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The Immigration Department said the move was aimed at standardising the implementation of PMA requirements and avoiding confusion during international travel. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Immigration dept caps Malaysian passport validity at 10 years after overseas travel issues, offers free replacement

The Kedah government wants to get the Federal Court’s leave or nod to proceed with its appeal against the Court of Appeal’s majority ruling, which found the state’s decision to stop renewing physical outlet licences for federally-regulated lotteries as unconstitutional and illegal. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Explained: Kedah’s bid to stop lotteries reaches Federal Court today; here’s what it’s about

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor had previously sought to stay the execution of the High Court’s June 10 decision, with the court having fixed today to deliver its decision on the application. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

High Court orders Rosmah to pay RM67.4m into stakeholder account pending appeal in missing jewellery suit

Minister in charge of Islamic Affairs Zulkifli Hasan (standing) speaks during the special Dewan Rakyat sitting on the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji in Parliament on August 11, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Tabung Haji’s RM10b hole could have been avoided if BNM warnings were heeded, Dewan Rakyat told

Wong Chen has resigned as Subang MP but no by-election will take place for a successor. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 12 h ago

No Subang by-election, EC says after Wong Chen quits as MP

The three-judge panel chaired by Justice Datuk Rhodzariah Bujang, Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah and Datuk Azmi Ariffin ordered the state government to pay RM50,000 costs. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Federal Court dismisses Kedah govt’s bid for leave to appeal in pool betting outlet licences case

The Finance Ministry says Tabung Haji’s finances are now stronger, while acknowledging nearly RM13 billion in losses from the institution’s pre-2018 crisis. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Finance Ministry: Tabung Haji’s finances are stronger, but taxpayers still bore the RM13b fallout

Wong Chen was among three PKR MPs whose access to the MyKhas constituency funding portal was revoked after they attended Bersama’s launch event in May. — File picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Wong Chen joins Bersama after resigning as Subang MP

You cannot go wrong with this classic combination of Salted Fish Pork Belly with Lap Mei with your claypot rice as the ‘mui heong’ salted fish perfumes the whole pot. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 12 h ago

Savour the lighter flavours of Cantonese-style claypot rice or ‘bo zai fan’ at Kota Damansara’s CantonTable and Desa Kepong’s Yat Gor Claypot Rice

Selangor Investment, Trade and Mobility Exco Ng Sze Han said the first phase of the state rail line development is expected to take 10 years, and the completion is targeted for 2060. — File picture by Hari anggara.

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Selangor Rail Line still in planning stage, completion targeted for 2060

Some Opposition lawmakers (standing) staged a walkout from the Dewan Rakyat special sitting on the Royal Commission of Inquiry Report on Lembaga Tabung Haji at Parliament on August 11, 2026. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 7 h ago

Special sitting of the Dewan Rakyat: It wasn’t just a walkout — Hafiz Hassan

Selangor shoppers are saying no to plastic bags – and the numbers show it. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 6 h ago

When losing money is winning: Selangor’s plastic bag charges plummet

Married couple Teoh Wai Loon, 44, (second from right) and Lim Suk Pei, 38, (second from left) at the Magistrate’s Court today after being charged with trafficking 480.60 grammes of MDMA last week. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Ipoh married couple charged with trafficking 480.6g MDMA, face death penalty

Air India yesterday said it could not comment on the reported test results because authorities had not shared the findings of the post-flight screening with them. — AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

Air India pilot reportedly fails second drug test after mid-air plunge incident

The case is being investigated under Section 170 of the Penal Code for impersonating a public servant and Section 395 for gang robbery. — File picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Taiwanese YouTuber targeted for foreign cash, 12 nabbed in RM35,000 Cheras robbery

Malaysia

20 m ago

Tabung Haji RCI report to go to police, MACC, Bank Negara, IRB for full investigation, says Fahmi

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the authorities included the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), agencies responsible for matters under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLA), Bank Negara Malaysia and the Inland Revenue Board (IRB). — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 12 — The Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) will go to the relevant authorities for a full investigation based on all findings and information contained in the report, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said.He said the authorities included the Royal Malaysia...

