Approximately 18,000 demonstrators assembled at Dataran Merdeka for an opposition rally targeting Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Perikatan Nasional leaders demanded his resignation while criticizing his administration's performance. Supporters traveled from multiple states, wearing party colors and displaying protest signs. The gathering featured speeches from prominent figures, including Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor and former Prime Ministers Dr. Mahathir Mohamad and Muhyiddin Yassin. Opposition Leader Hamzah Zainudin led participants in demanding governmental change.
Speakers attacked various policy failures and broken reform promises during their addresses. Azmin Ali condemned the current state of the...
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim defended the Cabinet's choice to halt proceedings against former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad regarding Pulau Batu Puteh sovereignty matters. The Royal Commission of Inquiry had suggested criminal investigations against Dr Mahathir for alleged national betrayal. Anwar clarified that the Cabinet made this determination rather than the Attorney-General making an independent ruling. The decision came despite the RCI's formal recommendations for legal action. Anwar emphasized that the wrongdoing represented a profound betrayal, but the circumstances warranted discontinuing further pursuit.
The Prime Minister addressed reporters following the 50th Prime Minister's Cup Debate Finals after...
Malaysia's Health Ministry plans to recruit 4,352 healthcare workers using an expedited hiring system. Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad made this announcement following yesterday's Cabinet discussions. The minister directed the secretary-general and director-general to abandon traditional recruitment methods. This accelerated approach addresses the severe shortage of medical staff across the nation. The decision reflects government priorities for strengthening healthcare infrastructure.
Healthcare professionals must complete registration under the Allied Health Professions Act 2016 before December 31, 2026. The Annual Practising Certificate becomes mandatory for all practitioners during this period. MOH Allied Health Sciences...
Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan advocates for Thailand and Cambodia to employ the General Border Committee as their dispute resolution mechanism. Each nation demands an apology from the other before proceeding with negotiations. The minister maintains regular communication with Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa and Cambodian counterpart Prak Sokhonn regarding the ongoing conflict. He requests that both sides establish an immediate ceasefire between the neighboring countries. Malaysian authorities will continue diplomatic efforts to facilitate peaceful dialogue.
Wisma Putra has prohibited Malaysian citizens from entering or approaching conflict zones in both nations. The Malaysian embassies in Bangkok and Phnom...
Thailand announced its agreement to establish a ceasefire with Cambodia and pursue bilateral discussions late on Saturday. The decision follows three days of intense border conflicts that killed at least 33 people and displaced over 150,000 residents. President Donald Trump facilitated the agreement through separate phone conversations with leaders from both Southeast Asian countries. Thailand's Foreign Ministry confirmed the call between Trump and Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai. The ministry stated Thailand supports the ceasefire proposal but requires genuine commitment from Cambodia.
Phumtham asked Trump to communicate Thailand's desire for immediate bilateral talks to develop ceasefire procedures and achieve lasting...
Professor Muhammad Yunus arrived at the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute at 9:10 pm to assess jet crash victims from Milestone School. Director Professor Mohammad Nasiruddin briefed the Chief Adviser about patient conditions and treatment protocols. Medical teams consult with international experts to provide the best possible care for injured individuals. The hospital currently treats four critical patients, nine severe cases, and 23 intermediate patients according to established assessment standards. Government resources supply all necessary medical equipment and medicines for ongoing treatment.
Special Assistant Professor Md. Sayedur Rahman detailed the emergency response following the aircraft incident. Initial patient...
Faiz Ahmed Taiyeb addressed delegates at the L3AD.net Digital Innovation Summit 2025 held at Hotel Sonargaon. The Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser highlighted how young people represent sixty percent of Bangladesh's population and drive digital progress. The government develops comprehensive ICT sector strategies to enhance workforce skills and productivity. Taiyeb outlined major programs spanning infrastructure development, startup funding, cybersecurity measures, and emerging policies for artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and blockchain technology.
Officials plan to create ten innovation centers through partnerships with universities nationwide. Bangladesh will launch a project to preserve literary and cultural heritage...
Commission members warned that accountability failures might allow enforced disappearances to return. Sajjad Hossain and Dr. Nabila Idris identified evidence destruction and witness intimidation as primary barriers to justice. Senior law enforcement and intelligence personnel escaped Bangladesh following the July 2024 uprising. The commission maintains its investigation efforts despite these challenges. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina remains among those requiring prosecution.
Odhikar hosted the seminar at Khulna University with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights backing. The event focused on combating enforced disappearances through systematic approaches. UN official Zahid Hossain participated alongside Director...
Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki characterized the 2024 July Uprising as an epic tale of defiance during remarks at a film premiere. Farooki emphasized how young people conveyed their vision for Bangladesh through wall graffiti during the movement. The adviser stressed that achieving July aspirations requires establishing societal justice. He delivered these comments at the debut screening of Unknown 30Y, which chronicles martyr Tahir Zaman Priyo's life and sacrifice during the uprising. The National Museum auditorium hosted the premiere event in the capital.
Distinguished guests attended the screening ceremony. Photographer Shahidul Alam participated alongside Shamsi Ara Zaman, who is Priyo's mother. Historian and...
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