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Former Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on July 28, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Businessman: Bumi contractor’s RM1m to Bersatu was ‘reward’ after getting RM141m govt project, tapped Muhyiddin’s golf buddy’s help

A person holds an umbrella as it rains in Kuantan, Pahang, on March 4, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

MetMalaysia issues widespread thunderstorm warnings across multiple states

Perak Police Chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said preliminary investigations revealed that the incident is believed to have occurred at about 5 am when two suspects entered the house through a window that had been forced open, triggering a struggle with the caretaker. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

House break-in in Ipoh turns fatal after suspect found dead following struggle with caretaker

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the directive followed a decision made at the Selangor State Security Working Committee meeting a few days ago, which stipulated that enforcement action must be taken if land encroachment is found. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Selangor MB Amirudin Shari orders crackdown on purported unauthorised settlements in Setia Alam

PAS election director Datuk Seri Mohamad Sanusi Md Nor delivers a speech during the 69th PAS Annual Congress at the Ideal Convention Centre in Shah Alam on October 22, 2023. — Malay Mail pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Sanusi: Kedah ready to challenge Penang lease rates, awaiting ‘right moment’ for legal move

Barisan Nasional deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan speaks during a community gathering at Kampung Pedas Tengah in Rembau on July 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Tok Mat warns UNHCR: Cooperate on refugee screening in Malaysia or face exit

A brief check online showed that travel booking platforms have already spiked hotel prices during the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 4 h ago

The F1 effect: Hotel rates around Sepang spiked on booking platforms ahead of October race weekend

Forty-seven luxury vehicles linked to Singapore’s largest money laundering case, including Rolls-Royces, Ferraris, McLarens and Bentleys, are being auctioned. — AFP pic

Singapore / 2 h ago

Dust-covered Rolls-Royces, Ferraris among 47 cars auctioned after Singapore money laundering case

BYD has hired one of Japan’s best-known actors, Alice Hirose, for its advertisements. — Picture via YouTube/BYD JAPAN

Money / 17 h ago

China’s BYD steps into Japan’s fiercely competitive small‑car arena with electric ‘kei’ model

A woman pushes her bicycle along a road lined with Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional flags in Rompin in this file picture dated December 4, 2022. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 16 h ago

When BN and Perikatan hang together with Hadi-led PAS in the fray, Malaysia may end up paying the highest price — Phar Kim Beng and Luthfy Hamzah

The exterior wall of a shop is seen collapsed in an earthquake, in Kumamoto City July 28, 2026. An explosion struck a large shopping centre in Kashima Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, today, leaving multiple people trapped and injured. — Jiji Press/AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

People trapped, injured after blast triggers floor collapse at Kumamoto mall following powerful 7.1 quake in Japan

A general view shows the facade of the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on March 18, 2024. — Malay Mail pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Berjaya Hills loses legal battle over retroactive quit rent charges in Pahang

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said the ministry would streamline the application process for foreign workers, particularly in the services sector, in line with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s directive to expedite the recruitment of foreign labour where required. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

HR minister: Locals should be first priority when hiring, foreign labour only when necessary

‘The Times’ reported that Fifa president Gianni Infantino, 56, stood to profit from the scheme by becoming commissioner of the FFE after his expected next term expires in 2031. Fifa denied that this had been discussed. — AFP pic

Sports / 5 h ago

‘Football is not for sale’: Fifa’s plan to sell World Cup stake for US$4.2b sparks backlash

National para long jump star Datuk Abdul Latif Romly in action during the men’s T20 long jump event at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at Scotstoun Stadium, July 29, 2026. — Bernama pc

Sports / 4 h ago

Abdul Latif’s golden leap completes Malaysia’s Glasgow 2026 medal target

Malaysia

19 m ago

Chow Kon Yeow: Penang to respond only after Kedah submits formal lease payment claim

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said this was not the first time Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor had spoken about pursuing a revision of Penang’s lease payment rates. — Bernama pic

GEORGE TOWN, July 29 — Penang will continue to wait for Kedah to formally submit its claim over the state’s lease payments before responding, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said today.He said this was not the first time Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor had spoken about...

