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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

This photograph taken on July 15, 2026 shows villagers watching the film 'Satluj' during a community-led screening at the Gurudwara Singh Sabha in Punjab's Gurdaspur city. Across Punjab, Sikh religious bodies and political groups have been hosting Satluj film screenings in temple courtyards, community halls and village squares with viewer numbers swelling. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 27 Jul 2026

Film recounting bloody Punjab crackdown caught in India's crosshairs

First launched in 2023, Dari Dapur brings Malaysians, migrants and refugees together through food, with each recipe accompanied by personal stories.
Showbiz / 27 Jul 2026

New Dari Dapur season serves up stories of food, migration and shared humanity

Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway lead the cast as Odysseus and Penelope, with Tom Holland portraying their son Telemachus. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 27 Jul 2026

‘The Odyssey’ stays on top of North American box office in second week

Cecilia Choi Sze-wan, one of Hong Kong cinema’s rising stars, takes on the challenge of playing Yeon-jeon, a mute woman who communicates through sign language, in ‘Bluefish’, a Malaysia-South Korea-Indonesia co-production. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Showbiz / 26 Jul 2026

Hong Kong actress Cecilia Choi on ‘Bluefish’, Malaysia’s warm welcome and why she wants ‘something unexpected’ next

Nicholas Tse wears his late father Patrick Tse’s signature sunglasses during an emotional concert in Qingdao, his first performance since the veteran actor’s death. — Picture via Instagram/chefnicookies
Showbiz / 26 Jul 2026

Nicholas Tse wears father Patrick Tse’s signature sunglasses and breaks down during first concert since his death (VIDEO)

AKB48 members speak to local media about their Tokyo Dome ambitions, personal goals and the breakout success of their latest single, ‘Sukisshu’, ahead of their headlining performance at the Japan Malaysia Expo 2026. — Picture by Arif Zikri
Showbiz / 26 Jul 2026

AKB48 set sights on Tokyo Dome as ‘Sukisshu’ MV surpasses four million views (VIDEO)

SBS’ upcoming dating series ‘Love Against Time’ has drawn scrutiny ahead of its premiere over its controversial premise. — Picture courtesy of SBS
Showbiz / 26 Jul 2026

South Korea’s ‘Love Against Time’ reality show sparks ethics debate over dating contestants with terminal illnesses

South Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong receives the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Malaysia Golden Global Awards (MGGA). — Picture courtesy of MIFFest
Showbiz / 26 Jul 2026

‘Burning’ director Lee Chang-dong reflects on cinema’s future after lifetime achievement honour at MIFFest

Ryan Reynolds crashes Marvel’s Comic-Con panel in San Diego July 25, 2026, as denim-clad ‘Jeanpool’, jokingly angling for a role in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 26 Jul 2026

Ryan Reynolds crashes Marvel’s Comic-Con panel as ‘Jeanpool’ to beg for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ role (VIDEO)

Ryan Gosling and director Shawn Levy attend the Marvel panel during Comic-Con International in San Diego July 25, 2026. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 26 Jul 2026

Ryan Gosling finally joins the MCU as Ghost Rider in new Marvel standalone due in 2028 (VIDEO)

Letitia Wright, David Jonsson and Winston Duke speak onstage during the Marvel Studios Panel at 2026 San Diego Comic-Con on July 25, 2026. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 26 Jul 2026

‘Black Panther 3’ finds its next heir as David Jonsson cast as grown-up T’Challa II (VIDEO)

Ye performs at Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena in Tbilisi, Georgia, June 12, 2026. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 26 Jul 2026

Ye announces first-ever Indonesia concert, bringing his only SE Asia tour stop to Jakarta this October

Chinese actor and martial artist Wu Jing is honoured with the Excellent Achievement in Film Award, presented by Malaysian-born actress Lee Sinje. — Picture courtesy of MIFFest
Showbiz / 26 Jul 2026

‘Wolf Warrior’ star Wu Jing honoured for lifetime contribution to Asian cinema at Malaysia Golden Global Awards

George Takei received a standing ovation as he led Comic-Con’s celebration of Star Trek’s 60th anniversary, reflecting on the franchise’s journey from ratings disappointment to science fiction landmark. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 26 Jul 2026

Beam us into the next 60 years: George Takei celebrates ‘Star Trek’ legacy at Comic-Con

Loyd Lee Choi’s US-Canada co-production ‘Lucky Lu’ won the Best Film award at this year’s Malaysia Golden Global Awards, capping the ninth Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest). — Picture courtesy of MIFFest
Showbiz / 26 Jul 2026

‘Lucky Lu’ wins best film as Malaysia Golden Global Awards wraps ninth MIFFest

It is going to be a loud weekend this August 1 and 2 as the annual Art of Speed is returning for its 15th edition along with its grassroots music festival SoundCircus. — Picture courtesy of Art of Speed
Showbiz / 26 Jul 2026

Over 70 acts across six stages in one weekend: What to expect at SoundCircus 2026 in Serdang