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Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said he would use his time outside politics to reconnect with ordinary Malaysians and continue advocating for change. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Rafizi bows out with ‘relief’, but insists Malaysia still deserves better

People participate in the ‘Himpunan Melayu Berdaulat’ (Sovereign Malay Rally) in front of Sogo Kuala Lumpur May 24, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Peaceful rally in KL highlights concerns over Malay rights

Deputy Prime Minister and Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said his party will accept any Cabinet posts if there are vacancies, after PKR ministers Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad lost in their party election on May 23, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Umno willing to accept Cabinet posts but won’t demand them, Zahid says after two PKR ministers lose party polls

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli at the opening ceremony of the PKR National Congress 2025 at the Persada Johor International Convention Centre yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Saifuddin Nasution moved to tears over Rafizi’s loss in PKR: ‘I embraced and apologised while crying’

A screen at the press center shows Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States on May 21, 2025 at the Varkert Bazar cultural center in Budapest. — AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also PKR president, delivers his winding-up speech at the PKR National Congress 2025 in Johor Baru May 24, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

PM Anwar rules out RON95 price hike, signals targeted subsidies for non-Malaysians

National pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik booked their spot for a historic ‘civil war’ against compatriots Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun for the Malaysia Masters 2025 edition. — Bernama pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Malaysia Masters: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik stun Denmark’s top seeds to set up all-Malaysian final against Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun

Malaysia’s top women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah fell short of reaching the final of the Malaysia Masters 2025 after losing to China’s Jia Yi Fan-Zhang Shu Xian in their semi-final clash at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil here today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 10 h ago

National top women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-Thinaah dream ends in Malaysia Masters semi-final heartbreak

The e-invoicing initiative began in August 2024 for companies with an annual turnover or revenue of more than RM100 million. The second phase started on January 1 this year for businesses with annual sales of between RM25 million and RM100 million. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Anwar: Govt ready to reassess e-Invoice system for small firms

National doubles athletes (from left) Kai Wun Tee and Man Wei Chong in action against Japanese players Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi in the semi-final match of the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2025 Championship at the Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil May 24, 2025. — Bernama pic

Sports / 12 h ago

National doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun storm into Malaysia Masters final, one win away from the title

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also PKR president, shakes hands with delegates at the PKR National Congress 2025 in Johor Baru May 24, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Political appointments are a fair reward for service, says PM Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also PKR president, delivers his winding-up speech at the PKR National Congress 2025 in Johor Baru May 24, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

‘Chosen by members’: Anwar rejects nepotism claims over Nurul Izzah’s PKR deputy president win

National women’s doubles players Pearly Tan (right) and M. Thinaah (left) pose for a photo with fans after defeating Indonesian pair Febriana Dwi Puji Kusuma and Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi at the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2025 held at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. — Bernama pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Badminton pair Pearly-Thinaah storm into Malaysia Masters semis with dominant win over Indonesia’s Febriana-Amallia

An array of rainbow-hued Nyonya ‘kuih’. — Picture by CK Lim

Life / 17 h ago

Diplomacy on a Malaysian plate: KLCC executive chef Hisham Jaafar’s Asean Summit mission

A financial analyst lost RM147,350 to a fake investment scheme after joining a WhatsApp group linked to an Instagram ad, said Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Financial analyst loses nearly RM150,000 to fake investment scheme

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Malaysia / 11 h ago

Political appointments are a fair reward for service, says PM Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also PKR president, shakes hands with delegates at the PKR National Congress 2025 in Johor Baru May 24, 2025. — Bernama pic

JOHOR BARU, May 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that political appointments made by a government to qualified individuals should be allowed, as they do not constitute an abuse of power.He said such appointments are a “reward” that individuals deserve for their service and contributions to the...

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Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also the minister of rural and regional development, arrives at the launch of the 2025 National Level MARA Education Foundation (YPM) Squad in Kuantan May 24, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Zahid: 10A Bumiputera SPM students guaranteed places in UniKL and UPTM

The e-invoicing initiative began in August 2024 for companies with an annual turnover or revenue of more than RM100 million. The second phase started on January 1 this year for businesses with annual sales of between RM25 million and RM100 million. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Anwar: Govt ready to reassess e-Invoice system for small firms

Last October, Dewan Rakyat Special Select Committee on Health chairman Suhaizan Kaiat said the Malaysian Nutrition Act would be drafted to regulate the nutritional intake of the people, especially children. — File picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Malaysia moves to tackle rising child obesity with new Nutrition Bill

People participate in the ‘Himpunan Melayu Berdaulat’ (Sovereign Malay Rally) in front of Sogo Kuala Lumpur May 24, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Peaceful rally in KL highlights concerns over Malay rights

Abang Johari (centre) launches the Salcra kernel crushing plant in Lubok Antu today. – Ukas pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Sarawak to shift palm oil focus to downstream growth, sustainability, says Abang Johari

In her speech, Nurul Izzah also touched on the need for unity among all party members after the elections, besides urging continued efforts in programmes that assist the people. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Nurul Izzah calls for 13 seats in Sabah polls for PKR

PKR vice president Chang Lih Kang speaks at the party’s national congress at the Persada International Convention Centre in Johor Baru, May 24, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Chang Lih Kang: PKR leaders who lost will stay loyal, party’s ‘struggle’ comes first

A man is in serious condition after a violent attack by three individuals, including the ex-husband of his partner, at an apartment in Taman Puchong Intan early this morning. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Domestic dispute turns violent as man attacked by partner’s ex and two others in Puchong

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A file photograph shows the visibly congested border crossing between Malaysia and Singapore over the Johor Strait. — Picture by Hari Anggara

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A person holds a smartphone in Kuala Lumpur on May 26, 2022. — Picture by Hari Anggara

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Singapore warned foreign embassies against inciting domestic reactions to international issues after the US and Chinese embassies in the city-state took swipes at each other on Facebook over the South China Sea dispute. — AFP pic

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Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Assistant Secretary General for Political and Negotiations Abdel Aziz Abu Hamad Aluwaisheg speaks to Bernama in an exclusive interview on the sidelines of the 46th Asean Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) May 24, 2025. — Bernama pic

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World / 10 h ago

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World / 12 h ago

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World / 12 h ago

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Sri Lankan authorities have seized nearly 60 kilogrammes of potent synthetic cannabis that foreigners tried to smuggle in this month in three separate cases, a customs official said Saturday. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

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A gay Guatemalan said he was wrongly deported to Mexico. — AFP pic

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Money / 16 h ago

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The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) snapped a six-day losing streak to close the week higher as bargain-hunting emerged due to improved risk sentiment. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli

Money / 1d ago

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The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar and other major and regional currencies today as the greenback remained weak amid continued concerns over US fiscal policy. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

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Sports

National pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik booked their spot for a historic ‘civil war’ against compatriots Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun for the Malaysia Masters 2025 edition. — Bernama pic

Sports / 9 h ago

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Sports / 10 h ago

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National doubles athletes (from left) Kai Wun Tee and Man Wei Chong in action against Japanese players Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi in the semi-final match of the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2025 Championship at the Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil May 24, 2025. — Bernama pic

Sports / 12 h ago

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