Archive - 29 June 2026

SNAPSHOT | Ex-deputy minister concerned PM 'barred' from Muar hall; cops to help bomb victims

SNAPSHOT | Ex-deputy minister concerned PM 'barred' from Muar hall; cops to help bomb victims

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
MPs raise concerns over child sex crimes bill amendments

MPs raise concerns over child sex crimes bill amendments

PARLIAMENT | Lawmakers question jurisdiction limits, enforcement capacity.
COMMENT | Cybercrimes Bill overreaching, should be subjected to parliamentary scrutiny

COMMENT | Cybercrimes Bill overreaching, should be subjected to parliamentary scrutiny

Govt's effort to address cybercrime laudable, but approach must be tempered.
Zahid: BN won't interfere in N Sembilan royal matters, priority is unity ahead of polls

Zahid: BN won't interfere in N Sembilan royal matters, priority is unity ahead of polls

BN worked with Harapan in previous state polls, not this time, says the coalition chair.
The 8th Lang International Corporate Titan Awards (LICTA) opens for applications

The 8th Lang International Corporate Titan Awards (LICTA) opens for applications

The 8th Lang International Corporate Titan Awards (LICTA) is now open for applications, offering Malaysian businesses a platform to strengthen their credibility, expand their networks and access new growth opportunities.
SNAPSHOT | M'sia extends MH370 search deal; MB choice rests with sultan - Maszlee

SNAPSHOT | M'sia extends MH370 search deal; MB choice rests with sultan - Maszlee

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
World Cup: Beer flows, hot dogs vanish, Iran fumes, bookies busted in Penang

World Cup: Beer flows, hot dogs vanish, Iran fumes, bookies busted in Penang

The expanded tournament has also rewritten record books for attendance and goals.
LETTER | Making CPR education in schools truly effective

LETTER | Making CPR education in schools truly effective

The Malaysian education curriculum already includes CPR, but more needs to be done.
Chat, Create and Build with ILMUchat

Chat, Create and Build with ILMUchat

YTL AI Labs partners with Yes, bringing the platform to more than three million users nationwide.

Hadi declares voting an Islamic obligation, warns against indifference

Hadi declares voting an Islamic obligation, warns against indifference

PAS president says indifference has allowed Islamic political power to be seized.
Rafizi hails kancil candidate for raising pig issue, drubs 'silent' DAP, MCA and PM

Rafizi hails kancil candidate for raising pig issue, drubs 'silent' DAP, MCA and PM

JOHOR POLLS | Politicians should not be afraid to raise tough issues, Bersama co-leader says.
Savour Southeast Asia: FDM2026 Returns Bigger, Bolder and More Innovative

Savour Southeast Asia: FDM2026 Returns Bigger, Bolder and More Innovative

FDM2026 features an exciting lineup that includes Chocolate Show 2026, the Global Culinary Challenge Malaysia, the ASEAN Barista Team Championship, and partnership with Tourism Malaysia

MP SPEAKS | Turap must not become another private monopoly in worker recruitment

MP SPEAKS | Turap must not become another private monopoly in worker recruitment

Without transparency, enforcement and accountability, we may digitise same old exploitation.
PARLIAMENT | Monitor businesses, prevent profiteering from lower oil prices - minister

PARLIAMENT | Monitor businesses, prevent profiteering from lower oil prices - minister

What's going on in Parliament today, with updates at 2.30pm and 6pm.
Wawasan Negara info chief says no shame in reintroducing GST, suggests calling it 'Cukai Madani'

Wawasan Negara info chief says no shame in reintroducing GST, suggests calling it 'Cukai Madani'

PARLIAMENT | Wan Fayhsal says the country needs more substantial tax reforms.
SNAPSHOT | Cops probing Johor polls-linked offences; plan to help M'sians save electricity starts in July

SNAPSHOT | Cops probing Johor polls-linked offences; plan to help M'sians save electricity starts in July

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

Young scientists to represent M'sia at 75th Lindau Nobel laureate meeting

Young scientists to represent M'sia at 75th Lindau Nobel laureate meeting

They include a pharmacology lecturer and two postdoctoral research fellows.
Time to stop viewing new villages from colonial British lens - deputy minister

Time to stop viewing new villages from colonial British lens - deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | 'Things are very different now compared to 60 years ago.'
Citing taxpayer funds and cronyism, S Korea president urges probe into World Cup exit

Citing taxpayer funds and cronyism, S Korea president urges probe into World Cup exit

Lee 'utterly baffled' by team's poor performance, Hong's pick as coach.
Building Bonds, Securing the Nation: Public's role in defence

Building Bonds, Securing the Nation: Public's role in defence

YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin stresses the importance of strong military-civilian ties to safeguard the nation during the 'Karnival Hari Keluarga Kita'
COMMENT | Najib and his fair-weather friends

COMMENT | Najib and his fair-weather friends

Umno and its leadership seem to have abandoned the "Justice for Najib" campaign.
PKR Youth chief claims PM barred from using Muar hall

PKR Youth chief claims PM barred from using Muar hall

JOHOR POLLS | Kamil demands state govt reveal who ordered the move.
Venezuela earthquakes: Nearly 7 million may be impacted - UN

Venezuela earthquakes: Nearly 7 million may be impacted - UN

The death toll has risen to 920, with more than 3,000 still missing.
YOURSAY | Johor crystal ball: Stay loyal or demand change?

YOURSAY | Johor crystal ball: Stay loyal or demand change?

'Time for the people to decide what they want.'
LETTER | Time for first aid, CPR programme for students and teachers

LETTER | Time for first aid, CPR programme for students and teachers

Cardiac arrest can happen anywhere, and the first minutes are crucial for survival.
COMMENT | Johor more a bellwether for DAP than Anwar

COMMENT | Johor more a bellwether for DAP than Anwar

Party gets blamed for not speaking up.
SNAPSHOT | 200 PKR members join MIC; Rembau council denies new chieftain due to ruler interference

SNAPSHOT | 200 PKR members join MIC; Rembau council denies new chieftain due to ruler interference

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

Umno must lose seats to change, but PN ready to form coalition Johor govt, says youth chief

Umno must lose seats to change, but PN ready to form coalition Johor govt, says youth chief

JOHOR POLLS | 'It would be better for Umno to choose us over Harapan,' says Afnan.
In mixed seat Permas, Amanah touts Chinese candidate, but Teo focuses on service

In mixed seat Permas, Amanah touts Chinese candidate, but Teo focuses on service

JOHOR POLLS | Voters also unperturbed by candidate's ethnicity.
Another PAS gift to Umno

Another PAS gift to Umno

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.