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The real surprise came when the fan went to settle the bill — only to be told that Yam had already paid for their entire meal. — Picture via Threads/macheuksang

Showbiz / 16 h ago

Hong Kong star Simon Yam’s restaurant act of kindness praised online

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo stressed that business licensing and the operation of the premises fell under the jurisdiction of the Johor state government, while matters involving foreign admissions, visas and immigration were under the Home Ministry (KDN). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Gobind says Network School approvals followed procedures, investigations must respect jurisdictions

Responding to questions in the Dewan Negara, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also finance minister, said KWAP’s RM163.4 million investment in eFishery had gone through a rigorous investment process involving professional fund managers, feasibility studies and approvals by its investment panel and board, without political interference. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Anwar defends KWAP over eFishery loss, says RM12.9b profit puts setback in perspective

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Knesset session as he faces criticism over a possible arrest move raised by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Netanyahu’s office hits back after New York mayor Mamdani raises arrest possibility

Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad expressed gratitude for the verdict and thanked the court, her legal team, family and all those who had stood by her throughout the lengthy legal battle. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Zizie Izette weeps recalling late husband Bung Moktar as verdict delivered in court

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that while the government had implemented salary increases for civil servants, there are still issues affecting their welfare, including delays in career progression. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Anwar orders review of civil service promotions after officers wait up to eight years

Cars in Petaling Jaya caught in the flash flood on July 18, 2026. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 15 h ago

PJ flash floods: Gobind orders urgent meeting, action plan after repeated incidents

DBKL said its cleaning crews would be deployed to clear the waste left behind, but stressed that maintaining Kuala Lumpur’s cleanliness should not always depend on others cleaning up after public events. — Picture from Facebook/Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia / 17 h ago

‘Celebrate, don’t trash’: DBKL slams World Cup final fans over Dataran Merdeka litter

Patrick Tse reportedly died at home, following a decline in health over recent years.

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End of an era: Hong Kong movie legend Patrick Tse dies at 89

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Khairy: Malay vote unity could help BN, Perikatan reclaim Selangor

Faishal Ibrahim resigned as Singapore’s acting minister in charge of Muslim affairs and all other government and political positions on July 20, 2026 after admitting to a non-physical relationship with a woman. — Picture from Facebook/Assoc Prof Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim

Singapore / 13 h ago

Singapore acting Muslim affairs minister quits after admitting ‘lapse of judgment’ over interactions with woman

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke, who is contesting the Chennah state seat, said the party recognises that different communities require different approaches. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Pakatan tailors campaign strategies in Negeri Sembilan, Loke says each village needs distinct approach

Sessions Court judge Rosli Ahmad ruled that the defence had successfully raised reasonable doubt against all three charges faced by the 48-year-old widow of former Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Court acquits Zizie Izette of three charges linked to RM2.8m bribery case

The university said UniSZA Holdings Sdn Bhd (UHSB) was instructed to remove all the promotional materials within less than five hours of installation to prevent misunderstanding and discomfort among the public. — Picture from https://www.unisza.edu.my/

Malaysia / 17 h ago

UniSZA pulls down 50 clinic banners after controversial ads spark backlash

Johor Youth and Sports, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperative Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah said many leagues organised in the state were actually unauthorised because they had not obtained the necessary advice and approval. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

After 12-year-old footballer’s death in JB, Johor moves to tighten checks on unsanctioned leagues

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Malaysia / 9 h ago

AGC orders court inquiry into Durian Tunggal police shooting

A banner is seen outside the Attorney General’s Chambers in Putrajaya on June 12, 2022. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 — The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has ordered a formal inquest into the deaths of three men fatally shot during a police operation in Durian Tunggal, Melaka, on November 24, 2025.The decision follows a comprehensive review of investigation papers submitted by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).Under...

