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In a statement posted late last night on Facebook, TH said it undertook the restructuring after facing what it described as a widening financial deficit that required urgent government intervention to ensure the fund remained solvent and could continue declaring profit distributions under the Tabung Haji Act. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Tabung Haji defends 2018 restructuring, says RM10b asset sale prevented insolvency

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the programme was inspired not merely by statistics, but by what he repeatedly witnessed during constituency programmes with taxi drivers. — Picture via Facebook/JPJ

Malaysia / 15 h ago

A fresh start: Teksi Madani policy looks at uplifting taxi drivers

PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said he has yet to receive any legal notice from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim over alleged defamatory remarks and will refer the matter to his lawyers once received. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 13 h ago

PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim says he has yet to receive Anwar’s legal notice, will consult lawyers

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends the launch ceremony of the Sahabat Usahawan Madani Carnival at Cycledios, Pantai Batu 1 in Port Dickson, July 31, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Tabung Haji RCI report: Anwar questions 13-month bonus payout, calls it breach of trust

A three-member Federal Court bench unanimously dismissed Kunaseegaran’s application for a review of his conviction and sentence. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Death sentence stands for former Army pathologist Kunaseegaran convicted of killing DPP Kevin Morais

The house at 38 Oxley Road in Singapore was where the country’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew and other early leaders of the People’s Action Party met to lay the groundwork for Singapore’s independence. — File pic

Singapore / 3 h ago

Singapore government takes possession of Lee Kuan Yew’s home after decade-long family feud

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said he was consulting the State Legal Adviser to verify the allegations before any further action is taken. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Selangor Speaker to clarify assemblyman’s status on Aug 3, says MB

Normally, the bones in ‘ikan terubuk’ pose a challenge when eating. De Maw’s 10-hour preparation solves that problem. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 13 h ago

At De Maw Restaurant in Cheras, the bony ‘ikan terubuk’ is cooked soft enough to eat whole

Malaysia Airlines reserves its comment on its pilot being caught for a narcotics-related offence by the Indonesian authorities but noted that the airline takes such allegations seriously. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Malaysia Airlines reserves comment, pledges full cooperation with Indonesian authorities on pilot’s alleged drug case

Ipoh district police chief ACP Muhammad Najib Hamzah said initial checks at the scene found that the victims — a 46-year-old local woman and her two daughters aged 12 and 11 — had died inside a room of the house. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Mother and daughters, aged 11 and 12, found dead in Ipoh home as police investigate

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha makes a save against Argentina during the 2026 World Cup, ahead of his move to Chilean club Colo Colo. — AFP pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Cape Verde World Cup hero Vozinha delays Colo Colo move over personal matters

British trip-hop band Massive Attack is under investigation in Singapore for unlicensed public display of Palestine’s flag during its only concert in the country at the Star Theatre on July 29, 2026. — Picture from Instagram/massiveattackofficial

Singapore / 11 h ago

Massive Attack rocks Singapore stage, but Palestinian flag sparks investigation

Eight foreign nationals were arrested at a luxury condominium allegedly used to offer fraudulent Japan travel packages online. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Penang police bust Japan travel scam call centre in luxury condominium

A Malaysian pilot risks the death penalty in Indonesia after being arrested at Jakarta’s international airport with more than 70,000 ecstasy tablets in his suitcase, according to police who said today the man was on drugs while flying a passenger plane. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Malaysian pilot accused of smuggling 70,000 ecstasy tablets into Jakarta, risks death penalty, say Indonesian police

File picture of a 99 Speedmart outlet. Police are investigating two conflicting reports over an incident at a 99 Speedmart outlet in Bangsar involving a trader who claimed he was assaulted and the store’s allegation that he attempted to steal items. — Picture from Facebook/99 Speedmart

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Bangsar 99 Speedmart dispute: Police probe two conflicting accounts over alleged theft, assault

Malaysia

2 h ago

Malaysia records 2,001 factory fires, RM4.21b losses since 2020, says Fire Dept D-G

Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department director-general Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad said 2,001 factory fire cases with losses amounting to RM4.21 billion have been recorded over the past six years. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

PUTRAJAYA, July 31 — A total of 2,001 factory fire cases with losses amounting to RM4.21 billion have been recorded over the past six years, said the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director-general Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad.In a statement today, he said that 222 cases were recorded as...

