA chief wants thorough probe into 'corporate mafia' scheme

After DAP flex, MCA chief wants thorough probe into 'corporate mafia' scheme

UPDATED 1.50PM | It's a serious issue that needs to be addressed, says Wee.
'Leave it to lawyers,' Bersatu co-founder says over Hamzah's RM100m suit

'Leave it to lawyers,' Bersatu co-founder says over Hamzah's RM100m suit

No further comment to avoid prejudicing the case, says Redzuan.
MOE: Improved SPM results prove school-based assessment works

MOE: Improved SPM results prove school-based assessment works

PARLIAMENT | Wong says system can support academic excellence without centralised exams.
Putrajaya adopts wait-and-see stance on US tariff ruling

Putrajaya adopts wait-and-see stance on US tariff ruling

PARLIAMENT | PM says trade deal has not yet come into force.
T'ganu exco pleads not guilty to abusing position for family gains

T'ganu exco pleads not guilty to abusing position for family gains

Hanafiah is accused of securing bribes for two of his sons.
Govt restricting non-AI data centres amid energy concerns, says PM

Govt restricting non-AI data centres amid energy concerns, says PM

PARLIAMENT | Anwar says all new applications that are unrelated have been stopped.
Govt rejects RCI to probe 'heritage' footballers citizenship scandal

Govt rejects RCI to probe 'heritage' footballers citizenship scandal

Minister reminds there are already ongoing police, MACC probes.
COMMENT | Azam should be probed, not Rafizi

COMMENT | Azam should be probed, not Rafizi

Much like 1MDB, this is just too much to be swept under the carpet.
Seized street dakwah items returned after meet with PM's aide

Seized street dakwah items returned after meet with PM's aide

MRM's activities allowed to continue, but must adhere to local rules.
'Corporate mafia': DAP to push for RCI at Friday's cabinet meeting

'Corporate mafia': DAP to push for RCI at Friday's cabinet meeting

Scheme represented a far graver issue than the shareholding controversy - Loke.
IPCC has free hand to investigate Durian Tunggal shooting - Saifuddin

IPCC has free hand to investigate Durian Tunggal shooting - Saifuddin

UPDATED 10.57AM | Minister says the independent body can decide to investigate regardless of whether complaints made.
The secret recipe of winning 268 awards in 2025

The secret recipe of winning 268 awards in 2025

Inside APU’s Formula for Excellence
YOURSAY | PAS tightens grip on PN, Samsuri rises, Hamzah fades

YOURSAY | PAS tightens grip on PN, Samsuri rises, Hamzah fades

'Let's not pretend, PM candidate will be from PAS too.'
Raids against LGBTQ+ groups threaten nation's goal of ending Aids

Raids against LGBTQ+ groups threaten nation's goal of ending Aids

Crackdowns force at-risk individuals into the shadows, away from seeking help.