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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  / 9 h ago

Tabung Haji defends 2018 restructuring, says RM10b asset sale prevented insolvency

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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 8 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  / 7 h ago

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

Malaysia Airlines reserves its comment on its pilot being caught for a narcotics-related offence by the Indonesian authorities but noted that the airline takes such allegations seriously. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Malaysia Airlines reserves comment, pledges full cooperation with Indonesian authorities on pilot’s alleged drug case

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  / 6 h ago

Massive Attack rocks Singapore stage, but Palestinian flag sparks investigation

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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 9 h ago

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

A three-member Federal Court bench unanimously dismissed Kunaseegaran’s application for a review of his conviction and sentence. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Death sentence stands for former Army pathologist Kunaseegaran convicted of killing DPP Kevin Morais 

A Malaysian pilot risks the death penalty in Indonesia after being arrested at Jakarta’s international airport with more than 70,000 ecstasy tablets in his suitcase, according to police who said today the man was on drugs while flying a passenger plane. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Malaysian pilot accused of smuggling 70,000 ecstasy tablets into Jakarta, risks death penalty, say Indonesian police

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  / 7 h ago

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

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha makes a save against Argentina during the 2026 World Cup, ahead of his move to Chilean club Colo Colo. — AFP pic
Sports  / 7 h ago

Cape Verde World Cup hero Vozinha delays Colo Colo move over personal matters

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  / 8 h ago

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

Malaysia’s population density also rose to 104 persons per square kilometre in 2026 from 103 persons per square kilometre in 2025, with Kuala Lumpur recording the highest density at 8,574 persons per square kilometre. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Malaysia hits 34.4 million population; Selangor largest, Terengganu fastest-growing as 12 states enter ageing status, says Stats Dept

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