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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  / 14 h ago

Lawyer: Anwar will sue for defamation if PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim fails to respond in 48 hours

Former Tabung Haji chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim at Kuala Lumpur High Court September 7, 2022. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Abdul Azeez says ready to face fresh probe over Tabung Haji RCI findings

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  / 14 h ago

‘This is even fancier than the PM’s office’: Anwar launches Maybank’s new headquarters at Menara Merdeka Maybank

DNA Brands will set aside up to S$1 million for refunds after a Singapore investigation found that some staff used high-pressure sales tactics on customers. — Unsplash pic
Singapore  / 19 h ago

Singapore beauty chain offers S$1m refunds after staff targeted elderly clients’ retirement savings

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak gets a temporary reprieve in his lawsuit against former Attorney General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas, but the Federal Court warned him that it will not allow any more delays next time. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Heart op recovery keeps Najib from court in bid to revive suit against ex-AG Thomas, but majority grants delay — with a warning

Benteng Ampangan, a food court and local hangout for Ampangan folks and others in the vicinity, right opposite of it is the Ampangan UTC. — Picture by Soo Wern Jun
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

As polling day nears, what’s on Negeri Sembilan voters’ minds?

A Malaysian official screens a Rohingya refugee ahead of repatriation to Myanmar. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Home Ministry starts refugee checks as Malaysia prepares to send back 5,000 Myanmar nationals

Customers at Muiz Hot Chicken restaurant in Pagoh Jaya, which serves fried chicken, burgers and nasi lemak, July 30, 2026. — Bernama pic
Life  / 13 h ago

Muiz Hot Chicken founder turns RM20 profit into RM45m business, eyes Brunei and Singapore

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that good governance is an ongoing moral and institutional effort and pointed out that systems cannot rely on policies alone. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Special Parliament sitting on Tabung Haji RCI report set for Aug 11, says Anwar

R. Alex, 28, was charged in the Teluk Intan Magistrates’ Court with four offences, including two counts of murder, over a crash that killed two teenage girls. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Driver charged with murder over Teluk Intan crash killing two teenage schoolgirls

Bursa Malaysia expects one or two large initial public offerings in the second half of 2026 after raising its full-year IPO market capitalisation target to RM34 billion. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money  / 17 h ago

Big listings incoming: Bursa expects up to two major IPOs before year-end

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  / 3 h ago

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

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the MCMC had been asked to invite telecommunications companies (telcos) to meet with Starlink to explore opportunities for deploying the technology, which does not necessarily depend on existing telecommunications infrastructure. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Starlink to trial satellite-to-phone internet service in Malaysia, says Fahmi

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  / 14 h ago

Tabung Haji RCI report: AGC to assess findings for possible prosecution

The Royal Commission of Inquiry report found weaknesses in Tabung Haji’s governance, including political interference in the management of the pilgrim fund and the distribution of its profits. — File pic by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

RCI pushes for new Haj Fund dept to safeguard Tabung Haji’s future as deposits approach RM100b

The ringgit opened at 4.0800/0885 against the US dollar on Friday, July 31, 2026 and is expected to trade between RM4.07 and RM4.08 for the day. — Bernama pic
Money / 34 m ago

Ringgit opens higher as cooling US economy takes steam out of greenback

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Money / 1 h ago

SkinLab The Medical Spa Recognised at the 2026 Singapore Retailers Association Awards (SRA) for Excellence in Beauty and Cosmetics

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Money / 1 h ago

Vantage Goldfields Corrects Misleading Announcements by Metals One Plc (MET1) and Lions Bay Capital Inc. (LBI)

Apple CEO Tim Cook (right) and senior vice-president John Ternus attend the premiere of ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 in Los Angeles on July 27, 2026, ahead of Ternus taking over as chief executive. — AFP pic
Money / 58 m ago

Apple’s sales surge, but supply worries send shares lower in Tim Cook’s final earnings report as CEO

An Amazon logo is seen at one of the company’s facilities, as strong growth in its cloud and artificial intelligence businesses helped lift quarterly revenue. — Unsplash pic
Money / 1 h ago

Amazon’s AI bet starts paying off as revenue tops US$200b

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Money / 11 h ago

Green SM Officially Launches Fully Electric Taxi Service in Denmark

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Money / 13 h ago

Taiwan’s TVBS captures Sagrada Família historic ceremony

Soaring fuel prices due to the Mideast war have supercharged sales of electric cars in the second quarter. — AFP pic
Money / 13 h ago

Paris IEA says Mideast war supercharges EV boom, with records set in 50 countries

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Money / 14 h ago

Ascott Accelerates Vietnam Expansion With Nine Signings in 1H 2026, Growing Portfolio by Over 30%

YTL Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust (YTL Hospitality REIT) recorded a higher net profit of RM240.74 million for the financial year ended June 30, 2026. — Picture via Facebook/Pangkor Laut Resort
Money / 14 h ago

YTL Hospitality REIT net profit surges to RM240.7m on lower finance costs

German sportswear maker Adidas missed profit expectations on Thursday after it reported results weighed by the costs of World Cup marketing, sending its shares down 17 per cent. — AFP pic
Money / 15 h ago

Adidas shares plunge 17pc as World Cup marketing costs hammer quarterly profit

The ringgit closed higher against the greenback and other major currencies today, ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting tomorrow and Wednesday to decide on interest rates. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 15 h ago

Ringgit closes flat against US dollar, mostly higher versus regional currencies Thursday

Bursa Malaysia Bhd is set to unveil its strategic roadmap for 2027-2030 in the fourth quarter of this year. — Picture via X/Bernama
Money / 15 h ago

Bursa Malaysia charts new roadmap with tokenisation, ETFs and stronger IPO pipeline

The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 4.84 points to 1,720.40 from yesterday’s close of 1,715.56. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 16 h ago

Bursa Malaysia climbs despite crude oil rebound, US‑Iran hostilities clouding market outlook

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Money / 16 h ago

De Beers Group Hosts Desert diamonds Beacon Campaign Launch in Shanghai

Bursa Malaysia expects one or two large initial public offerings in the second half of 2026 after raising its full-year IPO market capitalisation target to RM34 billion. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 17 h ago

Big listings incoming: Bursa expects up to two major IPOs before year-end