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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  / 19 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  / 19 h ago

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

Customers at Muiz Hot Chicken restaurant in Pagoh Jaya, which serves fried chicken, burgers and nasi lemak, July 30, 2026. — Bernama pic
Life  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 5 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  / 7 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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

Massive Attack rocks Singapore stage, but Palestinian flag sparks investigation

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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

Boats sail through the Bab al-Mandab Strait off Yemen’s coast on July 24, 2026, as Saudi Arabia forms a maritime alliance to secure the strategic Red Sea route. — AFP pic
World  / 3 h ago

Saudi Arabia rallies 14 nations to to protect key Red Sea shipping route

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim poses with preacher Sheikh Khaleel Ismael Elias during the Kuala Pilah Berselawat and Negeri Sembilan Grand Munajat Programme at Dataran Melang in Kuala Pilah on July 30, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Anwar defends decision to release Tabung Haji RCI report as matter of ‘trust, not politics’

Astronomer Daniel Mello uses a laser to point out the Milky Way during a stargazing event at Desengano State Natural Park, Rio de Janeiro, June 26, 2023. — AFP pic
Life  / 17 h ago

Argentine astronomer Amina Helmi wins Kavli Prize for uncovering Milky Way’s violent past

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

The Second Meeting of the Dewan Rakyat for the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament convenes for 16 days until July 16. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

In Dewan Rakyat today: Focus on Suhakam Act amendments, cost of living and Cybercrime Bill

The search for a missing six-year-old boy ended in tragedy yesterday after his body was found in a drain at an oil palm plantation near his home in Hutan Melintang, Perak. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

Boy, 6, found dead in Perak plantation drain hours after vanishing from home

On June 22, the Cybercrimes Bill 2026, which seeks to repeal the Computer Crimes Act 1997 (Act 563), was tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat. It is scheduled for second and third readings on July 1. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

Cybercrimes Bill to replace Computer Crimes Act, says NSC

He said this was among the decisions reached at the special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Foreign Workers, which he chaired at Parliament yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

Government to restructure foreign worker management, says Zahid

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysian households remain financially resilient despite household debt rising to RM1.73 trillion. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

Malaysia household debt hits RM1.73t as burden eases to 84.4pc of GDP, says Anwar

Anwar said this after chairing the National Education Council Meeting No. 1 of 2026, which examined the direction of national education covering both school education and higher learning. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

National Education Council formed to reshape Malaysia's education system, says Anwar

In a statement today, Motac said the data is crucial for the government to accurately evaluate the increase in operating costs borne by operators to determine the suitable form and rate of tax incentives. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

Motac seeks diesel usage data before deciding aid for tour bus operators

Zakaria added that the new passport continues to comply with ICAO specifications and standards, allowing it to be read by existing passport scanners worldwide, subject to the immigration systems, procedures and capabilities of the countries visited. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

Malaysia rolls out new passport with 94 security features, 10-year option

The new price rules for EVs starting today apply only to brands without an assembly plant in Malaysia. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

Are all EV prices going to rise from today? Here’s what the new price rules on ‘fully imported’ EVs mean for the industry

The elephant procession, intended as part of a wedding celebration, has instead fuelled scrutiny over wildlife welfare and conservation practices. — Screengrab from Facebook video
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

Outcry over elephant wedding procession in Kelantan prompts Perhilitan task force

A practical RM100 grocery basket comprises fresh produce, fruit, protein, frozen foods and pantry staples. — Illustration by Soo Wern Jun
Malaysia / 01 Jul 2026

RM100 grocery challenge: What a basic basket gets a Malaysian family in 2026