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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  / 17 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

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  / 2 h ago

PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim says he has yet to receive Anwar’s legal notice, will consult lawyers

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

Marching towards the La Moneda presidential palace, protesters sang BTS songs and carried signs calling for the concerts to be reinstated. — Picture from X/kat
Showbiz / 06 Jul 2026

BTS fans take to streets in Chile over concert cancellation (VIDEO)

The 61-year-old, best known for his long-running roles in classic TVB dramas, was seen in the Malaysian capital with his spouse in what is understood to be one of his few public outings since news of the marriage emerged.
Showbiz / 06 Jul 2026

TVB star Michael Tao spotted in KL with wife after secret 2025 marriage

The DATO’ M.N47IR CIPTA 4 concert at Unifi Arena, Bukit Jalil on Saturday drew a crowd of nearly 13,000 fans as it coincided with his 69th birthday. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Showbiz / 06 Jul 2026

M. Nasir celebrates 47 years in music with star-studded Bukit Jalil concert

Thomas Soenderby Jepsen, Roskilde Festival’s head of music, said Jennie’s appearance reflected current music trends and highlighted the festival’s forward-looking identity. — Picture from Instagram/jennierubyjane
Showbiz / 06 Jul 2026

Jennie makes K-pop history with back-to-back headline slots at two major European festivals

Universal’s ‘Minions & Monsters’ — featuring the gibberish-spouting yellow creatures who stole the show in multiple ‘Despicable Me’ films — pulled in US$36.4 million in the Friday-to-Sunday period, which Exhibitor Relations said was the franchise’s lowest opening. — Picture from https://www.imdb.com/
Showbiz / 06 Jul 2026

‘Minions’ back on top: New sequel bumps ‘Toy Story 5’ from North America box office crown

A staff member from the Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute transports a stack of Taiwanese-language film reels from a private archive in Changhua County on May 29, 2026. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 06 Jul 2026

Film hunters race to save Taiwan’s lost ‘taiyupian’ cinema heritage before it disappears forever

The original Moana from 2016 follows a young Polynesian girl who sets off on an adventure across the ocean, accompanied by the demigod Maui, to save her people and their atoll. — Promotional image from Disney
Showbiz / 05 Jul 2026

As live-action ‘Moana’ arrives, Disney’s remake machine shows no signs of slowing

‘Dear You’ director Lan Hongchun (left) together with cast members Li Sitong (centre) and Wang Yantong at yesterday’s meet-and-greet in Malaysia at the main entrance of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Showbiz / 05 Jul 2026

‘Dear You’ stars charm Malaysian fans at Pavilion KL meet-and-greet as China sleeper hit continues to surge

The ‘Dear You’ team at yesterday’s press conference held at Pavilion Hotel’s Crescent Ballroom, following the film’s record-breaking performance in Malaysia. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Showbiz / 05 Jul 2026

‘Dear You’ sets Malaysian box office record as top grossing Chinese language film for 2026, director highlights Malaysia’s role in surprise hit

Swift and Kelce announced their engagement last August in an Instagram post captioned, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” — AFP pic
Showbiz / 05 Jul 2026

Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s lavish New York wedding with A-list guests

The White House shared an edited image on X that mimicked illuminated signs displayed outside the venue. Instead of the original message celebrating the newlyweds, the altered image read: “Trump Is Your President”, accompanied by the caption: “IT’S HAPPENED!!!” — Picture via X
Showbiz / 05 Jul 2026

White House trolls Taylor Swift wedding with Trump meme after singer ties the knot

Malaysian independent rock band Hujan had recently celebrated their 20th anniversary with a milestone concert in Bukit Jalil. — Picture courtesy of Icon Entertainment
Showbiz / 05 Jul 2026

Inside Hujan’s 20-year rise: How a Malaysian indie rock band turned ‘enemies’ into ‘insiders’

Police officers stand guard outside Madison Square Garden in New York on July 3, 2026. Global excitement over America’s ‘royal wedding’ between pop queen Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce reached fever pitch with reports the couple had already tied the knot ahead of their A-list extravaganza. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 04 Jul 2026

Taylor Swift’s wedding gown is finally revealed — even if the official photos aren’t

Known for his sharp observations and relatable storytelling, Douglas Lim is seen as one of Malaysia’s top comedians. — Picture from Facebook/Douglas Lim 
Showbiz / 04 Jul 2026

From failed piano theory to selling out Istana Budaya: Douglas Lim’s punchline pays off

YouTube screengrab of a scene from Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ that has courted controversy and calls to boycott the movie over its filming location in the Western Sahara.
Showbiz / 04 Jul 2026

Christopher Nolan’s star-studded ‘The Odyssey’ draws boycott call before its big-screen debut

People watch giant screens showing the message ‘JUST&T MARRIED!’ (T&T for Taylor and Travis) outside Madison Square Garden, the reported venue for the wedding celebrations of pop singer Taylor Swift and pro-athlete Travis Kelce, in New York City on July 3, 2026. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 04 Jul 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce finally say ‘I do’ in America’s own royal wedding