Archive - 27 March 2026

Survey: 80pct of white-collar workers on-site, but many prefer hybrid work

Survey: 80pct of white-collar workers on-site, but many prefer hybrid work

A 2-day work-from-home per week arrangement is the most desired option.
Bangladeshi lawyer urges M'sia to probe trafficking claims

Bangladeshi lawyer urges M'sia to probe trafficking claims

This comes after ex-B'desh MP remanded for allegedly misappropriating RM8b.
'Monitoring, not extortion': Wangsa Maju resident reps deny 'protection money' claims

'Monitoring, not extortion': Wangsa Maju resident reps deny 'protection money' claims

Checking massage parlour due to public complaints, they say.
Warisan reps submit memo to MACC, cry foul over 'delayed' mining scandal probe

Warisan reps submit memo to MACC, cry foul over 'delayed' mining scandal probe

UPDATED 8.58PM | The eight are concerned over 'deafening silence' from graft busters.
Govt to meet with state leaders next week to discuss actions on Middle East unrest

Govt to meet with state leaders next week to discuss actions on Middle East unrest

PM expresses gratitude as problems faced not as complex as neighbouring countries.
Schools can close if temperatures exceed 37°C for 3 straight days: Deputy minister

Schools can close if temperatures exceed 37°C for 3 straight days: Deputy minister

Wong says schools have been authorised to do so since 2023.
Industry players concerned, sceptical of proposal for new migrant worker system

Industry players concerned, sceptical of proposal for new migrant worker system

They caution new system could overlap existing platforms, challenge agents' role.
COMMENT | Targeted subsidies in turbulent times

COMMENT | Targeted subsidies in turbulent times

Malaysia can be steered through global shockwaves with calm clarity.
In a first, Trump signature to appear on all US dollar bills

In a first, Trump signature to appear on all US dollar bills

We are on a path toward unprecedented economic growth - Treasury secretary.
Rafizi identifies Mr R, implicates PM's ex-aide in 'corporate mafia'

Rafizi identifies Mr R, implicates PM's ex-aide in 'corporate mafia'

Former minister claims the person is acting on behalf of someone more powerful.
Olympic Committee bans transgender women from female events

Olympic Committee bans transgender women from female events

New rules tie female category participation to genetic sex screening at LA 2028.
US war in Iran: China casts itself as savior of SE Asia

US war in Iran: China casts itself as savior of SE Asia

Energy shock from Middle East conflict pushes region toward Beijing's influence.
COMMENT | When watchdogs blink, is our money safe?

COMMENT | When watchdogs blink, is our money safe?

Public trust weakens when regulators appear unclear, inconsistent, or slow to act.
YOURSAY | Fuziah 'overacting' over RM9.5m claim

YOURSAY | Fuziah 'overacting' over RM9.5m claim

'You can threaten everyone, but the truth will eventually surface, just like 1MDB.'
SNAPSHOT | Muhyiddin: PM's address on fuel crisis 'inadequate'; govt to look into nuclear energy

SNAPSHOT | Muhyiddin: PM's address on fuel crisis 'inadequate'; govt to look into nuclear energy

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
Trump delays Iran energy bombing to April 6, citing talks

Trump delays Iran energy bombing to April 6, citing talks

He claims it is at the request of the Iranian government.
Subsidised fuel quota reduction reasonable, say economists

Subsidised fuel quota reduction reasonable, say economists

The government needs more room to manoeuvre while most users unaffected.
COMMENT | Should Axiata sell tower operator Edotco?

COMMENT | Should Axiata sell tower operator Edotco?

It could weaken its earnings quality, increase its exposure to higher-risk markets.
PN must pick 'lesser of two evils' between Muhyiddin or Hamzah - Wan Fayhsal

PN must pick 'lesser of two evils' between Muhyiddin or Hamzah - Wan Fayhsal

Opposition pact has no formula to reconcile conflict between two camps, ex-Bersatu man says.
Iran war to hit your wallet next?

Iran war to hit your wallet next?

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.