Archive - 7 August 2026

SNAPSHOT | Anwar questions GBP60m gap in proposed Felda hotel sale; Ismail Sabri gets pacemaker

SNAPSHOT | Anwar questions GBP60m gap in proposed Felda hotel sale; Ismail Sabri gets pacemaker

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
Activist probe highlights continued use of laws against critics, lawyer says

Activist probe highlights continued use of laws against critics, lawyer says

Zaid believes many more such cases will continue to happen.
SNAPSHOT | Anwar: Nurul Izzah has 'strong reasons' to go on leave; speaker says Wong wants to resign

SNAPSHOT | Anwar: Nurul Izzah has 'strong reasons' to go on leave; speaker says Wong wants to resign

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
PKR division chief defends handling of constituency funds, says he has no approval powers

PKR division chief defends handling of constituency funds, says he has no approval powers

Hee explains his role is limited to collecting and submitting applications.
Rodziah disappointed by Nurul Izzah's decision to quit PKR No 2 post

Rodziah disappointed by Nurul Izzah's decision to quit PKR No 2 post

'Reasons to leave understandable, but they should not prevent her from championing reforms.'
MAG orders mandatory pilot drug screening after Jakarta case

MAG orders mandatory pilot drug screening after Jakarta case

Move follows crew member's arrest over alleged narcotics trafficking.
N Sembilan excos sworn in, Jalaluddin not among them

N Sembilan excos sworn in, Jalaluddin not among them

UPDATED 3.16PM | Of the 10, 8 are from Umno, and one each from MCA, PAS and Wawasan Negara.
Hadi says Bersatu no longer part of PN, Azmin disagrees

Hadi says Bersatu no longer part of PN, Azmin disagrees

UPDATED 3.54PM | They made a statement to form another coalition, and they are automatically out - PAS president.
Nicky Liow paid RM10m compound, forfeited assets before charges withdrawn - AGC

Nicky Liow paid RM10m compound, forfeited assets before charges withdrawn - AGC

UPDATED 2.45PM | Businessperson charged with 26 counts of money laundering.
SNAPSHOT | Ex-CJ Eusoff dies at 91; court halts ROS move to dissolve MTUC provisionally

SNAPSHOT | Ex-CJ Eusoff dies at 91; court halts ROS move to dissolve MTUC provisionally

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

After pilot drug case, minister cites 'persistent culture of denial' over airport security

After pilot drug case, minister cites 'persistent culture of denial' over airport security

Tiong says he has consistently raised issues, told MAHB repeatedly about trafficking cases.
Lawyer: Ismail Sabri had heart issues after a fall, to undergo pacemaker procedure

Lawyer: Ismail Sabri had heart issues after a fall, to undergo pacemaker procedure

His heart stopped for at least two seconds, says Amer.
Asam pedas and 'betrayal': Ampang MP resorts to cooking after stripped of funds

Asam pedas and 'betrayal': Ampang MP resorts to cooking after stripped of funds

Rodziah cries foul over move, says she was never given a fair party hearing.
Ismail Sabri IJN admission likely to postpone court charges

Ismail Sabri IJN admission likely to postpone court charges

UPDATED 10.40AM | Doctor says ex-PM in no condition to be charged today.
SNAPSHOT | Reezal moves to prevent flag gaffes; Umno urged to explain flaws in Tabung Haji management

SNAPSHOT | Reezal moves to prevent flag gaffes; Umno urged to explain flaws in Tabung Haji management

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

'Building in safety' to tackle child sexual abuse material

'Building in safety' to tackle child sexual abuse material

In the last part of our series on child sex abuse materials on social media in Malaysia, we look at how laws must go beyond just targeting bad actors to ensuring that platforms are safe by design.
'Blue wave' setting course to Malacca and beyond

'Blue wave' setting course to Malacca and beyond

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