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Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said telecommunications companies must provide an immediate explanation over claims that a large number of telephone lines have been registered under individual identities and could be misused for online scams. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Telcos must explain alleged mass registration of phone lines under single identities by today, says Fahmi

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang (right) attends nomination day for the Negri Sembilan state election in Jempol July 18, 2026. — Facebook pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Hadi Awang: Muslims less involved in corruption than non-Muslims due to faith

The Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP) enforcement officers sealing off the factory in the Southern Industrial and Logistics Clusters (SiLC) Industrial Park in Gelang Patah in Iskandar Puteri yesterday following issues relating to the display of the national and state flags, in addition to non-compliance with regulations, August 20, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP)

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Johor factory ordered shut after Jalur Gemilang, state flag flown upside down

The author says that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Taiwan remarks reflect a realist defence of territorial integrity and deterrence, not an endorsement of war or coercion. — Picture by Yusof Isa

What You Think / 19 h ago

Capturing and understanding the context of Anwar’s remarks on Taiwan — Phar Kim Beng

The Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail delivers an address at the 61st Anniversary Parade of the Special Service Regiment at the 21st Special Service Group Headquarters parade ground, Camp Iskandar Mersing August 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Johor Regent: Don’t alter Regimen Gerak Khas plans approved by the King

File picture of a Malaysia Airlines aircraft. Black smoke was reportedly seen coming from the airplane when it was moving onto one of the airport's runways at around 10.40am local time. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Black smoke seen as Malaysia Airlines flight to KL aborts takeoff at Japan’s Narita airport

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech at the launch of the TikTok Shop Summit Malaysia 2026 on August 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

No more free rides: Malaysia starts stricter vetting of foreign investors to protect local jobs

A Malaysia Airlines aircraft sits on the tarmac as a silhouetted figure walks past at Sepang airport. December 19, 2024 — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Malaysian Airlines confirms MH89 Tokyo-KL flight cancelled due to technical issue

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex August 17, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 10 h ago

‘Nobody asked’: In Muhyiddin’s trial, Chinese businessman says didn’t hide his 30pc share in ‘Bumiputera’ company

Chinese property tycoon Xu Jiayin, also known as Hui Ka Yan, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for multiple offences, including ‘large-scale financial fraud’, with all his personal assets confiscated and political rights revoked for life, according to the Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court. — CN-STR handout pic via AFP

World / 14 h ago

Evergrande founder gets life sentence as China fines property giant US$2b

A screen capture shows the owner of the dog named Rocky in a confrontation with Klang council dogcatchers on July 29, 2026.

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Rocky case: Owner also hit with animal cruelty charge over dog’s death

Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Comm Datuk Seri Muhammed Hasbullah Ali said only six agencies are authorised to use such beacons — the police, Fire and Rescue Department, ambulances, Road Transport Department (JPJ), Prisons Department and Customs Department. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Police: Warning lights do not give emergency vehicles carte blanche on roads

A person is seen outside the National Registration Department in Putrajaya. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 18 h ago

NRD quashes claims of Rohingya getting MyKad, says non-citizens also have legal matters at its premises

Immigration Department ‘Black Maria’ truck driver Mohd Akbar Zainol, 43 (centre), was charged in the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate’s Court on August 20, 2026 with five offenses, including dangerous driving resulting in the deaths of three family members on Jalan Sultan Ismail early yesterday morning. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Immigration ‘Black Maria’ driver pleads not guilty to five charges over fatal Maju Junction crash that killed three

Johor deputy police chief Hoo Chuan Huat (centre) at a media conference at the state police contingent headquarters in Johor Bahru, August 20, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Johor police arrest five, open three investigation papers over upside-down flags

Malaysia

8 h ago

Kedah MB’s ex‑political secretary ordered to enter defence in REE mining bribery case

Mohamad Hilmi Abdul Wahab arrives at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur November 20, 2023. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The Sessions Court today ordered Mohamad Hilmi Abdul Wahab, former political secretary to the Kedah Menteri Besar, to enter his defence on two charges of soliciting and accepting bribes in connection with rare earth element (REE) mining projects three years ago.Judge Suzana Hussin made the...

