Archive - 3 April 2026

More ships reportedly pass Strait of Hormuz

More ships reportedly pass Strait of Hormuz

The number of ships passing through has increased for 3 straight days.
Fuziah: Madani Mart not a KR1M copy

Fuziah: Madani Mart not a KR1M copy

Deputy minister says the two have different business models.
AG asserts duty of 'public interest guardian' after murder charge criticised

AG asserts duty of 'public interest guardian' after murder charge criticised

Dusuki insists that a murder charge is appropriate under the circumstances.
Chief secretary: Many civil servants still don't grasp Madani concept

Chief secretary: Many civil servants still don't grasp Madani concept

Over 1.5m exposed, but only 680k completed training on Madani framework.
COMMENT | What makes a school 'good' - rethinking SPM rankings

COMMENT | What makes a school 'good' - rethinking SPM rankings

SPM rankings hide how schools shape student progress.
Hassan Marican appointed as crisis management task force chairperson

Hassan Marican appointed as crisis management task force chairperson

He will be responsible for daily review of actions that need to be taken.
Govt mulls mediation centre to cut legal costs, case backlogs - Azalina

Govt mulls mediation centre to cut legal costs, case backlogs - Azalina

Minister says not everyone can afford litigation.
LETTER | Asbestos lobby returns as govt weighs long-delayed national ban

LETTER | Asbestos lobby returns as govt weighs long-delayed national ban

Foreign industry push resurfaces as M'sia reviews phase-out of toxic mineral.
DOE DG accused of RM100k graft over Penang paired road project

DOE DG accused of RM100k graft over Penang paired road project

Gratification allegedly given to Wan Latiff as inducement to consider appeal for exemption from EIA.
COMMENT | Deterrent sentence, not death penalty for fatal drink driving cases

COMMENT | Deterrent sentence, not death penalty for fatal drink driving cases

The death penalty should be abolished, not expanded.
Oil shock may accelerate Malaysia's energy transition - experts

Oil shock may accelerate Malaysia's energy transition - experts

Academic says transitioning to renewables is no longer optional, it's essential.
SNAPSHOT | Who in FAM okayed forgery, asks journo; ex-Bersatu man claims unlawful probe by MACC

SNAPSHOT | Who in FAM okayed forgery, asks journo; ex-Bersatu man claims unlawful probe by MACC

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
Wealth tax: Why are countries afraid to tax the ultrarich?

Wealth tax: Why are countries afraid to tax the ultrarich?

Today, only four countries still have it.
COMMENT | Is Battersea a black hole sucking up billions, or is it viable?

COMMENT | Is Battersea a black hole sucking up billions, or is it viable?

The project is shrouded in secrecy, but available information is distressing.
Drink-driving death: Case not over if murder charge fails, lawyer says

Drink-driving death: Case not over if murder charge fails, lawyer says

However, other experts disagree, arguing that murder charge should not be pursued.
Drunk behind the wheel: Which charge for fatal crash?

Drunk behind the wheel: Which charge for fatal crash?

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.