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Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar says the plan means if civil servants are off on Saturday and Sunday, they will not be allowed to choose Monday and Friday as their hybrid working days. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Three days in office, two days remote: Hybrid work starts Aug 1 for civil servants, no long weekends allowed

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman speaks to reporters outside court on July 13, 2026. His case involving charges under Section 403 of the Penal Code centred on allegations involving RM120,000 transferred from an Armada-linked account. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

A simple lesson from Syed Saddiq case: If something belongs to you, keep it to yourself — Hafiz Hassan

The KL MACC is investigating a former civil servant in his 30s who is alleged to have used the personal details of 11 people to pocket monthly aid payments amounting to RM300,000. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Ex-civil servant under four-day MACC remand, accused of using 11 people’s details to pocket RM300,000 in aid payments

Sutracom Sdn Bhd managing director, Shahrin Shamsuddin, 15th prosecution witness in Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's power abuse and money laundering trial is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on July 14, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 17 h ago

In Muhyiddin’s trial, businessman says brother donated part of company’s RM13.7m to Bersatu without his knowledge

Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) says he has asked DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke (right) to speak with his Malaccan part colleagues to delay they decision to withdraw from the state government until the election. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Anwar urges Melaka DAP to reconsider state govt exit, keep working until election

The world No. 5 Malaysians were beaten 21–17, 17–21, 17–21 in a 50‑minute battle at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium — their first loss to the Taiwanese pair in four meetings. — AFP pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Pearly–Thinaah crash out in Japan Open first round after three‑game upset

Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor (left) welcomes Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (second right) at Istana Alam Shah on July 14, 2026 in conjunction with the president’s state visit to Malaysia. — Picture from Facebook/Selangor Royal Office

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Selangor Sultan, Singapore president talk urban floods, sustainability and future cities in state visit

BN president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi with the BN Supreme Council at the launch of Johor BN’s election machinery for the 16th state polls at Educity Indoor Stadium in Johor June 7, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

The Johor blueprint: A winning formula or a one-state phenomenon for BN?

A 48-year-old motorcyclist died in a collision with a car driven by a woman in her 20s who was suspected of running a red light while making a right turn at the Bandar Seri Cendana intersection in Sungai Petani, Kedah on July 14, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Muhammad Ridzuan Osman DikWan

Malaysia / 15 h ago

A ride cut short: Motorcyclist killed in collision with driver who allegedly ran red light at Sungai Petani junction

The Agriculture Centre of Excellence at Selangor Fruit Valley develops research and technology to support the state’s food security efforts. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Can Selangor feed itself? Food Valley harvests 10 tonnes as state builds three-month food buffer

In the opening round at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, the world No. 30 came out tops against the world No. 19 Yu Jen 21-19, 21-16 in 50 minutes. — Bernama pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Japan Open: Malaysia’s Leong Jun Hao scores upset win, Chen Tang Jie-Clarissa San bow out

Fong Heng Leong, 72, was charged with driving a Proton X70 dangerously, resulting in the death of Azim Haikal Noor Aziddin, 22, at Jalan 17/21 Petaling Jaya, Selangor at 1.42pm on May 5th. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Proton X70 driver, 70, pleads not guilty to causing motorcyclist’s death in PJ’s Section 17

Businesswoman Sofia Rini Buyong is expected to be charged with defamation at the Kuala Lumpur Magistrates’ Court today. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Businesswoman Sofia Rini to be charged with defamation today

This undated handout picture released on September 21, 2022 by the Instagram account of Interpol Venezuela shows Francis Leonard Glenn, known as “Fat Leonard”, after his capture in Maiquetia, Venezuela. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘Fat Leonard’ seeks Trump pardon, citing cancer and financial hardship

Zara Qairina Mahathir, 13, died on July 17, 2025 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where she had been admitted a day earlier after being found unconscious near a drain at her school hostel in Papar at 4am. — Daily Express pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘Are you registered?’ Inquest officer in Zara Qairina case questions expert witness’ child psychology specialist status

Malaysia

11 m ago

Melaka assembly: Four DAP assemblymen move to opposition bloc

The four assemblymen are Allex Seah Shoo Chin (PH-Kesidang), Low Chee Leong (PH-Kota Laksamana), Leng Chau Yen (PH-Banda Hilir) and Kerk Chee Yee (PH-Ayer Keroh). — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

MELAKA, July 15 — The seats of four Melaka DAP assemblymen in the State Legislative Assembly were moved to the opposition bloc on the final day of the sitting today.They are now seated alongside Perikatan Nasional and Independent assemblymen after announcing yesterday that they were withdrawing their support for the...