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Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar detailing the kidnap and ransom case at the Johor police contingent headquarters in Johor Bahru, August 12, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

1 h ago

Singapore fugitive flees to Johor, ends up kidnapped for S$80,000 ransom

Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said investigations revealed that the suspects may have been involved in a housebreaking incident in Taman Desa Petaling on August 4, which caused the victim to suffer losses of about RM6,000 involving cash, jewelry, and a luxury-branded sling bag. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Five Chinese nationals arrested in Sri Petaling, Pudu over housebreakings in KL

According to the charge, Siti Zulaika Ahmad Sabri, 36, allegedly organised a kootu fund involving 52 participants aged between 24 and 62, with each participant required to contribute cash to the scheme in Kampung Padang Satu, Bukit Kayu Hitam, Changlun. — Pexels pic

1 h ago

Kedah woman pleads guilty to organising RM1.7m kootu fund scheme

The Bill was tabled by Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan and debated by six state assemblymen from Pasir Tumboh, Melor, Galas, Jelawat, Kota Lama and Chempaka. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

1 h ago

Kelantan state assembly passes Syariah Criminal Offences Bill 2026

Haze in Kuching. — The Borneo Post pic

2 h ago

Sarawak closes 108 schools in Serian division as API readings exceed 200

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said there are currently 5,000 CCTVs at KLIA Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, but the monitoring aspect of the system also needs attention. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

KLIA CCTV monitoring to be improved to address blind spots, says home minister

An undated photograph shows Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. In a Facebook post, Anwar expressed his appreciation for the Sultan’s prayers and concern. — PMO pic

2 h ago

Anwar thanks Brunei Sultan for prayers, concern after surgery

File picture of GOF in Sungai Golok at the Malaysia-Thailand border. Malaysia and Thailand are strengthening border security cooperation through government-to-government (G2G) and police-to-police (P2P) platforms, including addressing cross-border crime threats. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Malaysia, Thailand step up cooperation on border security, cross-border crime

According to the charge, the man is accused of murdering Eng Kim Kheng @ Ng Kim Swee, 78, at Kilometre 38, Jalan Klang-Banting-Port Dickson, in the Kuala Langat district at about 7.20pm on August 7. — Pexels pic

2 h ago

IPTS student charged with murder after alleged drunk-driving incident in Kuala Langat

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil speaks to the press during the Merdeka Sponsorship Handover ceremony at the Communications Ministry’s hall in Putrajaya, August 12, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2 h ago

Fresh RCI into Tabung Haji’s 2021-2025 performance needs Agong’s consent, says Fahmi

A boy waves the Jalur Gemilang during a Merdeka celebration, reflecting the younger generation at the heart of efforts to foster character, critical thinking and respect for differing views. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Fadhlina: Character education is more than teaching youths to be ‘good’

The High Court has upheld the conviction and prison sentence of businessman Chung Chee Yang for threatening, assaulting and insulting two of his bodyguards, dismissing his appeal against both conviction and sentence. — Pexels pic

3 h ago

Socso incentive claims land four Melaka company directors in court

NRES said prolonged dry conditions could lead to an increase in hotspots and haze, raising the possibility of transboundary haze. — Bernama file pic

3 h ago

Haze worsens in Malaysia as 11 stations record unhealthy API, Serian reaches 204

Airlines, not foreign immigration, behind the over-10-year passport snag, says Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

3 h ago

Immigration blames airline systems for long-validity passport headaches

The Health Ministry says it is stepping up surveillance and preparedness for a possible rise in haze-related illnesses as more places in Malaysia are blanketed by transboundary haze. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

3 h ago

Got haze health worries? Ministry steps up monitoring, medical readiness

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