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Former minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Aziz poses with his daughter at the University of Warwick. — @Tengku Zafrul pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Tengku Zafrul celebrates daughter’s graduation in UK, hopes for her homecoming

The Court of Appeal today decided that children born in Malaysia cannot follow their Malaysian fathers' citizenship, if their Malaysian fathers were not married to the non-Malaysian mothers at the time of the children's birth. — File picture by Razak Ghazali

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Court of Appeal rules children born out of wedlock cannot inherit Malaysian father’s citizenship

Rompin police chief Supt Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi said the victim, Heng Jing Ying, 31, had taken part in the ‘Aware Coral’ activity organised by Tioman Dive Buddy Centre, Kampung Genting, from July 17 to 18. — Pexels.com pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Woman dies after losing contact with group during Pulau Tioman dive

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Commissioner Datuk M. Kumar said the victim was detained under the Dangerous Drugs (Special Preventive Measures) Act after the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department uncovered alleged links to drug-related activities on July 21. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Kidnap victim rescued in RM7m ransom case detained over alleged drug trafficking links

A Google Maps image shows the estimated epicentre of an earthquake in Sumatra, Indonesia.

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Did you feel it? MetMalaysia says 5.7 magnitude Sumatra quake rattles west coast of peninsula

Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his wife Marie-France van Heel pose on the steps of 10 Downing Street in central London on July 20, 2026, after being asked by the king to form the next government. — AFP pic

Life / 19 h ago

Meet new UK PM Andy Burnham’s wife, the ‘coolest girl at Cambridge’ who’s shunning Downing Street

Bukit Aman CID director Datuk M. Kumar (centre) shows items seized during a police raid at a press conference at the Subang Jaya District Police Station headquarters on July 22, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Police bust RM27m-a-day World Cup gambling syndicate in Klang Valley

Perak-born Velmurugan (left) is seen here with his lawyer Annou Xavier at the Court of Appeal on January 21, 2026. — Picture by Ida Lim

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Perak man loses citizenship appeal despite having Malaysian aunt, uncles; as pre-Merdeka-born mother’s status undecided

A Maxis outlet is pictured at Lotus’s Semenyih on July 1, 2022. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Personal Data Protection Department investigates Maxis over Khairul Aming data leak

File picture of a man working from home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. The Public Service Department (JPA) said in a Human Resource Services Circular that eligible officers must attend the office three days a week, with the remaining two days designated for working from home (WFH) according to an approved schedule. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Eligible civil servants to work three days in office, two days from home under new hybrid policy

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia was not violating any international laws by maintaining the policy, which he said had been in place for decades. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Anwar says Malaysia will not bow to US pressure over Israeli entry ban

Playing at the Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium, the fifth seeds needed just 32 minutes to dispatch Japan’s Ririna Hiramoto-Kokona Ishikawa 21-16, 21-12. — AFP pic

Sports / 13 h ago

China Open: Pearly Tan-Thinaah, Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai check into second round

R. Saktygaanapathy is brought to the Klang Magistrates’ Court on April 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Defence weighs AGC appeal for driver in fatal Klang crash

Directed by Lee Sang-il and adapted from Shuichi Yoshida’s bestselling novel, the 175-minute film is set against the backdrop of Japan’s traditional Kabuki theatre and follows the intertwined 50-year journey of two performers pursuing artistic excellence.

Showbiz / 15 h ago

Award-winning Japanese film ‘Kokuho’ premieres in Malaysia ahead of nationwide cinema release

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announces Cabinet changes and new political appointments as part of the country’s leadership transition on Wednesday. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Singapore / 10 h ago

Singapore PM Wong announces Cabinet reshuffle amid leadership transition, elevates younger leaders

Malaysia

10 h ago

Second body recovered after Baram boat capsizing, search continues for two missing

The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) said in a statement that the victim found was Joshua Uken Mathew, 38, who is the father of the first victim, four-year-old Jovian Jangin Joshua, who was found drowned yesterday. — Picture from X/Bernama

MIRI, July 22 — Another victim of the boat capsizing incident in Sungai Seperot, near Long San, Baram, was found drowned today, bringing the death toll to two, while two others remain missing.The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) said in a statement that the victim found was Joshua Uken...

