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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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the Kita Genk Madani Johor programme in Kulai on July 4, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2026

Anwar questions ‘impatient’ dissolution of Johor assembly ahead of July 11 polls

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (fifth, left) and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (sixth, right) attend the 12th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore on December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2026

Economy Ministry: JS-SEZ master plan launch aligned with Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the Kita Genk Madani Johor programme in Kulai on July 4, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2026

Anwar defends Pakatan’s Johor push: ‘This is about helping the people’

The Suara Mahasiswa UMS protest, also known as Gempar Rasuah 3.0, drew a small but energetic crowd during its march today. The group said it plans to remain in the city overnight as part of its sit-in. — Picture by Julia Chan
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2026

Two rallies in Kota Kinabalu split over corruption claims and support for CM Hajiji

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) has denied allegations circulating in a social media video claiming that the university has five international students for every local student. — Picture via Facebook/UKM
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2026

False 5:1 ratio allegation dismissed, UKM says only 3,917 international undergraduates among 46,151 students

The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) aims to reduce the country’s dependence on imported food by 50 per cent by 2050, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2026

Food security drive: DPM Zahid vows 50pc import reduction by 2050, phased cuts already stabilising chicken prices

The Department of Fisheries (DOF) requires at least 30 days to assess documents submitted by the Thai authorities regarding the suspension of import permits (IPs) for five prawn species from that country, provided the information received is complete. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2026

Malaysia keeps prawn ban: DOF says 30‑day assessment needed once Thai documents complete

Several organisations representing Malaysia’s entertainment, tourism and creative industries are calling for a review of the country’s entertainment tax and urging the government to develop a clear roadmap towards its total abolition. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2026

Entertainment tax ‘destroying accessibility’: Groups say Malaysians deserve affordable concerts, theme parks

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that the practice of using letters of support, political connections and cronyism in approving financing for entrepreneurs must be stopped. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2026

PM Anwar declares war on support letters, says crony loans destroy agencies and entrepreneurs

Police are on the hunt for a man who fled after allegedly driving recklessly and against the flow of traffic before colliding with two other vehicles while trying to evade police arrest at Kilometre 242 of the North-South Expressway (NSE) northbound, early this morning. — Bernama pic/PDRM handout
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2026

Rembau police launch K9 hunt after reckless wrong‑way driver crashes, flees into palm oil plantation

The national news agency reported that the warning covers Kota Setar, Yan, Pendang, Kuala Muda and Sik in Kedah; Manjung and Perak Tengah in Perak; and Kemaman in Terengganu. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2026

Thunderstorms, heavy rain forecast in parts of eight states until 6pm

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) said the closure will affect the exit from Jalan U Thant to Jalan Tun Razak near Regal House, as well as the entry from Jalan Tun Razak to Jalan Langgak Golf near the Embassy of Iraq. — Photo by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2026

DBKL announces long-term road closures around Jalan U Thant from Monday

Pakatan Harapan’s Johor Jaya candidate Lee Wern Yiing greets residents during a campaign walkabout in Taman Johor Jaya, Johor Bahru, July 4, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Lee Wern Yiing/Facebook
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2026

Johor Jaya's Pakatan debutant bets on youth vote to shape state’s future

Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah (standing, second left) observes a free health screening during the Japen Arena Penggerak Komuniti (JAGO) programme at Kampung Istana Hall in Batu Pahat today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2026

Malaysia on track for 100pc internet coverage in populated areas by 2027

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said government agencies must align their policies and programmes to ensure the Bumiputera development agenda is implemented comprehensively. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2026

Anwar says Bumiputera empowerment is national priority, not just agencies’ responsibility

BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stressed that the leadership of both BN and PH has consistently demonstrated professionalism and political maturity, placing the national agenda above all other considerations. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2026

BN-Pakatan cooperation remains intact despite Johor campaign heat, says Zahid