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Scaffolding on a high rise building gave way and crashed onto a neighbouring structure today as Typhoon Noul approached Hong Kong. — Video screencaps via Threads/fish_.csy

World / 16 h ago

High-rise scaffolding collapses and hundreds of flights are cancelled as Typhoon Noul nears Hong Kong (VIDEO)

Two of Malaysia’s largest Chinese education advocacy groups, Dong Zong and Jiao Zong, have issued a strong joint condemnation of PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang’s recent remarks labelling DAP supporters as “pendatang” (immigrants). — Picture by Miera Zulyana

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Education groups Dong Zong and Jiao Zong decry PAS president Hadi Awang’s ‘pendatang’ remarks

Former Umno secretary-general Tan Sri Annuar Musa (pictured) defended Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, saying his remarks were about Malay unity and love for the homeland, not the loyalty of other communities. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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Calls for Malays to unite must go on, Sanusi’s speech taken out of context, says Annuar Musa

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim visiting the Fort Cornwallis today. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

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Anwar says there is a need to reconstruct history to the Malaysian narrative

Umno information chief and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said racial rhetoric had no place in the Negeri Sembilan election campaign, criticising remarks by Perikatan Nasional election director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor. — Bernama pic

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‘Malaysia is their home’: Azalina says Constitution protects rights of non-Malays alongside Malays

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor today warned of legal action against those distorting his remarks made during a speech in Jempol, Negeri Sembilan. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Sanusi warns of lawsuits, police reports over ‘distorted’ speech

Ships are docked along a pier at the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal, the only natural deep-sea port in the region and one of the major container ports in Sharjah Emirate, along the Gulf of Oman on July 14, 2026. — AFP pic

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All Malaysians should stand up against the false rhetoric that Malays are being marginalised — Phar Kim Beng and Luthfy Hamzah 

Kam Kam Yoon (right) and his brother Kam Pak Yuen at the San Kwan Loong soy sauce factory in Jelutong, Penang. — Picture courtesy of Penang Global Tourism

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For nearly a century, this Penang family in Jelutong has let the sun make its soy sauce

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters celebrate the resignation of India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 25, 2026 amid the ongoing protests over alleged NEET exam irregularities. — AFP pic

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‘We have done it’: Cockroach movement hails victory as India’s education minister resigns after nationwide protests

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Spider-Man takes over KL: 600-drone ‘Brand New Day’ light show transforms TRX into New York’s 42nd Street

The manager of a pub in Australia has had his license to sell revoked after a patron consumed 21 drinks in five hours and collapsed in the street. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

Australia pub manager loses licence after patron’s 21‑drink boozy binge and street collapse

Vozinha’s gloves get global stage as the Cape Verde goalkeeper joins Colo Colo after his fairy tale run in the 2026 World Cup. — AFP pic

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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha swaps World Cup spotlight for Chile challenge

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said Malaysia is nearing high-income nation status, citing record levels of GNI per capita and overall economic output. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Malaysia’s GNI per capita hits record high, ‘one step away’ from high-income nation, says HR minister

Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the department received a call around 7.50 am reporting a young girl lying in the sixth-floor parking area, believed to have fallen from a 13th-floor window. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Autistic girl dies in 13th-floor apartment fall in Kuala Terengganu

According to a statement released by Datuk Seri Najib Razak's legal counsel, Messrs Shafee & Co., the medical procedure was deemed necessary following a series of health evaluations over the past several weeks. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Former PM Najib undergoes coronary procedure; no stent needed, doctors confirm

Shafiqah Othman Hamzah

Shafiqah Othman Hamzah

Shafiqah is a human rights activist and Muslim feminist. She tweets her thoughts at @sfqomhz and occasionally writes extremely long articles on shafiqahothman.com.

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