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The MACC chief is seeking, among others, damages for harm to his professional reputation and standing, an injunction to block Bloomberg from repeating the contested statements, an order to remove the article within three days of judgment, and a published apology in newspapers and on social media platforms approved by his lawyers. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

What You Think / 10 h ago

Azam Baki: Love him or loathe him, you’ve got to commend him — Hafiz Hassan

Picture for illustration purposes only. Cheras police chief Asst Comm Mohd Rosdi Daud said a parking dispute at the Seri Melaka Flats allegedly escalated into a knife attack. — Freepik pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Parking rage turns bloody at Cheras flats after man slashed

US investors are pulling money out of their own stock market at the fastest pace in at least 16 years as Big Tech returns fade and better-performing overseas markets look more attractive. — Reuters pic

Money / 12 h ago

From ‘buy America’ to ‘bye America’, Wall Street exodus gathers pace as investors shift billions overseas

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has declined to take over as Perikatan Nasional chairman despite PAS being expected to lead the coalition, following the resignation of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (right). — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Bersatu to pass Perikatan reins to PAS today, here’s what else to look out for

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur. The announcement signals a recalibration within Perikatan Nasional’s top ranks following Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar’s appointment as chairman. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Takiyuddin: Muhyiddin now Perikatan deputy chair, Hadi steps back from supreme council

The special ‘appam’ at Esther’s Appam Stall comes topped with coconut milk in the centre. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 10 h ago

Off the beaten path in Ipoh: Esther’s Appam Stall in Buntong serves standout ‘appam’, ‘vadai’ and ‘paniyaram’

Terengganu MACC director Hazrul Shazreen Abd Yazid confirmed the arrest and said the suspect will be charged in the near future. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Terengganu MACC detains state exco over alleged nepotism in GLC hires

Wild boars crash a Malaysian home during Chinese New Year 2026. — Screenshots from Facebook/马来西亚投诉站

Life / 2 h ago

Year of the Horse, but boars make their mark in CNY visit to Malaysian home, drawing awe and caution (VIDEO)

MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya said that criminal agents have evolved into financial managers of illicit funds within government agencies. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

MACC to target syndicate ‘black treasurers’ running illicit funds for civil servants

K. Indiran was found unconscious on February 18. He was rushed to the Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital (HTAA) but was tragically confirmed dead a day later while receiving treatment. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Pahang Sultan, Tengku Ampuan express sorrow over trooper K. Indiran’s death, call for thorough probe

MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki was called to give a statement on February 19 as a government panel reviews the compliance of his RM800,000 shareholdings. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Chief Secretary: Azam Baki gives statement to special probe panel over shareholding issue

Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar takes over Perikatan Nasional’s top post after a supreme council meeting this afternoon. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Samsuri takes the helm: Perikatan picks Terengganu MB as new chairman

US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 20, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 11 h ago

Trump raises global tariff to 15pc, invokes alternate law after court setback

A Palestinian woman reacts as Israeli bulldozers demolish an apartment building belonging to the Salhab family near the Israeli settlement of Hagai, south of the occupied West Bank city of Hebron, on February 18, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

Arab, Muslim countries condemn US envoy remarks on Israel’s ‘biblical right’ to region

Chief Justice Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said specialised High Courts for corruption cases could eventually be established in every state, following the Kuala Lumpur court’s rollout this April. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Chief Justice signals national expansion of Special Corruption High Courts after KL launch

What You Think

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Outrageous to call for Section 36 MACC Act to be applied to MACC chief Azam Baki — Hafiz Hassan

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Bak. — Bernama file pic

FEBRUARY 22 — It is outrageous, to say the least, that lawyer Mahajoth Singh should call for Section 36 of the MACC Act to be applied to MACC chief Azam Baki. On a plain reading of Section 36, the provision allows an officer of the MACC of the rank of Commissioner...

