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A TNB employee reads the electricity meter in a residential area in Shah Alam November 3, 2020. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Why is my TNB electricity bill suddenly high? The AFA fuel surcharge explained

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his firm tone while delivering his message to civil servants reflected the importance of their role in implementing the government’s policies and national development agenda. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Anwar apologises if remarks to civil servants came across as too harsh

Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd, which operates the Rapid KL services, said the incident was detected at about 6.15am, following which its operations personnel and auxiliary police officers acted quickly to locate and detain the suspect. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Rapid KL says trespasser caused Shah Alam Line disruption, suspect detained

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said decisions on appointing or removing ministers rest solely with the prime minister. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

No need for anyone to resign, PM decides which ministers come and go, says Zahid

The senior political adviser to the prime minister said KWAP was a minority shareholder holding just 2.51 per cent of the company, and had invested alongside major institutional investors including Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund Temasek, Japan’s SoftBank, Indonesia-focused investment firm Northstar, and Abu Dhabi-based 42X Fund. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Tengku Zafrul defends KWAP’s eFishery investment, says global investors were also misled (VIDEO)

Cars in Petaling Jaya caught in the flash flood on July 18, 2026. Selangor Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim said the Selangor government, through the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) and relevant technical agencies, is carrying out a detailed investigation to determine the specific causes of flooding at each affected location. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Heavy rain, local factors caused Petaling Jaya flash floods, says Selangor exco

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the state government supports Iskandar Puteri City Council’s decision to revoke the business licence of NS0 Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Network School) at Forest City and halt its operations from July 22. — Screengrab from https://ns.com/

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Forest City Network School licence revoked, Johor warns no one is above the law

Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah delivers his address at the 8th World Conference on Islamic Thought and Civilisation (WCIT): ‘Everyone Matters: Pride and Unity in Islam’ in Ipoh, July 21, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Sultan Nazrin warns weak institutions, poor governance can undermine nations

The author argues that Barisan Nasional may ultimately have to distance itself from PAS before GE16, contending that constitutional moderation and East Malaysian support are crucial to preserving political stability. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 10 h ago

The impossibility of BN standing together with Pakatan all the way to GE16: Only a U-turn is possible — Phar Kim Beng

I dream of durians . . . delivered right to my doorstep! — Picture by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 10 h ago

I dream of durians... delivered right to my doorstep

Khairul Aming questioned how such information could be obtained and demanded clarification from the telco. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Communications minister orders probe into alleged leak of influencer Khairul Aming’s personal data

Argentina’s national football team travels on an open-top bus toward the Argentine Football Association training camp in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires Province, on July 20, 2026, following its return from the United States after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. — AFP pic

Sports / 10 h ago

Where’s Messi? Argentina captain missing as World Cup squad lands in Buenos Aires

US Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton (second right) listens to US Ambassador to Asean Kevin Kim (second left) speaking with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio upon Rubio’s arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila on July 21, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

‘Dangerous and aggressive’: Washington denounces Beijing after sailor clubbed in violent South China Sea clash

Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers his first speech outside 10 Downing Street in central London on July 20, 2026, after being invited by the king to form a new government. — AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister, purges cabinet of Starmer loyalists

According to Berita Harian, the BN chairman said he had no knowledge of any such gathering and stressed that BN’s position remains firmly aligned with the Unity Government until the 16th General Election (GE16). — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

DPM Zahid denies claims of BN–Perikatan–GPS–GRS meeting, reaffirms support for unity government

Malaysia

28 m ago

Penang aims for 100pc cashless transactions

State Local Government and Town and Country Planning Committee chairman H’ng Mooi Lye said one of the key initiatives involves the participation of all 24 state government departments and agencies in a campaign promoting digital payments to expand the adoption of cashless transactions among the public. — Picture by Hari Anggara

GEORGE TOWN, July 21 — The Penang government is committed to achieving 100 per cent cashless transactions in the near future through various initiatives currently being implemented.State Local Government and Town and Country Planning Committee chairman H’ng Mooi Lye said one of the key initiatives involves the participation of all...

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MetMalaysia has issued a thunderstorm warning, with heavy rain and strong winds expected in several areas nationwide, including parts of Perlis, Kedah, Perak, Selangor, Johor and Sarawak. — Bernama pic

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MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in several states including Kedah, Selangor, Johor

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at the Deputy Prime Minister’s engagement session with Kemas Negri Sembilan staff in Seremban, July 21, 2026. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Zahid tells BN machinery to work harder, admits party is ‘underdog’ in N. Sembilan polls

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the state government supports Iskandar Puteri City Council’s decision to revoke the business licence of NS0 Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Network School) at Forest City and halt its operations from July 22. — Screengrab from https://ns.com/

2 h ago

Forest City Network School licence revoked, Johor warns no one is above the law

Tan Sri Azam Baki said he was unaware of the matter and stressed that the contract award was a business matter involving the company and the relevant ministry. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

‘I have nothing to do with it’: Azam Baki denies role in RM178m contract awarded to brother-linked firm

As of July 15 this year 451 arrests had been made for foreigners found working while holding SVPs, an offence under Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963 and one of the most common immigration violations in Malaysia.— Picture by Hari Anggara

2 h ago

Rise in Social Visit Pass abuse triggers immigration crackdown

The amendment would increase the maximum jail term from one year to three years, while the fine would be raised to between RM3,000 and RM10,000. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Motorists who ignore licence bans could face three-year prison term, says deputy transport minister

Judge Ahmad Faizadh Yahaya handed down the punishment, ordering 15 years’ jail and 10 strokes for each charge, to run consecutively. This sentence adds to an earlier conviction in Lahad Datu, where the man admitted to 11 similar charges and received 165 years’ jail and 110 strokes. — Pexels pic

2 h ago

Tawau court jails tuition teacher 105 years, 70 strokes for repeatedly raping daughter; total sentence hits 280 years

Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak was charged with damaging a sacred Hindu object, specifically a three-pronged spear known as a soolam, while knowing that stomping on the object was an act of insult towards the Hindu religion. — Picture via Facebook

3 h ago

Tamim Dahri pleads not guilty to charge of damaging sacred Hindu object

Cheras district police chief ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud said police detected the circulation of a video recording of the incident on WhatsApp. — Picture by Choo Choy May

3 h ago

Teen suffers fractured skull, bleeding in head and ear after alleged assault in Cheras; four arrested

The man allegedly claimed the air rifle was used to hunt foxes, which he later sold in the Tumpat area. — iStock pic

3 h ago

Man detained in Tumpat after homemade air rifle found in car

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang Abdul Hadi said divisions among Muslims could lead to the loss of strength and influence, citing examples from Islamic history where internal conflicts contributed to the decline of Muslim powers. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

3 h ago

Hadi defends PAS-Umno cooperation, cites need for Malay-Muslim unity

Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu said priority is given to issues involving lifts, roofs, water tanks and reticulation systems, sanitary piping, electrical wiring, as well as general repairs involving common property. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Housing Ministry prioritising urgent repairs for ageing PPR projects amid budget cuts

Negri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said the man was remanded from today to facilitate investigations under Section 4 of the Sedition Act 1948, Section 505 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Man remanded two days from today over alleged insulting remarks against Negri Sembilan royal institution

In a statement posted on its social media platforms today, Maxis said all access to customer accounts is fully logged and monitored. — Picture by Devan Manuel

3 h ago

Maxis probes unauthorised access to customer’s account after social media post

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said 1,279 arrests were made in 2023, rising to 2,644 cases in 2024 and 2,630 cases last year. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Malaysia sees rise in foreigners misusing social visit passes to work, says Immigration Dept

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