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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  / 18 h ago

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

The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry says increasing domestic fresh milk production is among its priorities to reduce Malaysia’s reliance on food imports. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Agriculture Ministry says Malaysia imports too much ginger, mangoes, rice and fresh milk — here’s what’s changing

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

Former GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Nasiruddin Mohd Ali will return to court on October 3, 2026 to find out the outcome of his legal representations connected to the RM38.1 million money laundering case against him. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Money laundering charges: Former GISB chief, three ex-accountants to learn fate of representations on Oct 3

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  / 18 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  / 17 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

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

Customers at Muiz Hot Chicken restaurant in Pagoh Jaya, which serves fried chicken, burgers and nasi lemak, July 30, 2026. — Bernama pic
Life  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 16 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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 2 h ago

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

 

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Whether or not the running down of multiculturalism persists after the elections, that is really in the hands of voters, both those who stomach haters and those who’ve lost the love.  — Bernama file pic
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N9: An election devoid of substance

'Kokuho' is captivating in many ways due to how much visible effort has been put into its creation. — Media Castle/Kokuho film pic
2d ago

On ‘Kokuho’: Like kabuki, there is a beauty in taking your time

Visitors walk past the MyKad and JPN signage at the National Registration Department (JPN) in Putrajaya, September 23, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
23 Jul 2026

Stateless at home: Killing them softly

A cancer follow-up may only cost RM5 in Malaysia's public healthcare system, but it can still take half a day, multiple queues, and plenty of patience. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
22 Jul 2026

Malaysian public hospitals are trapped firefighting, caught in inefficient loops

 

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The logo of Roblox is displayed during the Gamescom video games trade fair in Cologne, Germany on August 20, 2025. — AFP pic
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The hidden cost of digital kids — Zhang Ziyi and Mohd Istajib Mokhtar

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 picture by Hari Anggara
12 h ago

The Tabung Haji RCI changes the political equation beyond Negeri Sembilan — Phar Kim Beng

When it comes to protecting national revenue, transparency is essential to ensure that efforts to combat leakages go beyond inter-agency cooperation and translate into concrete action that strengthens public confidence. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
12 h ago

Special task force must clarify role in tackling port leakages — Jeyenderan Ramasamy

As Negeri Sembilan seeks to expand tourism, the district faces the challenge of building a clear identity that attracts visitors and investors. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
18 h ago

What Langkawi’s experience means for Port Dickson’s tourism future — Phar Kim Beng

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The author argues that Chinese web movies have become an overlooked source of world-class action cinema, with Xie Miao emerging as a new international martial arts star worthy of wider recognition. — Picture courtesy of Antenna Entertainment
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The author argues that PAS is pursuing a long-term strategy centred on Malay-Muslim political consolidation, warning that identity-based politics risks deepening national divisions at the expense of governance and unity. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
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Tinkering is something worth doing but fear holds people back. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni
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Party flags are seen in Johor Bahru ahead of the 16th Johor state election on July 11. The author argues that public election debates strengthen democracy by allowing voters to scrutinise competing leaders directly, rejecting the view that such exchanges are unnecessary or counterproductive. — Bernama pic
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The author argues that Sabah’s strained healthcare system and the crushing cost of cancer treatment expose deep inequalities, urging greater investment in public healthcare over profit-driven priorities. — Pexels pic
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How not to be incensed when Bersama chooses to unveil its 15 candidates tomorrow evening, 12 hours from the nomination deadline. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
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Bersama goes literal, joins the chorus, refuses to write its own song

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File picture of Malaysians casting their votes at a polling station during the 15th Malaysia general election at Sekolah Kebangsaan Puncak Alam 2 on November 19, 2022. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
18 Jun 2026

Progressives get to test waters in Johor and Negeri Sembilan

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Beating the cancer boss: Healing isn’t quite ‘Final Fantasy’

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