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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 / 18 h ago

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

Michelle Yeoh with her historic Oscar for ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ (left), and as Zhao Yanhong in ‘It’s My Time’, which marks her return to Chinese-language cinema. — Pictures by Yusof Mat Isa and Brilliant Pictures

Showbiz / 9 h ago

‘How difficult can it be?’ Michelle Yeoh returns to Chinese-language cinema — and leaves with newfound respect for Magic Cubes (VIDEO)

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

Malaysia / 11 h ago

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

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 / 16 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 / 16 h ago

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

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 / 8 h ago

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

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 / 10 h ago

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

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 / 15 h ago

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

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 / 16 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 9 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 11 h ago

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

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 / 13 h ago

Sultan Nazrin warns weak institutions, poor governance can undermine nations

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

Malaysia / 9 h ago

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

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

Eat-drink / 17 h ago

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

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 / 16 h ago

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

Malaysia

5 h ago

PM Anwar calls on immigration personnel to uphold integrity, reject corruption

In a Facebook post in conjunction with Immigration Day today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that, in addition to upholding integrity, JIM personnel must always embrace the value of compassion in delivering efficient, courteous and professional services. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all personnel of the Immigration Department (JIM) to carry out their duties and responsibilities with the highest integrity, while rejecting all forms of irregularities and corruption.In a Facebook post in conjunction with Immigration Day today, Anwar said that, in...

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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

6 h ago

Penang aims for 100pc cashless transactions

Acting Pahang police chief DCP Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob said the suspects, comprising 12 Philippine nationals, two locals, and two Taiwanese nationals aged between 24 and 51, were nabbed at about 11 pm. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

7 h ago

Police bust international scam syndicate targeting US citizens in Kuantan raid

According to the police report, the four victims, all from Kampung Long Selatong, had left by boat for the Long San Health Clinic yesterday (July 20) but failed to return home and could not be contacted. — Picture from X/Bernama

8 h ago

Sarawak boat tragedy: Three-year-old found dead, three missing after vessel capsizes in Baram

On April 23, a Bangladeshi man was killed after the Perodua Alza e-hailing multi-purpose vehicle he was travelling in was hit by a car driven by the military officer, who was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. — LLM pic

8 h ago

Post-mortem report still pending in case of army captain charged over fatal MEX Highway crash involving Bangladeshi passenger

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

8 h ago

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

8 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/

8 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

9 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

8 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

9 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

9 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

9 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

9 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

9 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

9 h ago

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

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