YESTERDAY, 132 schoolchildren and nine adults were mowed down by gunfire in a school in Peshawar, Pakistan. A day earlier, two hostages died as Australian police ended a siege at a Sydney chocolate shop.

The link between both? It was done by people who professed to be Muslims. It was no...

Islam needs heroes, not zeroes who kill in its name

TODAY forty years ago, an Universiti Malaya undergraduate named Hishamudin Rais quietly slipped out of the campus in Pantai and a police cordon to start a long trip to, eventually, self-exile in London.

The police was at the door of Malaysia's oldest university to arrest student leaders...

When did Malaysia shut its doors to a Malaysian?

IT might be a little, but not too late, to finally see some prominent Malays speak up against the national discourse on race and religion that has been going pear-shaped recently.

Twenty-five of them, retired top civil servants and personalities that helped take Malaysia to punch above ...

Finally, Malays standing up for rationality and discourse

IT must take a lot for any Malay ruler to strip someone of a royal award.

Today, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim learnt that the Seri Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (S.S.S.A.) award given by the Selangor palace in 1992 has been revoked. The royal award bestows the title "Datuk Seri" but of ...

Going beyond royal awards and titles

RECENTLY, I was walking in front of NU Sentral, the new mall in front of the KL Sentral transport hub in Brickfields. I had just arrived at the monora...

How I beat the taxi rogues at their game

THE Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) returned the Malay and Iban Bibles it seized unlawfully from the Bible Society of Malaysia (BSM) to representatives from Christians in Sarawak recently but it did not issue an apology. – Pic courtesy of the Selangor Menteri Besar’s Office, December...

Turn the other cheek, lose sight of the future

GOING BACK on his word to scrap the Sedition Act, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is showing that for all his talk of transformation and moderation, he lacks the courage to stand up to his partymen and right-wing Malay groups in the country.

His promises are meaningless and his rh...

Najib’s ‘Great Transformation’, unplugged

IT IS a rare day when a Barisan Nasional (BN) leader speaks honestly, without fear or favour and hits all the right buttons. And how we crave for such leaders?

Not surprisingly, Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem has grabbed headlines with the major spanking he gave enforcement...

Adenan speaks out against graft, now the need for action

SO MUCH has happened over the years that one is forgiven for forgetfulness about what went wrong or right in Malaysia.

Malaysians have seen a series of financial scandals, each that seem bigger than the previous one.

Right now, the focus is on 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MD...

‘Tis the season of forgetfulness over financial scandals

There is no delicate way to put this: Malaysia is on a downward spiral, led down the dangerous path by overzealous religious authorities, misguided or plain stupid individuals and groups.

And perhaps more alarmingly, the government of the day is either allowing this implosion of a bless...

Malaysia’s road to perdition

CONTEXT, the Attorney-General Chambers said today, was the important ingredient to consider when deciding whether Datuk Ibrahim Ali committed sedition when he threatened to burn bibles that contained the word "Allah" last year.

"As decided by the court, before a statement is said to hav...

Speaking about context, what about other sedition cases?

HOW many ministers and special advisers does it take to run a country? – The Malaysian Insider file pic, October 27, 2014.How many ministers and special advisers does it take to run a country? – The Malaysian Insider file pic, October 27, 2014.“Plugging leakage is one of the measures that can sav...

The irony of a Putrajaya special adviser asking to plug leakage

TRUST Malaysians to be able to read between the lines when it comes to politics.

The days of just listening to propaganda or swallowing hook, line and sinker from some politicians are over. A case in point is the results of a recent Universiti Malaya Centre for Democracy and Elections (...

UMcedel poll shows Malaysians know better despite political shenanigans

IF ONLY...

* Words count for something in Malaysia, then the cloud of pessimism that envelopes the country would long be gone.

But words have a hollow sound here, especially when they emanate from higher the political ladder.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak rig...

If only Putrajaya’s words ever come true

Insas Bhd (KL:INSAS) is planning to dispose of its entire remaining 5.65% stake in Inari Amertron Bhd (KL:INARI), valued at roughly RM580 million, to raise cash for working capital and repay credit facilities.

Insas plans to sell entire remaining 5.65% stake in Inari Amertron worth RM580 mil

Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of the 115 alleged breaches of the Premier League's financial rules, The Athletic and The Times reported on Friday.

Man City found guilty on all but one of 115 charges, reports say

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Friday.

Vantris, Teck Guan, Willowglen, TSH Resources, Yinson, MISC, Favelle Favco, Kinergy, Kawan Renergy, EWI Capital, Taghill 

Wall Street's main indices inched higher on Friday as AI optimism buoyed sentiment despite elevated oil prices and rising Treasury yields, while investors watched efforts to secure a deal to end the Middle East conflict.

Wall Street edges up as AI enthusiasm eases worries over higher oil prices, yields

US consumer sentiment fell in September to a four-month low amid deepening worries about rising prices and the outlook for the economy.

US consumer sentiment falls on concerns about prices, economy

The United States is expected to release details on the outcome of trade negotiations with China on Monday, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Friday.

Details on US, China trade talks to come on Monday, says Greer

Construction firm Taghill Holdings Bhd (KL:TAGHILL) signed a joint-venture agreement on Friday to develop a residential project on a Malay reservation land in Kelantan, with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM191.7 million.

