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Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said Umno had repeatedly failed to address the root causes of its electoral losses, instead reassuring itself after defeats without making meaningful changes. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Dr Akmal warns Umno risks further decline due to ‘denial syndrome’, must confront uncomfortable truths to recover

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming today announced an allocation of RM3 million to build Madani recreational parks in Penang. — Bernama pic

Housing minister announces RM3m allocation to build six Madani recreational parks in Penang

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan speaks to reporters during the Umno general assembly in Kuala Lumpur January 17, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Foreign minister says Malaysia has no direct trade ties with Iran after fresh Trump tariff plan

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the Consulate General of Malaysia in Jeddah will lodge a missing persons report with the local police after a 20-hour wait time, as required by local regulations in Saudi Arabia. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Foreign minister: Missing Malaysian actress Nadia Kesuma exited Jeddah airport, missing persons complaint to be filed soon

Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) did not form a coalition with DAP, but instead entered into a governing agreement following the post-election deadlock in 15th general election. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Leave DAP? Tok Mat says Umno was never with them, only partners in government

MARA chairman Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the initial draft amendments to the Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) Act 1966 would be submitted to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi for fine-tuning. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Asyraf Wajdi says MARA Act needs ‘new lease of life’ as draft amendments completed

The release was confirmed by Tan’s lawyer, Rajsurian Pillai, who explained that police had initially requested a four-day remand. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Journalist released from police detention after sedition probe linked to public lecture question in KL

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan participates in the morning exercise at the 2025/2026 MyPlus Community Day Opening Ceremony at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (P) Bukit Kuda January 17, 2026. — Bernama pic

Govt targets 1,500 schools for Sekolah Angkat Madani programme this year, says Amir Hamzah

AmanahRaya Real Estate Investment Trust has given an assurance that it will fully cooperate with the authorities in the ongoing investigations into the explosion incident at HELP University in Bukit Damansara, while reiterating that the safety and well-being of the campus community remain its top priority. — Google Maps screenshot

AmanahRaya REIT pledges full cooperation in probe into HELP University explosion

Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the party was prioritising the interests of the people over political calculations, stressing that any decision on future political cooperation would be guided by what is best for the rakyat. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Umno has yet to decide on working with Pakatan in next general election, says party sec-gen

Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said Umno had received multiple applications from former members seeking to rejoin the party. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Umno sec-gen: Khairy hasn’t asked to come back yet, but many others have, party open to returnees

Actress Nadia Kesuma’s disappearance at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah on Thursday has been reported to the Saudi police, said Malaysian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Datuk Syed Bakri Syed Abdul Rahman. — Picture via Facebook/Nadia Kesuma

Actress Nadia Kesuma’s disappearance reported to Saudi police, says Malaysian ambassador

Minister of Finance II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the government is continuously exploring the most effective ways to strengthen efforts to expand the network of Sumbangan Asas Rahmah assistance to ensure its objective of helping the less fortunate is achieved. — Bernama pic

Amir Hamzah: Govt expanding SARA network to improve access and ensure aid reaches those in need

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said that the relocation is still at the proposal phase, with no firm location site as yet. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Selangor MB: Pig farm relocation site still in discussion phase, state govt open to suggestions

The General Operations Force has smashed a human trafficking syndicate led by three locals and a Myanmar national in two operations here and in Nibong Tebal, Seberang Perai Selatan, Penang on Wednesday and Thursday. — Bernama pic

GOF busts human trafficking syndicate in Kedah and Penang, arresting four and rescuing 16 migrants

The First Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament will begin this Monday with the Royal Address of His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia at the opening ceremony of the meeting as the main focus. — Bernama pic

King to deliver Royal Address as Parliament begins new session Monday