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Economists said the use of management estimates to value RM4.044 billion in property assets in 2017 exposed the institution to the risk of overstating its financial position and distributing hibah at imprudent levels. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Money / 18 h ago

Economists flag risk after RCI finds Tabung Haji used RM4b in management estimates

FashionValet founder Vivy Yusof and husband Fadzarudin face CBT charges over RM8m Khazanah, PNB funds. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Vivy Yusof, husband face CBT trial as court hears RM19.5m Khazanah transfers, director records

A screenshot of CCTV footage circulating on social media, purportedly showing the Genting Highlands goldsmith robbery. This image has not been independently verified.

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Two‑minute Genting goldsmith heist: Suspects armed with axes escape in BMW with RM1.74m haul

Tun Richard Malanjum is the first judge from Borneo to serve as Chief Justice. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Former Chief Justice Richard Malanjum returns to practice as advocate and solicitor

South African fitness coach Leroy Saunders, 41, died after collapsing during the Hyrox Bangkok competition on August 13, 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre. — Picture from Facebook/Leroy Saunders

Sports / 15 h ago

South Africa-born fitness coach dies after collapsing during Hyrox Bangkok

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the use of QR codes was not the only clearance method available to travellers at the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex at the RTS Link Bukit Chagar. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Loke assures RTS Link travellers: Passports accepted, QR system offered as digital option

Investigations and actions by authorities regarding Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) issues may go beyond the scope and period examined by the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Anwar: Tabung Haji probes stretch beyond RCI, enforcement ordered to act fast, firm, fearless

The bill to cap the prime minister’s tenure to a maximum of 10 years will be retabled during the next Parliament sitting in October, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said confirmed today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 14 h ago

‘Who wants power forever?’: Azalina confirms PM term limit bill retabled in October

Government to build RM60m bridge linking Bukit Chagar RTS and KTMB Komuter for easier access said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Transport Ministry greenlights RM60m bridge, giving Komuter passengers direct access to RTS station

AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa as rejected claims that his participation in a joint statement criticising Fifa president Gianni Infantino exceeded his authority. — AFP pic

Sports / 15 h ago

Asian football split deepens as Qatar challenges anti-Infantino move

Former prime minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is facing seven charges, namely four counts of alleged power abuse to obtain RM225.3 million in bribes for his party, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (from Nepturis Sdn Bhd, Azman Yusoff, KCJ Engineering Sdn Bhd, Bukhary Equity Sdn Bhd and Mamfor Sdn Bhd), and three counts of alleged money laundering involving money that Bersatu received from Bukhary Equity. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Ex-PM Muhyiddin’s trial: PMO gave names of contractors for Jana Wibawa projects, Finance Ministry officer says

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across several areas in Peninsular Malaysia until 9pm today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Heavy rain, strong winds forecast in multiple states, MetMalaysia issues evening alert

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today again indicated his hesitation to reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax during a dialogue with businesses and ministries ahead of the tabling of Budget 2027, slated for October. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Anwar resists GST comeback, eyes selective levy fixes to reinforce SST ahead of Budget 2027

LPPKN deputy chairman Juwairiya Zulkifli said Kampar's older population surpasses both the national average of 8 per cent and Perak’s overall proportion of 10.2 per cent, underscoring ageing as a major demographic challenge for the district. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Kampar leads Malaysia in ageing population: 12.6pc of population aged 65 and above by 2025

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at the High Court for the hearing of 1MDB’s US$5.64 billion civil suit against him August 17, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

1MDB civil trial: Shahrol Azral denies Jho Low acted as PM, insists Najib briefed indirectly

Malaysia

1 h ago

UUCA explained: Malaysia’s 55-year-old campus control law and the repeal now on the table

University students participate in an anti-corruption rally at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur on January 25, 2025. — picture by Sayuti Zainuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (UUCA) is set to be repealed, marking the end of a contentious 55-year legal era that defined, and often stifled, student activism in Malaysia.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made the landmark announcement during the PKR Congress on...

