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The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, and the Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, ride the Shah Alam LRT3 line from Bandar Utama Station to Johan Setia Station on July 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Selangor Sultan rides the LRT3 train, says Shah Alam Line should have been completed earlier, but delay had its ‘wisdom’

Nepturis Sdn Bhd director Aliza Abd Malek denied that her name was being used and denied that there was deception, when the company left out its alleged non-Bumiputera shareholder’s name in applying for Bumiputera status and government projects. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Muhyiddin’s trial: Bumiputera company director says gets paid RM12,500 monthly, denies being used as alleged hidden shareholder’s nominee

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today played down remarks by Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, who had pledged to resign if Barisan Nasional (BN) scored a major victory in Johor and former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak were freed. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Zahid downplays Nga’s resignation vow, says Unity Government strong and ‘he’s my friend’

Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman walked out of the Federal Court today with his acquittal intact — declaring the fight was about principle, not just personal freedom. — Picture via Instagram/Syed Saddiq

Malaysia / 17 h ago

‘I could have bowed’: Syed Saddiq says six-year ordeal proves principle outweighs fleeting power

The Melaka Immigration Department (JIM) detained 40 foreigners suspected of committing various offences under the Immigration Act 1959/63 during a nationwide simultaneous enforcement operation in Kelemak in Alor Gajah, July 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

UNHCR card does not shield holders from Malaysian laws, says Akmal Nasrullah

Law Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said’s office said whether or not the revised Bill can be tabled this week itself will hinge on the Lower House approving the report. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

PM’s power over prosecutor appointment stripped in revised AG separation Bill

AKPS KLIA Entry Point commander Mohd Safrie Zakaria said its KLIA Integrity Division launched the investigation immediately after the agency became aware of a viral Threads post claiming that an officer received RM100 through a QR code payment made to the officer’s personal bank account last Saturday. — Picture from X/Bernama

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Malaysia’s border agency probes alleged RM100 payment to KLIA 2 officer via personal QR code

Actor Sam Neill takes part in the opening ceremony of the 67th San Sebastian Film Festival in the northern Spanish Basque city of San Sebastian on September 20, 2019.

Showbiz / 18 h ago

‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill dies suddenly at 78 in Australia

Mida shares tribute to former director‑general Datuk N. Sadasivan Pillay. — Picture via Facebook/Malaysian Investment Development Authority-MIDA

What You Think / 17 h ago

Datuk Sadasivan: Champion of Malaysia’s industrialisation — Vasanthi Ramachandran

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman embracing his family (centre) after hearing the Federal Court verdict on his corruption case at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on July 13, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

What You Think / 15 h ago

There must be finality in litigation — Hafiz Hassan

Coconut plantation owner Che Adnan Che Kadir, 56, said he hopes his invention will benefit coconut growers, the coconut milk industry, small-scale entrepreneurs and the general public before eventually becoming a Malaysian-made product capable of competing in global markets. — Bernama pic

Money / 12 h ago

Kelantan entrepreneur develops portable coconut husking tool for global market ambitions

Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today stressed that the party has no formal agreement with PAS over the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Zahid insists Umno has no PAS pact for Negeri Sembilan, warns ‘goalposts can change anytime’

Alor Setar Mayor Datuk Abdul Gafar Yahya said following the allegation, an inspection was carried out on July 9 by the MBAS Disease Control, Health Promotion and Environmental Health Inspectorate Division, Licensing Division and Enforcement Division, together with the Kota Setar District Health Office (PKD). — Picture from Facebook/Majlis Bandaraya Alor Setar-MBAS

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Alor Setar premise accused of being foreign-run found operated by Malaysians, says council

This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage on July 12, 2026 shows a ship sailing near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan. Tehran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz on July 12 and launched missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours, in retaliation for new US strikes following an attack by Iranian forces on a merchant vessel that was abandoned in flames by its crew. — AFPTV/AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

Middle East rocked by heaviest attacks since Iran-US ceasefire

A view of the Trionda Final ball on display at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 12, 2026, ahead of the 2026 World Cup football tournament semi-final match between France and Spain on July 14. — AFP pic

Sports / 12 h ago

World Cup heavyweights France, Spain collide with final spot at stake

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Malaysia / 2 h ago

Trading ‘Dr Google’ for ‘Dr AI’: Why more Malaysians are self-diagnosing using chatbots — and what medical experts fear most

A patient uses an AI powered healthcare app at her home in Shanghai in this file picture dated February 9, 2026. — AFP pic

Growing reliance: 89 per cent of Malaysian internet users use AI tools, often trusting them over doctors for health decisions and diagnosis.Real risks: Experts warn AI-driven self-diagnosis causes misdiagnosis, wrong self-medication, and dangerous delays in seeking urgent treatment.Balanced path forward: Doctors urge “AI-assisted, not AI-replaced” care, paired with regulation and...

