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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s lawyer Datuk Sankara Narayan Nair said he had acted on Anwar’s instructions to issue a letter of demand today to PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man over a ‘series of allegedly defamatory statements made outside Parliament on June 14, 2026 against the prime minister and subsequently republished on social media’. — Pictures by Bernama/Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Lawyer: Anwar will sue for defamation if PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim fails to respond in 48 hours

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers his speech during the launching of the new Menara Merdeka Maybank in Kuala Lumpur, July 30, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

‘This is even fancier than the PM’s office’: Anwar launches Maybank’s new headquarters at Menara Merdeka Maybank

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak gets a temporary reprieve in his lawsuit against former Attorney General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas, but the Federal Court warned him that it will not allow any more delays next time. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Heart op recovery keeps Najib from court in bid to revive suit against ex-AG Thomas, but majority grants delay — with a warning

Benteng Ampangan, a food court and local hangout for Ampangan folks and others in the vicinity, right opposite of it is the Ampangan UTC. — Picture by Soo Wern Jun
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

As polling day nears, what’s on Negeri Sembilan voters’ minds?

Customers at Muiz Hot Chicken restaurant in Pagoh Jaya, which serves fried chicken, burgers and nasi lemak, July 30, 2026. — Bernama pic
Life  / 14 h ago

Muiz Hot Chicken founder turns RM20 profit into RM45m business, eyes Brunei and Singapore

A Malaysian official screens a Rohingya refugee ahead of repatriation to Myanmar. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Home Ministry starts refugee checks as Malaysia prepares to send back 5,000 Myanmar nationals

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that good governance is an ongoing moral and institutional effort and pointed out that systems cannot rely on policies alone. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Special Parliament sitting on Tabung Haji RCI report set for Aug 11, says Anwar

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  / 2 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  / 4 h ago

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

R. Alex, 28, was charged in the Teluk Intan Magistrates’ Court with four offences, including two counts of murder, over a crash that killed two teenage girls. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Driver charged with murder over Teluk Intan crash killing two teenage schoolgirls

Bursa Malaysia expects one or two large initial public offerings in the second half of 2026 after raising its full-year IPO market capitalisation target to RM34 billion. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money  / 18 h ago

Big listings incoming: Bursa expects up to two major IPOs before year-end

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the MCMC had been asked to invite telecommunications companies (telcos) to meet with Starlink to explore opportunities for deploying the technology, which does not necessarily depend on existing telecommunications infrastructure. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Starlink to trial satellite-to-phone internet service in Malaysia, says Fahmi

In a statement today, the AGC said the move was aimed at ensuring that all aspects of investigations by the relevant enforcement agencies are carried out thoroughly and comprehensively, enabling due consideration to be given to whether any breaches of the law warrant prosecution. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Tabung Haji RCI report: AGC to assess findings for possible prosecution

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  / 2 h ago

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

Nova Widianto will leave his role as Malaysia’s mixed doubles head coach at the end of July after more than three years with BAM. — Image via Facebook/Badminton Association of Malaysia
Sports  / 18 h ago

Nova Widianto to leave BAM after guiding Malaysia to historic mixed doubles badminton world title

Felda Layang-Layang warung operator Noorma Zafmeeden, 70, prepares drinks for customers as business picks up during the Johor state election campaign recently. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

Johor polls bring unexpected boost for hawkers as campaign crowds drive sales

Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin said RM696,000 has been approved under the BKHT assistance scheme since 2025 to help farmers affected by wildlife attacks. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

Wildlife attacks, pests caused over RM1.4m in farm losses in 2025-2026, deputy minister says

Barisan Nasional candidate for the Stulang state seat, Bong Seng Heng, delivers a speech during a campaign at the Taman Pelangi night market last night. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

Johor polls: Candidates turn to hybrid campaigning as digital politics reshapes voter outreach

Mohamad Zainal (seated, sixth right) and Sulaiman (seated, centre) joined by senior officers from Sarawak and Brunei in a group photo at the bilateral meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan on Tuesday. – Picture courtesy of Miri District Police
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

Sarawak, Brunei police strengthen cooperation to tackle cross-border security challenges

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the launch of Ant International’s Global Development Centre at The Exchange 106 in Kuala Lumpur July 1, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

Anwar calls for fairer global financial system as AI reshapes finance

Johor RTD director Zulkarnain Yasin said the initiative allows customers who want to renew both documents to take only one queue number and get services at the same counter.. — File picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

Johor JPJ introduces multi-counters for faster road tax and licence renewals

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said Italy is preparing to bring more investors to explore opportunities in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone as European interest in the cross-border economic corridor grows. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

Italy eyes bigger JS-SEZ presence as European investor interest gathers pace, says Akmal Nasrullah

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the JS-SEZ blueprint has received Cabinet approval and is awaiting a joint launch by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

Economy minister: JS-SEZ blueprint completed, awaits Anwar-Lawrence Wong joint launch

Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli Abd Halim says 58.6 per cent of students enrolling in Malaysia’s public universities between 2023 and March 2026 chose STEM programmes. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

Nearly six in 10 public university students chose STEM between 2023 and 2026, Dewan Rakyat told

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow says the state deserves a fairer share of federal revenue in line with its contribution to Malaysia’s economy. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

Penang deserves fairer share of federal revenue, says Chow Kon Yeow after Anwar’s acknowledgment

A 31-year-old motorist was rescued after his car struck an elephant calf and plunged into a five-metre-deep ravine along Jalan Felda Nitar in Mersing early today. He suffered leg injuries. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

Driver survives five-metre ravine plunge after crashing into elephant calf in Mersing

Pakatan Harapan Johor Jaya candidate Lee Wern Yiing (left) chats with members of the public while joining PH Stulang candidate Andrew Chen Kah Eng (right) during a walkabout in conjunction with the 16th Johor State Election at Anjung Selera Jalan Biru, Stulang. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

Pakatan's Johor Jaya candidate Lee Wern Yiing says better rail links can drive state’s economic growth

Photo for illustration purposes only. Several pupils reportedly suffered vomiting, dizziness and stomach aches before the canteen at Sekolah Seri dan Semi ABIM Sungai Ramal was ordered to close. — Vecteezy pic
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

Kajang school canteen shut for 14 days after pupils fall ill as health officials investigate

A motorist refuels at a petrol station in Sepang. The prime minister said the government expects to spend close to RM40 billion on fuel subsidies in 2026 if current crude oil prices persist. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

PM Anwar: Malaysia’s fuel subsidy bill set to hit RM40b, more than double Budget estimate

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said the democratic process must be conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner, stressing that while the people are free to support different parties and hold differing views and political choices, security, public well-being and state stability should always remain the top priority. — Bernama
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

Melaka CM: Don’t turn future state election into platform for provocation

Firefighters rescue a 34-year-old solo hiker after locating him about 20m down a ravine on Gunung Jerai, where he is believed to have survived for nearly three days before his cries for help were heard by passing hikers. — Picture courtesy of the Kedah Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

Three days trapped in Gunung Jerai ravine, desperate cries save solo hiker