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Another livestream by TikTok user @Sopan60 showed a car with three people inside stranded near Phileo Damansara and how they managed to escape with the help of passersby. — Social media screenshot

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Flash floods swamp Petaling Jaya after heavy rain (VIDEO)

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor said former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is scheduled to undergo a procedure to remove plaque near a blood vessel. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Najib to undergo procedure to remove plaque near blood vessel, says Rosmah

In a post on Facebook, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that through the initiatives and efforts he has put forward, he wants to continue to listen to and work on the hopes of young people, the sacrifices of parents, the elderly and the voices of the people who yearn for a much better future. — Facebook screenshot

Malaysia / 16 h ago

PM Anwar calls on the people to share views via his AI avatar (VIDEO)

A total of 103 candidates will contest all 36 state seats, with the Election Commission (EC) confirming 11 straight fights, 21 three-cornered contests, two four-cornered contests and two five-cornered battles. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Fractured alliances, multi-cornered fights shape Negeri Sembilan state election after nominations close

Seven people were taken to hospital after a falling tree struck their vehicle on Jalan Tun Razak, while another driver died. — Picture via Facebook/Warga Wilayah

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Man dies after tree falls on two cars along Jalan Tun Razak in KL

This combination of file photos shows Spain’s Lamine Yamal and Argentina’s Lionel Mess. Spain and Argentina will meet in the World Cup final at New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 15 h ago

Spain’s Yamal crowned Brazil’s hope as Latin America unites only to jeer Messi’s mob

Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the party is now Malaysia’s only ‘standalone’ Opposition force, arguing it must remain an effective check on the government. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Muhyiddin claims Bersatu is Parliament’s only true Opposition amid shifting alliances

Catsoterra founder Daniel Lok (left) taking part in the TNR programme when he visited Penang in April 2026 — Picture courtesy of Catsoterra

Malaysia / 5 h ago

From an idea to 800 sterilisations: How Catsoterra is helping to curb the stray cat population in Penang

Barisan Nasional’s MCA candidate Chong Fui Ming (left) faces Pakatan Harapan’s DAP incumbent Teo Kok Seong in a straight fight for the Bahau state seat in Jempol, Negeri Sembilan. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 3 h ago

DAP and MCA are trapped: What are they still for? — Khoo Ying Hooi

England’s Bukayo Saka (centre) celebrates scoring his team’s fifth goal with teammates Jude Bellingham and Reece James during the 2026 World Cup third-place match with France in Miami July 18, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 4 h ago

England hit France for six as Saka bags hat-trick... but Mbappe breaks Messi’s all-time World Cup record

Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian urges Sarawakians to rethink the clean-plate habit as diabetes in the state risk climbs. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Too much, not too little: Deputy premier Dr Sim says overeating is now Sarawak’s bigger health challenge

Unicef shared that more than 18 years ago, baby Lamine Yamal and his mother Sheila met Lionel Messi at a fundraising photoshoot. — Picture via X/Unicef

Life / 18 h ago

Messi calls it ‘crazy’ as fate pits him against baby Yamal in final

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his administration is examining whether it has the legal authority to act on the International Criminal Court’s warrant should Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visit the UN in September. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

NY mayor Mamdani floats Netanyahu arrest during UN summit — Israel fires back

Two vehicles damaged by debris from a collapsed two-storey shophouse in Taman Kota Laksamana, Melaka, July 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Rescuers halt search at wrecked Melaka shophouse amid fears of further collapse

An activist suspected of making criminal threats on Facebook surrendered at the Port Dickson district police headquarters after being in Thailand for over four months. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Activist wanted over alleged Facebook threats returns from Thailand and surrenders

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Malaysia / 7 m ago

Azalina: Over US$1.37b in 1MDB-linked assets returned by US, more still tied up overseas

Azalina said the value of the remaining assets remains unclear due to ongoing legal proceedings and market fluctuations. — Reuters file pic

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 — The United States has returned more than US$1.37 billion in assets linked to the misappropriation of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds to Malaysia, according to Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.Bernama reported that the minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) said the...

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A 33-year-old activist was remanded for two days over alleged threatening Facebook posts made in March. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 30 m ago

Activist remanded for two days in Seremban after returning from Thailand

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor said former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is scheduled to undergo a procedure to remove plaque near a blood vessel. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Najib to undergo procedure to remove plaque near blood vessel, says Rosmah

Barisan Nasional supporters wave party flags while accompanying candidates for Chennah, Klawang, Pertang and Sungai Lui to the nomination centre at Dewan Besar Kuala Klawang in Jelebu, July 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Police approve 19 permits as Negeri Sembilan campaigns get under way

Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged Negeri Sembilan voters to give the coalition a stronger mandate to ensure continuity under Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Give Pakatan a stronger mandate to keep Negeri Sembilan on course, says Anwar

