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Nicky Liow at the Shah Alam Sessions Court on April 12, 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 19 h ago

AGC: Nicky Liow made RM10m payment to compound 26 money laundering charges

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) meets military officers and personnel during the Semarak Kenegaraan programme at Terendak Camp in Sungai Udang, Melaka, today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Anwar questions RM330m gap in proposed Felda hotel sale, orders full report

The author suggests that DAP should respond to recent electoral setbacks with internal reform and accountability rather than withdrawing from the Federal Government. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

What You Think / 14 h ago

Ten reasons why DAP delegates are unlikely to pull the party out of government — Phar Kim Beng

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob underwent a successful pacemaker procedure at the National Heart Institute today and remains under close monitoring. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Ismail Sabri stable after successful pacemaker implantation at IJN

At the upcoming DAP national congress, delegates will decide whether party leaders should leave federal government posts while continuing to support Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Parliament. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Stay or go? DAP faces catch-22 as crucial congress vote looms

A woman was injured after the SUV she was driving crashed through the glass entrance of the departure hall at Kota Kinabalu International Airport today. — Social media pic via The Borneo Post

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Woman hurt after SUV crashes into KKIA departure hall

The body of a school shooting victim is carried out of the school premises in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi province, north of the Thai capital Bangkok, on August 7, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Boy who killed grandparents before Thailand school shooting described as ‘troubled’ and bullied

Money / 19 h ago

Proton e.MAS hits 30,000 registrations as Malaysia’s EV push gathers pace

Judge Suhaila Haron imposed the jail sentence on Wahyuni Tanjung, 44, and ordered it to run from the date of her arrest on July 29. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Indonesian maid jailed four years for neglect that led to toddler’s drowning in Sentul pool

Ismarubee Ismail, 51, and Nor Azila Zakaria, 46, from Dungun, Terengganu, show a photograph of their son, the late Constable Muhammad Raimi Ismarubee, 26, who was among the victims of an electric shock tragedy in Beaufort, Sabah yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Remains of three policemen killed in Beaufort electrocution incident sent home after post-mortem

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the syndicate’s modus operandi involved collecting passports belonging to foreign nationals without requiring the document owners’ physical presence at the country’s entry points. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Immigration busts ‘flying passport’ syndicate, three arrested in Johor

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar said the incident occurred at about 8.40 pm when the suspects fired several shots at the Special Investigation Division (D9) team from the Bukit Aman CID. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Police kill two suspects in shootout during Alor Setar kidnap rescue operation

President of Fifa since 2016 and currently the only declared candidate, Gianni Infantino must secure a majority of the 211 votes from the organisation’s members in order to be re-elected. — AFP pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Norwegian Football Federation to call for Fifa president Infantino’s resignation

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will seek to increase defence spending in Budget 2027 to strengthen military readiness and personnel welfare. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Malaysia to increase defence spending in Budget 2027, says Anwar

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the number of foreign visitors could reach 300,000, based on attendance recorded at several Formula 1 races in countries such as France and Japan. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Immigration Dept gears up for F1 Bahrain GP visitor surge at Sepang

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Malaysia / 23 m ago

How Penang’s SM Badjenid and Sons built a perfume legacy spanning more than 100 years

Sheikh Muhammad Badjenid and his father Abdul Hamid (right) preparing perfume at the SM Badjenid and Sons shop. — Picture courtesy of Penang Global Tourism

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 8 — More than a century ago, Sheikh Muhammad Badjenid returned from Mecca carrying gifts for friends who had entrusted him with money before his pilgrimage.Among the items he brought home were bottles of perfume, spices and textiles and these became the inspiration for a family business that...

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Kubang Pasu police chief Supt Mohd Radzi Abdul Rahim said the pink luggage was found at about 5.55 pm after no one came forward to claim it. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Police neutralise unattended luggage at Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS complex, no explosives found

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said a clear understanding of government policies was essential to prevent misconceptions that could undermine social harmony, investor confidence and the state’s economic growth. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Abang Johari urges community leaders to bridge govt, people

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the commitment was expressed during his courtesy call on Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Malaysia, Cambodia strengthen defence ties, cooperation in AI and drone technology

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the students had been given one month to study and identify the best ways to apply the technology before presenting their proposals to her. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Education minister challenges vocational students to use drones to improve school security

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said empowering entrepreneurs remains a priority for his administration, as micro-entrepreneurs are among the key drivers of the state’s economic growth. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Selangor to empower local entrepreneurs to compete globally, says Amirudin

