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The Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP) enforcement officers sealing off the factory in the Southern Industrial and Logistics Clusters (SiLC) Industrial Park in Gelang Patah in Iskandar Puteri yesterday following issues relating to the display of the national and state flags, in addition to non-compliance with regulations, August 20, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP)

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Johor factory ordered shut after Jalur Gemilang, state flag flown upside down

The author says that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Taiwan remarks reflect a realist defence of territorial integrity and deterrence, not an endorsement of war or coercion. — Picture by Yusof Isa

What You Think / 8 h ago

Capturing and understanding the context of Anwar’s remarks on Taiwan — Phar Kim Beng

File picture of a Malaysia Airlines aircraft. Black smoke was reportedly seen coming from the airplane when it was moving onto one of the airport's runways at around 10.40am local time. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Black smoke seen as Malaysia Airlines flight to KL aborts takeoff at Japan’s Narita airport

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh speaks at a press conference regarding protocol roads in Kuala Lumpur at Menara Satu, Kuala Lumpur City Hall on August 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

DBKL to resurface 59km of KL roads in RM100m project

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said telecommunications companies must provide an immediate explanation over claims that a large number of telephone lines have been registered under individual identities and could be misused for online scams. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Telcos must explain alleged mass registration of phone lines under single identities by today, says Fahmi

A screen capture shows the owner of the dog named Rocky in a confrontation with Klang council dogcatchers on July 29, 2026.

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Rocky case: Owner also hit with animal cruelty charge over dog’s death

The Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail delivers an address at the 61st Anniversary Parade of the Special Service Regiment at the 21st Special Service Group Headquarters parade ground, Camp Iskandar Mersing August 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Johor Regent: Don’t alter Regimen Gerak Khas plans approved by the King

While coughing, sore throats and irritated eyes may prompt people to take action, some of the more concerning pollutants associated with haze are invisible to the naked eye and may not always factor into how people protect themselves. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Beyond the naked eye: What PM2.5, haze’s invisible threat, means for your health

Immigration Department ‘Black Maria’ truck driver Mohd Akbar Zainol, 43 (centre), was charged in the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate’s Court on August 20, 2026 with five offenses, including dangerous driving resulting in the deaths of three family members on Jalan Sultan Ismail early yesterday morning. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Immigration ‘Black Maria’ driver pleads not guilty to five charges over fatal Maju Junction crash that killed three

A user is seen refueling with diesel at a petrol station Sungai Buloh on October 17, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 8 h ago

PDRM raids Puchong diesel syndicate, makes RM919,022 seizure

Chinese property tycoon Xu Jiayin, also known as Hui Ka Yan, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for multiple offences, including ‘large-scale financial fraud’, with all his personal assets confiscated and political rights revoked for life, according to the Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court. — CN-STR handout pic via AFP

World / 3 h ago

Evergrande founder gets life sentence as China fines property giant US$2b

A person is seen outside the National Registration Department in Putrajaya. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 7 h ago

NRD quashes claims of Rohingya getting MyKad, says non-citizens also have legal matters at its premises

Harry and Meghan’s children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, have reportedly been enrolled at a British school ahead of the family’s planned return. — AFP pic

Life / 9 h ago

Megxit in reverse! Harry and Meghan ‘moving back to UK’ six years after quitting royal life for California

A viral video previously showed several individuals choking the dog with a restraint while a woman pleaded for its release. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Port Klang dog death: Man and woman to be charged over alleged abuse of Rocky

A lot of guides to pairing wines with Malaysian food focus on matching specific wines to specific dishes. But how practical is that approach? — Photo by Luisa Fernanda Bayona/Pexels

Eat-drink / 9 h ago

How to actually pair wine with Malaysian food

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Malaysia / 44 m ago

No more free rides: Malaysia starts stricter vetting of foreign investors to protect local jobs

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech at the launch of the TikTok Shop Summit Malaysia 2026 on August 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that the government will tighten the vetting process for new foreign investors to ensure their operations provide tangible benefits to the local workforce and the broader economy.Speaking to the media following the launch of the TikTok Shop...