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File picture of a man working from home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. The Public Service Department (JPA) said in a Human Resource Services Circular that eligible officers must attend the office three days a week, with the remaining two days designated for working from home (WFH) according to an approved schedule. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

10 h ago

Eligible civil servants to work three days in office, two days from home under new hybrid policy

Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said reform must be visible, measurable and impactful, and called on government leaders to make full use of the report’s findings, discuss them with their leadership teams and ‘translate its recommendations into immediate action.’ — Bernama pic

10 h ago

Turn GovTech report into immediate action, public service told

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia was not violating any international laws by maintaining the policy, which he said had been in place for decades. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

Anwar says Malaysia will not bow to US pressure over Israeli entry ban

Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar receives the Malaysia GovTech Flagship Report: Building Malaysia's Future Government: Unlocking Public Sector Productivity with GovTech from World Bank Group Lead Public Sector Specialist Dr Marco Larizza (2nd right), in Putrajaya, July 22, 2026. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

GovTech report proposes four pillars to drive public sector digital transformation

Perak-born Velmurugan (left) is seen here with his lawyer Annou Xavier at the Court of Appeal on January 21, 2026. — Picture by Ida Lim

11 h ago

Perak man loses citizenship appeal despite having Malaysian aunt, uncles; as pre-Merdeka-born mother’s status undecided

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chats with students during the Jelajah Rakan Muda @ Paroi Negeri Sembilan 2026 programme at the Negeri Sembilan Youth and Sports Complex in Seremban, July 22, 2026. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

Anwar: Matriculation intake balances merit and support for disadvantaged students

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the Jelajah Rakan Muda @ Paroi Negeri Sembilan 2026 programme at the Negeri Sembilan Youth and Sports Complex in Seremban, July 22, 2026. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

Anwar calls on N. Sembilan voters to give Pakatan fresh mandate for stability

Prime Minister and Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers his speech during the Santai Petang Warga Ampangan programme at Medan Selera Ampangan today. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

On Negeri Sembilan campaign trail, Anwar cites Ampangan river project as proof of Pakatan's governance

Rompin police chief Supt Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi said the victim, Heng Jing Ying, 31, had taken part in the ‘Aware Coral’ activity organised by Tioman Dive Buddy Centre, Kampung Genting, from July 17 to 18. — Pexels.com pic

12 h ago

Woman dies after losing contact with group during Pulau Tioman dive

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Commissioner Datuk M. Kumar said the victim was detained under the Dangerous Drugs (Special Preventive Measures) Act after the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department uncovered alleged links to drug-related activities on July 21. — Picture by Yusof Isa

12 h ago

Kidnap victim rescued in RM7m ransom case detained over alleged drug trafficking links

The Native Courts Bill 2026, tabled by State local government and housing minister Datuk Ariffin Arif aims to replace the Native Courts Enactment 1992 which he said had been in force for more than 30 years and no longer adequately reflected changes in governance, public expectations and the state’s socio-economic development. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

13 h ago

Sabah Assembly passes sweeping Native Court reforms, introduces new three-tier system

Malaysian businesses continue to adapt to global supply chain challenges as uncertainty in international trade persists. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

13 h ago

US-Iran conflict flares up again but Malaysian businesses stay prepared with measures in place

Bukit Aman CID director Datuk M. Kumar (centre) shows items seized during a police raid at a press conference at the Subang Jaya District Police Station headquarters on July 22, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

13 h ago

Police bust RM27m-a-day World Cup gambling syndicate in Klang Valley

Salman Mallik, 49, was charged with possessing 11 passports issued to Bangladeshi citizens for the use of others without lawful authority at a premises in Taman Senangin here, at around 7 pm on June 27. — Unsplash pic

13 h ago

Bangladeshi man charged with possessing 11 passports in Kulim

Sungai Buloh Police chief Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said the 28-year-old was arrested at the scene after police received a report on the crash at 8.23 pm. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

13 h ago

Motorcyclist killed after being hit from behind at Puncak Alam junction, foreign driver held

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