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freemalaysiatoday. com > category > nation > 04/25/2026 > about-500-join-second-anti-azam-rally-in-kl

About 500 join second anti-Azam rally in KL

42+ min ago  (223+ words) The rally is the second held this year following a shareholding controversy involving Azam and allegations of MACC's manipulation of corporate takeovers. Dressed mostly in black, the participants are making their way towards Dataran Merdeka after gathering outside the Sogo…...

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freemalaysiatoday. com > category > world > 04/25/2026 > judge-delays-trumps-us10bil-lawsuit-against-us-tax-agency

Judge delays Trump's US$10bil lawsuit against US tax agency

4+ hour, 33+ min ago  (241+ words) Trump filed the lawsuit, along with his two eldest sons Eric and Donald Jr. and their family's Trump organization, against the IRS in January, seeking US$10 billion over alleged leaked tax returns he claims harmed his business. In a four-page…...

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freemalaysiatoday. com > category > world > 04/24/2026 > spain-is-reliable-nato-member-pm-says-after-reported-us-ouster-threat

Spain is "reliable" Nato member, PM says after reported US ouster threat

16+ hour, 39+ min ago  (390+ words) The Reuters news agency cited an anonymous US official telling it that the Pentagon had outlined the suspension option in an email looking at ways to punish Nato allies that steered clear of the US-Israeli war against Iran. "Spain is…...

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freemalaysiatoday. com > category > nation > 04/25/2026 > isolating-rohingya-may-deepen-social-risks-group-warns

Isolating Rohingya may deepen social risks, group warns

12+ hour, 44+ min ago  (591+ words) The warning came from Aizat Shamsuddin, founder and director of the Initiative to Promote Tolerance and Prevent Violence (Initiate. my), following a Melaka assemblyman's move to bar the community from holding events in open spaces. Aizat urged leaders to prioritise…...

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freemalaysiatoday. com > category > highlight > 04/25/2026 > zelensky-saudi-crown-prince-hold-security-talks-in-jeddah

Zelensky, Saudi Crown Prince hold security talks in Jeddah

11+ hour, 13+ min ago  (167+ words) Zelensky has brokered closer ties with several states in the Gulf amid the US-Israeli war with Iran, striking defence deals " including with Riyadh " to share Kyiv's expertise in downing drones, gained through fending off over four years of Russian attacks....

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freemalaysiatoday. com > category > highlight > 04/25/2026 > policy-gaps-biggest-cybersecurity-challenge-for-msia-says-sapura-ceo

Policy gaps biggest cybersecurity challenge for Malaysia, says Sapura CEO

7+ hour, 43+ min ago  (405+ words) He said a comprehensive approach was needed, led by a central organisation tasked with coordinating core operations and supported by a wider network of vendors, contractors and partners. "The most important thing is the policy, not only at the national…...

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freemalaysiatoday. com > category > nation > 04/25/2026 > transport-ministry-told-to-look-into-reducing-road-tax-for-diesel-vehicle-users

Consider lower road tax for diesel vehicles, transport ministry told

3+ hour, 24+ min ago  (97+ words) Transport ministry told to look into reducing road tax for diesel vehicle users'Free Malaysia Today Anwar said the matter had been discussed with transport minister Loke Siew Fook "We cannot afford to reduce diesel prices now, but we can look…...

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freemalaysiatoday. com > category > business > 04/22/2026 > dollar-at-week-high-as-markets-raise-doubts-over-iran-ceasefire

Dollar at week high as markets raise doubts over Iran ceasefire

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (498+ words) On the policy front, Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh's comments at a Senate confirmation hearing were interpreted as slightly hawkish, while strong retail sales data provided an upbeat view on the strength of the American economy. The US dollar index,…...

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freemalaysiatoday. com > category > business > 04/25/2026 > musk-drops-fraud-claims-against-openai-ahead-of-trial

Musk drops fraud claims against Open AI ahead of trial

9+ hour, 31+ min ago  (377+ words) US district judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers on Friday agreed to Musk's request to "streamline" the case, leaving just two claims to proceed to trial of the 26 included in his November 2024 complaint. Jury selection is set for Monday in federal court…...

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freemalaysiatoday. com > category > highlight > 04/25/2026 > trump-spokesman-announces-maternity-leave

Trump spokesman announces maternity leave

14+ hour, 49+ min ago  (248+ words) On a personal matter, this will likely be my last gaggle for some time. As you can see, I'm about ready to have a baby any minute," the press secretary told a group of reporters at the White House. I…...