Archive - 20 August 2026

Former 1MDB CEO doesn't know why allegations in separate suit changed, court hears

Former 1MDB CEO doesn't know why allegations in separate suit changed, court hears

Lawyer also grills Shahrol on 1MDB’s accusations against him.
No intention to deceive MOF, govt to secure Jana Wibawa project - witness

No intention to deceive MOF, govt to secure Jana Wibawa project - witness

Lian says Metrasys never applied for govt project.
SNAPSHOT | MOE mulls recognising prison school students' co-curricular activity for uni admission

SNAPSHOT | MOE mulls recognising prison school students' co-curricular activity for uni admission

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
Cops rescue 17 Jordanian kids suspected of being trafficked

Cops rescue 17 Jordanian kids suspected of being trafficked

Those rescued comprised eight boys and nine girls, Kumar says.
SNAPSHOT | PM: UUCA to be repealed this year; Gobind seeks update on 'corporate mafia' probe

SNAPSHOT | PM: UUCA to be repealed this year; Gobind seeks update on 'corporate mafia' probe

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
Tabung Haji RCI: Hadi claims Islamic bodies targeted, cites Penang tunnel case 'silence'

Tabung Haji RCI: Hadi claims Islamic bodies targeted, cites Penang tunnel case 'silence'

UPDATED 6.04PM | He says other institutions face less scrutiny.
Umno supreme council to decide Malacca polls partners next week - Ahmad Maslan

Umno supreme council to decide Malacca polls partners next week - Ahmad Maslan

He also urges party members to abide by party leadership's decision.
LETTER | Act now before Ipoh's traffic congestion worsens

LETTER | Act now before Ipoh's traffic congestion worsens

State govt must work closely with Finance, Transport Ministries.
Ramanan: Kota Damansara data centre on hold after developer withdraws application

Ramanan: Kota Damansara data centre on hold after developer withdraws application

Environment, community concerns raised over proposed development.
Anwar: One China policy not new, in place since Razak's era

Anwar: One China policy not new, in place since Razak's era

PM says he was merely being consistent in his views.
Perak MB confirms aide's resignation, refuses to speculate on drug abuse allegation

Perak MB confirms aide's resignation, refuses to speculate on drug abuse allegation

Saarani says Hamidi cited health reasons for his resignation.
COMMENT | Gunung Kanthan: Facts behind the recent news

COMMENT | Gunung Kanthan: Facts behind the recent news

Let's not allow ourselves to be led into falsehood by misleading narratives.
Trump unleashes 'most crushing economic war ever' on Iran, warns backers of consequences

Trump unleashes 'most crushing economic war ever' on Iran, warns backers of consequences

Iranian regime now 'hanging by a thread', says US president.
COMMENT | Anwar's Taiwan remarks need to be seen in their proper context

COMMENT | Anwar's Taiwan remarks need to be seen in their proper context

His comments cast as support for Beijing, but argument is more nuanced.
Govt will not consider core GST principle, open to adjusting SST - PM

Govt will not consider core GST principle, open to adjusting SST - PM

Putrajaya firm in not increasing taxes on the very poor, Anwar says.
Azalina urges federal govt to focus on fulfiling manifestos, not state-level differences

Azalina urges federal govt to focus on fulfiling manifestos, not state-level differences

Implement those commitments for remainder of 15th parliamentary term, she says.
DAP Malay quartet gives 'hate-sowing' Hadi's mind a piece of theirs

DAP Malay quartet gives 'hate-sowing' Hadi's mind a piece of theirs

'PAS president conjures 'weapons' that exploit Islam for his political interests.'
SNAPSHOT | Black Maria driver claims trial over fatal crash; committee to be set up to study UUCA replacement

SNAPSHOT | Black Maria driver claims trial over fatal crash; committee to be set up to study UUCA replacement

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

Two more flag gaffes in Johor

Two more flag gaffes in Johor

One implicated factory also found operating without a licence.
COMMENT | Evolution of DAP: Strategic compromise or pragmatic governance?

COMMENT | Evolution of DAP: Strategic compromise or pragmatic governance?

Party's decision to remain in govt may not be well accepted by voters.
Rocky's purported owner, Klang council volunteer claim trial to animal cruelty

Rocky's purported owner, Klang council volunteer claim trial to animal cruelty

Both face charges over dog's death in enforcement operation last month.
Is RM100,000 enough? Choosing medical insurance for long-term needs

Is RM100,000 enough? Choosing medical insurance for long-term needs

MediAsas is designed as a standalone medical protection plan, unlike medical coverage solutions structured as riders attached to an underlying insurance policy
Lim You's lethal left foot honed by father since childhood

Lim You's lethal left foot honed by father since childhood

14-year-old deems it an advantage that should be utilised in football.
Hadi, Syahredzan clash over Malaysiakini

Hadi, Syahredzan clash over Malaysiakini

PAS president claims news portal helped propagate DAP's 'deviant teachings'.
'Kafir, murtad': DAP Malay leaders lament hurtful labels levelled at them

'Kafir, murtad': DAP Malay leaders lament hurtful labels levelled at them

Sheikh Umar, Syahredzan say political leanings have no bearing on their religious conviction.
SNAPSHOT | Beijing commends PM's stance on 'One China'

SNAPSHOT | Beijing commends PM's stance on 'One China'

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

COMMENT | Facebook hooked kids, paid extremists, but M'sia still waiting

COMMENT | Facebook hooked kids, paid extremists, but M'sia still waiting

We have enough laws to take on Meta, but lack the will.
YOURSAY | China or Taiwan? Our foreign policy should be Malaysia first

YOURSAY | China or Taiwan? Our foreign policy should be Malaysia first

'PM should have used diplomatic hedging.'
The future of next-gen computing

The future of next-gen computing

Next-gen computing is transforming how advanced technologies process information, solve complex challenges, and drive innovation.

Syahredzan says PM must mind the bends as DAP members demand faster reforms

Syahredzan says PM must mind the bends as DAP members demand faster reforms

Bangi MP says Anwar is in a difficult position and must proceed carefully.