Archive - 31 August 2026

SNAPSHOT | EC to unveil 17 proposed new S'wak seats; emergency in parts of state if API breaches 500

SNAPSHOT | EC to unveil 17 proposed new S'wak seats; emergency in parts of state if API breaches 500

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

LETTER | Johor quakes: Should industrial risk assessments be revisited?

LETTER | Johor quakes: Should industrial risk assessments be revisited?

Recurring temblors raise an important question.
Experience in conflict-battered Bosnia changed my value on peace - army veteran

Experience in conflict-battered Bosnia changed my value on peace - army veteran

Yasin urges Malaysians to continue cherishing the nation's harmony, unity.
LETTER | Turning the tide on race relations

LETTER | Turning the tide on race relations

Ayob's warning deserves not merely our attention, but serious reflection and action.
COMMENT | Building spirit of Merdeka before Malaya's independence

COMMENT | Building spirit of Merdeka before Malaya's independence

Examining the formula that gave birth to the moment we are celebrating.
Transboundary haze: Group pushes for corporate liability across borders

Transboundary haze: Group pushes for corporate liability across borders

Cerah also urges explicit recognition of right to safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment.
MP SPEAKS | This is my country, too

MP SPEAKS | This is my country, too

Malaysia will become stronger when our institutions earn the people's trust.
SNAPSHOT | Azizulhasni gets backing for 2028 Olympics

SNAPSHOT | Azizulhasni gets backing for 2028 Olympics

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 11am, 2pm, and 6pm.
COMMENT | Rehab gambling addicts, not ban 4D shops

COMMENT | Rehab gambling addicts, not ban 4D shops

Instead of cursing people, find better ways to rehabilitate all addictions.
Pan Borneo Highway drives progress, boosts well-being in Sabah

Pan Borneo Highway drives progress, boosts well-being in Sabah

Independence more than a chapter in history; it is reflected in state's development.
72nd muktamar: Road to Putrajaya, twists and turns of Muslim unity

72nd muktamar: Road to Putrajaya, twists and turns of Muslim unity

Question that remains: What rhythm will accompany PAS' march?
COMMENT | What is preventing Indira's daughter from seeking her out?

COMMENT | What is preventing Indira's daughter from seeking her out?

If Prasana is at all aware of the case, then the implications are sinister.
Kapayan rep urges Bersih to challenge Sabah entry bans in court

Kapayan rep urges Bersih to challenge Sabah entry bans in court

UPDATED 1.23PM | Was executive power exercised in accordance with the law, Chin asks.
SNAPSHOT | Thousands throng Putrajaya for Merdeka parade; Nepal teacher lauded for saving 900 pupils

SNAPSHOT | Thousands throng Putrajaya for Merdeka parade; Nepal teacher lauded for saving 900 pupils

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

Behind the National Day spectacle: The man who weaves spirit of M'sia's story

Behind the National Day spectacle: The man who weaves spirit of M'sia's story

Saifulkhairi has been writing ceremony's script since 2008.
Ong quits DAP, says no new party but ready to assist Khairy in GE16

Ong quits DAP, says no new party but ready to assist Khairy in GE16

Ex-MP was in the party for 14 years.
COMMENT | Merdeka at 69: Reclaiming Tunku's inclusive vision

COMMENT | Merdeka at 69: Reclaiming Tunku's inclusive vision

This country is envisioned to be a home for everyone.
Flag blunders: PN, Harapan, and BN politicians call for common sense, not rage

Flag blunders: PN, Harapan, and BN politicians call for common sense, not rage

They say honest mistakes and negligence should not be overblown.
Monastery to be destroyed, become cement? I can't accept it, says abbot

Monastery to be destroyed, become cement? I can't accept it, says abbot


#KiniNews: Ismail Sabri charged with failing to declare assets; Saravanan to face charges tomorrow

#KiniNews: Ismail Sabri charged with failing to declare assets; Saravanan to face charges tomorrow


#KiniNews: Sanusi warns Anwar on gambling issue, Ismail Sabri to be charged tomorrow

#KiniNews: Sanusi warns Anwar on gambling issue, Ismail Sabri to be charged tomorrow


#KiniNews: Nurul Izzah comments on resignation; Should DAP have ‘exit clause’ if it remains in govt?

#KiniNews: Nurul Izzah comments on resignation; Should DAP have ‘exit clause’ if it remains in govt?


#KiniNews: Ong hopes DAP delegates will vote to leave; Dock MPs' allowances, says analyst on walkout

#KiniNews: Ong hopes DAP delegates will vote to leave; Dock MPs' allowances, says analyst on walkout


Why did Saravanan write to PM over MACC probe?

Why did Saravanan write to PM over MACC probe?

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