Archive - 16 August 2026

PKR congress: Humbled leaders, 'reform' carrots, and other highlights

PKR congress: Humbled leaders, 'reform' carrots, and other highlights

Party needs to make changes fast if it doesn't want to keep losing elections.

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DAP to discuss 'timeline' for reforms with PM and cabinet, says Loke

DAP to discuss 'timeline' for reforms with PM and cabinet, says Loke

UPDATED 7.30PM | Sec-gen says some critical views want govt to be more assertive.

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SNAPSHOT | Diesel subsidy system under further study; MOE beefs up student protection measures

SNAPSHOT | Diesel subsidy system under further study; MOE beefs up student protection measures

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 11am, 2pm, and 6pm.

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DAP stays in govt with 'convincing majority'

DAP stays in govt with 'convincing majority'

UPDATED 6.50PM | Out of 2,099 valid ballot papers, 1,857 delegates vote in favour.

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PM vows UUCA replacement won't restrict students, moots new law to govern GLCs

PM vows UUCA replacement won't restrict students, moots new law to govern GLCs

It will not impede their freedom, says Anwar.

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S'wak DAP delegate: Demand reforms from Anwar or be prepared to say goodbye

S'wak DAP delegate: Demand reforms from Anwar or be prepared to say goodbye

Soo wants party to champion Ombudsman Malaysia, among others.

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Anwar defends himself, Nurul Izzah tells critics of PM's global efforts to 'turn off TV'

Anwar defends himself, Nurul Izzah tells critics of PM's global efforts to 'turn off TV'

UPDATED 4.30PM | PM says he has always maintained good ties with non-Malays.

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PM to keep BN in govt, claims Umno opposed aid to PAS states

PM to keep BN in govt, claims Umno opposed aid to PAS states

UPDATED 3.45PM | Anwar says it's for the sake of the people and national stability.

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SNAPSHOT | PN eyes S'gor as stepping stone to Putrajaya; IIUM cancels Razak Baginda lecture

SNAPSHOT | PN eyes S'gor as stepping stone to Putrajaya; IIUM cancels Razak Baginda lecture

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 11am, 2pm, and 6pm.

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Nurul Izzah: Anwar must focus on wage reforms in second term

Nurul Izzah: Anwar must focus on wage reforms in second term

UPDATED 4.40PM | Structural reforms needed as workers’ take-home pay only 33 percent, she says.

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PM must guarantee public varsity spots for deserving students after UUCA abolishment - Loke

PM must guarantee public varsity spots for deserving students after UUCA abolishment - Loke

UPDATED 1.40PM | DAP sec-gen appeals to Anwar to push ahead with other education reforms.

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Sangeet urges DAP to review ties with 'divisive' Anwar, laments failure to eliminate graft

Sangeet urges DAP to review ties with 'divisive' Anwar, laments failure to eliminate graft

UPDATED 1.26PM | 'He has divided us. Pit us against each other, empowered Umno.'

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More Indian voters chose BN-PN than Harapan in N Sembilan polls, PKR reveals

More Indian voters chose BN-PN than Harapan in N Sembilan polls, PKR reveals

UPDATED 4.25PM | Amirudin says BN-PN cooperation captured 49.6pct of Indian voters, compared with Harapan's 46.1pct.

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Remember our ideals, Loke tells DAP delegates ahead of much-awaited decision

Remember our ideals, Loke tells DAP delegates ahead of much-awaited decision

UPDATED 1.12PM | 'Our objectives not merely to sit as ministers, deputies, other posts.'

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SNAPSHOT | Esscom: No Sulu invasion; Fahmi says govt 'not in the mood to control media'

SNAPSHOT | Esscom: No Sulu invasion; Fahmi says govt 'not in the mood to control media'

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 11am, 2pm, and 6pm.

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'Emotions over performance', Fahmi apologises to PKR after poor results in state polls

'Emotions over performance', Fahmi apologises to PKR after poor results in state polls

UPDATED 4.07PM | Info chief cites weaknesses in communicating govt's successes to voters.

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Rafizi says Anwar's 'return to PKR' call not for him, Nik Nazmi

Rafizi says Anwar's 'return to PKR' call not for him, Nik Nazmi

Bersama leader believes PKR president's appeal aimed at Tian Chua, Xavier.

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Bersama to field Umno Youth chief's brother, 14 others in Malacca polls

Bersama to field Umno Youth chief's brother, 14 others in Malacca polls

Dr Solehin Saleh, who will contest Bemban, says there's no fighting between him and Akmal.

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COMMENT | Beacon of light dims after 69 years of independence

COMMENT | Beacon of light dims after 69 years of independence

A nation once brimming with promise now frets over political turmoil.

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Far from home: The women behind fight for M'sia's overseas vote

Far from home: The women behind fight for M'sia's overseas vote

Nirmala, Wong help keep overseas M'sians' votes count through Global Bersih.

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