Archive - 24 August 2026

SNAPSHOT | Finas probes cartel claims in film industry; 'retract posts on Unisel response'

SNAPSHOT | Finas probes cartel claims in film industry; 'retract posts on Unisel response'

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
Mum of dead schoolgirl alleges bullying, demands justice for daughter

Mum of dead schoolgirl alleges bullying, demands justice for daughter

Kasturi makes the claim based on earlier conversation with her daughter.
SNAPSHOT | Akmal accepts PAS Youth invite to gathering; Zuraida says no to rejoining PKR

SNAPSHOT | Akmal accepts PAS Youth invite to gathering; Zuraida says no to rejoining PKR

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
S'gor govt blames system glitch after PAS rep raised stink on 'no information' replies

S'gor govt blames system glitch after PAS rep raised stink on 'no information' replies

Officials say detailed answers were provided, but they failed to show when printed.
Quran copies found burnt in field, police launch probe

Quran copies found burnt in field, police launch probe

Holy books taken from surau, says rep.
'No information': PAS rep pans 'lazy' answer on Unisel

'No information': PAS rep pans 'lazy' answer on Unisel

Shafie wanted to know the methods to promote university, number of students from China.
'I would not recognise you on the street': Indira's poignant plea to daughter Prasana

'I would not recognise you on the street': Indira's poignant plea to daughter Prasana

She hopes Prasana will seek her out, as it's the only way they'll ever meet.
Police tighten border security, urge public to avoid south Thailand

Police tighten border security, urge public to avoid south Thailand

This comes after over 50 bombings in 3 provinces in the region.
LETTER | The unfinished business of Merdeka

LETTER | The unfinished business of Merdeka

It is not just a historical milestone from 1957, but an ongoing, living project.
90 startups took centre stage at Selangor Triple Accelerator Showcase Days

90 startups took centre stage at Selangor Triple Accelerator Showcase Days

Three days of live pitching, product showcases and industry engagement have narrowed 90 startups down to 24 finalists heading to the Grand Final Demo Day this October.
COMMENT | Vape sales ban: Public health must prevail over commercial interests

COMMENT | Vape sales ban: Public health must prevail over commercial interests

Perak govt's decision to defend policy should be supported.
Appellate court rejects Indira's RM100m claim but flags 'material delays' by police

Appellate court rejects Indira's RM100m claim but flags 'material delays' by police

Among others, court notes weak evidence by cops.
'Funny leaders making funny decisions': M'sia no exception, laments Dr M

'Funny leaders making funny decisions': M'sia no exception, laments Dr M

Ex-premier appears confounded by strange and unsettling affairs happening everywhere.
SNAPSHOT | Harapan mulling new coalition structure, says Fahmi; Malacca polls: Amirudin meets Anwar

SNAPSHOT | Harapan mulling new coalition structure, says Fahmi; Malacca polls: Amirudin meets Anwar

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

PN chair hints at Malacca polls in 2 months, Hadi says seat talks with BN ongoing

PN chair hints at Malacca polls in 2 months, Hadi says seat talks with BN ongoing

Samsuri tells the coalition's machinery to start preparations.
Hilman urges govt to release supporting documents for Tabung Haji RCI

Hilman urges govt to release supporting documents for Tabung Haji RCI

This would promote transparency, allow public to independently scrutinise findings, he says.
Everest climber reveals why he forked out RM16,500 for Hadi's 'tongkat'

Everest climber reveals why he forked out RM16,500 for Hadi's 'tongkat'

For Muqharabbin, the walking stick carries a more personal meaning.
“SB2 Superhero Run 3.0” raises RM350,000, exceeding RM300,000 target

“SB2 Superhero Run 3.0” raises RM350,000, exceeding RM300,000 target

Community comes together to support new Sports Pavilion as 55 classrooms receive upgrades

'Honesty is part of reform' - Tian Chua urges PKR to own up to unrealistic promises

'Honesty is part of reform' - Tian Chua urges PKR to own up to unrealistic promises

UPDATED 3.05PM | 'Some promised reforms were overly ambitious and difficult to fulfil.'
SNAPSHOT | Tian Chua tells PKR to restore membership; axed controversial academic to take IIUM to court

SNAPSHOT | Tian Chua tells PKR to restore membership; axed controversial academic to take IIUM to court

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

COMMENT | Hadi conflates class warfare and hate speech

COMMENT | Hadi conflates class warfare and hate speech

PAS chief's talk is drenched in the kind of class rhetoric that would make a committed socialist quiver.
Zahid teases eager PAS

Zahid teases eager PAS

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