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PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang (right) attends nomination day for the Negri Sembilan state election in Jempol July 18, 2026. — Facebook pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Hadi Awang: Muslims less involved in corruption than non-Muslims due to faith

Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin arrives at the High Court for the trial of seven charges of abuse of position and money laundering on August 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Muhyiddin trial: Contractor says gave Bersatu RM1m as he was told ex-PM ‘helped’ win project

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M. Kumar speaks during a press conference on Op Soga XI at 19 business premises and residences around the Klang Valley on July 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Malaysian police rescue 17 Jordanian children from lucrative KL begging syndicate

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the Budget 2027 engagement session at the Ministry of Finance in Putrajaya on August 18, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Anwar rules out full GST return, citing cost-of-living concerns

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will expedite the drafting of an e-commerce Bill to improve the regulatory framework and ease of doing business in the sector, in line with the rapid growth of digital commerce. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Anwar: Govt fast‑tracking drafting of new e‑commerce Bill

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani together with Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad attend ‘The Invest in Perak Day 2026’ programme on August 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Not just raw exports: Malaysia demands tech transfer from REE investors

The Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail delivers an address at the 61st Anniversary Parade of the Special Service Regiment at the 21st Special Service Group Headquarters parade ground, Camp Iskandar Mersing August 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Johor Regent: Don’t alter Regimen Gerak Khas plans approved by the King

A screen capture shows a person hitting a kitten in the compound in Batu Gajah.

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Man detained after viral video shows kitten hit with broomstick in Batu Gajah

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Singaporean Teo Yao Zhong, 35, was reportedly sentenced to 21 months’ jail for assaulting his elderly father during a dispute over rental income. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1 h ago

Singapore man jailed 21 months for assaulting 72-year-old father over rent money

Foreign visitors arriving in Singapore will soon be able to use a refreshed SG Arrival Card interface offering smoother navigation, 19 language options and passport autofill. — Today pic

Singapore / 4 h ago

Singapore Arrival Card gets new look, passport scan autofill and 19 language options

For illustration purposes only. A woman has reportedly sued Singapore’s National Parks Board for negligence after allegedly suffering permanent disability in a wild boar attack at a Bukit Panjang bus stop in 2023. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 7 h ago

Woman sues Singapore’s NParks for negligence after wild boar attack at bus stop

Rowers compete in an outrigger canoe race during the Singapore Va’a World Sprints Championships 2026 in Marina Bay in Singapore on August 18, 2026. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore overhauls visa and tax rules to lure top global fund managers

Tourists wear protective masks as they walk near the Formula One race track amid hazy conditions in Singapore in September 2019. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore braces for severe transboundary haze ahead of F1 Grand Prix weekend

A screen capture shows Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad speaking about a sexual abuse incident in Singapore.

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore’s Muslim affairs minister orders review of mosque safeguards after child abuse case

Social media and messaging apps are seen on a mobile phone screen on January 9, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore’s new law targets WhatsApp, TikTok, and Facebook over scams

A Nozomii Vending machine in its signature bright pink colour being unloaded at a location in Singapore before the business collapsed. — Picture from Facebook/Nozomii Vending

Singapore / 16 Aug 2026

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World

Migrants are pictured next to makeshift tents as they wait to enter a short-stay migrants centre Ceti at Trampolin beach in Spain’s north Africa’s Ceuta enclave on August 15, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 51 m ago

Spain moves to house 1,800 migrants in Ceuta after mass influx from Morocco

German investigators said they had identified a deceased far-right suspect who allegedly carried out a 1970 arson attack on a Jewish centre in Munich that killed seven Holocaust survivors. — Reuters pic

World / 1 h ago

German investigators identify far-right suspect in 1970 Munich Jewish centre arson attack

For illustration purposes only. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards spokesman Hossein Mohebi warned that Saudi Arabia would be unable to contain Yemen’s Tehran-backed Houthi rebels as attacks on the kingdom intensified. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

Iran says Saudi Arabia ‘unable to contain’ Houthis as Yemen front intensifies

Myanmar’s military commander-in-chief General Ye Win Oo (front, centre left) and Thailand’s Chief of Defence Forces General Ukrit Boontanon sign documents during talks at the Chatrium Grand hotel in Bangkok on August 20, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Myanmar military chief makes first foreign trip to Thailand as post-coup isolation eases

Four railway workers were killed after being struck by a train at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, on August 20, 2026. — Picture via Facebook/Japanese Trains - 日本列車

World / 2 h ago

Four workers killed in rare Japan train accident at station north of Tokyo

Chinese property tycoon Xu Jiayin, also known as Hui Ka Yan, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for multiple offences, including ‘large-scale financial fraud’, with all his personal assets confiscated and political rights revoked for life, according to the Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court. — CN-STR handout pic via AFP