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The displaced Palestinian al-Ghafir family gathers to sit together to break the dawn-to-dusk Ramadan fast during Iftar next to their tent, which is erected amid the ruins of the al-Hasayna Mosque in western Gaza City. — AFP pic

What You Think / 9 h ago

The strategic trap of permanent war — Che Ran

The MACC chief is seeking, among others, damages for harm to his professional reputation and standing, an injunction to block Bloomberg from repeating the contested statements, an order to remove the article within three days of judgment, and a published apology in newspapers and on social media platforms approved by his lawyers. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

What You Think / 10 h ago

Azam Baki: Love him or loathe him, you’ve got to commend him — Hafiz Hassan

Healthcare design must create spaces that restore agency, ensuring that the patient remains a person, not just a subject of treatment. — Chinnapong / Shutterstock pic via AFP

What You Think / 10 h ago

Healing by design — Ooi Ow Wen

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In the context of city street design, interim projects use low-cost, interim materials — like flexible bollards, modular kerbs, and paint — to quickly demonstrate changes to a street’s geometry, so the local community can experience the alternative and see progress in a short time frame.

1d ago

A flexible, cheaper approach for city council projects — Qishin Tariq

The author argues that Ramadan subtly transforms medical care, pushing doctors and patients into deeper, more personalised conversations where faith, health and daily routines intersect — and showing how culturally responsive guidance is essential for safe, meaningful fasting. — Bernama pic

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Ramadan changes doctor-patient conversation too — Mastura Mohd Sopian

MACC said chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has dismissed the suggestion that he take a leave of absence during the investigation by the special committee investigating his share ownership. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

19 Feb 2026

Should the PSC make the call for the MACC chief to go on leave? — Hafiz Hassan

Muslims perform the first Tarawih prayers of Ramadan 1447H at Masjid Putra yesterday. The solemn atmosphere marked the arrival of the holy month, with Muslims nationwide set to begin fasting — the third pillar of Islam — today. — Bernama pic

19 Feb 2026

In celebration of ordinary harmony — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

US President Donald Trump holds a signed resolution, as he attends a charter announcement for his Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts,alongside the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. — Reuters pic

19 Feb 2026

Is Board of Peace a grand strategic chessboard? Not unless it ends real conflicts — Phar Kim Beng

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki speaks during a special interview session with the media at his office in Putrajaya on February 11, 2026. — Bernama pic

18 Feb 2026

Probe of MACC chief must be in accordance with the law — Hafiz Hassan

In this file photo taken on February 23, 2025, alleged scam centre workers and victims stand together during a crackdown operation by the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) on illicit activity, at the border checkpoint with Thailand in Myanmar’s eastern Myawaddy township. — AFP pic

17 Feb 2026

No more horsing around with scams: They have to be wiped out in Asean writ large — Phar Kim Beng

Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin and Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin attend the party’s annual general meeting at the Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC) in Shah Alam on September 6, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

17 Feb 2026

Who will be the Leader of the Opposition? — Hafiz Hassan

Myanmar’s civil war risks evolving from an internal humanitarian catastrophe into a regional maritime security challenge. Asean has not yet conceptualised the crisis in these terms. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

16 Feb 2026

The Andaman that sadly escapes the attention of Asean — Phar Kim Beng

All officers and junior officers of the MACC are also members of the general public service of the Federation as stipulated by Section 6(3) of the Act, says the writer. — File picture by Choo Choy May

15 Feb 2026

Rule of law demands that we know the law, first and foremost — Hafiz Hassan

Malaysia’s experience after the 1MDB scandal shows how quickly public perceptions can shift when institutions are seen as weak. — Reuters pic

14 Feb 2026

What can we learn from our latest CPI — Zuhairan Yunmi Yunan

The author argues that a Private Member’s Bill is the proper mechanism to establish parliamentary oversight of the MACC. — Freepik pic

14 Feb 2026

Protests and rallies are good, but a Private Member’s Bill is better — Hafiz Hassan

A sample of bastnaesite ore, a mineral used in the rare earth industry to extract elements such as cerium, lanthanum, and neodymium, is displayed at the Geological Museum of China in Beijing, China, October 14, 2025. — Reuters pic

13 Feb 2026

The deep-sea frontier: Why Malaysia must partner with Japan for global REE value chain — Phar Kim Beng and Jitkai Chin

The author argues that Australia’s National Anti-Corruption Commission strengthens transparency and corruption oversight, and questions when Malaysia will introduce similar parliamentary oversight for the MACC. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

13 Feb 2026

When will Malaysians get to see parliamentary oversight of the MACC? — Hafiz Hassan

The author argues that tuberculosis is not a disease of the past and remains a real and present public health concern. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

13 Feb 2026

TB is not just a history lesson: Why the recent school cases should be a wake-up call for every parent — Naveen Nair Gangadaran

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