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Malaysians who buy rubber gloves made by Malaysian rubber manufacturer Top Glove could pay three times as much as they did last year, following the US government’s 19 per cent trade tariff announced on August 2, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Made in Malaysia, taxed in America, sold back at triple the price: Here’s how the US trade tariff could affect us

Hangzhou Wahaha group CEO Kelly Zong Fuli was thought to be Zong’s only child but is now being sued by her extramarital half-siblings Jacky, Jessie, and Jerry Zong.— NurPhoto pic via Reuters

Money / 8 h ago

Court freezes Hong Kong beverage heiress’ bank account over inheritance dispute with extramarital half-siblings

Melaka style 'wantan mee' at Ujong Pasir Lee Wan Tan Mee in Melaka. — Picture by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 10 h ago

Discover Ujong Pasir’s timeless Melaka style ‘wantan mee’, where every bite tastes like coming home

Noraidah Lamat recalled that her daughter, Zara Qairina Mahathir, had always asked for ‘kek batik’ in the weeks before her death. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Police say ‘no evidence’ linking minister’s child to Form One Sabahan Zara Qairina’s fatal fall

K-pop group KIIRAS during an interview with Malay Mail on August 1, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Showbiz / 10 h ago

Popularity, ‘bak kut teh’ and paving way for idols: Klang-born Lingling returns home as K-pop group KIIRAS thrills Malaysian fans

Sabah police recorded the statements of 60 people including students, parents, and the Papar religious school for an investigation into the fatal fall of first former Zara Qairina Mahathir. — Picture from X/Bernama

Malaysia / 9 h ago

No expulsion, no transfers: Sabah Education Dept refutes viral claims about students in Zara Qairina case

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said Trump’s confirmation to attend the upcoming Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur reflects growing confidence in Malaysia’s leadership and diplomatic credibility. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

US tariff cut, regional diplomacy signal Malaysia’s return to global relevance under Anwar’s leadership, says DAP sec-gen

Authorities sought assistance from the Xiangxi Shuguang Rescue Team and special police divers from Baise in Guangxi. — Picture via X

World / 6 h ago

Chinese diver rescued after five days trapped in underwater cave, asks for cigarette

Ayda Jebat recounted her experience at boarding school amid the discourse on bullying. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Showbiz / 5 h ago

‘I ate in toilet’: Ayda Jebat recounts nightmare at elite all-girls’ school after prefect took a fancy to her

While in Moscow, Istana Negara said His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim will be accorded a state welcome ceremony at the Kremlin by President Vladimir Putin, followed by an official meeting between the two Heads of State. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Sultan Ibrahim to make historic state visit to Russia from Aug 5, first by Malaysian King since ties began in 1967

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received plenty of messages from world leaders congratulating him on the handling of the potentially dangerous conflict between two neighbouring countries.. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Anwar’s defining week: Broker of peace and economic reprieve

The personnel shift comes as the Fed faces intensifying pressure under Trump, who has repeatedly criticised the central bank’s chief Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates sooner. — AFP pic

Money / 8 h ago

US Fed governor to resign early at critical time for central bank

Currently, the use of electronic cigarettes or vapes is strictly regulated under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024, which came into effect on October 1, 2024. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Vape groups warn total ban in Malaysia will fuel black market, not cut demand

The victim was found dead at 9.46pm August 1, 2025 on the riverbank of Jeram Tok Din, Pedu. — Picture from Facebook/Bomba Kuala Nerang

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Campers find body of woman feared drowned a day after disappearance near Pedu

Microplastics and mesoplastic debris pictured at Almaciga Beach on the north coast of Tenerife, Canary Islands, July 14, 2018, during a beach clean-up by NGO Canarias Libre de Plásticos (Canary Islands Free of Plastics). — AFP pic

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Four 13-year-olds released on bail after alleged attack on classmate at Kajang mall

Police said preliminary investigations suggest the incident was triggered by dissatisfaction among the suspects with the victim’s manner of communication and interaction. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — Four 13-year-old students detained over the alleged assault of a classmate at a shopping mall in Kajang have been released on police bail today.Kajang district police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof said the remand for the suspects, which was initially extended until tomorrow, was concluded...

