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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today shared the heartwarming story of nine-year-old Muhammad Afif Ikhwan, who travelled through an oil palm plantation with his grandmother in the hope of meeting him. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Anwar touched by boy’s plantation journey to meet him in Segamat, gifts bicycle after visit

A file photograph shows Badrul Hisham Shaharin speaking to reporters outside the federal police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur April 8, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Chegubard disqualified from Negeri Sembilan polls after RM5,000 fine in sedition case

The probe involved the National Registration Department, Immigration Department, Royal Malaysia Police and the Football Association of Malaysia, with statements taken from 15 officers and five civilian witnesses. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

EAIC report: Citizenship approvals for seven naturalised players processed too quickly, not orderly

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the focus should instead be on efforts to safeguard the people’s welfare and manage the country’s economy, rather than continuing to politicise the issue, given that the former prime minister is currently serving a prison sentence. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Anwar tells Johor election rivals to stop using Najib’s imprisonment as campaign issue

Petaling Jaya District Police Chief ACP Shamsudin Mamat said that both suspects, in their 20s and 30s, were detained following initial information received by the police at 11:23 pm regarding an unconscious local man at the hotel. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Two men with criminal records detained over Petaling Jaya hotel murder probe

A married couple, M. Dhinakaran and B. Rahtheneswary, were charged at the Ipoh Sessions Court with three counts of mischief, including throwing petrol bombs that caused property damage last month. Both pleaded not guilty. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Couple linked to ‘Ah Long’ activities charged over petrol bomb attacks in Ipoh

At 6pm, the local currency climbed to 4.0695/0745 against the US dollar from 4.0750/0795 at yesterday’s close. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Ringgit ends week stronger as safe-haven demand for US dollar fades

DAP deputy secretary-general Hannah Yeoh (right) with the Pakatan Harapan candidate for the Pekan Nanas state seat, Yeo Tung Siong (left), at a press conference in Ponian July 10, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Johor polls: Give Pakatan a chance, Hannah Yeoh urges Pekan Nanas voters

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right) and his Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul at the inauguration and operational launch ceremony of the new route connecting the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security Complex with the Sadao Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex in Thailand July 10, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

PM: New Bukit Kayu Hitam-Sadao road link to spur Malaysia-Thailand border economic growth

This file picture shows the Thailand-flagged cargo ship ‘Mayuree Naree’ engulfed in black smoke in the Strait of Hormuz, March 11, 2026. — Royal Thai Navy handout pic via Reuters
World  / 14 h ago

Thai crew of ship struck in Strait of Hormuz sue operators for negligence

Johor voters head to the polls today, with turnout expected to be a key focus as more than 2.7 million people are eligible to cast their ballots. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

All eyes on turnout as Johor heads to polls today

Penang’s honours list for the governor’s 85th birthday includes 101 recipients of state orders and 1,120 recipients of medals and other honours, with awards carrying the titles ‘Dato’ Seri’ and ‘Dato’’. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Fahmi heads Penang Governor’s honours list, with Ancom Nylex CEO among recipients

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Johoreans, including those living outside the state, to return and cast their ballots in tomorrow’s state election. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Tomorrow decides Johor’s future, Anwar calls: Return home and vote for fairness

The charge was framed under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 and is punishable under Section 233(3) of the same Act, which provides for a maximum fine of RM50,000 or imprisonment for up to one year, or both, upon conviction, and a further fine of RM1,000 for every day the offence is continued after conviction. — Pexels pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Blogger fined RM11,000 over offensive TikTok post targeting Ismail Sabri, Umno

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke hopes voter turnout in the Johor state election tomorrow will exceed 70 per cent to ensure that the government elected truly reflects the voice of the majority of the people. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Johor polls: Anthony Loke hopes voter turnout will exceed 70pc, cites strong demand for buses and trains

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