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A total of 8,014 charges related to online fraud crimes have been recorded as of May this year, surpassing the total of 6,140 charges throughout 2025, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Zahid warns of fraud surge, says Cyber Crime Bill 2026 will fortify Malaysia’s defences

The ticket prices offered by AirBorneo Airways (AirBorneo) serve as a benchmark for other airlines, helping to stabilise airfares in the market, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Premier hails AirBorneo’s RM374.88 fare, warns: raise it and you’ll face trouble

Preliminary information from members of the public indicated that the crash occurred after the trailer lorry skidded and crushed the van, before the Nissan X-Trail also lost control and collided with the lorry. — Picture from Facebook/Ct Zalinasp

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Trailer crash in Sik kills van driver, injures two including former Kedah assemblyman’s wife

Seremban district police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Yatim Osman said preliminary investigations found that the victim was on the left shoulder of the road heading towards Rantau while carrying out work to install party flags. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Man killed in suspected hit-and-run in Seremban while putting up party flags in N. Sembilan

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has called on all political parties to conduct their campaigns with integrity and in full compliance with election laws and regulations throughout the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Aminuddin urges integrity in Negeri Sembilan polls, condemns vandalism of campaign materials

The Malaysian Prison Department will enhance security measures, including using technology, intelligence monitoring and patrols, to counter the growing threat posed by drones being used for criminal activities. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Prison walls get digital armour: Drone smuggling bid triggers zero‑tolerance tech blitz

Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail and Raja Puan Muda of Perlis Tuanku Dr Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil graced the official campaign launch. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Malaysia welcomes Zhouzhuang partnership, pledges stronger cultural ties and heritage conservation with China

Johor Bahru South district police chief Assistant Commissioner Azrul Hisham Mohd Shaffei said police received a report at 8.42am from a 33-year-old local man, who is also a police officer. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Public nabs man after attempted house break-in in Johor Bahru

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Singapore police nab two men who were boarding a flight to India for a sleight-of-hand theft just three hours after a Chinatown jewellery store reported the loss of a diamond said to be worth over S$235,000. — Pictures from the Singapore Police Force website

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Faishal Ibrahim resigned as Singapore’s acting minister in charge of Muslim affairs and all other government and political positions on July 20, 2026 after admitting to a non-physical relationship with a woman. — Picture from Facebook/Assoc Prof Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim

Singapore / 13 h ago

Singapore acting Muslim affairs minister quits after admitting ‘lapse of judgment’ over interactions with woman

A loophole in Singapore Pools’ betting app has allowed some users to place bets while overseas, raising concerns over remote gambling controls in the region. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

Singapore Pools loophole lets app users bet overseas, raising regional concerns

Singapore will require all pet cats to be microchipped and licensed from September 1, 2026 while approved fosterers will be allowed to keep more cats under a new pilot scheme. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

Keeping a cat in Singapore? Here’s what changes from September

An AI chatbot displayed on a mobile phone. Singapore’s new guidelines require companies to provide clearer information on how such tools handle users’ data from July 20, 2026. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 16 h ago

Your data and AI: What consumers in Singapore need to know from July 20

Kenneth Jeyaretnam, secretary-general of Singapore’s Reform Party, pictured with his wife, Amanda Jeyaretnam, who announced on Facebook that he died peacefully in his sleep on July 18, aged 67. — Picture via Facebook/Kenneth Jeyaretnam

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore’s Kenneth Jeyaretnam, Reform Party chief and son of Opposition pioneer JBJ, dies at 67

Nearly half of civil divorces in Singapore last year cited ‘unreasonable behaviour’ according to newly released official statistics. — AI-generated image

Singapore / 1d ago

Why new divorce figures show ‘unreasonable behaviour’ is Singapore’s biggest marriage breaker

Indonesian police have arrested a Singaporean man over the alleged killing of a 26-year-old woman in a rented room in Denpasar, Bali. — TODAY file pic

Singapore / 1d ago

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Andy Burnham is pictured before being confirmed as Labour Party leader and Britain’s next prime minister during the party’s special conference in central London on July 17, 2026.

World / 6 h ago

A look at Britain’s revolving door of leaders as it gets its seventh PM in a decade

A heavily-damaged bridge which was hit by a US strike is pictured along the road connecting Roudan and Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on July 18, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

Iran says it is in ‘full-scale war’ with US as strikes intensify

An aerial view of Scarborough Shoal, a disputed South China Sea feature and frequent flashpoint over sovereignty and fishing rights. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

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A police officer fires tear gas at Cockroach Janta Party supporters protesting alleged NEET examination irregularities in New Delhi on July 20, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

Indian police fire tear gas as thousands of protesters demand action over exam leaks

File images of Sinaloa cartel founder Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada, the partner of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, who is set to be sentenced in Brooklyn, New York on July 20, 2026. — Handout pic by Grupo Extra-Randall Sandoval via AFP

