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Twelve Malaysian police officers, including officers holding the ranks of DSP and ASP, have been arrested over the alleged extortion of a Chinese national. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Senior police officers among 12 arrested in alleged RM2m extortion of Chinese national

Kam Kam Yoon (right) and his brother Kam Pak Yuen at the San Kwan Loong soy sauce factory in Jelutong, Penang. — Picture courtesy of Penang Global Tourism

Malaysia / 14 h ago

For nearly a century, this Penang family in Jelutong has let the sun make its soy sauce

A Scoot aircraft at the airport. The Singapore Airlines Group’s low-cost carrier says Malaysia remains a key market, with strong demand for leisure and business travel driving its regional expansion. — Unsplash pic

Money / 10 h ago

Singapore’s Scoot airline expands Malaysia network as leisure and business travel stay strong

Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay speaks during the handover of duties and farewell ceremony at the Police Training Centre in Kuala Lumpur on July 26, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Ayob Khan retires as deputy IGP today after 35 years in police force, Ibrahim now acting DIGP

Malaysia will host the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit this year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced today. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Sepang roars back as Malaysia secures Bahrain F1 Grand Prix, PM Anwar hails triumph

Australia has imposed a sharp 25 per cent rise in international student visa fees but carved out an exemption for applicants from Asean nations, including Malaysia, as part of efforts to deepen regional ties. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Malaysian students breathe easier as Australia spares Asean neighbours from visa fee surge

This screen grab made on July 23, 2026 from handout video footage released by the US Central Command (Centcom) on July 22, 2026 shows US forces launching what the military says are precision strikes against Iran for the twelth consecutive night. — US Central Command handout/AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

US holds fire against Iran as Washington weighs escalation risks and dwindling weapons stockpiles

The Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and his wife Datin Paduka Seri Afzaa Fadini Abdul Aziz yesterday announced the birth of their first child, Tengku Alia Amira Tengku Amir Shah. — Facebook/Raja Muda Selangor

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Raja Muda of Selangor, wife, welcome first child, Tengku Alia Amira

Kota Tinggi police chief Supt Yusof Othman said the 58-year-old woman came across an advertisement for an investment scheme, identified as XM Royal, on Facebook. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Housewife loses RM119,599 to Facebook investment scam

In a post on X today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, were deeply saddened by the tragedy. — X screenshot

Malaysia / 5 h ago

PM Anwar extends condolences to families of six killed in Bentong crash

Bukit Aman CID director Comm Datuk M. Kumar said six men will be charged over the RM7 million ransom kidnapping in Petaling Jaya, while two other suspects have become prosecution witnesses. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Bukit Aman: Six to be charged over RM7m Petaling Jaya kidnapping tomorrow as two suspects become prosecution witnesses

Nicholas Tse wears his late father Patrick Tse’s signature sunglasses during an emotional concert in Qingdao, his first performance since the veteran actor’s death. — Picture via Instagram/chefnicookies

Showbiz / 4 h ago

Nicholas Tse wears father Patrick Tse’s signature sunglasses and breaks down during first concert since his death (VIDEO)

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attended the opening ceremony and parade of Citrawarna 2026 at Dataran Merdeka. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

PM Anwar attends Citrawarna 2026 launch and cultural parade

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he has requested progress reports on all initiatives, which include assistance to Felda and new generation housing, to be provided every month so that their implementation is not delayed. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

PM Anwar demands swift action on Felda initiatives amid settler frustration

Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the manifesto built on BN’s existing agenda and had been refined to meet current requirements. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

BN chairman defends manifesto as original and improved, dismisses ‘copying’ accusations

Malaysia

1 h ago

Polytechnic student killed in four‑motorcycle crash along Changlun‑Kuala Perlis road

A polytechnic student was killed after the motorcycle he was riding was involved in a crash with three other motorcycles along the Changlun-Kuala Perlis road at Kampung Banat here early today. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

ARAU, July 26 — A polytechnic student was killed after the motorcycle he was riding was involved in a crash with three other motorcycles along the Changlun-Kuala Perlis road at Kampung Banat here early today.Arau District Police chief Supt Ahmad Mohsin Md Rodi said the 19-year-old victim, who suffered head...