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said Malaysia and Singapore will strengthen labour cooperation, including efforts to improve the welfare and protection of gig workers. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Malaysia and Singapore to deepen labour cooperation, boost protection for gig workers

Ismarubee Ismail, 51, and Nor Azila Zakaria, 46, from Dungun, Terengganu, show a photograph of their son, the late Constable Muhammad Raimi Ismarubee, 26, who was among the victims of an electric shock tragedy in Beaufort, Sabah yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Remains of three policemen killed in Beaufort electrocution incident sent home after post-mortem

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said GEAR-uP is not about seeking passive returns, but about mobilising national wealth with a purpose as the programme enters its third year. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Anwar says GLICs deployed RM20.3b in domestic investments under GEAR-uP

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According to EMA, the conditional approvals build on the strong momentum in bilateral energy cooperation between Singapore and Malaysia. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 17 h ago

Singapore approves 900MW electricity imports from Malaysia, including solar power from Johor

Malaysian police arrested Opposition politician and lawyer Lim Tean in Johor Bahru August 6, 2026 after a Singapore court issued a warrant for his arrest when he failed to report on August 3 to begin serving his sentence. — Picture from Facebook/Tean Lim

Singapore / 20 h ago

Johor Bahru arrest puts Singapore Opposition figure Lim Tean on path back to court

A 27-year-old man linked to a viral video showing someone stepping on the Islamic holy book on a public bus has been charged in Singapore over alleged anti-Muslim remarks online. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore charges man deported from Malaysia over alleged anti-Muslim posts, investigates Quran video link

A 22-year-old man who hit a 25-year-old dying man with a chair during a brawl on Kitchener Road, Singapore in September 2024 is the first of four accused to be sentenced in court on August 6, 2026. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 1d ago

First outcome in Kitchener Road fight: Man in Singapore who hit dying victim with chair gets 17 month’s jail

Picture for illustration only. Indonesian babies linked to a trafficking ring were sent to Singapore for adoption, with authorities reviewing the cases while determining what is in the children’s best interests. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Twelve babies, one trafficking ring: Singapore reviews adoptions linked to Indonesia case

Children play on the rooftop of Marina Barrage with a backdrop of the city skyline blanketed in haze amidst moderate levels of air pollution in Singapore on March 26, 2025. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore ready with masks, air purifiers for transboundary haze as Asean enters dry season

A man walks into the State Courts building in Singapore on June 26, 2026. — AFP pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore man jailed, caned for raping deaf-mute 13-year-old family friend

A blue-necked keelback snake was spotted at the MacRitchie Reservoir on Aug 1 with what appears to be two legs of an animal sticking out of its mouth. — Picture via Facebook/MAT CHAY

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore nature lovers stirred by rare sighting of venomous blue-necked keelback snake

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World

Lisa Cook has been given 21 days from the date of the letter to respond to unproven allegations that she made false statements on mortgage applications—charges that she has denied. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

Trump moves to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook again over mortgage fraud allegations

Family members of a school shooting victim react after the bodies of the deceased are carried off the premises in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi province, north of the Thai capital Bangkok, on August 7. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Thai students ‘still in shock’ after classmate kills five school staff, grandparents

Donald Trump initially touted the construction of the ballroom as being necessary to host galas, but has since repeatedly pointed to the concurrent addition of an underground military bunker and other security features. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

US appeals court halts Trump’s White House ballroom project, setting up Supreme Court battle

Abelardo de la Espriella the flamboyant former lawyer brings a lurch to the right for the Andean nation, vowing to bomb jungle cocaine labs, build “mega-prisons” and slash the size of the state. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Colombia’s new right-wing president vows war on drug-running guerrillas, closer US ties

Picture for illustration only. Two Chinese Coast Guard sailors were among four to be posthumously honoured as ‘martyrs’ by the People’s Armed Police Force on August 5, 2026, nearly a year after their death in a collision with their country’s Navy in the South China Sea during a chase with the Philippine patrol boat near a disputed shoal. — Unsplash pic

World / 19 h ago

A year on, Beijing confirms two Chinese sailors died in South China Sea friendly fire ship collision, calls them ‘martyrs’

Emergency responders gather outside Debsirin Nonthaburi School after a 14-year-old student shooter killed eight people, including his grandparents, three teachers and three students, in one of Thailand’s deadliest school shootings in recent years. — AFP pic

