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The house at 38 Oxley Road in Singapore was where the country’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew and other early leaders of the People’s Action Party met to lay the groundwork for Singapore’s independence. — File pic

Singapore / 13 h ago

Singapore government takes possession of Lee Kuan Yew’s home after decade-long family feud

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends the launch ceremony of the Sahabat Usahawan Madani Carnival at Cycledios, Pantai Batu 1 in Port Dickson, July 31, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Tabung Haji RCI report: Anwar questions 13-month bonus payout, calls it breach of trust

A three-member Federal Court bench unanimously dismissed Kunaseegaran’s application for a review of his conviction and sentence. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Death sentence stands for former Army pathologist Kunaseegaran convicted of killing DPP Kevin Morais

According to the author, while Umno, MCA and MIC may work with PAS-led PN for electoral gains, restoring Barisan Nasional to its former dominance would require more than just political calculations. — Picture by Farhan Najib

What You Think / 14 h ago

Umno, MCA and MIC cannot resurrect BN via PAS-led Perikatan: Here’s why — Phar Kim Beng

Eight foreign nationals were arrested at a luxury condominium allegedly used to offer fraudulent Japan travel packages online. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Penang police bust Japan travel scam call centre in luxury condominium

Malaysia Airlines reserves its comment on its pilot being caught for a narcotics-related offence by the Indonesian authorities but noted that the airline takes such allegations seriously. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Malaysia Airlines reserves comment, pledges full cooperation with Indonesian authorities on pilot’s alleged drug case

A Malaysian pilot risks the death penalty in Indonesia after being arrested at Jakarta’s international airport with more than 70,000 ecstasy tablets in his suitcase, according to police who said today the man was on drugs while flying a passenger plane. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Malaysian pilot accused of smuggling 70,000 ecstasy tablets into Jakarta, risks death penalty, say Indonesian police

Rapid KL said the extension would give commuters more time to familiarise themselves with the new system while encouraging greater use of public transport for daily travel. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Rapid KL extends free rides on LRT3 Shah Alam line until Aug 14

A total of 859,760 registered voters are eligible to cast ballots in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Undecided voters and turnout take centre stage in Negeri Sembilan’s final campaign hours

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has received four reports related to alleged cash handouts during the Negeri Sembilan State Election. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

MACC receives four reports of alleged cash handouts in Negeri Sembilan polls

Malaysia’s population density also rose to 104 persons per square kilometre in 2026 from 103 persons per square kilometre in 2025, with Kuala Lumpur recording the highest density at 8,574 persons per square kilometre. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Malaysia hits 34.4 million population; Selangor largest, Terengganu fastest-growing as 12 states enter ageing status, says Stats Dept

The Royal Klang City Council has handed over the investigation into an incident during a stray dog-catching operation in Taman Teluk Gedung Indah, Port Klang, which resulted in the death of a dog yesterday, to the Royal Malaysia Police. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Police to investigate dog’s death during Klang stray‑catching operation, says Royal Klang City Council

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said authorities would track down all affected pass holders but declined to reveal their locations to avoid jeopardising the operation. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

MyIMMs hack: Immigration Dept to revoke all fraudulently approved work passes

The Sepang International Circuit confirms that the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia this October 2026 will take place in the afternoon and not at night as listed on the F1 app. — AFP file pic

Sports / 16 h ago

No night race at Sepang: SIC clears up F1 timing confusion

The Immigration Department said valid UNHCR cardholders remain classified as illegal immigrants but are exempt from prosecution for overstaying and entering without valid travel documents. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 16 h ago

UNHCR cards do not confer legal immigration status in Malaysia, department says

Malaysia

18 m ago

Voting begins in Negeri Sembilan: A decisive day for 859,760 voters

A total of 859,760 registered voters, including 7,391 postal voters, will determine which coalition is given the mandate to govern Negeri Sembilan, following a 14-day campaigning period that ended right at midnight last night. — Bernama pic

SEREMBAN, Aug 1 — Voters in Negeri Sembilan will fulfill their democratic rights and civic duty today in the 16th State Election (PRN) to elect their new people’s representatives.A total of 859,760 registered voters, including 7,391 postal voters, will determine which coalition is given the mandate to govern Negeri Sembilan,...

