Archive - 8 May 2026

SNAPSHOT | Bersatu cracks the whip on its lawmakers; Pahang MB backs crown prince over sand exports

SNAPSHOT | Bersatu cracks the whip on its lawmakers; Pahang MB backs crown prince over sand exports

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
Projek Sama launches watchdog database tracking political corruption cases

Projek Sama launches watchdog database tracking political corruption cases

Database will give public clearer, evidence-based explanations of complex legal outcomes.
PKR MP: Anwar can turn 'marginal' Permatang Pauh back into 'winnable'

PKR MP: Anwar can turn 'marginal' Permatang Pauh back into 'winnable'

Hassan argues PM's candidacy would revitalise party morale in northern region.
Researcher warns of accountability gap in Agong's proposed PP appointment powers

Researcher warns of accountability gap in Agong's proposed PP appointment powers

Maha points out the king's discretion can be influenced and lacks scrutiny.
SNAPSHOT | Albert, content creators launch sit-in protest; Azalina coy over political funding law

SNAPSHOT | Albert, content creators launch sit-in protest; Azalina coy over political funding law

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
Pahang Orang Asli lost houses on state land to oil palm project

Pahang Orang Asli lost houses on state land to oil palm project

The Jakun folk say their homes on customary land were demolished without prior notice.
ILMU Claw: The Malaysian AI that doesn’t just answer — it acts

ILMU Claw: The Malaysian AI that doesn’t just answer — it acts

ILMU Claw enables Malaysian users, developers, and enterprises to build autonomous AI agents, hosted entirely on Malaysian infrastructure.
Let courts decide on compensation for Jalan Masjid India sinkhole victim: Yeoh

Let courts decide on compensation for Jalan Masjid India sinkhole victim: Yeoh

Minister says the case was unprecedented, legal proceedings the appropriate avenue to settle matter.
Shamsul files appeal to transfer graft case to High Court

Shamsul files appeal to transfer graft case to High Court

Application filed on May 6, counsel says.
Pahang palace regrets Putrajaya's export ban on sand from the state

Pahang palace regrets Putrajaya's export ban on sand from the state

Tengku Hassanal urges state legal adviser to study the matter for possible action.
SNAPSHOT | Court stays doctor's death inquest; don't waste time, public funds appealing Zahid's case - Bersatu rep

SNAPSHOT | Court stays doctor's death inquest; don't waste time, public funds appealing Zahid's case - Bersatu rep

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

COMMENT | Historians want to protect their rice bowl, Khairy

COMMENT | Historians want to protect their rice bowl, Khairy

Stepping too far outside accepted framing feels unnecessary, professionally unwise.
MP shoots down minister's response on Norway missile export ban

MP shoots down minister's response on Norway missile export ban

'LCS at risk of becoming a symbol of failure in country's defence management.'
Harapan to hold convention on May 17 as state and federal polls loom

Harapan to hold convention on May 17 as state and federal polls loom

It serves as a platform to strengthen leadership and organisational unity - pact leaders.
MP SPEAKS | Banks should share profit with MSMEs amid economic hardship

MP SPEAKS | Banks should share profit with MSMEs amid economic hardship

Finance institutions made substantially more profits in 2025 compared to 2024.
'Local academia has self-promotion focus, not to help society,' says architecture don

'Local academia has self-promotion focus, not to help society,' says architecture don

Tajuddin echoes Khairy's criticism of scholars reluctant to correct misinformation.
Europe closely watching for cruise-linked hantavirus cases, as WHO urges calm

Europe closely watching for cruise-linked hantavirus cases, as WHO urges calm

There have been five confirmed cases so far, with three deaths.
COMMENT | Another plot, probe: Malaysia's tired conspiracy theatre

COMMENT | Another plot, probe: Malaysia's tired conspiracy theatre

Names change, accusations shift, but choreography remains depressingly familiar.
RM1.1b Arm probe: Rafizi targeted for criticising govt, MACC, says ex-MP

RM1.1b Arm probe: Rafizi targeted for criticising govt, MACC, says ex-MP

Ong says former minister did not receive monetary benefits.
SNAPSHOT | Lawyer to sue over dog abuse claims; pig farming: PAS Youth wants PM, others to say sorry

SNAPSHOT | Lawyer to sue over dog abuse claims; pig farming: PAS Youth wants PM, others to say sorry

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

Nurul Izzah to contest in Wan Azizah's Bandar Tun Razak seat in next polls?

Nurul Izzah to contest in Wan Azizah's Bandar Tun Razak seat in next polls?

Sources say it's to safeguard her political career, among others.
COMMENT | MACC's puzzling probe on Rafizi, Chai explained

COMMENT | MACC's puzzling probe on Rafizi, Chai explained

Govt should expect strong public backlash over this.
'Dark patterns': Investigating online manipulation

'Dark patterns': Investigating online manipulation

Irish authorities investigating whether Facebook, Instagram's recommendation systems violate European Digital Services Act.
No mucking around with pig farming stand

No mucking around with pig farming stand

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