World / 3 h ago

Evergrande founder gets life sentence as China fines property giant US$2b

This photo shows an aerial view of an election campaign billboard by the Likud Party of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu depicting (L-R) Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem, with Hebrew text reading ‘They want Netanyahu to lose,’ ‘Don’t let them win,’ ahead of Israel’s general election, near a highway in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv on August 19, 2026. — AFP

World / 5 h ago

Netanyahu turns sights on Turkey ahead of Israel’s election

For illustration purposes only. Amnesty International Portugal criticised the country’s ban on face coverings in public spaces as discriminatory, warning that it threatens the rights of Muslim women who choose to cover their faces. — Pexels pic

World / 5 h ago

Portugal bans face coverings in public amid criticism it discriminates against Muslim women

Money

Iran’s Central Bank said the country’s oil exports had fallen to zero amid war and sanctions, but authorities had prepared for the resulting loss of revenue. — AFP pic

Money / 47 m ago

Iran’s central bank says oil exports have fallen to zero amid war and sanctions

People cross a street in front of an electronic quotation board displaying the Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo. — AFP pic

Money / 1 h ago

Asian stocks rally as US Treasury move eases bond yield fears

China’s Justice Ministry said the EU lacked jurisdiction to investigate JD.com’s bid for German electronics retailer Ceconomy and warned against cooperation with the probe. — Reuters pic

Money / 6 h ago

China rejects EU probe into retail giant JD.com, warns firms against cooperating

At 9.04am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 4.60 points to 1,735.92, from yesterday’s close of 1,731.32. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 8 h ago

Bursa Malaysia opens higher as regional markets track Wall Street rebound

The US gross national debt has surpassed US$40 trillion for the first time, exceeding earlier forecasts amid rising government obligations and interest payments. — Reuters pic

World / 8 h ago

US national debt tops US$40t for first time, exceeds expectations

At 8am, the local currency strengthened to 4.0455/0540 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0565/0610. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Money / 9 h ago

Ringgit opens higher as US debt concerns weigh on greenback

At 8am, the local currency traded at 4.0900/0975 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0885/0930. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 23 h ago

Ringgit climbs before US Federal Reserve minutes reveal policy hints

At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 2.04 points, or 0.12 per cent, to 1,731.32 compared with yesterday’s close of 1,733.36. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Money / 23 h ago

Bursa Malaysia ends lower amid elevated US treasury yields, tech weakness

Sports

Four-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen has signed a contract extension with Red Bull until the end of 2030. — AFP pic

Sports / 1 h ago

Verstappen ends speculation over F1 future with new four-year deal with Red Bull

Arsenal’s Spanish manager Mikel Arteta celebrates with the trophy on the pitch after their victory in the English FA Community Shield football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at The Principality Stadium, in Cardiff, south Wales on August 16, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 2 h ago

‘Best club in the world’: Arteta sets sights on Arsenal dynasty after title win

Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF greets fans before taking the pitch to face the Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park on August 19, 2026 in Chester, Pennsylvania. — AFP pic

Sports / 3 h ago

Messi scores first goal since father’s death in Inter Miami draw

At just 18, Garret Tan claimed the biggest win of his career by eliminating two-time All England finalist Lakshya Sen. — Picture via Facebook/Garretkeet

Sports / 3 h ago

US teen Garret Tan announces himself with stunning World Championships upset of Lakshya Sen

Behind Garret Tan’s fearless attacking game is an all-woman support team helping the American teenager navigate life on badminton’s biggest stage. — Picture via Facebook/Garretkeet

Sports / 3 h ago

US teen Garret Tan stunned Lakshya Sen — meet the women helping guide his rise

Sara Bejlek of Czechia returns a shot during a match against Aryna Sabalenka on day nine of the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 20, 2026 in Mason, Ohio. — AFP pic

Sports / 4 h ago

World No. 1 Sabalenka knocked out of Cincinnati Masters after shock defeat to Sara Bejlek

English football’s chief refereeing officer Howard Webb said Premier League officials would take a tougher stance on grappling and holding at set-pieces in the new season. — AFP pic

Sports / 6 h ago

Referees to take tougher line on grappling, holding at Premier League set-pieces

Fifa vice-president Sandor Csanyi has withdrawn his support for president Gianni Infantino (pictured). — AFP pic

Sports / 8 h ago

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