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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

MetMalaysia has issued a thunderstorm, heavy rain and strong winds warning until 7pm today, affecting parts of Kedah, Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Selangor, Johor and Sabah. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2026

MetMalaysia: Eight states face thunderstorms, heavy rain until 7pm today

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his bilateral meeting with Thailand’s Prime Minister today was substantive and fruitful, with both leaders discussing efforts to resolve outstanding issues and enhance cooperation across various sectors. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2026

Malaysia, Thailand fast-track border projects as both sides eye US$30b trade by 2027

MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said the investigation, codenamed Op Agam, commenced on June 15 to determine whether any offences had been committed under the MACC Act 2009 and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2026

MACC opens probe into US$13m overseas property allegedly tied to 1MDB funds

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pose for a photograph before delivering a joint statement at the Perdana Putra Building in Putrajaya on July 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2026

Malaysia and Thailand end seafood dispute with landmark agriculture MoU

The wife of a General Operations Force (GOF) member casts her ballot during the early voting process for the 16th Johor state election at the 5th Battalion GOF Camp in Simpang Renggam on July 7, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2026

Johor election: How to find your right polling centre this weekend

The three Malaysian elephants Dara, Amoi and Kelat at the Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, Japan under a 25-year deal with the Taiping Zoo in Perak. — Picture from Facebook/Tennoji Zoo
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2026

MACC clears ex-minister Nik Nazmi of suspicious fund transfers in Dara, Amoi, Kelat elephant case

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi leaves the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on August 24, 2023. — Photo by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2026

Malaysian Bar’s challenge to Zahid’s Yayasan Akalbudi DNAA postponed to October

Selangor Police Chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar (centre) attends a press conference at the Selangor Police Contingent Headquarters in Shah Alam on July 9, 2026, following the successful bust of a cannabis bud trafficking syndicate worth RM13.34 million. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2026

Banting school stabbing: Police rule out bullying, cite ‘unresolved grievance’ as likely motive

Johor DAP chairman Teo Nie Ching with Pakatan Harapan candidate for the N.48 Skudai state seat J. Kartiyaini meeting members of the public during campaigning for the 16th Johor state election in Johor Bahru, July 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2026

Johor polls: Teo Nie Ching urges voters to return home, beware of fake news

The PH chairman said the coalition was committed to working hard to safeguard Johor’s interests if given the mandate by the people. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2026

Johor polls: Anwar urges voters to give Pakatan a chance to govern state

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the Cabinet had endorsed the Ministry of Defence’s recommendation to stop procuring defence assets from Norway after the country revoked the export licence for a missile system ordered by Malaysia. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2026

Norway defence freeze justified after missile licence cancellation, says Khaled Nordin

Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said between July 7 and 8 alone, police received 884 permit applications, of which 838 were approved after meeting the stipulated requirements. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2026

Johor polls: Police approve over 4,000 campaign permits, probe 22 election offence cases

File picture of a view of the Jalan Ampang Muslim Cemetery. The Federal Territory Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) has sought to reassure the public that Muslim burial services will not be privatised under the Federal Territories Public Cemetery Development Project. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2026

Jawi: Federal Territory Muslim burials will not be privatised

Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah said the decision was driven by time constraints in attending meetings at the federal level, as well as his desire to concentrate on developing Perlis with about a year remaining in the current state administration's term. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2026

Perlis MB quits Bersatu supreme council to focus on governing state

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with his Thai counterpart, Anutin Charnvirakul during a courtesy call held in conjunction with the latter’s two-day official visit to Malaysia at the Perdana Putra Complex in Putrajaya, July 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2026

Anwar, Thai PM Anutin hold talks to deepen Malaysia-Thailand ties

The Bagan MP who is also DAP’s national adviser said the banking sector’s profit before tax increased by RM6.5 billion, or 13.5 per cent, to RM54.8 billion in 2025 from RM48.3 billion the previous year, arguing that the industry should play a bigger role in helping MSMEs facing rising costs and economic pressures. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2026

Lim Guan Eng says Malaysian banks’ RM54.8b profit can fund MSME loan relief measures