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The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across several areas in Peninsular Malaysia until 9pm today. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Heavy rain, strong winds forecast in multiple states, MetMalaysia issues evening alert

The Court of Appeal here today adjourned the hearing of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s appeal after his lawyer indicated that he would file an application to adduce the Pulau Batu Puteh Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report as fresh evidence in the appeal. — Picture by Yusof Isa

12 h ago

Court adjourns Pulau Batu Puteh appeal, Dr Mahathir’s lawyer seeks to add RCI report

Eight areas across seven districts in Sabah are experiencing a prolonged dry spell, with between 12 and 14 consecutive days without rain recorded as of yesterday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

13 h ago

Sabah Fire Dept issues stern warning as eight areas hit by 12‑day dry spell

The High Court today set Aug 24 for its decision on an originating summons filed by the Negeri Sembilan state government seeking an immediate eviction order for the official halls and residences of the Undang Rembau and Undang Sungei Ujong. — Unsplash pic

13 h ago

High Court to deliver Aug 24 ruling on Negeri Sembilan Undang eviction summons

The bill to cap the prime minister’s tenure to a maximum of 10 years will be retabled during the next Parliament sitting in October, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said confirmed today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

14 h ago

‘Who wants power forever?’: Azalina confirms PM term limit bill retabled in October

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan with Philippine Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro during the signing ceremony of the agreed minutes of the ninth Philippines–Malaysia Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila August 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Malaysia, Philippines discuss swift repatriation of 5,000 undocumented migrants detained in Sabah depots

Periodic partial lane closures along Jalan Tun Dr Awang and Jalan Dato Ismail Hashim, from the Sri Relau Complex to the Penang Golf Club, near here, will be implemented from Aug 20 to Oct 31. — Bernama pic/MRT Corp

14 h ago

MRT Corp announces Aug 20–Oct 31 lane closures for Penang’s Mutiara Line construction

Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the law, dating back to 1972, would need to be updated so that it stays relevant with time. However, she ruled out the possibility of abolishing it completely. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

14 h ago

Law minister: Government considering review of Official Secrets Act, ready to table the AG-PP bill in Parliament

Former prime minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is facing seven charges, namely four counts of alleged power abuse to obtain RM225.3 million in bribes for his party, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (from Nepturis Sdn Bhd, Azman Yusoff, KCJ Engineering Sdn Bhd, Bukhary Equity Sdn Bhd and Mamfor Sdn Bhd), and three counts of alleged money laundering involving money that Bersatu received from Bukhary Equity. — Picture by Yusof Isa

15 h ago

Ex-PM Muhyiddin’s trial: PMO gave names of contractors for Jana Wibawa projects, Finance Ministry officer says

Investigations and actions by authorities regarding Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) issues may go beyond the scope and period examined by the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Anwar: Tabung Haji probes stretch beyond RCI, enforcement ordered to act fast, firm, fearless

FashionValet founder Vivy Yusof and husband Fadzarudin face CBT charges over RM8m Khazanah, PNB funds. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Vivy Yusof, husband face CBT trial as court hears RM19.5m Khazanah transfers, director records

LPPKN deputy chairman Juwairiya Zulkifli said Kampar's older population surpasses both the national average of 8 per cent and Perak’s overall proportion of 10.2 per cent, underscoring ageing as a major demographic challenge for the district. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Kampar leads Malaysia in ageing population: 12.6pc of population aged 65 and above by 2025

Budget 2027 must heed the voice of the people and meet their aspirations by driving the country’s development and improving the people’s well-being, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Budget 2027 to heed rakyat’s voices, PM Anwar says, as energy crisis weighs on households

A tanker lorry driver today pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate’s Court here to two counts of reckless driving that caused the deaths of a mother and her son at KM9 of Jalan Temerloh-Triang, Temerloh, last Friday. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Temerloh fuel tanker crash: Driver charged with reckless driving causing deaths of mother, child

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the use of QR codes was not the only clearance method available to travellers at the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex at the RTS Link Bukit Chagar. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Loke assures RTS Link travellers: Passports accepted, QR system offered as digital option

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