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Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman greets supporters during the first day of his 170km charity run to Muar, which raised RM54,692 towards its RM200,000 fundraising target. — Facebook video screengrab

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Cheered on by ‘sea of people’, Syed Saddiq’s charity run races past RM54,000 on opening day

A favourite ingredient for some, but increasingly a splurge at the supermarket. — Pictures by Soo Wern Jun

Malaysia / 7 h ago

When everyday groceries became luxuries: The quiet rise of Malaysia’s cost of living

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said remaining in government, despite slower reforms and recent electoral setbacks, is preferable to returning to the Opposition. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Loke rules out DAP exit from Pakatan, says slower reforms are the price of governing

Melaka Pakatan Harapan (PH) today confirmed its decision to withdraw from the state administration after opposing amendments to the Melaka State Constitution providing for the appointment of nominated state assemblymen. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Melaka Pakatan pulls out of state government after clash over nominated assemblymen amendment

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department Chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the incident occurred at 2:30 am today along Jalan Dewan Bahasa.— Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Motorcyclist dies after collision with rider going against traffic to avoid police roadblock

Serving steaks, duck ‘confit’ and pork chops in its retro-themed Chinese interior, Soon Heng Social Club stands out from its neighbours in Taman United. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 5 h ago

Steak, duck ‘confit’ and pork chops in a retro-themed Chinese ‘social club’: Soon Heng Social Club in Taman United delivers substance in style

Donald Trump is finally set to make an appearance at the World Cup by attending Sunday’s final. — AFP pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Trump intrusion looms over World Cup final — Fans fume as Fifa lets Trump hand trophy to Messi or Rodri

A 21-year-old trailer driver was killed after becoming trapped in a collision involving two trailer lorries near Kampung Tebuk Marso in Sungai Besar early July 17, while his seven-month-pregnant wife survived with minor injuries. — Screengrab from Facebook video

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Seven-month-pregnant wife survives as trailer driver, 21, dies trapped in pre-dawn Selangor crash

British tabloid ‘The Sun’ encapsulated the mood of recrimination among frustrated England fans as their headlines blared: ‘Lost his Tuch?’ and ‘Thomas tanked it’. — AFP pic

Sports / 18 h ago

British tabloids savage Tuchel after Argentina defeat as England squander World Cup dream

Prime Minister and Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the close cooperation between the state and Federal governments had enabled numerous development projects to be implemented, but stressed that more remained to be done.— Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Anwar asks Negeri Sembilan voters to maintain Pakatan mandate for development continuity

Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said his party has been sidelined within Perikatan Nasional, claiming the coalition had excluded it from key decisions ahead of the Negeri Sembilan state election. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Muhyiddin: Perikatan has shut Bersatu out, Umno alliance ‘not genuine Malay unity’

Police have reclassified the case of missing 11-year-old Nurjilya Abdullah as murder following the discovery of her body in Kampung Numbak, Kota Kinabalu. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Body of missing Sabah girl found on hillside, two men held over suspected murder

Thousands of Thai civil servants face suspension over an exam cheating scandal, authorities said Thursday, as investigators widened a probe that has already led to three arrests. — AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

Thousands of Thai civil servants face suspension as exam fraud uncovers bribes of 800,000 baht

Dementia is caused by brain diseases and affects memory, thinking and the ability to function. — Unsplash pic

Life / 17 h ago

Dementia prevention possible as WHO highlights tobacco, isolation and inactivity among key risk drivers

The Cabinet has backed in principle a proposal to make road traffic offenders financially accountable to accident victims through a court-ordered compensation mechanism. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Transport Ministry: Cabinet approves plan to make road crash offenders compensate victims

Malaysia

3 m ago

Six charged with possessing more than six tonnes of subsidised cooking oil without licence

A lorry driver was among six men charged in the Shah Alam Sessions Court over the alleged possession of 6,443kg of subsidised cooking oil without a licence. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

SHAH ALAM, July 17 — Six men, including a Malaysian, were charged in the Sessions Court here today with possessing a total of 6,443 kilogrammes of subsidised cooking oil without a valid licence last Tuesday.Lorry driver Moo Teck Lim, 50, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read to him...

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A 23-year-old social media influencer appears at the Sessions Court in Kangar, where he pleaded not guilty to a charge of raping a 14-year-old girl. — Bernama pic

21 m ago

Social media influencer pleads not guilty to rape of 14-year-old girl in Kangar

Nopika is led away after the proceedings. — The Borneo Post pic

28 m ago

Indonesian woman sentenced to five years for unlawful abortion in Sarawak

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s education system must produce teachers who can master emerging technologies such as AI without losing sight of morality, culture and compassion. — Bernama pic

31 m ago

Anwar says AI-ready teachers must not lose sight of ethics

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the ‘Temu Anwar’ programme at the Institute of Teacher Education (IPG) Technical Education Campus in Bandar Enstek, Nilai, on July 17, 2026. — Bernama pic

34 m ago

School reputations cannot come before bullied children, says Anwar

Police probe ex‑teacher’s report alleging improper treatment of children at Langkawi childcare centre. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

37 m ago

Langkawi police probe childcare centre after former teacher alleges children locked in toilet

MOHE says most international students are enrolled in postgraduate programmes, while undergraduates remain priority for locals. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

37 m ago

MOHE data show 96.6pc of public university undergraduates are Malaysians, foreigners mostly postgraduates

Citrawarna 2026 road closure advisory. — Image courtesy of Tourism Malaysia

37 m ago

KL’s Jalan Raja to close from July 21 to 27 ahead of Citrawarna 2026

Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2026 (Q2 2026), following the 5.4 per cent growth in the preceding quarter, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). — Picture by Firdaus Latif

37 m ago

Malaysia’s economy expands 5.8pc in Q2, manufacturing and mining drive growth, says DOSM

DOSM said the slower increase was mainly due to the transport group. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

1 h ago

DOSM: Insurance costs surge 5.7pc but transport slowdown tempers Malaysia’s June inflation at 1.9pc

Confirmation on reports that another female student fell and had to be rushed to hospital during school hours at SMK Tun Datu Mustapha in Kinarut, Papar, on Wednesday, received no response from the State Education Director at press time. — Daily Express pic

1 h ago

Another fall feared at Papar school as Form Two girl reportedly rushed to hospital

The Cabinet has backed in principle a proposal to make road traffic offenders financially accountable to accident victims through a court-ordered compensation mechanism. — Social media pic

2 h ago

Transport Ministry: Cabinet approves plan to make road crash offenders compensate victims

Election Commission staff during a simulation of the nomination process for the Negeri Sembilan state election at Wisma Majlis Bandaraya Seremban today. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

MetMalaysia forecasts fine morning weather for Negeri Sembilan nomination, rain in Seremban, Port Dickson

Kuala Terengganu district police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the 22-year-old victim got acquainted with a woman through the Telegram application. — AFP pic

2 h ago

Student chasing Telegram ‘love’ loses RM56,375 after making 45 payments for promised relationship

Officers from the Malaysian Prison Department, MMEA Miri and Marine Police Force pose before the 3.15am convoy transferring 190 inmates by sea from Miri to Limbang. — The Borneo Post pic

2 h ago

Marine Police join MMEA as 190 inmates moved from Miri to Limbang in tense 3.15am sea convoy

AirBorneo says temporary schedule adjustments were needed after several ATR72 and Twin Otter aircraft were grounded for unscheduled maintenance. — The Borneo Post pic

2 h ago

Around 4,000 AirBorneo passengers affected as airline revises flight frequencies until October

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