World / 23 h ago

Student shooter dead after Thailand school attack near Bangkok leaves at least one more fatality, 15 wounded

Picture for illustration only. South Jakarta police unsealed a mysterious locked school room to find a firearm arsenal, drugs and pornographic videos months after the dismissal of the head of the foundation’s management board. — Unsplash pic

World / 1d ago

Locked room in south Jakarta school hid hundreds of guns, drugs and porn videos — and only its ousted foundation chief had the keys

Meta has been ordered to pay US$567m after a US court found the social media platform created a ‘public nuisance’ and endangered children on its platforms. — AFP pic

World / 1d ago

US judge orders Meta to pay US$567m for putting children at risk of predators on its platforms

Money

Money / 19 h ago

Proton e.MAS hits 30,000 registrations as Malaysia’s EV push gathers pace

It’s game over for 98 betting websites in Sri Lanka as the government doubles down on gambling. — Unsplash pic

Money / 19 h ago

Odds are against you as Sri Lanka blocks nearly 100 more betting sites

Airbnb reported stronger second-quarter earnings, boosted by AI upgrades and record demand during the 2026 Fifa World Cup. — AFP pic

Money / 22 h ago

Airbnb’s income jumps as holiday rentals boom and World Cup listings surge

China’s July 2026 exports jump nearly 24 per cent as AI boom fuels global demand. — AFP pic

Money / 23 h ago

China’s trade machine roars back in July as AI demand lifts exports

Oil prices surged on August 7, 2026 as traders weighed uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz ahead of key US jobs data, while global stock markets ended mixed. — Picture from X/ICCDI Africa

Money / 1d ago

Oil rally resumes as Hormuz uncertainty weighs on global markets

US President Donald Trump speaks during an event in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 5, 2026. Trump has announced new tariffs and minimum import prices on polysilicon products in a bid to rebuild the US supply chain. — AFP pic

Money / 1d ago

Trump unveils new tariffs and price floor on polysilicon to curb Chinese imports

A customer visits the gaming section for Nintendo products at a shop in Tokyo on August 6, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 1d ago

It’s-a me, profit! ‘Mario’ and US tariff refunds give Nintendo 50pc Q1 boost

US President Donald Trump holds a chart on reciprocal tariffs while speaking about how to ‘Make America Wealthy Again’ at the White House in Washington April 2, 2025. — AFP pic

Money / 2d ago

Importers strike gold as Trump administration refunds US$100b in unlawful tariffs

Sports

Mastantuono signed at the Bernabeu last summer after catching the eye in his homeland with River Plate and becoming, aged 17 years and nine months, the youngest player to represent the Argentina national team in an official match. — AFP pic

Sports / 1 h ago

Real Madrid's Mastantuono joins Fiorentina on season-long loan

Tomiyasu, capable of playing at full-back and centre-back, spent the second half of last season at Dutch giants Ajax. — AFP pic

Sports / 1 h ago

Crystal Palace sign Japan defender Tomiyasu as club targets more silverware

Luca Zidane played for Real Madrid’s reserve team after working his way up from its youth academy, which he joined in 2004. — AFP pic

Sports / 1 h ago

Zidane's son Luca joins Leganes after two seasons with Granada

Clarke was found unresponsive in his bedroom on May 11 and pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. — Picture via Facebook

Sports / 2 h ago

NBA’s Brandon Clarke died accidentally from effects of heroin, cocaine, medical examiner says

US president Donald Trump is expected to join Fifa president Gianni Infantino in presenting the World Cup trophy after the final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey. — AFP pic

Sports / 2d ago

‘Errors were made’: Fifa issues public apology over Infantino’s World Cup privatisation plan

US President Donald Trump holds the World Cup trophy with Fifa chief Gianni Infantino during the 2026 draw announcement at the White House, August 22, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 2d ago

End of Infantino? Emergency talks convened as Fifa leadership loses support

Newcastle United's Brazilian midfielder #39 Bruno Guimaraes clashes with Arsenal's English midfielder #41 Declan Rice during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on November 4, 2023. — AFP pic

Sports / 2d ago

Arsenal close RM412m deal for Newcastle captain Guimaraes ahead of new Premier League season

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso speaks at a press conference in Sydney on July 31, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 05 Aug 2026

Alonso says Mudryk could feature as Chelsea assess winger’s future