Archive - 4 May 2026

SNAPSHOT | Rafizi exits MACC after 9-hour questioning; Dzulkefly seeks re-evaluation of MOH budget cut

SNAPSHOT | Rafizi exits MACC after 9-hour questioning; Dzulkefly seeks re-evaluation of MOH budget cut

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

Tourism association estimates Rain Rave Water Festival generated RM200m revenue

Tourism association estimates Rain Rave Water Festival generated RM200m revenue

Mita says it also recorded 1.4b clicks across global social media platforms.
LETTER | Kamban Festival ignites Colombo

LETTER | Kamban Festival ignites Colombo

Annual pilgrimage of the mind has become a global phenomenon.
Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0: M'sian activists to press on with mission to Gaza

Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0: M'sian activists to press on with mission to Gaza

Sumud Nusantara Command Centre confirms they will not be returning home just yet.
SNAPSHOT | Psych evaluation for woman with knife; Johor PN ready to contest all 56 seats in state polls

SNAPSHOT | Psych evaluation for woman with knife; Johor PN ready to contest all 56 seats in state polls

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

'Corporate mafia': Gobind presses IGP for updates, wants answers from SC

'Corporate mafia': Gobind presses IGP for updates, wants answers from SC

Minister wants to know if those cited in the reports have been questioned.
Tamil movie star Vijay surges ahead in state polls

Tamil movie star Vijay surges ahead in state polls

India begins counting votes from April's assembly election.
Loke's aide files report after Chegubard drags boss into N Sembilan crisis

Loke's aide files report after Chegubard drags boss into N Sembilan crisis

Minister's political secretary says Badrul's social media post contains defamatory statements.
SNAPSHOT | MACC grills Rafizi; Lynas assures safety of M'sian operation

SNAPSHOT | MACC grills Rafizi; Lynas assures safety of M'sian operation

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
Anwar: Adjustments to operating expenditure will not affect healthcare, education

Anwar: Adjustments to operating expenditure will not affect healthcare, education

PM criticises certain parties for reacting hastily.
Enhanced MyKad security features in June, full MyNIISE rollout in September: Saifuddin

Enhanced MyKad security features in June, full MyNIISE rollout in September: Saifuddin

This is to improve national identity security and service delivery, says minister.
LETTER | Strengthening reliability and accountability at KLIA

LETTER | Strengthening reliability and accountability at KLIA

Issues surrounding the airport warrant scrutiny from the authorities.
From paddy fields to 'second Dubai' - Perlis ruler outlines bold vision

From paddy fields to 'second Dubai' - Perlis ruler outlines bold vision

He says state has potential to serve as open gateway to Asean countries.
Modernising Malaysia’s timber trade for the global market

Modernising Malaysia’s timber trade for the global market

Authentic Timber Resources is steadily expanding its global footprint while introducing more structured approaches in Malaysia’s timber export sector.

PM recognises cost-of-living pressure, but says govt can't help everyone

PM recognises cost-of-living pressure, but says govt can't help everyone

Fiscal constraints, high cost of subsidies major challenges for govt.
Family of commando in vegetative state slams Khaled over intransparency

Family of commando in vegetative state slams Khaled over intransparency

Family counsel says minister's brief statement only raised more questions than answers.
How a campaign of 'half-truths' against Usaid went global - and reached Asia

How a campaign of 'half-truths' against Usaid went global - and reached Asia

Musk, others used Usaid's transparency against it.
SNAPSHOT | Cops nab Penangite over edited photo of Selangor ruler; Mara TVET grads 98pct employable

SNAPSHOT | Cops nab Penangite over edited photo of Selangor ruler; Mara TVET grads 98pct employable

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
COMMENT | Madani should not reduce healthcare budget to save money

COMMENT | Madani should not reduce healthcare budget to save money

Unlike the elites, most of us don't have a choice.
YOURSAY | Cancer care, corruption, and a broken system

YOURSAY | Cancer care, corruption, and a broken system

‘Patent rights were strictly enforced - humanity was nowhere to be seen.’
Politics vs data: Is PAS hurting Langkawi's tourism?

Politics vs data: Is PAS hurting Langkawi's tourism?

UPDATED 3.13PM | Data shows numbers are rising, with local tourists topping the list.
Nismilan drift: Umno no longer furious

Nismilan drift: Umno no longer furious

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.