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In a post on X today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, were deeply saddened by the tragedy. — X screenshot

5 h ago

PM Anwar extends condolences to families of six killed in Bentong crash

Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay speaks during the handover of duties and farewell ceremony at the Police Training Centre in Kuala Lumpur on July 26, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

5 h ago

Ayob Khan retires as deputy IGP today after 35 years in police force, Ibrahim now acting DIGP

Typhoon Noul is forecast to make landfall between Hong Kong and Guangdong from late July 25 to early July 26, bringing torrential rain and strong winds. — AFP pic

5 h ago

Typhoon Noul forces Malaysia Airlines to cancel flights to Shenzhen and Hong Kong

Twelve Malaysian police officers, including officers holding the ranks of DSP and ASP, have been arrested over the alleged extortion of a Chinese national. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

6 h ago

Senior police officers among 12 arrested in alleged RM2m extortion of Chinese national

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the RCI findings must be made known transparently, and if there are elements of wrongdoing, appropriate action can be taken according to due legal process. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

DPM Zahid: No one above the law if implicated in Tabung Haji RCI report

Bukit Aman CID director Comm Datuk M. Kumar said six men will be charged over the RM7 million ransom kidnapping in Petaling Jaya, while two other suspects have become prosecution witnesses. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

Bukit Aman: Six to be charged over RM7m Petaling Jaya kidnapping tomorrow as two suspects become prosecution witnesses

Praising His Majesty's royal approach, the Russian ambassador said the King's diplomacy has elevated Russia-Malaysia bilateral ties as the two countries prepare to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year.— Picture via Facebook

7 h ago

Ahead of 60th anniversary, King’s royal diplomacy elevates Russia-Malaysia ties, says ambassador

State Immigration director Datuk SH Sitti Saleha Habib Yussof (centre) said that the allegation was false, baseless and misleading. — Picture bia Facebook/Sabah Immigration Department

7 h ago

Sabah Immigration denies viral claim of Filipino detainee deaths at depot

Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin likened the situation to disagreements within a shared “house”, saying it was illogical to demand that Bersatu vacate the coalition when PAS was the party that initiated the split. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

8 h ago

Former PM Muhyiddin says it should be PAS exiting Perikatan, not Bersatu

BN deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan says non‑Malay voters will not be sidelined if the coalition wins the Negri Sembilan state election despite its pact with Perikatan Nasional. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

Mohamad Hasan says non-Malays have ‘no reason to be unduly worried’ by BN-Perikatan pact in Negeri Sembilan

Australia has imposed a sharp 25 per cent rise in international student visa fees but carved out an exemption for applicants from Asean nations, including Malaysia, as part of efforts to deepen regional ties. — Unsplash pic

9 h ago

Malaysian students breathe easier as Australia spares Asean neighbours from visa fee surge

Nadma Community and Social Development Section director Jefny Muhammad said the assistance is provided to ease the burden of victims affected by disasters such as floods, landslides, fires, tidal waves and other calamities. — Bernama file pic

10 h ago

Nadma: Disaster victims can claim cash aid up to four times a year

Kota Tinggi police chief Supt Yusof Othman said the 58-year-old woman came across an advertisement for an investment scheme, identified as XM Royal, on Facebook. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

11 h ago

Housewife loses RM119,599 to Facebook investment scam

The Social Welfare Department (JKM) Disaster Info Portal reported that the victims are being housed at the Pantai Kundor State Legislative Assembly. — Picture via Facebook/Bakri Jamaluddin

12 h ago

Temporary shelters house families in flood-stricken Melaka Tengah and Jasin

Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the victim received an email on July 14 containing a quotation request for the installation of solar LED street lights purportedly under a special local authority allocation. — Pexels pic

12 h ago

Scammer poses as government official, contractor loses over RM50,000

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