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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  / 12 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  / 14 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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

A three-member Federal Court bench unanimously dismissed Kunaseegaran’s application for a review of his conviction and sentence. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 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  / 10 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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 10 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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 7 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  / 10 h ago

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

Eight foreign nationals were arrested at a luxury condominium allegedly used to offer fraudulent Japan travel packages online. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Penang police bust Japan travel scam call centre in luxury condominium

AKPS KLIA Entry Point commander Mohd Safrie Zakaria said its KLIA Integrity Division launched the investigation immediately after the agency became aware of a viral Threads post claiming that an officer received RM100 through a QR code payment made to the officer’s personal bank account last Saturday. — Picture from X/Bernama
Malaysia / 13 Jul 2026

Malaysia’s border agency probes alleged RM100 payment to KLIA 2 officer via personal QR code

Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the 36-year-old man was detained by members of the public at the Taman Desa Duyong community hall in Melaka at about 6pm yesterday before being handed over to police, according to national news agency Bernama. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 13 Jul 2026

Melaka police detain businessman over suspected involvement in 10 child sexual assault cases

MDEC chief executive officer Anuar Fariz Fadzil (2nd from left), Republic of Korea Ambassador to Malaysia Yeo Seung Bae (centre), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) deputy vice-chancellor (Academic and International) Professor Dr Yamin Yasin (left), and National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA) executive vice-president Kim Deuk-jung (second from right) at the launch of the Korea-Asean Digital Academy at Anjung Seri Budiman, UiTM Shah Alam, July 13, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Jul 2026

Malaysia, South Korea team up to train 200 AI and digital professionals

Alor Setar Mayor Datuk Abdul Gafar Yahya said following the allegation, an inspection was carried out on July 9 by the MBAS Disease Control, Health Promotion and Environmental Health Inspectorate Division, Licensing Division and Enforcement Division, together with the Kota Setar District Health Office (PKD). — Picture from Facebook/Majlis Bandaraya Alor Setar-MBAS
Malaysia / 13 Jul 2026

Alor Setar premises accused of being foreign-run found operated by Malaysians, says council

The optimism stems from Malaysia’s strong economic showing, which grew by 5.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 as well as the ringgit’s improving strength and inflation that remains steady at two per cent since May. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Jul 2026

Malaysia confident of 4-5pc growth in 2026 despite global headwinds, says economy minister

Deputy Prime Minister and Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi interacting with participants during the TVET@KKDW Contingent to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 briefing session at Seri Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur, July 13, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Jul 2026

TVET graduates to get job offers before graduation through industry links, says Zahid

MyKAS (Kad Pengenalan Pemastautin Sementara) is a green, temporary resident identity card issued by the NRD to non-citizens. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 13 Jul 2026

NRD approves most MyKAS applications, over 1,000 citizenship cases still pending

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said moved the motion after the bill’s first reading, allowing all relevant stakeholders to examine it. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Jul 2026

New Admiralty Jurisdiction Bill aims to overhaul Malaysia’s maritime dispute framework

Law Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said’s office said whether or not the revised Bill can be tabled this week itself will hinge on the Lower House approving the report. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Jul 2026

PM’s power over prosecutor appointment stripped in revised AG separation Bill

Economy Minister Akmal Nasir Nasrullah said the government has also decided to maintain the price of local white rice — which currently stands at RM2.60 per kg — to avoid burdening Malaysians with higher food bills. 
Malaysia / 13 Jul 2026

Malaysia has six months’ rice supply, local white rice price held at RM2.60/kg, says economy minister

Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin said the amendments were aimed at strengthening the government’s ability to regulate the paddy and rice industry, particularly in terms of enforcement, market control and industry development.
Malaysia / 13 Jul 2026

Dewan Rakyat passes tougher rice laws to curb smuggling, market manipulation

Nepturis Sdn Bhd director Aliza Abd Malek denied that her name was being used and denied that there was deception, when the company left out its alleged non-Bumiputera shareholder’s name in applying for Bumiputera status and government projects. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 13 Jul 2026

Muhyiddin’s trial: Bumiputera company director says gets paid RM12,500 monthly, denies being used as alleged hidden shareholder’s nominee

Economy Minister Akmal Nasir Nasrullah said the government is working to ensure sufficient fuel supply until December by diversifying import sources, optimising local fuel production and strengthening long-term energy cooperation agreements. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 13 Jul 2026

Hormuz tensions: Malaysia assures adequate fuel supply until December, says economy minister

The solar energy generation system project at SJK(C) Sam Chai in Ipoh, Perak is expected to save the school about RM382,000 over the next 20 years, or an average of RM1,500 to RM1,700 monthly. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 13 Jul 2026

Ipoh school starts tapping sun to cut electricity bill, Education Ministry plans rollout to other Perak schools

Malaysia’s Immigration Department turns to public for help in tracking down a woman last seen in Semporna, Sabah for a Special Branch investigation. — Picture by Julia Chan
Malaysia / 13 Jul 2026

Immigration seeks public help to find 43-year-old woman linked to Special Branch investigation, last seen in Semporna 

Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said says the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 will be referred to a Parliamentary Select Committee for further scrutiny. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Jul 2026

Freedom of Information Bill to get closer look as govt sends it to select committee