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Unarmed self-defence techniques, also known as Tempur Tanpa Senjata (TTS), serve as a defensive shield for every military personnel. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Every Malaysian soldier must master unarmed combat as first line of defence, says army commander

The optimism stems from Malaysia’s strong economic showing, which grew by 5.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 as well as the ringgit’s improving strength and inflation that remains steady at two per cent since May. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Malaysia confident of 4-5pc growth in 2026 despite global headwinds, says economy minister

Deputy Prime Minister and Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi interacting with participants during the TVET@KKDW Contingent to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 briefing session at Seri Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur, July 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

TVET graduates to get job offers before graduation through industry links, says Zahid

Law Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said’s office said whether or not the revised Bill can be tabled this week itself will hinge on the Lower House approving the report. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

PM’s power over prosecutor appointment stripped in revised AG separation Bill

These developments have prompted questions about whether the existing cadre of school guidance and counselling teachers has sufficient capacity to address the increasingly complex psychological and emotional challenges faced by students, or whether more qualified mental health professionals are needed to provide specialised intervention. — Pexels.com pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Malaysian schools need more mental health professionals amid rising student crises, say experts

The Melaka Immigration Department (JIM) detained 40 foreigners suspected of committing various offences under the Immigration Act 1959/63 during a nationwide simultaneous enforcement operation in Kelemak in Alor Gajah, July 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

UNHCR card does not shield holders from Malaysian laws, says Akmal Nasrullah

Tumpat police chief ACP Mohd Khairi Shafie said the 35-year old man was detained by a team from the district police headquarters' (IPD) Narcotics Crime Investigation Division at 3.30pm while inside a Perodua Axia. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Tumpat police seize RM60,000 worth of yaba pills, arrest car repossesser

AKPS KLIA Entry Point commander Mohd Safrie Zakaria said its KLIA Integrity Division launched the investigation immediately after the agency became aware of a viral Threads post claiming that an officer received RM100 through a QR code payment made to the officer’s personal bank account last Saturday. — Picture from X/Bernama

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Malaysia’s border agency probes alleged RM100 payment to KLIA 2 officer via personal QR code

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The exchange said in a statement that its derivatives volume climbed 15 per cent to 363.5 million contracts, with daily average volume rising 14 per cent to around 1.5 million contracts for July 2025 to June 2026, reported Xinhua. — AFP pic

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A 40-year-old Indonesian domestic worker was sentenced to prison for 18 months after admitting to abusing her 97-year-old employer in Singapore, whose injuries were uncovered through footage from a hidden camera installed by his grandson. — AFP pic

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The rise of robotics is changing the future of work, with Singapore’s construction sector testing machines that can take on repetitive and hazardous tasks. — Unsplash pic

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Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam shares his views on Malaysia during a three-day official trip. — AFP file pic

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World / 17 m ago

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José Contreras, 30, takes his four-month-old son to see his older brother play during a football tournament in Edinburg, Texas, on July 10, 2026. Contreras felt safe from deportation under a programme launched years ago under Barack Obama, but the Trump administration expelled him anyway. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

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World / 14 h ago

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Middle East Technical University students clash with Turkish anti riot police as they use tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters demonstrating against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. — AFP file pic

World / 14 h ago

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World / 17 h ago

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Japan acknowledged the need to strengthen counter-intelligence efforts amid reports of Russian espionage and technology procurement activities. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

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World / 16 h ago

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According to Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg, the dividend rate is 8.3 per cent higher than the 6.0 sen per unit declared for the 2024 and 2025 financial years, involving a total distribution of RM34.35 million, including an interim dividend of 3.0 sen per unit paid on February 16. — Bernama pic

Money / 13 h ago

Amanah Saham Sarawak declares record 6.5 sen dividend, highest among Malaysian unit trust funds

Renewed hostilities in the Middle East followed last week’s exchange of fire and came as negotiators struggle to reach a lasting peace deal to keep the crucial Strait of Hormuz open. — AFP pic

Money / 13 h ago

Oil prices surge on US-Iran attacks

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the government takes a serious view on the issue on the challenges faced by the plastics industry following global supply chain pressures and rising raw material costs. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Money / 13 h ago

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At 6pm, the local currency edged up to 4.0680/0730 versus the greenback from 4.0695/0745 at last Friday’s close. — Bernama pic

Money / 14 h ago

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At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 6.95 points, or 0.41 per cent, to 1,698.44 from Friday’s close of 1,691.49.— Picture by Hari Anggara

Money / 15 h ago

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Petronas executive vice-president and chief executive officer of gas and maritime business Datuk Adif Zulkifli and Shizuoka Gas representative director and president Yoshitake Matsumoto commemorate a seven-year LNG supply agreement on July 13, 2026. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Money / 22 h ago

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File picture of a currency dealer walking past an electronic screen showing South Korea’s benchmark stock index (Kospi) in a foreign exchange dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul on June 26, 2026. The Korea Exchange (KRX) triggered the marketwide circuit breaker at around 1.28pm after the KOSPI plunged more than 8 per cent from the previous session’s close. — AFP pic

Money / 19 h ago

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Money / 19 h ago

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Sports

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Sports / 6 m ago

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Supporters greet Norway national football team at Slottsplassen in Oslo on July 13, 2026. — NTB pic via AFP

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