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Ramkarpal also questioned whether MCA and MIC would remain in BN as the coalition cooperates with PAS in the Negeri Sembilan election amid the latter’s racial remarks. — File picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Ramkarpal: Umno’s silence over PAS racial remarks may be ‘sign of things to come’

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) attends the National Training Week (NTW) 2026 Summit at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Permatang Pauh today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

No one above the law, says Anwar, expects Cabinet nod to release Tabung Haji RCI report

An Indonesian man was sentenced to 60 years in prison and 60 strokes of the cane by the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court after pleading guilty to six counts of sexual offences against his daughter. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Father gets 60 years’ jail for raping daughter who later gave birth to his child

As Malaysia attracts more advanced investment, the jobs created must be higher-skilled and better paid. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

We have raised the ‘ceiling’; Now we must raise the ‘floor’

This file picture shows Komtar illuminated at night in George Town. An 18-year-old was found dead after he was believed to have fallen from the building yesterday. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Teen found dead after suspected fall from Komtar, police say no evidence of foul play

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

Malaysia / 3 h ago

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

A confrontation between a Thai commuter and a group of foreign passengers aboard Bangkok’s BTS Skytrain was captured on video and later went viral, sparking a social media backlash. — Screengrab via TikTok/@1234aaawry

Life / 6 h ago

Bangkok BTS Skytrain row escalates into diplomatic headache as Italian Embassy shuts Facebook comments after viral clash

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the National Training Week 2026 event in Seberang Perai, Penang, July 25, 2026. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Anwar urges Malaysians to consider RM50b fuel subsidy bill before listening to government critics

Representatives of the Italian tourist group at the centre of the viral Bangkok BTS Skytrain confrontation bow in apology in a video released by the Italian Embassy, asking Thai people for forgiveness. — Screengrab via Italian Embassy

Life / 5 h ago

‘Money can’t buy respect’: Italian tourists at centre of viral Bangkok BTS Skytrain row finally apologise after backlash

Karim Khan KC has been removed as prosecutor at the International Criminal Court following allegations of sexual misconduct by a former Malaysian aide. — Picture from X/Int’l Criminal Court

World / 10 h ago

Karim Khan, ICC prosecutor who sought Netanyahu warrant, voted out over Malaysian aide’s sexual misconduct claims

Goldsmiths M.Thanas and Raju Murugesan showcasing the handmade jewellery from their shop. — Picture by Opalyn Mok.

Malaysia / 12 h ago

From wedding thalis to temple decor, Penang goldsmith preserves generations of craftsmanship

Deputy Prime Minister and Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi noted that Sanusi, who is also PAS’s election director for the state polls, may be accustomed to addressing Kedah’s electorate, but his style of speech may not sit well with the more diverse voters of Negeri Sembilan, where his words could be misinterpreted and cause unnecessary tension. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 5 h ago

‘There is no need to come to Negeri Sembilan’: Zahid tells Sanusi to focus on Kedah

Alif Rakib, 22, captured the ONE Championship Interim Strawweight Muay Thai World Title after defeating Thailand’s former world champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao. — Picture via Facebook/ONE Championship

Malaysia / 10 h ago

‘Malaysia is proud’: Anwar congratulates Alif Rakib on becoming country’s first ONE Muay Thai world champion

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

Malaysia / 1 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said no leader should make statements that could offend other races, — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

PM Anwar condemns Kedah MB Sanusi’s divisive comments, calls for unity

Malaysia

58 m ago

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

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

KUALA TERENGGANU, July 25 —A seven-year-old autistic girl died after falling from the 13th floor of the Ladang Tok Pelam Apartments near here.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...

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Negeri Sembilan police have received 16 reports and opened 11 investigation papers, including two opened yesterday, over alleged election-related offences in the state polls. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

2 h ago

Police launch 16 probes into alleged election-related offences in Negeri Sembilan

Melaka Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) public relations officer Mohd Hafidzatullah Rashid said seven firefighters from the Tangga Batu Fire and Rescue Station were deployed after the department received an emergency call at 9.47am. — Facebook/Melaka Civil Defence Force

2 h ago

Family, including baby, rescued from Tanjung Kling flash floods

In a statement, the Melaka State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat said the relief centre at the Pantai Kundor State Legislative Assembly Development and Coordination Committee (Japerun) was opened at 11.32 am and is sheltering 15 evacuees from seven families. — Melaka Civil Defence Force pic via Facebook

2 h ago

Melaka floods: Emergency shelters set up after relentless rain

South Klang district police chief ACP Lim Jit Huey said the remand application for the local suspect in his 20s, was made at the Klang Court yesterday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Suspect arrested in Shah Alam for armed van heist attempt

Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said BN remains free to decide its own strategy in Negeri Sembilan despite its political understanding with PN. — The Borneo Post pic

2 h ago

Negeri Sembilan cooperation with Perikatan does not bind BN, says Ahmad Maslan

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

3 h ago

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

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

2 h ago

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

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

3 h ago

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

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the state has already exceeded Barisan Nasional’s five-year investment target, citing more than RM30 billion in approved investments over the past 18 months. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Aminuddin challenges BN manifesto, says Negeri Sembilan has already met RM30b investment target

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

3 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said no leader should make statements that could offend other races, — Bernama pic

4 h ago

PM Anwar condemns Kedah MB Sanusi’s divisive comments, calls for unity

Deputy Prime Minister and Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi noted that Sanusi, who is also PAS’s election director for the state polls, may be accustomed to addressing Kedah’s electorate, but his style of speech may not sit well with the more diverse voters of Negeri Sembilan, where his words could be misinterpreted and cause unnecessary tension. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

5 h ago

‘There is no need to come to Negeri Sembilan’: Zahid tells Sanusi to focus on Kedah

While affirming full respect for judicial independence and acknowledging the court’s role in interpreting the Federal Constitution as it stands, Suhakam said the ruling exposes critical gaps in the country’s citizenship framework that could leave vulnerable children at risk of statelessness. — Picture by Devan Manuel

5 h ago

Rights body Suhakam voices concern over court ruling denying citizenship to children born out of wedlock

Malaysia last hosted a Formula One grand prix at the Sepang International Circuit in 2017 before the race was dropped from the calendar. — AFP pic

5 h ago

Anwar says decision on potential Formula One return to Malaysia will be announced tomorrow

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said Malaysia will have two years after its trade agreement with the US comes into force to introduce measures banning imports of goods produced using forced labour. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

5 h ago

Johari: Malaysia given two years to tighten laws on forced labour imports under US trade deal

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