A 48-year-old electrician lost RM150,000 after being duped by a bogus investment scheme promoted through WhatsApp. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Electrician loses RM150,000 in WhatsApp investment scam

Tang Jay Son (right) will contest Rahang on a Bersatu ticket against DAP incumbent Siau Meow Kong (left), Barisan Nasional’s Yap Siok Moy (second right) and Parti Sosialis Malaysia’s S. Tinagaran (second left). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Gerakan sacks Tang Jay Son for contesting in Rahang on Bersatu ticket

Kangar police have detained three Form One students have been remanded for two days after a schoolmate allegedly suffered a fractured ankle in a bullying incident. — Picture from X/Bernama

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Three Form One boys in Kangar under police investigation over alleged bullying that left classmate with fractured ankle

The MACC is investigating KWAP’s RM200 million investment loss involving an Indonesian aquaculture technology company eFishery. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 20 h ago

MACC steps in over KWAP’s RM200m investment loss linked to Indonesia’s eFishery

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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

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The Tower Transit bus captain (left) arrives at Jurong West Neighbourhood Police Centre with a National Transport Workers’ Union representative to file a police report following a viral confrontation with a passenger over his driving. — Picture via Facebook/joinNTWU

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Singapore / 2d ago

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The Ministry of Home Affairs building in Singapore. The Internal Security Department said two Bangladeshi workers had their work permits cancelled and were repatriated after investigations into extremist social media postings. — Picture via Facebook/Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore

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Devotees gather near the idol of Hindu deity Ram at the newly consecrated temple in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024. A probe into donations allegedly siphoned off at India’s grand Ram temple in 2026 has renewed scrutiny of how religious sites manage billions of cash and gold entrusted to them by devotees. — AFP pic

World / 45 m ago

India’s Ram temple donation scandal puts billions in religious funds under the spotlight

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his administration is examining whether it has the legal authority to act on the International Criminal Court’s warrant should Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visit the UN in September. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

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World / 3 h ago

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Plastic food display models showcase popular Japanese dishes in a restaurant window, including curry rice, omurice and fried cutlets, in Osaka May 25, 2026. — AFP pic

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This screen grab made on July 18, 2026 from handout video footage released by the US Central Command (Centcom) on July 17, 2026 shows what the US military says is the latest wave of precision strikes on strategic Iranian military sites. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

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A relative mourns over the body of 17-year-old Fadi al-Naasan during his funeral in the village of Al-Mughayyir, east of Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on July 18, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Another deadly day in Gaza leaves three children among 11 killed in fresh Israeli attacks

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Workers manufacture cement bricks using recycled water treatment sludge at Alam Aliran Kualiti’s facility in Bukit Mertajam, where scheduled waste is being transformed into commercial construction materials. — Bernama pic

Money / 1 h ago

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All durian industry players have been urged to continue complying with the requirements and Phytosanitary Protocol for the export of fresh durians to China. — Bernama pic

Money / 16 h ago

Deputy minister warns industry: Protect premium durian image as China access hinges on strict protocol

An aircraft fuselage is pictured on a rail car at the Boeing’s Renton factory in Renton, Washington, on April 15, 2025. — AFP pic

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Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang gives a speech during the Nvidia/Japan AI Ecosystem Reception in Tokyo on July 16, 2026. — AFP pic

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Chinese-made Volvo cars are seen before being loaded onto ships for export at the port in Nanjing, in China, eastern Jiangsu province on July 15, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 1d ago

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Netflix recorded US$3.4 billion in net profit between April and June, an increase of more than 9 per cent over the same period a year earlier. — AFP pic

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US president Donald Trump is expected to join Fifa president Gianni Infantino in presenting the World Cup trophy after the final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey. — AFP pic

Sports / 45 m ago

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Norway’s Erling Haaland leads his teammates in the Viking Row celebration after their 2-1 win over Brazil in the Fifa World Cup 2026 Round of 16 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 30 m ago

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This aerial view shows Argentina’s fans waving a flag with an image of late football legend Diego Maradona while cheering for their team at Times Square in New York, on July 18, 2026, a day ahead of the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. — AFP pic

Sports / 2 h ago

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This combination of file photos shows Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Spain’s Lamine Yamal. Spain and Argentina will meet in the 2026 World Cup final in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 2 h ago

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England’s Jude Bellingham takes the hydration break during the 2026 World Cup semi-final match with Argentina in Atlanta July 15, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 2 h ago

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England’s Morgan Rogers and France’s Lucas Digne fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup third-place match in Miami July 18, 2026. — AFP pic

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Mercedes’ driver Kimi Antonelli leaves the garage during the qualifying session at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, in Spa, ahead of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix, on July 18, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 3 h ago

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Britain’s Josh Kerr celebrates after winning the men’s one mile event during the IAAF Diamond League athletics competition in London July 18, 2026. — AFP pic

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