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Former Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on July 28, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Businessman: Bumi contractor’s RM1m to Bersatu was ‘reward’ after getting RM141m govt project, tapped Muhyiddin’s golf buddy’s help

The OECD has urged Malaysia to reintroduce the GST and gradually phase out fuel subsidies to strengthen government finances as the country nears high-income status. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 19 h ago

OECD urges Malaysia to bring back GST, phase out fuel subsidies to strengthen public finances

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad says police are investigating a TikTok video after receiving 11 reports over statements allegedly touching on the state’s royal institution. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Police open investigation after 11 reports over video allegedly touching on Negeri Sembilan royalty

Former unit trust consultant Amran Mohd Amin was sentenced to 18 months in prison and fined RM2 million after pleading guilty to cheating two men over securities investments. — Pixabay pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Former unit trust consultant jailed 18 months, fined RM2m for investment fraud

A man walks into the State Courts building in Singapore on June 26, 2026. — AFP pic

Singapore / 19 h ago

Singapore man gets 25 years’ prison, caning for raping three underage girls he paid for sex

France’s UN Ambassador Jérôme Bonnafont speaks as the United Nations Security Council holds an emergency meeting on the Ukraine-Russia war at UN Headquarters in New York on June 10, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

US walks out of UN Security Council over French envoy’s ‘North Korea’ comparison

Justice Datuk Anand Ponnudurai awarded each of the activists RM15,000 after holding the police officers involved and the government liable for the arrests made following the August 19, 2021 gathering at Dataran Merdeka. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 15 h ago

High Court orders Malaysian govt, police to pay activists RM195,000 over unlawful 2021 vigil arrests

The OECD says Malaysia’s data centre boom is boosting growth and investment but straining electricity and water supplies while creating relatively few jobs. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

OECD says Malaysia’s data centre boom brings growth but few jobs and mounting pressure on power, water

The prime minister also said that Form Six students will also receive similar financial aid and incentives as enjoyed by other school students following concerns raised by many Form Six students about their exclusion from government aid previously. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Anwar: Form Six stays under Education Ministry, but schools must treat it as pre-university

Maybank said the new registered address of its headquarters is Level 70, Menara Merdeka Maybank, Presint Merdeka 118, 50118 Kuala Lumpur, effective today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Menara Merdeka 118 officially renamed Menara Merdeka Maybank; former HQ now Menara Tun Perak

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said JBPM had verified that the operator met all safety requirements and found no reason to halt operations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Komtar tourist attraction cleared to continue operations after fatal fall, says Penang CM

File picture of then Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton during the 2017 Formula One Malaysia Grand Prix practice session at Sepang. The Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia will take place at SIC from October 2 to 4 after Malaysia was selected as a replacement host following the postponement of the Bahrain race due to the West Asia conflict. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Bahrain to cover F1 rights fees for Sepang race, says SIC

MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman speaks at a press conference during the opening of the 22nd Secretariat Meeting of Asean Parties Against Corruption near Banda Hilir, Melaka, July 28, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

MACC pursues documents from Dubai, Singapore and Indonesia as KWAP investment probe widens

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers his speech at the launch of AI Malaysia which at Cyber Axis Tower in Cyberjaya, July 28, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Anwar: Students to get free AI software access under digital skills programme

Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said police got their latest lead after investigations led to the arrest of the victim’s father and his 35-year-old uncle on July 18 and 22. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

After nearly three years, Johor police reclassify baby’s death as murder, father named main suspect

Malaysia

10 h ago

Defence minister: Local defence industry must grow to cut import reliance

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said efforts to develop local components must be intensified to ensure the entire defence industry supply chain could be established domestically. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — The development of the local defence industry must continue to be strengthened to reduce the country’s dependence on imports while enhancing domestic manufacturing capabilities, says Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.He said local companies had the potential to meet the country’s ammunition requirements, including those...

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Federal Territories Minister, Hannah Yeoh and KL Mayor, Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud during their work visit at the PPR Seri Pantai in Kuala Lumpur on July 28, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

11 h ago

PPR Seri Pantai gets RM2.59m worth of upgrading works from DBKL

Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said police got their latest lead after investigations led to the arrest of the victim’s father and his 35-year-old uncle on July 18 and 22. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

After nearly three years, Johor police reclassify baby’s death as murder, father named main suspect

Former unit trust consultant Amran Mohd Amin was sentenced to 18 months in prison and fined RM2 million after pleading guilty to cheating two men over securities investments. — Pixabay pic

12 h ago

Former unit trust consultant jailed 18 months, fined RM2m for investment fraud

File picture of then Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton during the 2017 Formula One Malaysia Grand Prix practice session at Sepang. The Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia will take place at SIC from October 2 to 4 after Malaysia was selected as a replacement host following the postponement of the Bahrain race due to the West Asia conflict. — AFP pic

12 h ago

Bahrain to cover F1 rights fees for Sepang race, says SIC

The Transport Ministry said the Putrajaya monorail cannot be revived because its long-abandoned rail infrastructure, including the underground tunnel, may no longer be fit for use. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Transport Ministry says Putrajaya monorail project not viable to revive

Deputy Health Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said 26 medicines for rare diseases had been registered in Malaysia as of April, up from none before 2020. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Malaysia registers 26 rare disease medicines since 2020, says Health Ministry

In a post on its official Facebook page today, MetMalaysia said thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds were expected in the affected areas until 6pm today. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for KL, parts of Selangor, Johor, Sarawak and three states

Six brothers were charged in Ipoh with trafficking 118.87 grammes of heroin in Chemor, Perak last week. — Pexels pic

12 h ago

Six brothers charged with trafficking 118g of heroin in Ipoh

Jempol district police chief Superintendent Norhisham Mustapar said the crash at about 11.25am involved a Hino lorry driven by a 53-year-old man travelling from Bahau towards Triang, Pahang, and a Honda C100 motorcycle ridden by the 73-year-old victim. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

13 h ago

Felda settler killed in Jempol crash with lorry after motorcycle enters opposite lane

Screengrab of the clip posted by Siew on his Facebook page shows the crocodile in the pond near the Jalan Oya-Sibu Jaya flyover. — The Borneo Post pic

13 h ago

Sarawak crocodile sighting near Sibu flyover sparks public warning

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said all Rohingya refugees relocated to the city police headquarters had valid UNHCR documents. — Bernama file pic

13 h ago

Police: All Rohingya refugees relocated to KL headquarters hold valid UNHCR documents

Election Commission chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said voter turnout for Saturday’s Negeri Sembilan state election is expected to reach between 72 to 75 per cent. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Negeri Sembilan polls: EC targets voter turnout of 75pc on Saturday

Royal Malaysian Air Force personnel queue to cast their ballots during early voting for the Negeri Sembilan state election at Dewan Angkasaraya, Sendayan Air Base in Seremban today. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Negeri Sembilan early voter turnout tops 80pc at 2pm as 20 centres close

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun speaks to reporters after observing early voting for the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election at the Kem Segenting Multipurpose Hall early voting centre in Port Dickson today. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

No land will be acquired for Port Dickson Smart Port, says Aminuddin

Maritime Network Sdn Bhd chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Seri Jeyenderan Ramasamy said aid clarification was needed to ensure industry players clearly understood the interpretation and implementation of the K8 procedure, particularly in relation to the handling of petroleum cargo after it has been unloaded into storage tanks. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Maritime executive says K8 declaration confusion affecting industry, urges Customs Dept to clarify

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