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The Election Commission has reminded voters in Negeri Sembilan to vote early or at their recommended voting times, while adhering to rules prohibiting mobile phone use and campaign materials at polling stations during tomorrow’s state election. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

12 h ago

EC reminds Negeri Sembilan voters to follow recommended times, phones barred during voting

The Royal Klang City Council has handed over the investigation into an incident during a stray dog-catching operation in Taman Teluk Gedung Indah, Port Klang, which resulted in the death of a dog yesterday, to the Royal Malaysia Police. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

12 h ago

Police to investigate dog’s death during Klang stray‑catching operation, says Royal Klang City Council

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil and the Pakatan Harapan candidate for the N18 Pilah state seat, Datuk Noorzunita Begum Mohd Ibrahim, pose for a photo with tour participants at the Youth Tour flag-off event held at the Kuala Pilah Rakan Muda Complex July 31, 2026. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Negeri Sembilan polls: Trustworthy leaders key to state’s future, Fahmi tells voters

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim leaves after attending the Negeri Sembilan-level the Kembara Inspirasi Belia Akar Umbi (Kibar) Negeri Sembilan 2026 programme at the Pasir Panjang Community Hall July 31, 2026. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Six surveys, six different results: Anwar tells Pakatan to focus on campaigning in Negeri Sembilan, not predictions

Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin International Islamic University (UniSIRAJ) Vice-Chancellor Prof. Muhammad Rozaimi Ramle (left) and lawyer Faizal Rahman (centre) appeared at the Kuala Lumpur High Court representing the Mufti of Perlis July 31, 2026. The Mufti of Perlis, Datuk Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin, was awarded RM250,000 in damages after winning a lawsuit against a Facebook account owner over the publication of defamatory statements linking him to GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH). — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Perlis Mufti wins partial defamation claim, awarded RM250,000 over GISBH posts

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Master Plan is expected to be officially launched in conjunction with the Annual Leaders’ Retreat in December. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Malaysia, Singapore to jointly launch JS‑SEZ Master Plan in December, says Akmal Nasrullah

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a vessel carrying 41 Indonesian undocumented migrants in the waters of Teluk Senangin near Batu Malang near Lumut early this morning. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Vessel carrying 41 undocumented migrants detained after ramming MMEA patrol boat four times

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia is investigating the reported detention of a Malaysian pilot in Indonesia from a regulatory perspective, including whether there were any lapses before the individual departed from Malaysia. — Picture by Choo Choy May

13 h ago

CAAM to probe circumstances of Malaysian pilot’s detention in Indonesia over alleged drug smuggling attempt

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has sent a letter to Tunisian President Kais Saied appealing for the release of political figure Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi on humanitarian grounds. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

13 h ago

Anwar appeals to Tunisian president for release of opposition leader Ghannouchi on humanitarian grounds

The westbound carriageway of the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge from Batu Maung to Batu Kawan will be temporarily closed for seven hours from 8pm on August 8 until 3am on August 9 in conjunction with the Cultural Night Run 2026. — Picture via Facebook/Jambatan Kedua Pulau Pinang

13 h ago

Seven‑hour closure on Batu Maung–Batu Kawan stretch of 2nd Penang Bridge on Aug 8 for Cultural Night Run

Rompin district police chief Supt Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi said two men aged 41 and 34, riding Yamaha RXZ and Suzuki TXR150 motorcycles respectively, were injured after being involved in an accident at KM100 of Jalan Kuantan-Segamat near Muadzam Shah Polytechnic at about 10.10pm yesterday. — Picture courtesy of police

14 h ago

Police confirm three fatalities, two injuries in multiple RXZ‑related motorcycle accidents across Pahang

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim visits the sales booths at the launch ceremony of the MADANI Entrepreneur Friends Carnival (Karnival Sahabat Usahawan MADANI) at Cycledios, Pantai Batu 1 July 31, 2026. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

PM pledges increased allocation for Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia in upcoming Budget to aid low‑income families

The High Court today set aside the sessions court’s acquittal of political influencer Wan Azri Wan Deris (centre), better known as Papagomo, on a sedition charge and directed him to enter his defence. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

15 h ago

High Court allows prosecution appeal, sets aside Papagomo’s acquittal in sedition case

Eight foreign nationals were arrested at a luxury condominium allegedly used to offer fraudulent Japan travel packages online. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

15 h ago

Penang police bust Japan travel scam call centre in luxury condominium

DAP senator Dr RA Lingeshwaran has filed a police report against a video circulating on social media that alleges the party is a communist organisation. — Picture via Facebook/Lingesh RA

15 h ago

Senator files police report over video alleging DAP is a communist party, calls content ‘malicious and baseless’

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