World / 11 h ago

Last of Mexico’s old-school drug lords ‘El Mayo’ Zambada awaits his fate in US court

A plume of black smoke and flames billows over the town of Mangaf, south of Kuwait City on July 18, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

Iran strikes US targets in Syria, Jordan, Kuwait as conflict spreads

Andy Burnham smiles as he leaves Labour’s ‘Special Conference’ where he is confirmed as the Labour Party’s new leader in central London on July 17, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Burnham to become UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade today

Spain’s World Cup party celebrating its victorious football team turned tragic after a fountain in Ciudad Rodrigo collapsed on July 19, 2026, killing a 13-year-old boy — AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

Boy, 13, dies after fountain collapses during Spain World Cup celebrations

Money

Money / 7 h ago

Boeing announces 100-plane 737 MAX deal with Irish leasing company SMBC

At 6pm, the local currency climbed to 4.0895/0950 against the greenback from last Friday’s close of 4.0930/0990. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 8 h ago

Ringgit ends higher as strong export data boosts sentiment

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg speaks to the media during AirBorneo’s inaugural Kuching–Kuala Lumpur flight launch at KLIA Terminal 1 in Sepang today. — Bernama pic

Money / 8 h ago

Abang Johari: AirBorneo key to turning Sarawak into regional investment hub

Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index closed 0.52 per cent lower at 1,722.29 as profit-taking hit banking heavyweights. — Picture by Razak Ghazali

Money / 8 h ago

Bursa Malaysia closes lower as profit-taking weighs on key banking counters

Malaysia’s data centre sector is expected to require more than US$20 billion (RM81.8 billion) in funding for infrastructure and equipment over the next three years as capacity expands, according to S&P Global Ratings. — Unsplash pic

Money / 11 h ago

Malaysia’s data centre boom may need over RM81.8b in funding, says S&P

An oil rig pumps crude oil as global markets monitor rising oil prices amid renewed tensions in the Middle East and concerns over possible disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. — Unsplash pic

Money / 10 h ago

Oil rally cools as Iran hints diplomacy with US is still alive

Shipping containers are seen at Port Klang. Malaysia’s total trade grew 44.7 per cent year-on-year to RM340.9 billion in June 2026, driven by sustained growth in exports and imports. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 11 h ago

Malaysia’s June trade jumps nearly 45pc as exports, imports power ahead

An oil tanker unloads imported crude oil at a terminal in Qingdao, China, amid concerns over global energy supply disruptions as the US launches fresh strikes against Iran and reports of fire aboard a ship crossing the Hormuz Strait on July 20, 2026. — AFP/China OUT pic

Money / 16 h ago

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Sports

Spain captain Rodri receives the Golden Ball award after the 2026 World Cup final against Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium. — Getty Images pic via AFP

Sports / 18 h ago

Best player: Rodri caps Spain’s World Cup triumph with Golden Ball award

France’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal in the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off against England at Miami Stadium. — AFP pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Mbappe makes World Cup history with second Golden Boot

Argentina captain Lionel Messi reacts after Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory in the 2026 World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium. — AFP pic

Sports / 18 h ago

‘I feel empty’: Argentina mourns as Messi’s World Cup dream ends

Spain captain Rodri lifts the Fifa World Cup trophy after Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium. — Getty Images pic via AFP

Sports / 18 h ago

Spain leave it late to deny Messi fairytale ending and reclaim World Cup

Mercedes’ Italian driver Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes Operations Director Tom Batch celebrate on the podium at the end of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Spa on July 19, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Belgian GP: Mercedes prodigy Antonelli triumphs as Russell crashes out

UAE Team Emirates - XRG’s Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar wearing the overall leader’s yellow jersey and Decathlon CMA CGM Team’s French rider Paul Seixas wearing the best young rider’s white jersey cycle during the 15th stage of the Tour de France on July 19, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Pogacar, Vingegaard hit out at ‘inhuman’ night-time doping tests at Tour de France

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente holds the World Cup trophy after defeating Argentina in the 2026 final. — AFP

Sports / 17 h ago

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Gold medallist India’s Pusarla Venkata Sindhu poses on the podium after her victory against Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi in their women’s singles final at the Japan Open in Tokyo July 19, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

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