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Zahid, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister, claimed the purported pressure came in the form of officers being questioned over their presence at the events, which he said was likely framed as civil servants participating in political activities. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Zahid claims ministry officers ‘pressured’ over attending BN-linked events during state polls

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the police were informed by the Indonesian National Police (POLRI) about the arrest of the three women from Sabah, aged between 30 and 39. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Three Malaysian women held in Jakarta after drugs found hidden in luggage, shoes

The Court of Appeal decided that a baby left with an adult should also get the same legal protection as a baby found by the roadside. — Picture by Razak Ghazali

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Court declares Seremban-born girl a Malaysian, rules anti-statelessness protection applies to her

MRT Corp said the Penang Mutiara LRT Line has continued to make steady progress through a series of key delivery milestones covering engineering design, construction planning, land readiness and railway systems implementation.

Malaysia / 10 h ago

MRT Corp awards RM3.03b Penang Mutiara LRT systems contract to MRCB-Theta Edge JV

Four company owners, Choo Lee Peng, 58, Chuah Hok Guan, 60, Chiang Hon Wai, 44, and Chong Yee Hoe, 55, leave the Sessions Court here today after pleading not guilty to 29 charges involving false documents submitted for incentive claims under the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) Daya Kerjaya 2.0 Programme. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Actress, business owners among 17 facing charges over alleged Perkeso claims scam

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks during the monthly assembly of the Rural and Regional Development Ministry in Putrajaya on August 6, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 9 h ago

After Johor and Negeri Sembilan wins, Zahid sees ‘blue wave’ heading to Putrajaya

Tendon Kohaku in TTDI serves ‘tendon’, a ‘tempura’ rice bowl designed to be an affordable and filling one-dish meal. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 11 h ago

Tendon Kohaku: The ‘tendon’ chain bringing satisfying ‘tempura’ rice bowls to TTDI

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) said the incident had affected train operations on the route, while cleanup works and repairs to restore the power supply are underway. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

KTMB services disrupted after lorry carrying flammable liquid causes power outage on Kulai-Kempas route

A BTS fan poses for a photo in front of a poster at Tokyo Dome before the start of the K-pop group’s first World Tour ‘Arirang’ in Tokyo April 17, 2026. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 8 h ago

No skips allowed: BTS racks up four billion plays for ‘Arirang’ while Jungkook hits the jackpot with ‘Seven’

Bau district police chief Supt Mohd Haide A Rahman said police were alerted to the incident at about 8.53 am before a team was immediately dispatched to the school. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Teacher found dead in SMK Bau toilet, police rule out foul play

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the meeting with Singapore Grand Prix (GP) Executive Director Michael Roche was aimed at studying Singapore’s experience and best practices to ensure the event at SIC is organised successfully. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Anwar meets Singapore GP chief ahead of Formula 1 return to Sepang

An undated photograph shows the facade of the University of Cambridge. — University of Cambridge pic

World / 9 h ago

Cambridge’s youngest black professor resigns over PhD plagiarism claims

A vessel is anchored off the coast of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on August 3, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Iran and Oman agree on new Strait of Hormuz shipping route

Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin as saying that initial investigations found the incident occurred late on Aug 3 after the victim allegedly became aggressive and disturbed other residents at the care home. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Caregiver allegedly told residents to tie up man before fatal beating at Perak care home, police say

Deputy Prime Minister and Rural and Regional Development Minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that anyone found involved in wrongdoing or mismanagement within government agencies and statutory bodies must be held accountable. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Zahid says those involved in TH mismanagement must face consequences

Malaysia

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Joachim Gunsalam elected PBS president unopposed as party sees record nominations

Parti Bersatu Sabah leaders, led by acting president Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam (seated, centre), performing the party war cry after the Supreme Council meeting at its headquarters in Donggongon on Tuesday. — Picture courtesy of PBS

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 6 — Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Joachim Gunsalam has been elected as the new Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) president unopposed for the 2026 to 2029 term, after serving as acting president for the past three years.Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, who was...

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Abdul Wahid Ismail (left), 55, and his wife Fauziah Muda, 52, watch dashcam footage of his MPV colliding with a herd of wild elephants at their home in Kampung Pasir Gajah, Chukai, August 6, 2026. — Bernama pic

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MPV driver calls for improved LPT2 safety measures after elephant collision

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir meeting participants during the pre-launch of KL20 2026 at M Resort here today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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Akmal Nasrullah: KL’s rising startup ranking just the beginning as Malaysia eyes lasting growth

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the summit will be held as a three-city series, beginning in Penang on Sept 24, followed by Johor on Sept 29, before culminating in Kuala Lumpur on Nov 5. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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KL20 Summit goes nationwide with Penang, Johor stops as Malaysia ramps up startup ambitions

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus (centre) witnesses the handover of duties as Dang Wangi district police chief from SAC Sazalee Adam (left) to Supt Nuzulan Mohd Din at the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters, August 6, 2026. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Kuala Lumpur police reshuffle six senior positions including CID, narcotics and district chiefs

Four company owners, Choo Lee Peng, 58, Chuah Hok Guan, 60, Chiang Hon Wai, 44, and Chong Yee Hoe, 55, leave the Sessions Court here today after pleading not guilty to 29 charges involving false documents submitted for incentive claims under the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) Daya Kerjaya 2.0 Programme. — Bernama pic

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Actress, business owners among 17 facing charges over alleged Perkeso claims scam

Fahmi, who is also the Madani government spokesman, said state-level political developments had nothing to do with the government’s stance and commitment at the federal level. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Fahmi says Unity govt remains stable despite Johor, Negeri Sembilan political developments

Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said a forensic specialist from Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital confirmed the cause after an autopsy was carried out yesterday. — Bernama pic

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Care home resident died from head trauma after alleged beating, police say

The family has lodged three police reports and filed a complaint with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) over fake social media accounts that used her daughter’s name and photographs. — Picture by Choo Choy May

4 h ago

Penang Education Department launches probe after student allegedly targeted in sexual harassment, AI-manipulated images case

Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim is expected to attend the ceremony. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Negeri Sembilan’s new exco line-up to take oath at Seri Menanti tomorrow

On Aug 4, a beam of a pre-war building collapsed, injuring two tourists. —Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue department

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Penang urged to enforce safety checks for ageing heritage buildings after Armenian Street incident

Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin as saying that initial investigations found the incident occurred late on Aug 3 after the victim allegedly became aggressive and disturbed other residents at the care home. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Caregiver allegedly told residents to tie up man before fatal beating at Perak care home, police say

Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said they arrested the suspects - five men and two women aged between 22 and 44 - between 12.30 am and 3.05 am on Tuesday (Aug 4). — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Married couple among seven nabbed as police seize 2.8kg of MDMA in Perak raids

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said as digital technologies become increasingly embedded across every sector of the economy, trust, security and resilience must advance in tandem with innovation. — Bernama pic

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Fahmi calls for stronger cybersecurity, trusted AI adoption to drive Malaysia’s digital future

State exco Wong Hon Wai (centre) visiting one of the booths at the Visit Penang Carnival at Sunway Carnival Mall. Next to him is ATAP chairman Datuk Ch’ng Huck Theng (left). — Picture by Opalyn Mok

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Penang ranks third in international hotel guests, records nearly one million visitors in Q1 2026

State Communications and Multimedia, Youth, Sports and Non-Governmental Organisation Committee chairman Datuk Fadzli Mohamad Kamal said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is always cooperating with the police to tackle these vandalism and theft cases. — Picture by Choo Choy May

6 h ago

Pahang records over RM3m losses from telecom infrastructure vandalism, thefts

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