Archive - 18 August 2026

SNAPSHOT | MetMalaysia warns of 'Super El Ninõ'; cargo monitoring process at KLIA tightened

SNAPSHOT | MetMalaysia warns of 'Super El Ninõ'; cargo monitoring process at KLIA tightened

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
Former 1MDB CEO denies treating Jho Low as PM

Former 1MDB CEO denies treating Jho Low as PM

Shahrol says he had communicated with Najib using informal channels like Low.
KPJ Healthcare delivers growth as demand for specialist care increases

KPJ Healthcare delivers growth as demand for specialist care increases

Revenue up 17% to RM1.2 billion on record patient volumes; bed occupancy reaches 68%; interim dividend of 1.10 sen declared

SNAPSHOT | Malacca polls: Harapan to seek cooperation with BN; two remanded over flag gaffe in Kulai

SNAPSHOT | Malacca polls: Harapan to seek cooperation with BN; two remanded over flag gaffe in Kulai

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
Do not arbitrarily use 'customary land' term - Pahang ruler

Do not arbitrarily use 'customary land' term - Pahang ruler

State govt never intended to deny Orang Asli rights, Sultan Abdullah says.
Medical costs rise, could MediAsas make private healthcare more accessible?

Medical costs rise, could MediAsas make private healthcare more accessible?

As more Malaysians struggle to maintain medical coverage, MediAsas offers a new option for those currently without private health insurance
PM raises concern over US military expansion in Philippines, to beef up Sabah defence

PM raises concern over US military expansion in Philippines, to beef up Sabah defence

Anwar also indicates defence budget has to be increased.
'Would you shut down a bank?': Ex-S'gor exco slams 'more ruthless than tiger' response to flag blunder

'Would you shut down a bank?': Ex-S'gor exco slams 'more ruthless than tiger' response to flag blunder

Teng challenges local council to state under which by-law it made the decision.
DAP urges Anwar to live up to Harapan manifesto, give equal funding to all MPs

DAP urges Anwar to live up to Harapan manifesto, give equal funding to all MPs

Equal funding for MPs must be legislated into law - Gobind.
COMMENT | 29 years on, has PSM progressed?

COMMENT | 29 years on, has PSM progressed?

Party may not be winning elections, but is growing stronger by the day.
After Umno bets on PAS gambling ban, DAP MP dares MCA, MIC to show their cards

After Umno bets on PAS gambling ban, DAP MP dares MCA, MIC to show their cards

Chong says it's become a serious policy question now for any future BN-PN govt.
SNAPSHOT | Ministries to present joint border security plan to cabinet; ex-CJ returns as lawyer

SNAPSHOT | Ministries to present joint border security plan to cabinet; ex-CJ returns as lawyer

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
Anwar: Govt open to study integrating GST elements into SST

Anwar: Govt open to study integrating GST elements into SST

He says tax reforms must improve efficiency without adding pressure on households.
Umno has no issue with PAS' gambling ban agenda

Umno has no issue with PAS' gambling ban agenda

INTERVIEW | Razlan says legislative changes needed to realise proposal nationwide.
COMMENT | UUCA repeal: Real test is what comes next

COMMENT | UUCA repeal: Real test is what comes next

A stronger framework must protect student freedom and university autonomy.
Wawasan hopes to do what PAS couldn't - win over non-Malay voters for PN

Wawasan hopes to do what PAS couldn't - win over non-Malay voters for PN

Wan Fayhsal says Hadi himself recognises the need for a multiracial party in the coalition.
SEA Youth Summit 2026

SEA Youth Summit 2026

Govt reviewing RM1,700 minimum wage - minister

Govt reviewing RM1,700 minimum wage - minister

Poverty line income, median wage to be considered in rate-setting, says Ramanan.
LETTER | Primus v Securities Commission: The limits of regulatory power

LETTER | Primus v Securities Commission: The limits of regulatory power

Regulators do not have unlimited power, as the courts have now ruled.
MIM marks 60 years with renewed commitment to Malaysia’s leadership future

MIM marks 60 years with renewed commitment to Malaysia’s leadership future

The Diamond Jubilee celebrated six decades of contribution to Malaysia’s management profession while looking firmly ahead to MIM’s next chapter.
COMMENT | GDP grew by 6pct, why doesn't it feel like it?

COMMENT | GDP grew by 6pct, why doesn't it feel like it?

The stronger-than-expected growth did not translate onto the ground.
'Not just a monastery', says head monk of Tambun spiritual site facing demolition

'Not just a monastery', says head monk of Tambun spiritual site facing demolition

'People come here to seek solace, answers to daily problems.'
SNAPSHOT | Man linked to Rocky's death to be charged; BN will cross GE16 bridge when we get there: Khaled

SNAPSHOT | Man linked to Rocky's death to be charged; BN will cross GE16 bridge when we get there: Khaled

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
One Foundation, future-ready possibilities

One Foundation, future-ready possibilities

At APU, this philosophy underpins a Foundation Programme that offers students both direction and flexibility.
'Caught in the wave': How BN-PN's 'Malay unity' push undercut Bersatu, boosted Berjasa in Nilai

'Caught in the wave': How BN-PN's 'Malay unity' push undercut Bersatu, boosted Berjasa in Nilai

'Bersatu needs to revitalise itself or risk more electoral setbacks.'
YOURSAY | Diversity should drive nation forward, not divide us

YOURSAY | Diversity should drive nation forward, not divide us

'The older Malaysia gets... the more divided Malaysians become.'
COMMENT | Time to move decisively to replace restrictive UUCA

COMMENT | Time to move decisively to replace restrictive UUCA

Important opportunity to establish a fundamentally different relationship between universities, students and govt.