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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

Thus when Pakatan Harapan is defeated the political message emerging from Negeri Sembilan will travel well beyond the Straits of Malacca. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 22 Jul 2026

West and East Malaysia are in the balance: Get the state election wrong in Negeri Sembilan, Borneo can ghost away — Phar Kim Beng

A person with access to AI tools can complete tasks more efficiently, learn new skills more quickly, and access information at unprecedented speed. — Pexels pic
What You Think / 22 Jul 2026

The next poverty trap may be digital — Nik Zirwatul Fatihah

Dataran Merdeka, the historic landmark in the capital, transformed into an ‘open-air stadium’ as more than 25,000 football fans gathered to watch the live broadcast of the 2026 Fifa World Cup final on July 20. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 22 Jul 2026

Football ends, sleep debt doesn’t — Julius Goh Liang Chye

Clearly, conditions cannot be imposed on an order for bail granted under Section 387 of the Criminal Procedure Code. — Pexels pic
What You Think / 22 Jul 2026

Where there is no discretion to refuse bail, there is no power to impose conditions in the order granting bail — Hafiz Hassan

For years, PAS under the leadership of Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has consistently advanced the theme of “Muslim unity.” Unity, in itself, is a noble Islamic ideal. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin
What You Think / 22 Jul 2026

Muslim unity in peninsula Malaysia when the Muslim world is in crisis? The oddity of Hadi-led justification — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that Malaysia's increasingly complex coalition politics demands greater transparency, urging parties to openly explain overlapping political alliances so voters can make informed democratic choices. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 21 Jul 2026

Malaysians must learn political polyamory now: Understanding what lies ahead in Negeri Sembilan — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that while tactical alliances may deliver crucial electoral gains, Malaysia’s political coalitions must balance short-term vote-winning with long-term trust across the federation. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 21 Jul 2026

Touch ‘n Go strategy of BN: Immediate top up in Johor, now Negeri Sembilan — Phar Kim Beng

The author argues that palm oil has been unfairly vilified, contending that its unique molecular structure warrants a more nuanced assessment of its health effects than saturated fat content alone. — Pexels pic
What You Think / 21 Jul 2026

Why palm oil deserves a second look — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that Barisan Nasional may ultimately have to distance itself from PAS before GE16, contending that constitutional moderation and East Malaysian support are crucial to preserving political stability. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 21 Jul 2026

The impossibility of BN standing together with Pakatan all the way to GE16: Only a U-turn is possible — Phar Kim Beng

Effective decision‑making frameworks (who decides, how, by when) are the hidden engine of organisational agility. — Pexels pic
What You Think / 20 Jul 2026

Why great leaders don’t just make decisions — they build a decision‑making culture — Ahmad Ibrahim

Parliament staff seen making preparations in the Dewan Rakyat on July 13, 2018. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 20 Jul 2026

Ministers: Resign or be sacked? — Hafiz Hassan

Today’s secondary school students will become tomorrow’s researchers, clinicians, engineers, entrepreneurs and technology leaders. — Pexels pic
What You Think / 20 Jul 2026

Malaysia needs more young scientists. Inspiration must begin in school — Shahrul Bariyah Sahul Hamid

New Foundation and Diploma students at Universiti Malaya Arena on July 8, 2026. — Picture via Facebook/Universiti Malaya
What You Think / 20 Jul 2026

Nobody knows exactly — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 20 Jul 2026

Pakatan did well with or without PAS’ support since 2008: Their role in division and galvanisation cannot be ignored — Phar Kim Beng

Prosecutor Karim Khan KC’s future at the International Criminal Court has come under scrutiny ahead of a vote by the Assembly of States Parties following allegations of sexual misconduct. — Picture from X/Int’l Criminal Court
What You Think / 19 Jul 2026

A Malaysian lawyer, the world’s most powerful court – and an interview days before the vote — Abbi Kanthasamy

Campaign flags line a street ahead of the August 1, 2026 Negeri Sembilan state election. The outcome could influence competing narratives over whether BN is experiencing a revival or whether PAS’ political momentum continues to grow. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 19 Jul 2026

BN must be wary of Hadi Awang’s claims: A Green Wave narrative should not eclipse a Blue Wave victory — Phar Kim Beng