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'If you can't say, just say you can't.'

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Aminuddin calls for solidarity, urges rakyat to defend sovereignty of the constitutional monarchy.

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UPDATED 9.37PM | Hassan says fundamental requirements were not fulfilled, rendering April 19 proclamation invalid.

SNAPSHOT | CJ: Unjust to keep crime suspects under remand for years before trial

Sep 16, 2026

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N Sembilan exco says Tuanku Muhriz removal valid, recognises Tuanku Nadzaruddin as ruler

Sep 16, 2026

N Sembilan exco says Tuanku Muhriz removal valid, recognises Tuanku Nadzaruddin as ruler

Exco says MB's signature on Aug 3 completed the proclamation.

Govt's special meeting tomorrow on measures to mitigate impact of higher electricity bills

Sep 16, 2026

Govt's special meeting tomorrow on measures to mitigate impact of higher electricity bills

PM says matter needs to be given attention immediately.

Rohingya: Anwar points fingers at Najib and Hadi, says solution being resolved diplomatically

Sep 16, 2026

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'I am the one being blamed, even though others brought them here.'

Umno Penang councillor whacks DAP at AGM, says sorry in resignation letter

Sep 16, 2026

Umno Penang councillor whacks DAP at AGM, says sorry in resignation letter

Zaidi apologises for his remarks, hails state DAP leaders.

SNAPSHOT | 'Radioactive bomb' turns out to be training game; US Senate to grill envoy to M'sia nominee

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Yeoh on Najib pardon bid: I spoke with nation's interest in mind

Sep 16, 2026

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Minister says any decision ultimately up to Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Multilingualism a Malaysian asset, not barrier to unity - experts

Sep 16, 2026

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They say it can serve as a source of cultural, social and economic strength.

Tasek Bera operation turns tense as five Orang Asli arrested, officer kicks incense pot

Sep 16, 2026

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Malaysian identity woven into Bharatanatyam costume, sarong saree

Sep 16, 2026

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Artiste Kamini says it doesn't compromise the origins and grammar of the art form.

YOURSAY | Umno AGM: When leaders' priorities go wrong

Sep 16, 2026

YOURSAY | Umno AGM: When leaders' priorities go wrong

'Leadership calls for dignity, not cheap personal shots.'

AGC says four charges against Muhyiddin dropped to save Jana Wibawa prosecution

Sep 16, 2026

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It says the prosecution needed to see the importance of the whole case.

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A look at communities in Indonesia and Malaysia impacted by the latter’s decision to phase out coal for electricity generation.

Gobind presses AG to explain prosecution's DNAA request for Muhyiddin

Sep 15, 2026

Gobind presses AG to explain prosecution's DNAA request for Muhyiddin

DAP chairperson says the public has the right to know why charges were discontinued.

N Sembilan MB says he has no power to decide state ruler alone, invokes state laws in latest twist

Sep 15, 2026

N Sembilan MB says he has no power to decide state ruler alone, invokes state laws in latest twist

Ismail, however, did not address his earlier claim that he was forced to sign a controversial proclamation.

SNAPSHOT | Sport court to publish full decision against heritage players in weeks; Malacca CM denies legislature dissolved

Sep 15, 2026

SNAPSHOT | Sport court to publish full decision against heritage players in weeks; Malacca CM denies legislature dissolved

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PAS wants details of Zakir extradition talks, fears he is pawned for Malaysia-India ties

Sep 15, 2026

PAS wants details of Zakir extradition talks, fears he is pawned for Malaysia-India ties

UPDATED 6.50PM | Party sec-gen says rule of law should not be sacrificed for bilateral ties.

SNAPSHOT | MA63 talks must be sincere, constructive: Musa; KL police propose KK Marts as public safety points

Sep 15, 2026

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Muhyiddin DAA: Bersatu Youth claims vindication, seeks bank freeze lift even as 3 other charges remain

Sep 15, 2026

Muhyiddin DAA: Bersatu Youth claims vindication, seeks bank freeze lift even as 3 other charges remain

No legal or moral basis to continue the freeze, says its info chief.

PKR Youth leader wants govt to review electricity subsidies, factor in household situation

Sep 15, 2026

PKR Youth leader wants govt to review electricity subsidies, factor in household situation

Info chief says consumption threshold is not a good indicator of wealth.

Jana Wibawa trial: Muhyiddin's lawyer accuses MACC witness of 'intimidation' over police report

Sep 15, 2026

Jana Wibawa trial: Muhyiddin's lawyer accuses MACC witness of 'intimidation' over police report

Defence team cites witness for contempt; officer apologises over move.

Istanbul tech firm rejects claims it abused Claude AI to sway M'sian politics

Sep 15, 2026

Istanbul tech firm rejects claims it abused Claude AI to sway M'sian politics

Company says it was neither involved in, had knowledge of, nor approved the operation.

SNAPSHOT | Body shaming: Women leaders urge Zahid to take responsibility; authorities detain Israel-bound containers

Sep 15, 2026

SNAPSHOT | Body shaming: Women leaders urge Zahid to take responsibility; authorities detain Israel-bound containers

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Anwar takes 'moderate' path on Umno tensions, downplays rift as 'normal'

Sep 15, 2026

Anwar takes 'moderate' path on Umno tensions, downplays rift as 'normal'

Govt must be stable, otherwise there will be losses - PM.

YOURSAY | Tabung Haji losses – the buck must stop somewhere

Sep 15, 2026

YOURSAY | Tabung Haji losses – the buck must stop somewhere

'Surely it cannot always stop with the depositors?'

Ex-manager charged with misappropriating RM14k from Tabung Haji contractor

Sep 15, 2026

Ex-manager charged with misappropriating RM14k from Tabung Haji contractor

Hashim has deposited the funds collected as penalties into his personal account.

Catholic 'joke': Sepang Umno chief hits back at DAP, defends apology

Sep 15, 2026

Catholic 'joke': Sepang Umno chief hits back at DAP, defends apology

'Don't claim to know what is in my heart.'

Don't make ummah unity exclusive, PAS says as Umno sidelines Wawasan

Sep 15, 2026

Don't make ummah unity exclusive, PAS says as Umno sidelines Wawasan

The consensus must be broadened, says Tuan Ibrahim.

Unity minister: Religion not for jokes, probe Umno leader

Sep 15, 2026

Unity minister: Religion not for jokes, probe Umno leader

Aaron's call comes amid continued uproar over grassroots politician's remarks.

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