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech at the Himpunan Anak Muda Kebangsaan (Hamka) 2026 in Klang August 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Anwar orders probe into Khazanah subsidiary Xeraya Capital over potential financial irregularities

Umno’s political direction, including whether to cooperate with other parties or go solo in the Melaka state election, will be discussed at the Umno Supreme Council meeting on August 28. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

9 h ago

Umno to discuss whether to go solo or cooperate in Melaka polls at Aug 28 MT meeting

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (left) attends the handover ceremony for a completed project under the Pahang Dilapidated School Redevelopment Programme (2023), involving the reconstruction of a dilapidated building at Sekolah Kebangsaan Kota Gelanggi 1 in Jerantut August 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Nanta: Rebuild of SK Felda Kota Gelanggi 1’s dilapidated building finished 310 days ahead of schedule

The Ministry of Health has advised the public, particularly older people, to be cautious about unproven claims concerning the health benefits of hydrogen inhalers or hydrogen machines. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

10 h ago

MOH says hydrogen inhalers not approved by Medical Device Authority, cautions public on health claims

The remand order, which runs until August 27, was issued by Magistrate Flavian Edward Henry at the Magistrate’s Court in Keningau today following an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Sabah. — Picture by Choo Choy May

10 h ago

Four, including ex‑native affairs officer and civil servant, held in Keningau over RM900,000 land‑sale bribery case

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia would continue to uphold its longstanding One-China policy despite criticism from Taiwanese lawmakers over his remarks on Taiwan. — Bernama pic

10 h ago

Anwar says Malaysia has adhered to One-China policy since Tun Abdul Razak’s time, will continue to uphold it

DAP national chairman Gobind Singh Deo said Malaysians had a right to know the current status of the investigations and the concrete steps authorities planned to take. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

10 h ago

Gobind urges police, MACC to disclose status of ‘corporate mafia’ probe

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex August 17, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

10 h ago

‘Nobody asked’: In Muhyiddin’s trial, Chinese businessman says didn’t hide his 30pc share in ‘Bumiputera’ company

Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Comm Datuk Seri Muhammed Hasbullah Ali said only six agencies are authorised to use such beacons — the police, Fire and Rescue Department, ambulances, Road Transport Department (JPJ), Prisons Department and Customs Department. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

Police: Warning lights do not give emergency vehicles carte blanche on roads

Former political secretary to ex-home minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad (right), is seen at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur on January 12, 2026. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

Witness: Hamzah Zainudin’s ex-aide Sayed Amir Muzzakkir asked for ‘a portion’ of the RM19m PDRM consultancy fee

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim poses for a group photograph with content creators attending the TikTok Shop Summit Malaysia 2026 on August 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

Anwar pledges full repeal of UUCA this year to end ‘culture of fear’ in universities

Communications minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil revealed that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and the Communications Ministry are currently reviewing the Postal Services Act amidst concerns over courier services being used to transport illegal drugs and prohibited goods. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

Fahmi: Courier sector to be formally regulated under amended Postal Services Act amid misuse for illegal deliveries

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech at the launch of the TikTok Shop Summit Malaysia 2026 on August 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

No more free rides: Malaysia starts stricter vetting of foreign investors to protect local jobs

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang (right) attends nomination day for the Negri Sembilan state election in Jempol July 18, 2026. — Facebook pic

12 h ago

Hadi Awang: Muslims less involved in corruption than non-Muslims due to faith

Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin arrives at the High Court for the trial of seven charges of abuse of position and money laundering on August 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Muhyiddin trial: Contractor says gave Bersatu RM1m as he was told ex-PM ‘helped’ win project

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