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim leaves after attending the Negeri Sembilan-level the Kembara Inspirasi Belia Akar Umbi (Kibar) Negeri Sembilan 2026 programme at the Pasir Panjang Community Hall July 31, 2026. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Six surveys, six different results: Anwar tells Pakatan to focus on campaigning in Negeri Sembilan, not predictions

Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin International Islamic University (UniSIRAJ) Vice-Chancellor Prof. Muhammad Rozaimi Ramle (left) and lawyer Faizal Rahman (centre) appeared at the Kuala Lumpur High Court representing the Mufti of Perlis July 31, 2026. The Mufti of Perlis, Datuk Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin, was awarded RM250,000 in damages after winning a lawsuit against a Facebook account owner over the publication of defamatory statements linking him to GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH). — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Perlis Mufti wins partial defamation claim, awarded RM250,000 over GISBH posts

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Master Plan is expected to be officially launched in conjunction with the Annual Leaders’ Retreat in December. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Malaysia, Singapore to jointly launch JS‑SEZ Master Plan in December, says Akmal Nasrullah

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a vessel carrying 41 Indonesian undocumented migrants in the waters of Teluk Senangin near Batu Malang near Lumut early this morning. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Vessel carrying 41 undocumented migrants detained after ramming MMEA patrol boat four times

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia is investigating the reported detention of a Malaysian pilot in Indonesia from a regulatory perspective, including whether there were any lapses before the individual departed from Malaysia. — Picture by Choo Choy May

3 h ago

CAAM to probe circumstances of Malaysian pilot’s detention in Indonesia over alleged drug smuggling attempt

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has sent a letter to Tunisian President Kais Saied appealing for the release of political figure Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi on humanitarian grounds. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

3 h ago

Anwar appeals to Tunisian president for release of opposition leader Ghannouchi on humanitarian grounds

The westbound carriageway of the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge from Batu Maung to Batu Kawan will be temporarily closed for seven hours from 8pm on August 8 until 3am on August 9 in conjunction with the Cultural Night Run 2026. — Picture via Facebook/Jambatan Kedua Pulau Pinang

3 h ago

Seven‑hour closure on Batu Maung–Batu Kawan stretch of 2nd Penang Bridge on Aug 8 for Cultural Night Run

Rompin district police chief Supt Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi said two men aged 41 and 34, riding Yamaha RXZ and Suzuki TXR150 motorcycles respectively, were injured after being involved in an accident at KM100 of Jalan Kuantan-Segamat near Muadzam Shah Polytechnic at about 10.10pm yesterday. — Picture courtesy of police

4 h ago

Police confirm three fatalities, two injuries in multiple RXZ‑related motorcycle accidents across Pahang

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim visits the sales booths at the launch ceremony of the MADANI Entrepreneur Friends Carnival (Karnival Sahabat Usahawan MADANI) at Cycledios, Pantai Batu 1 July 31, 2026. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

PM pledges increased allocation for Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia in upcoming Budget to aid low‑income families

The High Court today set aside the sessions court’s acquittal of political influencer Wan Azri Wan Deris (centre), better known as Papagomo, on a sedition charge and directed him to enter his defence. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

4 h ago

High Court allows prosecution appeal, sets aside Papagomo’s acquittal in sedition case

Eight foreign nationals were arrested at a luxury condominium allegedly used to offer fraudulent Japan travel packages online. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

5 h ago

Penang police bust Japan travel scam call centre in luxury condominium

DAP senator Dr RA Lingeshwaran has filed a police report against a video circulating on social media that alleges the party is a communist organisation. — Picture via Facebook/Lingesh RA

5 h ago

Senator files police report over video alleging DAP is a communist party, calls content ‘malicious and baseless’

The Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta is seeking consular access to the 39-year-old pilot detained over alleged drug trafficking offences. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

5 h ago

Malaysian Embassy seeks consular access to pilot arrested over 25kg Jakarta drug haul

Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen has decided to appeal against the Court of Appeal’s decision against him in the ‘black hole’ case. — Roystein Emmor/The Borneo Post pic

5 h ago

Chong Chieng Jen files appeal against ‘black hole’ ruling permitting govt defamation suits, says decision against public interest

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani cited Proton’s partnership with Geely as an example of foreign technology supporting local production, intellectual property and employment. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Johari urges investors to build with Malaysia, not simply sell to it

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