Archive - 24 June 2026

Road Transport Act amendments: Key changes at a glance

Road Transport Act amendments: Key changes at a glance

There are hiked fines and new provisions on racing, 'Tonto', EVs.

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SNAPSHOT | Puad: My right to speak if leader's a puppet; Johor PKR targets outstation voters

SNAPSHOT | Puad: My right to speak if leader's a puppet; Johor PKR targets outstation voters

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

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Onn pledges no coalition govt if BN retains power in Johor

Onn pledges no coalition govt if BN retains power in Johor

UPDATED 6.53PM | Caretaker MB stresses he will not budge from his position.

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Highlights of Johor BN candidates: Seat swaps, heavyweight returns, notable absence

Highlights of Johor BN candidates: Seat swaps, heavyweight returns, notable absence

List includes 37 from Umno, 15 from MCA, and four from MIC.

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SNAPSHOT | Kedah rep to be charged over public uni admission claims; MCMC wins Papagomo injunction

SNAPSHOT | Kedah rep to be charged over public uni admission claims; MCMC wins Papagomo injunction

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

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PARLIAMENT | Penang LRT project 8.99pct completed; drastic rise in online scam losses last year

PARLIAMENT | Penang LRT project 8.99pct completed; drastic rise in online scam losses last year

RM830b scam losses recorded in first five months of 2026 - Home Ministry.

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PAC proposes 17 measures to curb rising healthcare, insurance costs

PAC proposes 17 measures to curb rising healthcare, insurance costs

Suggestions include price control for medicines, govt regulation of hospital charges.

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Chegubard ordered to enter defence over defamatory statements

Chegubard ordered to enter defence over defamatory statements

Judge rules prosecution proved prima facie case against activist.

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Will PAS campaign in Bersatu seats? Sanusi says 'we'll see'

Will PAS campaign in Bersatu seats? Sanusi says 'we'll see'

PAS election director says what matters now is Johor voters' support for PN.

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Red alert for Southeast Asia over severe transboundary haze risk this year - report

Red alert for Southeast Asia over severe transboundary haze risk this year - report

Report says threat is compounded by El Niño, Indian Ocean Dipole weather phenomena.

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Home minister: No formal request from Bangladesh to extradite Bestinet founder

Home minister: No formal request from Bangladesh to extradite Bestinet founder

Saifuddin says Putrajaya can consider it despite lacking an extradition treaty.

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'No wrestling': PN concludes negotiations on overlapping claims in Johor polls

'No wrestling': PN concludes negotiations on overlapping claims in Johor polls

All PN components have been allocated seats to contest, including Bersatu.

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PARLIAMENT | Year One at 6: MOE receives over 70k applications; PN MP moots tiered traffic summons system

PARLIAMENT | Year One at 6: MOE receives over 70k applications; PN MP moots tiered traffic summons system

Traffic offenders should be issued compounds based on income levels - Ahmad.

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SNAPSHOT | Johor Umno Youth chief tells Puad to stay loyal; govt mulls subsidised diesel for generators in S'wak

SNAPSHOT | Johor Umno Youth chief tells Puad to stay loyal; govt mulls subsidised diesel for generators in S'wak

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

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COMMENT | No more easy rides for road bullies

COMMENT | No more easy rides for road bullies

Law too soft for too long, amendments will force drivers to think harder before taking risks.

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Mat Sabu downplays 'boycott' of Sharon Teo, Amanah's sole non-Muslim candidate

Mat Sabu downplays 'boycott' of Sharon Teo, Amanah's sole non-Muslim candidate

Party president says all issues have been settled.

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Minister says AI not primary reason for job losses

Minister says AI not primary reason for job losses

PARLIAMENT | It's mostly due to business closures, voluntary separation schemes, and workforce reductions - Ramanan.

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Five costly renovation mistakes Malaysian homeowners can avoid

Five costly renovation mistakes Malaysian homeowners can avoid

Budget overruns, project delays, and disputes can arise even in relatively straightforward renovations.

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LETTER | Inherent risks incurred by drivers of public service vehicles

LETTER | Inherent risks incurred by drivers of public service vehicles

It pays for drivers to be vigilant.

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COMMENT | Heavier penalties demand strict enforcement

COMMENT | Heavier penalties demand strict enforcement

If fines are meant to deter, they must bite consistently.

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PARLIAMENT | Fahmi: RM1m fine for social media platform operators failing to verify users' age

PARLIAMENT | Fahmi: RM1m fine for social media platform operators failing to verify users' age

MCMC can issue written directives to order compliance with Online Safety Act, says minister.

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OMODA | JAECOO unveils GEN-O MALAYSIA, redefining the owner experience through lifestyle and community

OMODA | JAECOO unveils GEN-O MALAYSIA, redefining the owner experience through lifestyle and community

GEN-O members gather to celebrate innovation, lifestyle and the evolving OMODA lineup

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COMMENT | Govt must commit to effective, progressive, rights-focused FOI framework

COMMENT | Govt must commit to effective, progressive, rights-focused FOI framework

FOI Act should be based on fundamental principles enhancing public's right to know.

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Guan Eng, wife, businessperson to be tried for RM11.6m corruption

Guan Eng, wife, businessperson to be tried for RM11.6m corruption

UPDATED 12.14PM | Court of Appeal dismisses trio's argument of double jeopardy.

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SNAPSHOT | Onn should explain claim he was barred from Felda area - DAP Youth secretary

SNAPSHOT | Onn should explain claim he was barred from Felda area - DAP Youth secretary

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

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YOURSAY | AG-PP separation bill reform in name only

YOURSAY | AG-PP separation bill reform in name only

'Do not sell a half-reform as historic.'

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Bersih raises concerns over use of govt assets ahead of Johor polls

Bersih raises concerns over use of govt assets ahead of Johor polls

Group cites RTM broadcasting ceramah, RM50 transport cards, 'Bakul' aid packages.

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Can a kancil bring down a rocket, dodge the keris?

Can a kancil bring down a rocket, dodge the keris?

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

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