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The 2025 Met Gala will feature British designer John Galliano in a retrospective examining his extraordinary creative achievements alongside the antisemitic and racist statements that ended his Dior career and forced years of rehabilitation.
Susanna Liew, wife of missing pastor Koh Hong Kuan, criticises a court-ordered stay blocking renewed investigations, saying it prevents accountability and makes finding answers nearly impossible.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has declared an end to delays in probing the Tabung Haji controversy, vowing that no further cover-ups will be tolerated as pressure mounts for answers on the pilgrimage fund's troubled finances.
Cambodia has sealed all border crossings to apprehend Sam Meiju, 27, daughter of prominent Oknha Tong Hok Seng, over a fatal hit-and-run in Phnom Penh that killed a ministry official.
Pakatan Harapan has called on the government to pursue swift and decisive action following the release of the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report, emphasizing the need for prosecutions and enhanced oversight of the pilgrim fund.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to prosecuting individuals deemed responsible for Lembaga Tabung Haji losses as identified in the Royal Commission of Inquiry report, with investigations to be led by police, MACC, and Bank Negara.
Pakistan has charged 11 police officers following a botched raid on the attorney general's residence in July. The team mistakenly entered the wrong house while acting on a tip-off, harassing staff and damaging property.
Malaysia's Home Ministry will hold additional engagement sessions with stakeholders before reintroducing amendments to the Prisons Act, addressing concerns that the reforms grant prison officers blanket legal immunity rather than targeted protections.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has declared that anyone named in the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report will face legal consequences if implicated in wrongdoing, regardless of their position or standing.
Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has declared that no person should receive protection if the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry uncovers evidence of wrongdoing or abuse of authority.
International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan faces potential removal following sexual assault allegations, creating uncertainty over his legacy and the institution's direction.
The Finance Minister's political secretary has urged full disclosure of the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry findings, saying ordinary Malaysians deserve to know the truth about misappropriation at the pilgrim fund institution.
Police are investigating a death in custody and allegations of abuse, with the prisons department promising complete cooperation. Rights group Suaram has raised concerns about the incident.
PM Anwar Ibrahim has indicated the government may release the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Tabung Haji, promising transparency over the pilgrimage fund's governance failures and financial troubles.
Protests have erupted in Madison, Wisconsin following the fatal police shooting of a knife-wielding man. Video evidence shows the confrontation, while authorities launched an investigation into the incident.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has urged the government to publicly release the final Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, emphasizing transparency principles and public accountability.
Malaysia's Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching stressed that technological advancement alone is insufficient without accountability, public trust, and regulatory oversight to ensure digital safety and fairness.
Former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki has categorically denied involvement in a RM178 million contract awarded to a company with connections to his brother, asserting complete separation from the decision-making process.
The electoral reform group Bersih has announced that 34 parliamentarians from multiple coalition parties support establishing a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations of corporate malfeasance, signalling rare bipartisan concern.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has defended the use of extra drills and field duties in the police force as a disciplinary mechanism rather than physical punishment, following questions about procedures after a policeman's death in Sepang.
PKR's G Sivamalar has rejected characterisations of the Johor election as a referendum on former Prime Minister Najib Razak, arguing that voters' mandate cannot be weaponised to circumvent court rulings against him.
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Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has reiterated his pledge to step down over the Najib matter, even as fellow cabinet member Puad escalates pressure by calling for his immediate resignation.
Ex-law minister Zaid Ibrahim has publicly challenged Parliament Speaker Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said over her decision to withhold records pertaining to former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki's shareholdings, raising transparency concerns.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has issued an arrest warrant for Megat Khairul Anuar Sulaiman, a former immigration officer, after he repeatedly failed to appear in court for proceedings against him.
Hong Kong's Security Secretary Chris Tang has declared there are 'no limits' to accountability for the Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 168 people. Authorities are already prosecuting those who refused to testify before the investigation committee.
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The Royal Malaysia Police has initiated a disciplinary inquiry into an officer following a viral video incident in China. Inspector-General of Police stresses that all personnel must maintain professional standards.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency and government have successfully appealed against a High Court judgment that would have held them liable for RM900,000 in damages for malicious prosecution against a former company director.
A DAP lawmaker has demanded the immediate suspension of Taiping prison's director while investigations continue into a riot that resulted in an inmate's death, criticising authorities for failing to act on findings from the Malaysian Human Rights Commission.
Families of three men shot dead by police in Melaka's Durian Tunggal on November 24 are pushing for the MACC to investigate the officers involved, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A Malaysian prison officer has been charged in connection with an inmate's death at Taiping Prison in January 2025. Five other staff members face disciplinary proceedings following a police investigation.