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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  / 14 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  / 16 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends the launch ceremony of the Sahabat Usahawan Madani Carnival at Cycledios, Pantai Batu 1 in Port Dickson, July 31, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Tabung Haji RCI report: Anwar questions 13-month bonus payout, calls it breach of trust

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  / 14 h ago

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

The house at 38 Oxley Road in Singapore was where the country’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew and other early leaders of the People’s Action Party met to lay the groundwork for Singapore’s independence. — File pic
Singapore  / 4 h ago

Singapore government takes possession of Lee Kuan Yew’s home after decade-long family feud

A three-member Federal Court bench unanimously dismissed Kunaseegaran’s application for a review of his conviction and sentence. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 12 h ago

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

Eight foreign nationals were arrested at a luxury condominium allegedly used to offer fraudulent Japan travel packages online. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Penang police bust Japan travel scam call centre in luxury condominium

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  / 12 h ago

Massive Attack rocks Singapore stage, but Palestinian flag sparks investigation

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  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

The Ministry of Finance said, it has adopted a more targeted approach by broadening the tax base to include those with greater financial capacity. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 16 Jul 2026

No plans to impose 2pc wealth tax for now, says Finance Ministry

According to the MOF, the increase was based on the Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM) formula and was influenced by movements in the global oil market during the previous week. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 16 Jul 2026

Unsubsidised RON95, diesel prices rise 5 sen and 10 sen amid West Asia tensions

MoF said the total outstanding BNPL balance reached RM5.3 billion during the same period, while the total overdue amount is RM181.0 million, or 3.4 per cent of the total outstanding BNPL balance. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 16 Jul 2026

Finance Ministry: BNPL users hit eight million as outstanding balances reach RM5.3b

Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the party will not stand aside if it ends up facing PAS candidates in the Negeri Sembilan state election. — File picture By Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 16 Jul 2026

Bersatu won’t back down from PAS clashes in Negeri Sembilan if Perikatan seat talks fail, says Muhyiddin

BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urged the party’s election machinery to hit the ground immediately by going door-to-door and engaging as many voters as possible to strengthen support for BN. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Jul 2026

Zahid tells BN machinery to replicate Johor winning formula in Negeri Sembilan

Umno president and BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and BN deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan at the coalition’s Negeri Sembilan election machinery launch in Seremban on July 15, 2026, where BN announced its first 25 candidates. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Jul 2026

BN leaves 11 Negeri Sembilan state seats open, as Tok Mat cites talks with ‘trusted friend’

The northbound Sungai Perak R&R was temporarily closed for a special operation to tackle wild monkeys that have become a persistent nuisance. — File picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 16 Jul 2026

‘They chase us instead’: Fearless monkeys force closure of northbound Sungai Perak R&R

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said that although there are reports that a small number of commercial vessels are still passing through the strait, this should not give a false sense of comfort to either the government or the public. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Jul 2026

No room for complacency as Hormuz closure risks economic fallout, says Akmal Nasrullah

Negeri Sembilan BN chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan confirmed that he will defend the Rantau state seat, which he has represented since 2004. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Jul 2026

Tok Mat to defend Rantau as BN names first 25 candidates for Negeri Sembilan polls

President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the decision followed PAS’ move to cooperate with Barisan Nasional in the state election, as well as Bersatu's exclusion from discussions on seat allocations within Perikatan Nasional. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Jul 2026

Muhyiddin: Bersatu to use own logo in Negeri Sembilan polls amid Perikatan rift

The Second Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament, which spans 16 days, is scheduled to conclude today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Jul 2026

In Dewan Rakyat today: El Nino, ATM grenade blast, deviant teachings under spotlight

Despite decades of state campaigns to encourage recycling, waste collection data suggests attitudes about individual plastic waste management barely shifted. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 16 Jul 2026

Don’t just bin the plastics: These three apps could turn them into credit to pay some bills (VIDEO)

File picture of Muda Dam in Kedah, one of Penang’s existing water sources. Penang will pay RM210 million annually under a landmark agreement to purchase treated water from Perak after signing a Bulk Water Supply Agreement (BWSA) today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 15 Jul 2026

Penang signs landmark 40-year water deal with Perak, paying RM210m annually to secure future supply

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the measures are essential to minimise disruptions to national food production while safeguarding the livelihoods of the farming community. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 15 Jul 2026

Super El Nino threat: Anwar orders urgent steps to safeguard Malaysia’s food supply

South Klang police chief ACP Lim Jit Huey said the 46-year-old suspect was detained yesterday after a report was lodged by the victim, an AKPS assistant environmental health officer, on the same day. — Picture from X/Bernama
Malaysia / 15 Jul 2026

Port Klang inspection dispute sparks shooting threat against border control officer, man held

Siti Asiah Ahmad, 51, has almost 28 years of experience in the fields of economic and social statistics, digital transformation and evidence-based policy development, the Economy Ministry said in a statement today. — Picture from Facebook/DOSM
Malaysia / 15 Jul 2026

Siti Asiah Ahmad takes over as chief statistician after Mohd Uzir’s retirement