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Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said 2,688 manufacturing projects worth RM318.5 billion approved since 2023 have been realised, creating 210,546 jobs. — Bernama pic

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Miti: RM318.5b of approved manufacturing investments realised since 2023, creating over 210,000 jobs

The four-wheel-drive believed to have veered into the opposite lane and fatally struck a university student is pictured after the crash. — Picture via Daily Express

1 h ago

University student dies in Tawau crash while heading for practical training

Sarawak DAP committee member Stanley Chiew has questioned why AirBorneo has yet to introduce direct flights between Sibu and Kuching despite expanding other routes. — The Borneo Post pic

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DAP man questions absence of AirBorneo direct Sibu-Kuching flights

Nine Bills will be tabled during the four-day Sabah State Legislative Assembly sitting beginning July 20. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

Islamic inheritance, Native Courts among nine Bills for Sabah assembly sitting from July 20

Businesswoman Sofia Rini Buyong is expected to be charged with defamation at the Kuala Lumpur Magistrates’ Court today. — Pexels pic

2 h ago

Businesswoman Sofia Rini to be charged with defamation today

State Science, Environment and Green Technology Committee chairman Teh Kok Lim said the Perak Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN) has periodically received complaints about wild monkeys disrupting the R&R over the past few years. — File picture via Unsplash pic/Hans Peter Traunig

2 h ago

Perak launches operation after rise in wild monkey complaints at Sungai Perak R&R

Hilir Perak district police chief ACP Chua Kok Lian said the operation, conducted in collaboration with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), successfully uncovered the illegal cryptocurrency mining activities. — File Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

2 h ago

Police seize 75 bitcoin mining machines in Teluk Intan power theft raid

Adam Adli, who is also the Deputy Higher Education Minister, said that Melaka Keadilan continues to hold the principle that political and administrative stability is crucial to guaranteeing state progress, economic growth, and the people’s well-being. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2 h ago

Melaka PKR urges calm, seeks consensus on nominated assemblymen issue

The current Dewan Rakyat sitting is scheduled to run for 16 days until July 16. — Bernama file pic

3 h ago

In Dewan Rakyat today: Internet disruptions, West Asia conflict's impact on fuel subsidies among issues raised

Prime Minister and Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivering his speech during the coalition's candidate announcement ceremony for the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election at Dataran Melang last night. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Negeri Sembilan polls: Anwar warns against dragging royalty, Constitution into campaign

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks with Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar and state Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun during the launch of the coalition's Negeri Sembilan’s election machinery at Karisma Arena Seremban few days ago. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Negeri Sembilan polls: Aminuddin seeks fresh Pakatan mandate to preserve stability

Prime Minister and Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim greeting Pakatan Harapan candidates during the coalition's candidate announcement ceremony for the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election at Dataran Melang last night. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Negeri Sembilan polls: Aminuddin to contest Linggi, Anthony Loke defends Chennah

BN president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi with the BN Supreme Council at the launch of Johor BN’s election machinery for the 16th state polls at Educity Indoor Stadium in Johor June 7, 2026. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

The Johor blueprint: A winning formula or a one-state phenomenon for BN?

A 48-year-old motorcyclist died in a collision with a car driven by a woman in her 20s who was suspected of running a red light while making a right turn at the Bandar Seri Cendana intersection in Sungai Petani, Kedah on July 14, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Muhammad Ridzuan Osman DikWan

15 h ago

A ride cut short: Motorcyclist killed in collision with driver who allegedly ran red light at Sungai Petani junction

The KL MACC is investigating a former civil servant in his 30s who is alleged to have used the personal details of 11 people to pocket monthly aid payments amounting to RM300,000. — Picture by Choo Choy May

15 h ago

Ex-civil servant under four-day MACC remand, accused of using 11 people’s details to pocket RM300,000 in aid payments

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