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim visits an SME exhibition booth after officiating the Mega 3D Carnival 2025 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec) in Kuala Lumpur August 2, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 52 m ago

Felda free to chart FGV’s course after delisting, says Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi attend the launch of the 2025 Mega 3D Carnival at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec) in Kuala Lumpur August 2, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Anwar: Malaysia’s stability key to Asean peace role

Form Four student Muhammad Nur Iman Danial Mohd Roshidi, died on July 30 from serious injuries after being run down by a car allegedly driven by a policeman who crossed a red light. — File screengrab via Facebook/Info Kemalangan & Bencana Malaysia

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Kedah sees drop in crime, but Guar Chempedak cop’s crash killing teen puts force under spotlight

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Noraidah Lamat holds a framed photograph of her daughter, Zara Qairina Mahathir. — The Borneo Post pic

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Mother of Zara Qairina denies linking daughter’s death to high-profile individuals

Form Four student Muhammad Nur Iman Danial Mohd Roshidi, died on July 30 from serious injuries after being run down by a car allegedly driven by a policeman who crossed a red light. — File screengrab via Facebook/Info Kemalangan & Bencana Malaysia

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Kedah sees drop in crime, but Guar Chempedak cop’s crash killing teen puts force under spotlight

Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi on a recent visit to Geylang Serai Hawker Centre in Singapore. State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor is on his right. — Picture via Facebook/Mohd Jafni Md Shukor

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Johor eyes Singapore’s hawker model to boost local market standards

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech at the launch of the 2025 3D Mega Carnival at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) today. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Anwar announces RM100,000 for each Felda village to fund community-chosen projects

The EPF’s proposed two-tier structure — separating savings into flexible and income accounts — aims to provide members with a more stable post-retirement income. — Picture by Choo Choy May

1 h ago

EPF mulling two-tier account system to support post-retirement income, says deputy finance minister

Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the BN should be given at least one state seat out of each parliamentary constituency with multiple area to contest in the coming Sabah election. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Avoid repeat of Sabah seat snub or some might quit, says BN deputy chief

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the Works Ministry (KKR) carries a major responsibility in implementing infrastructure development, as without good roads, it would be difficult to deliver other services such as education, healthcare and safety. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Infrastructure focus in 13MP crucial for rural Sarawak, says works minister

Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin speaks to reporters after officiating the Pasir Gudang Umno division meeting at Dewan Muafakat Taman Mawar, Pasir Gudang in Johor on August 2, 2025. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Mindef investigating UTM Palapes cadet’s death during military training after mum suspects foul play

Personnel from diverse agencies work together to put out the flames in the forest near the UiTM campus in Mukah, Sarawak that have been smouldering for two weeks since July 2025. — The Borneo Post pic

3 h ago

Mukah forest fire near UiTM scorches over 100ha, helicopter water bombs hotspots after two weeks

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh, who is also Taiping MP, speaks at the launch of the Taiping Air Festival 2025 at Tekah Airport today. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Strong response for TVET courses with 60,000 applicants, says Wong Kah Woh

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said about 60 witnesses from various parties had been interviewed in connection with the case. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Police conclude probe into Zara Qairina’s death, 60 witnesses interviewed

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently hosted a high stakes meeting in Putrajaya between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, successfully defusing tensions along the two countries’ shared border. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

After Thai-Cambodia truce, Anwar now seen as key to possible Asean-led Myanmar peace push

The suspect was arrested at the scene and has been remanded until next Thursday. The case is being investigated under Section 307 and Section 186 of the Penal Code for attempted murder and obstructing a public servant, as well as Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

In Pudu, wife shocked after learning policeman husband was stabbed during KL patrol

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said Trump’s confirmation to attend the upcoming Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur reflects growing confidence in Malaysia’s leadership and diplomatic credibility. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

US tariff cut, regional diplomacy signal Malaysia’s return to global relevance under Anwar’s leadership, says DAP sec-gen

Malaysians who buy rubber gloves made by Malaysian rubber manufacturer Top Glove could pay three times as much as they did last year, following the US government’s 19 per cent trade tariff announced on August 2, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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Made in Malaysia, taxed in America, sold back at triple the price: Here’s how the US trade tariff could affect us

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