Taghill enters joint venture to develop Kelantan land with estimated RM192 mil GDV

Indonesia will establish a National Peatland and Mangrove Management Agency (BPGMN) to strengthen efforts to prevent recurring forest and land fires, particularly in peatland areas.

Indonesia to establish new agency to curb wildfires 

Roofing and building material products manufacturer and supplier Astino Bhd's (KL:ASTINO) net profit rose 17.8% in the fourth quarter, helped by a higher-margin export sales mix, despite lower revenue.

Astino 4Q profit rises 17.8% on stronger export sales 

Touch ’n Go Group has called for stronger collaboration among mobility, financial services, technology and regulatory sectors to strengthen the resilience of services that Malaysians rely on to travel, make payments and access digital financial services.

TNG Group calls for stronger cross-sector collaboration to safeguard mobility, payment resilience

A pardon, reprieve or respite may be granted under Article 42 of the Federal Constitution following conviction. Neither a pardon, a reprieve, nor a respite, constitutes an exoneration of guilt or removal of wrongdoing. They do not “wipe the slate clean” of the prior conviction.

Opinion: Malaysian Bar to challenge Najib's second pardon

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will issue notices to former human resources minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan, his wife and their three children to declare their assets within a month.

Ex-HR minister Saravanan, family ordered to declare assets within a month

Two individuals being investigated over alleged misappropriation involving the Kuala Lumpur Vertical City (KLVC) project linked to Felda will be charged next week, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said.

Two former top Felda officials to face charges over KLVC case — MACC

Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) is targeting RM15 billion in green and transition asset investments and RM500 million in impactful social investments by 2030 under its newly unveiled Sustainability Framework 2026 (SF 2026).

PNB unveils 2026 sustainability framework, targeting RM15b investment in green and transition assets

A massive RM120 billion war chest was promised under the Ministry of Finance’s Government-Linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme (GEAR-uP) to transform Malaysian businesses. Yet the companies that actually power the economy have not seen a dime.

Opinion: Why RM120b isn’t reaching Malaysia’s engine room

A witness told the Sessions Court on Friday that she had seen the contents of an email including operational and financial performance reports for the first quarter of 2024 sent by former PETRONAS manager Mohd Khairul Akmal to two senior officials of Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros).

Ex-PETRONAS manager leaked confidential information, spoke of wish to join Petros in email, court told

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has completed its investigation into the delayed supply of fertilisers in Kedah, with two individuals set to be charged soon in connection with the case.

Fertiliser supply issue: Two to face charges soon, says MACC

Yinson Holdings Bhd (KL:YINSON) and MISC Bhd (KL:MISC) said discussions on Yinson's potential privatisation are ongoing, with the indicative offer price maintained at RM2.35 per share.

Yinson privatisation talks ongoing, RM2.35 indicative offer unchanged

Plantation company TSH Resources Bhd (KL:TSH) said on Friday that its 90%-owned indirect Indonesian subsidiary, PT Sarana Prima Multi Niaga, has been fined 184.35 billion rupiah (about RM42 million) by Indonesia’s Forest Area Enforcement Task Force (FAC).

TSH Resources unit fined RM42 mil by Indonesia forest task force

The customary chieftains of Negeri Sembilan have accused the prime minister and the Attorney-General's Chambers of interfering in state affairs and have warned federal authorities to stay away from their row with the Yang di-Pertuan Besar over the state throne.&nbsp;

Negeri Sembilan chieftains tell PM, AGC to stay away from state tussle

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Friday.

Indonesia and Malaysia are expected to produce less palm oil in 2027 as the prolonged dry weather caused by a strong El Niño will depress yields next year, tightening global supplies and lifting prices. 
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El Niño set to crimp palm oil output in 2027, squeezing supply

Engineering services and renewable energy provider Kawan Renergy Bhd (KL:KENERGY) posted a 72.8% decline in third-quarter net profit due partly to cost overruns at its power plant project in Sabah. 
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Kawan Renergy 3Q net profit falls 73% amid cost overruns at power plant project

Former Negeri Sembilan menteri besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has called on current Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim to specify the alleged shortcomings of the previous administration that led to issues involving the state’s customary traditions and royal institution.

Ismail Lasim challenged to explain how Aminuddin administration caused current Negeri Sembilan crisis

Property developer KEB Bhd has signed an underwriting agreement with M&amp;A Securities Sdn Bhd for its planned debut on the ACE Market.

Real estate developer KEB gets M&A Securities to underwrite ACE Market IPO

Corporate failure is usually discussed as a problem for shareholders, lenders and suppliers. For employees, it becomes a household crisis when the next salary does not arrive. Rent, food, loan repayments and transport costs do not wait for a liquidator to determine the order of claims.

Opinion: Insolvency law gives workers priority but not a guarantee of pay

The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (Liam) has called on the government to exempt group employee insurance schemes from the eight per cent service tax under Budget 2027. 
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Budget 2027: Liam calls for 8% service tax exemption, review of reinsurers’ tax treatment

Touch ’n Go Group has called for stronger collaboration among mobility, financial services, technology and regulatory sectors to strengthen the resilience of services that Malaysians rely on to travel, make payments and access digital financial services. 
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A summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Friday.

FBM KLCI down 0.04% to 1,671.62 on Sept 25, 2026

Shareholders of Willowglen MSC Bhd’s (KL:WILLOW) have been advised to approve the planned disposal of its core businesses.

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