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Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Commissioner Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (centre) speaks at a press conference at the Selangor police headquarters in Shah Alam on August 4, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 8 h ago

How did a Malaysia Airlines pilot’s drug-filled baggage clear KLIA? Police identify person of interest

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said the matter was decided at the party’s central executive committee (CEC) meeting yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

DAP to put govt role to vote as delegates decide whether party stays until Parliament ends

A pilot walks towards the departure hall at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Sepang on August 3, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Second Malaysian in a week arrested for drug smuggling in Indonesia

The Federal Constitution enables “new born” children who were found abandoned here to be Malaysian citizens, unless the presumption that their mother is a permanent resident is rebutted or proven otherwise. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

What is a ‘new born child’? Malaysia’s Court of Appeal clarifies citizenship laws for abandoned children

Damage is seen to part of the Aeon Mall Kumamoto in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 29, 2026 after an earthquake struck the area. Two young women were found dead early Wednesday in a mall badly damaged by a powerful earthquake and subsequent explosion, local media reported early Wednesday, as crews continued searching overnight for missing people. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Two women killed in Tokyo mall explosion had been ordered to re-enter mall after earthquake to secure money

Anthony Loke, who is also Transport Minister, said the decision was made out of a sense of responsibility and after having held the position for 22 years. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Loke resigns as Negeri Sembilan DAP chairman after state election defeat, stays on as party sec-gen

Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department director Commissioner Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, however, said the number of arrests and drug seizures indicated that KLIA remained a preferred transit point for syndicates attempting to smuggle drugs overseas. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Drug seizures at KLIA jump nearly six-fold as syndicates target airport

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said his department received information from the public at about 4.15 pm about a fight involving Bangladeshi labourers who were colleagues at a plantation in the district. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Plantation brawl in Port Dickson leaves three foreign workers dead, one injured

Morning Noodles in Seremban specialises in Hakka mee and ‘loh shu fun’. — Pictures by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 12 h ago

Head to Morning Noodles in Seremban for Hakka ‘mee’, pork patties and old-school caramel custard

KTMB said in a statement yesterday that the expanded service will cover seven stations—Paloh, Kluang, Renggam, Layang-Layang, Kulai, Kempas Baru and JB Sentral—with the journey from Paloh to JB Sentral taking about 120 minutes. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Malaysia / 12 h ago

KTMB expands Southern Shuttle route linking Paloh to JB Sentral from Aug 8

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Tabung Haji RCI: Design firm director arrested over RM300,000 ‘renovation bribes’

This file picture shows two Rapid KL trains pictured at the Glenmarie 2 station on the first day of passenger operations for the LRT Shah Alam Line on June 29, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 4 h ago

LRT3 article sparks RM100m defamation suit by MRCB, vice-chairman against journalist

Retired teacher Linda Tai Shon Lian. — Bernama pic

Life / 8 h ago

Meet ‘OCBC’: Retired teacher Linda Tai Shon Lian wins hearts with flawless Malay fluency

Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the government is considering a levy on EVs after RM3.3 billion in incentives yielded limited private-sector investment in charging infrastructure. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Govt eyes levy on EVs to close gap in public charging infrastructure

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim (seated) answering questions from reporters upon arriving to begin his first day of duties at the Menteri Besar’s Office at Wisma Negeri today. Also present was state Secretary Datuk Mohd Zafir Ibrahim. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Negeri Sembilan considers creating Deputy Exco positions, says MB

Malaysia

18 m ago

AI boom helps 19 Malaysian firms make Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion list

Forbes Asia today unveiled its 2026 Best Under A Billion list, featuring 200 of Asia-Pacific’s top-performing small and mid-sized listed companies, with the number of Malaysian firms on the list more than doubling to 19 companies. — Picture by Yusof Isa

SINGAPORE, Aug 4 — Forbes Asia today unveiled its 2026 Best Under A Billion list, featuring 200 of Asia-Pacific’s top-performing small and mid-sized listed companies, with the number of Malaysian firms on the list more than doubling to 19 companies.In a statement today, Forbes Asia said that over half of...

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An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Cheras police arrest foreign composer for assaulting student at private institution

An undated file photograph shows yellow tape used by the Royal Malaysia Police to secure a perimeter. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Perlis Good Samaritan killed while assisting auxiliary policeman in earlier accident

A pilot walks towards the departure hall at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Sepang on August 3, 2026. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Second Malaysian in a week arrested for drug smuggling in Indonesia

A depositor waits at a counter inside Menara Tabung Haji on Jalan Tun Razak in Kuala Lumpur on April 28, 2023. — Malay Mail pic

3 h ago

Tony Pua denies stake in tech firm awarded Tabung Haji project

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Police: 11 deaths and 46 accidents from four days of RXZ Members 8.0

3 h ago

Tabung Haji RCI: Design firm director arrested over RM300,000 ‘renovation bribes’

MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman, when contacted, confirmed the arrest and stated that the case is being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009. — Picture by Choo Choy May

4 h ago

MACC detains former estate manager over RM8m rubber sapling supply probe linked to Tabung Haji RCI

The Ministry of Communications said the requirement is enforced under the Child Protection Code (CPC), which came into effect on June 1, 2026.— Picture by Yusof Isa

5 h ago

Social media age verification rules in force since June 1, says Communications Ministry

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the approach reflects the discipline’s fundamental principle that “the dose makes the poison”.— Bernama pic

5 h ago

Health reforms must be guided by evidence-based data, says Dzulkefly

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said his department received information from the public at about 4.15 pm about a fight involving Bangladeshi labourers who were colleagues at a plantation in the district. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Plantation brawl in Port Dickson leaves three foreign workers dead, one injured

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the presence of professional dietitians is important to help the community understand the nutritional content of food and to plan meals that meet dietary needs. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Sarawak needs more dietitians to promote balanced nutrition, says Abang Johari

Mukhriz, 61, filed the application on Dec 20, 2024, naming the Director-General of the Inland Revenue Board, Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, and the Government of Malaysia as the first, second, and third respondents, respectively. — Picture by Mukhriz hazim

6 h ago

Mukhriz’s challenge against RM5m IRB tax notices gets Nov 16 decision date

Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said experience in handling previous conflicts had helped the government strengthen its preparedness. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

6 h ago

Foreign Ministry tracking 21,427 Malaysians in conflict-hit countries for possible evacuation

Perak Sultan Sultan Nazrin Shah and Raja Permaisuri of Perak Tuanku Zara Salim attend the opening of the Manjung Municipal Council’s Merdeka Hall today. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Perak Sultan opens Manjung Municipal Council’s new Merdeka Hall

This file picture shows two Rapid KL trains pictured at the Glenmarie 2 station on the first day of passenger operations for the LRT Shah Alam Line on June 29, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

4 h ago

LRT3 article sparks RM100m defamation suit by MRCB, vice-chairman against journalist

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