Archive - 2 July 2026

LETTER | Our greatest human rights failure is not abroad, it's behind our own barbed wire

LETTER | Our greatest human rights failure is not abroad, it's behind our own barbed wire

Over 5 years, 465, including 12 children, died in our immigration detention centres.
SNAPSHOT | PM's Muar event moved to 'uphold neutrality'; another old bomb at Labuan airport

SNAPSHOT | PM's Muar event moved to 'uphold neutrality'; another old bomb at Labuan airport

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
Loke ready to face any challenger in Chennah contest, including Albert

Loke ready to face any challenger in Chennah contest, including Albert

DAP sec-gen reminds contenders of requirements, including updating their address.
IIUM study torpedoes KL mayor polls, no appointed councillors either

IIUM study torpedoes KL mayor polls, no appointed councillors either

Cabinet to focus on strengthening DBKL's management, minister says.
COMMENT | Population data mismatch undermines PJ transport master plan

COMMENT | Population data mismatch undermines PJ transport master plan

Concerns over differing figures used in planning traffic projections for 2035.
Over 60pct of navy assets more than 40 years old - navy chief

Over 60pct of navy assets more than 40 years old - navy chief

It's increasing pressure on navy but vessels must continue operating - Zulhelmy.
SNAPSHOT | Group wants action against student dropped; Onn: Release Johor-S'pore economic plan

SNAPSHOT | Group wants action against student dropped; Onn: Release Johor-S'pore economic plan

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
High Court upholds default judgment in Saifuddin's defamation suit

High Court upholds default judgment in Saifuddin's defamation suit

Judge says respondent failed to establish a credible defence.
LRT3: Guan Eng, Pua, respectfully counter sultan's drubbing

LRT3: Guan Eng, Pua, respectfully counter sultan's drubbing

'Cuts made due to ballooning costs without impacting passenger demand.'
Five Taiping Prison guards to be charged with injuring inmates during 'riot'

Five Taiping Prison guards to be charged with injuring inmates during 'riot'

UPDATED 6.03PM | Detainees assaulted when moved to severely dilapidated block.
Anwar rejects conflict narrative in South China Sea, calls for dialogue

Anwar rejects conflict narrative in South China Sea, calls for dialogue

Meaningful engagement with China despite maritime disputes, he says.
PARLIAMENT | 'Public-private partnership for new transit project'; MOT mulls harsher cable theft penalties

PARLIAMENT | 'Public-private partnership for new transit project'; MOT mulls harsher cable theft penalties

What's going on in Parliament today.
Hamzah questions Azam Baki's appointment as financial crime adviser

Hamzah questions Azam Baki's appointment as financial crime adviser

UPDATED 3.15PM | The position is raising eyebrows after photos surfaced on social media.
Only new pig farms with 2,000 or more pigs require EIA - deputy minister

Only new pig farms with 2,000 or more pigs require EIA - deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | 'However, approval of an EIA report doesn't constitute approval for a development project.'
SNAPSHOT | Drug abuse among drivers rising; M'sia to repurpose decommissioned coal plants

SNAPSHOT | Drug abuse among drivers rising; M'sia to repurpose decommissioned coal plants

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

Trump to gift Jho Low with pardon on US' birthday?

Trump to gift Jho Low with pardon on US' birthday?

His name is reportedly on the list of 250 individuals being considered.
COMMENT | Gifts or influence: Malaysia's watch obsession

COMMENT | Gifts or influence: Malaysia's watch obsession

Luxury watches are also status symbols for the elite, not just timepieces.
Palestinian goalkeeper awaiting first child killed by Israeli forces

Palestinian goalkeeper awaiting first child killed by Israeli forces

Family, sports community mourn his untimely death.
Malaysia to maintain neutral foreign policy, says Anwar

Malaysia to maintain neutral foreign policy, says Anwar

PM says some principles cannot be compromised upon, but we don't take sides.
Tiredness isn’t always just age: What a slow heart rate could mean for older Malaysians

Tiredness isn’t always just age: What a slow heart rate could mean for older Malaysians

As Malaysia's population ages, recognising the difference between normal ageing and an underlying heart condition has never been more important.
PARLIAMENT | Fahmi: Social media content takedown requests involve tedious work

PARLIAMENT | Fahmi: Social media content takedown requests involve tedious work

What's going on in Parliament today.
Young changemakers lead the way: 18 schools recognised at AIA Healthiest Schools Awards

Young changemakers lead the way: 18 schools recognised at AIA Healthiest Schools Awards

A total of USD 100,000 in prize money was awarded across the Winner and Highly Commended categories.

World must not stand by while Palestinians suffer from Zionist colonialism: PM

World must not stand by while Palestinians suffer from Zionist colonialism: PM

Anwar says the international community must not allow such impunity to continue.
COMMENT | No more hidden assets?

COMMENT | No more hidden assets?

Malaysia's biggest public transparency shake-up in years.
SNAPSHOT | MP panned for politicising sexual crimes against kids issue; Liu: Why was Azam at NFCC meet?

SNAPSHOT | MP panned for politicising sexual crimes against kids issue; Liu: Why was Azam at NFCC meet?

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
COMMENT | Cybercrimes Bill threat to free expression, privacy

COMMENT | Cybercrimes Bill threat to free expression, privacy

Bill said to grant broad power, narrow oversight, short of international rights norms.