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Dungun district police chief Supt Nik Ab Halim Nik Mat said the victims, Wan Muhamad Haziem Wan Abdullah, 32, Wan Hafizuddin Aiman Wan Zamili, 23, and Muhammad Adam Ruzilan, 22, were found at 11.30 pm. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

Three surveyors found safe after getting lost during forest survey in Dungun

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said police received 62 reports on election-related offences during the same period. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Negeri Sembilan polls: Police receive 62 reports, open 19 investigation papers over offences

G. Thevendhiran is brought to the Magistrate’s Courts in Johor Bahru on July 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Johor father charged with murder after 18-month-old’s death reclassified three years later

Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah said the indicators will be disaggregated according to income, location and demographic groups to ensure that the policies and interventions are more targeted and effective in addressing the cost-of-living challenges. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Govt to refine cost-of-living indicators for more targeted policies, says deputy minister

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will begin his itinerary with an afternoon tea session with the community in the Chennah constituency in Jelebu, followed by the Temu Anwar programme at the Islamic Dakwah Centre Hall in Paroi. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Anwar steps up Negeri Sembilan campaign push with packed final stretch schedule

Parti Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal speaks during a press conference following the announcement of party candidates for the 15th General Election at Galaxy Ampang Mall in Ampang on November 1, 2022. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1 h ago

Warisan president Shafie Apdal sentenced to five weeks’ jail for contempt over Zara Qairina claims, gets stay pending appeal

Dungun Fire and Rescue Station chief Yahaya Hanafi said the victims were Izham Haziq Mohd Ridhuan, 23, and Muhammad Harraz Naufal Zamri and Ahmad Al Baihaqi Ahmad Nazri, both aged 10. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Man, two boys rescued after going missing during forest outing near Dungun waterfall

PAS election director Datuk Seri Mohamad Sanusi Md Nor delivers a speech during the 69th PAS Annual Congress at the Ideal Convention Centre in Shah Alam on October 22, 2023. — Malay Mail pic

2 h ago

Sanusi: Kedah ready to challenge Penang lease rates, awaiting ‘right moment’ for legal move

A KTM Komuter train arrives at the Kajang station in Selangor in this file photograph taken in 2022. — Malay Mail pic

2 h ago

KTMB boosts Komuter and ETS services for Negeri Sembilan election, pauses KVDT2 works

A general view shows the facade of the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on March 18, 2024. — Malay Mail pic

3 h ago

Berjaya Hills loses legal battle over retroactive quit rent charges in Pahang

Perak Police Chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said preliminary investigations revealed that the incident is believed to have occurred at about 5 am when two suspects entered the house through a window that had been forced open, triggering a struggle with the caretaker. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

House break-in in Ipoh turns fatal after suspect found dead following struggle with caretaker

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman speaks during a special press conference at the agency’s headquarters in Putrajaya on June 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Inside job: MACC smashes syndicate hacking immigration system for fraudulent work passes

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the profit had also been consistently channelled into welfare and education funds for fishermen, demonstrating Nekmat’s ability to generate returns that benefit the fishing community. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Nekmat posts RM25m profit, increases dividend payout to state fishermen associations

A person holds an umbrella as it rains in Kuantan, Pahang, on March 4, 2023. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

MetMalaysia issues widespread thunderstorm warnings across multiple states

Kampung Peringkat Empat, Cheneh Baharu, Federal Village Development and Security Committee (JPKKP) chairman Wan Nordin Wan Omar, 63, said the intrusion of elephants into the residential area was the second incident this year, with the first occurring in May. — Bernama file pic

4 h ago

Elephant herd enters Cheneh Baharu housing area, farmers suffer RM30,000 losses

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