Archive - 18 May 2026

SNAPSHOT | Mandiri issues RM10m legal threat to PM's aide; Johor BN Youth: Normal to contest all seats

SNAPSHOT | Mandiri issues RM10m legal threat to PM's aide; Johor BN Youth: Normal to contest all seats

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

Ampang seat mandate sacred, not personal property, says MP after resignation call

Ampang seat mandate sacred, not personal property, says MP after resignation call

Rodziah vows to continue to serve with full responsibility, dignity and integrity.
SNAPSHOT | Ampang PKR wants Rodziah to vacate seat; revised AG-PP separation bill to be tabled in June

SNAPSHOT | Ampang PKR wants Rodziah to vacate seat; revised AG-PP separation bill to be tabled in June

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

Anti-hopping curbs may empower party elites, not democracy: Wan Saiful

Anti-hopping curbs may empower party elites, not democracy: Wan Saiful

He argues that MPs who are beholden to their parties, have no freedom to act.
Gempur Rasuah Sabah 3.0 in the works as Bersih, student group press for justice

Gempur Rasuah Sabah 3.0 in the works as Bersih, student group press for justice

Rally to protest authorities' handling of mining scandal.
COMMENT | M'sia's deepest divide is whether any party still deserves trust

COMMENT | M'sia's deepest divide is whether any party still deserves trust

But this may mean that parties now have to work even harder to gain support.
English medium for Computer Science, Design subjects in S'wak by 2029

English medium for Computer Science, Design subjects in S'wak by 2029

My ministry working towards implementation, including preparing teachers - Sagah.
RimbaWatch calls for Sirim subsidiary's suspension over timber certification concerns

RimbaWatch calls for Sirim subsidiary's suspension over timber certification concerns

Report shows potentially controversial auditing practices, says environmental watchdog.
Rafizi, Nik Nazmi send letters to speaker vacating seats

Rafizi, Nik Nazmi send letters to speaker vacating seats

UPDATED 3.41PM | They will contest in Pandan and Setiawangsa on a Bersama ticket in GE16.
SNAPSHOT | Pua: Bersama hopefuls still in PKR self-serving cowards; Yeoh assures Setiawangsa residents

SNAPSHOT | Pua: Bersama hopefuls still in PKR self-serving cowards; Yeoh assures Setiawangsa residents

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
MCMC finetuning safety code for child sexual abuse material under Online Safety Act

MCMC finetuning safety code for child sexual abuse material under Online Safety Act

Govt hopes to get better cooperation from social media platforms, says deputy minister.
LETTER | Silent health crisis hidden by the scales

LETTER | Silent health crisis hidden by the scales

Lack of exercise, poor lifestyle choices affecting people's muscle mass.
Fuziah says has 'evidence' putting Rafizi, Nik Nazmi on the hook for RM10m bond

Fuziah says has 'evidence' putting Rafizi, Nik Nazmi on the hook for RM10m bond

It appears to contradict duo's planned timeline to avoid paying the penalties to PKR.
Court to decide on corruption case involving Bung's widow on July 20

Court to decide on corruption case involving Bung's widow on July 20

DPP argues Zizie's charges can stand on their own; lawyers brand them weak and circumstantial.
Regional legal experts debate AI, insolvency reforms and cross-border judicial cooperation at WJIF 2026

Regional legal experts debate AI, insolvency reforms and cross-border judicial cooperation at WJIF 2026

Legal and judicial experts from across Asia convened at the World Judicial Integrity Forum (WJIF) 2026 today to discuss major institutional challenges confronting modern court systems, ranging from judicial independence and digital transformation to insolvency reforms and cross-border legal cooperation.
Bersama's 12-point agenda includes monthly govt aid, fair wages, free preschools

Bersama's 12-point agenda includes monthly govt aid, fair wages, free preschools

Party also wants to resolve doctor shortage, decentralise power.
Federal Court judge stresses judicial independence, integrity at regional forum in Bangkok

Federal Court judge stresses judicial independence, integrity at regional forum in Bangkok

Federal Court judge Justice Dato’ Nordin bin Hassan today emphasised that judicial independence and integrity must remain firmly protected amid rapid technological, political and institutional changes affecting legal systems worldwide.
COMMENT | Rafizi, Nik Nazmi's master move throws GE16 wide open

COMMENT | Rafizi, Nik Nazmi's master move throws GE16 wide open

Bersama a fresh breeze flowing into the Malaysian political arena.
Ex-Bersih leaders rap PKR Youth chief over attack on NGO

Ex-Bersih leaders rap PKR Youth chief over attack on NGO

They remind Kamil of PKR's reform agenda and the party's civil society roots.
COMMENT | Managing stability and risks: Madani govt's next political challenge

COMMENT | Managing stability and risks: Madani govt's next political challenge

Anwar, Zahid facing pressure from their respective grassroots to project strength.
SNAPSHOT | Wong may contest as Bersama candidate; Fadhli calls Anwar's bluff

SNAPSHOT | Wong may contest as Bersama candidate; Fadhli calls Anwar's bluff

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
YOURSAY | Time to give Harapan a run for its money

YOURSAY | Time to give Harapan a run for its money

'Rafizi-Nik Nazmi gamble could reshape nation's political landscape.'
Anwar to meet Zahid over Johor polls

Anwar to meet Zahid over Johor polls

Harapan chief hopes for harmonious talks for mutual benefit.
COMMENT | KJ knows the state wants citizens to practise self-censorship

COMMENT | KJ knows the state wants citizens to practise self-censorship

It's easy to be brave when you have the protection of the state.
PM gives first signal for snap GE

PM gives first signal for snap GE

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