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A screen grab shows a Malaysian pilot accused of smuggling 25 kilogrammes of ecstasy at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Indonesian authorities put out airport video of Malaysian pilot allegedly smuggling 25kg ecstasy

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said the matter was decided at the party’s central executive committee (CEC) meeting yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

DAP to put govt role to vote as delegates decide whether party stays until Parliament ends

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Malaysia / 19 h ago

Maran Umno Youth chief, wife and child among four killed in Bentong crash

The Federal Constitution enables “new born” children who were found abandoned here to be Malaysian citizens, unless the presumption that their mother is a permanent resident is rebutted or proven otherwise. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 7 h ago

What is a ‘new born child’? Malaysia’s Court of Appeal clarifies citizenship laws for abandoned children

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Commissioner Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (centre) speaks at a press conference at the Selangor police headquarters in Shah Alam on August 4, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 1 h ago

How did a Malaysia Airlines pilot’s drug-filled baggage clear KLIA? Police identify person of interest

Wales today became the first nation to publicly withdraw support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid over his failed plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup. — AFP pic

Sports / 19 h ago

‘Failing to put the best interests of football first’: Wales becomes first nation to reject Infantino’s Fifa re‑election bid

KTMB said in a statement yesterday that the expanded service will cover seven stations—Paloh, Kluang, Renggam, Layang-Layang, Kulai, Kempas Baru and JB Sentral—with the journey from Paloh to JB Sentral taking about 120 minutes. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

KTMB expands Southern Shuttle route linking Paloh to JB Sentral from Aug 8

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim (seated) answering questions from reporters upon arriving to begin his first day of duties at the Menteri Besar’s Office at Wisma Negeri today. Also present was state Secretary Datuk Mohd Zafir Ibrahim. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Negeri Sembilan considers creating Deputy Exco positions, says MB

Morning Noodles in Seremban specialises in Hakka mee and ‘loh shu fun’. — Pictures by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 5 h ago

Head to Morning Noodles in Seremban for Hakka ‘mee’, pork patties and old-school caramel custard

Anthony Loke, who is also Transport Minister, said the decision was made out of a sense of responsibility and after having held the position for 22 years. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Loke resigns as Negeri Sembilan DAP chairman after state election defeat, stays on as party sec-gen

On July 28, the MACC arrested 12 individuals, including six immigration officers, in a joint operation conducted with several other agencies across the Klang Valley and Penang. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 3 h ago

MACC arrests five more immigration officers over alleged MyIMMs hacking

The ringgit ended lower against the greenback and other major currencies today, pressured by rising United States Treasury yields and renewed uncertainty over the path of US monetary policy. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 19 h ago

Ringgit ends lower against dollar, major currencies as US Treasury yields rise

Heavy smoke rises from a wildfire in Porto Germeno, near Athens, on August 1, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

The ‘monster’ fires are coming: Are Australia’s strategies the only way to save Europe?

On June 20, Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) signed several agreements with two Turkmenistan companies, including a Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) covering Offshore Blocks 19 and 20, as well as a Cooperation Agreement (CA) for a 2D seismic survey covering the northern offshore blocks. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Govt seeks wider gas supply options as Malaysia moves to boost energy security

A poster encouraging people to abstain from drinking alcohol for three months at the start of Buddhist Lent is displayed at Wat Nong Song Hong in Samut Sakhon province on July 30, 2026. — AFP pic

Life / 7 h ago

How Thailand’s ‘Buddhist Lent’ campaign is successfully helping millions quit alcohol

Malaysia

3 m ago

AI training using copyrighted works requires owners’ approval, says deputy minister

Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Fuziah Salleh said the requirement applies to any use of copyrighted works, whether for AI applications or other purposes. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — The use of copyrighted material for artificial intelligence (AI) model training is subject to approval from copyright holders, with licensing arrangements and royalty payments to be agreed by the relevant parties under the Copyright Act 1987.Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Fuziah Salleh said...

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Mother’s desperate attempts to save son fail in Kuala Terengganu fire

State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said the proposal is not intended to separate Sabah from the national tourism framework, but rather to establish a more effective operational partnership between the federal and state governments. ― Bernama pic

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Sabah proposes tourism be placed under Concurrent List in line with MA63

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim (seated) answering questions from reporters upon arriving to begin his first day of duties at the Menteri Besar’s Office at Wisma Negeri today. Also present was state Secretary Datuk Mohd Zafir Ibrahim. — Bernama pic

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Negeri Sembilan considers creating Deputy Exco positions, says MB

Temerloh district police chief ACP Mohd Nasyim Bahron said police were alerted to the crash involving a motorcyclist and his pillion rider at 8.20 pm. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Teenage students killed after motorcycle crashes near Temerloh

Suzanne Liew, wife of missing pastor Raymond Koh, is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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Suhakam: Further delay in Pastor Raymond Koh case could jeopardise crucial evidence, witnesses

Fire and Rescue Operations Division assistant director John Sagun Francis said a team from the Nibong Tebal Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) was sent to the scene after receiving an emergency call at 8.14 pm. — Picture by Devan Manuel

3 h ago

Pulau Burung landfill fire extinguished after nearly four-hour operation

On July 28, the MACC arrested 12 individuals, including six immigration officers, in a joint operation conducted with several other agencies across the Klang Valley and Penang. — Picture by Choo Choy May

3 h ago

MACC arrests five more immigration officers over alleged MyIMMs hacking

On June 20, Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) signed several agreements with two Turkmenistan companies, including a Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) covering Offshore Blocks 19 and 20, as well as a Cooperation Agreement (CA) for a 2D seismic survey covering the northern offshore blocks. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

5 h ago

Govt seeks wider gas supply options as Malaysia moves to boost energy security

Five Malaysian gold medallists in the men’s weightlifting events at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games pose for a photograph at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) Armadillo. From left: Muhammad Erry Hidayat, Muhammad Hafizuddin Rosli, Mohamad Aniq Kasdan, Muhamad Aznil Bidin and Mohamad Syahmi Nor Ghazali. — Bernama pic

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Anwar praises Malaysian contingent’s fighting spirit at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

KTMB said in a statement yesterday that the expanded service will cover seven stations—Paloh, Kluang, Renggam, Layang-Layang, Kulai, Kempas Baru and JB Sentral—with the journey from Paloh to JB Sentral taking about 120 minutes. — Picture by Devan Manuel

5 h ago

KTMB expands Southern Shuttle route linking Paloh to JB Sentral from Aug 8

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the commitment also encompassed efforts to enhance cooperation in combating cross-border crime. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Malaysia, Cambodia to strengthen cooperation in AI, digital economy and cross-border crime, says Anwar

Anthony Loke, who is also Transport Minister, said the decision was made out of a sense of responsibility and after having held the position for 22 years. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Loke resigns as Negeri Sembilan DAP chairman after state election defeat, stays on as party sec-gen

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said the matter was decided at the party’s central executive committee (CEC) meeting yesterday. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

DAP to put govt role to vote as delegates decide whether party stays until Parliament ends

The Federal Constitution enables “new born” children who were found abandoned here to be Malaysian citizens, unless the presumption that their mother is a permanent resident is rebutted or proven otherwise. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

7 h ago

What is a ‘new born child’? Malaysia’s Court of Appeal clarifies citizenship laws for abandoned children

A screen grab shows a Malaysian pilot accused of smuggling 25 kilogrammes of ecstasy at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

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Indonesian authorities put out airport video of Malaysian pilot allegedly smuggling 25kg ecstasy

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