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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  / 15 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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 19 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  / 19 h ago

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

Customers at Muiz Hot Chicken restaurant in Pagoh Jaya, which serves fried chicken, burgers and nasi lemak, July 30, 2026. — Bernama pic
Life  / 14 h ago

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

A Malaysian official screens a Rohingya refugee ahead of repatriation to Myanmar. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 2 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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 17 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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

Argentine astronomer Amina Helmi wins Kavli Prize for uncovering Milky Way’s violent past

Nova Widianto will leave his role as Malaysia’s mixed doubles head coach at the end of July after more than three years with BAM. — Image via Facebook/Badminton Association of Malaysia
Sports  / 18 h ago

Nova Widianto to leave BAM after guiding Malaysia to historic mixed doubles badminton world title

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Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited announces interim results for six months ended June 30, 2026

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Bison Bank becomes Portugal's first MiCA-Regulated Crypto-Asset Service Provider

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iWOW Raises S$15.0 Million For Next Phase of Growth

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 3.08 points to 1,715.56 from yesterday’s close of 1,712.48. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 1d ago

Bursa Malaysia closes higher as investors eye defensive stocks amid volatility

At 6pm, the local currency appreciated to 4.0875/0915 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0885/0930. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
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Ringgit shows slight gain against US dollar amid Fed meeting anticipation

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Bruce Rockowitz’ #legend Unveils AI-First Strategy to Redefine Luxury Media

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Get Local Products Delivered On The Same Day With Shopee’s 8.8 Merdeka Sale

BMW plans to offer voluntary redundancy to about 40,000 desk-based employees in Germany as it seeks to cut 8,000 jobs by the end of 2027, according to a company source. — AFP pic
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BMW aims to cut 8,000 jobs in Germany as cost pressures mount, says source

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RiceField Launches August Campaign as Singapore Prepares to Grade Cooking Oils by Saturated Fat

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InMobi Advertising Unveils AI-Powered Cross-Screen and Full-Funnel Solutions to Help Chinese Brands Grow Across Domestic and Global Markets

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GROW with Singlife Launches Suite of CPF Investment Solutions to Help Singaporeans Plan for Longer Retirements

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ANGEL Supports KFC Indonesia’s Nationwide Water Purification Upgrade with Localized Solutions for Complex Water Conditions

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Asia Pacific Rayon and TOTON Showcase the Creative Potential of Viscose and Lyocell in Contemporary Fashion

Eppendorf SE chief executive officer Dr Christine Munz (left) and Penang Development Corporation chief executive officer Datuk Abdul Latiff Abd Aziz display the signed lease agreement, witnessed by Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (second from left) and InvestPenang chief executive officer Datuk Seri Loo Lee Lian. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
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Eppendorf to invest RM180m in first South-east Asian manufacturing plant in Penang

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Universal Health opens W3LL early access to help institutions get ahead of youth wellbeing decline

An Uber boat travels up the River Thames, towards the Palace of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament in central London on July 23, 2026. Wealthy Thai investors are changing their overseas property strategies, with some shifting away from London purchases and exploring Japan’s real estate market as currency advantages and lower entry costs make it more attractive. — AFP pic
Money / 1d ago

Thai investors look beyond London as Japan property gains appeal