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A pilot walks towards the departure hall at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Sepang on August 3, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Second Malaysian in a week arrested for drug smuggling in Indonesia

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Commissioner Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (centre) speaks at a press conference at the Selangor police headquarters in Shah Alam on August 4, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

How did a Malaysia Airlines pilot’s drug-filled baggage clear KLIA? Police identify person of interest

Damage is seen to part of the Aeon Mall Kumamoto in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 29, 2026 after an earthquake struck the area. Two young women were found dead early Wednesday in a mall badly damaged by a powerful earthquake and subsequent explosion, local media reported early Wednesday, as crews continued searching overnight for missing people. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

Two women killed in Tokyo mall explosion had been ordered to re-enter mall after earthquake to secure money

Anthony Loke, who is also Transport Minister, said the decision was made out of a sense of responsibility and after having held the position for 22 years. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Loke resigns as Negeri Sembilan DAP chairman after state election defeat, stays on as party sec-gen

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Tabung Haji RCI: Design firm director arrested over RM300,000 ‘renovation bribes’

Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department director Commissioner Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, however, said the number of arrests and drug seizures indicated that KLIA remained a preferred transit point for syndicates attempting to smuggle drugs overseas. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Drug seizures at KLIA jump nearly six-fold as syndicates target airport

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said his department received information from the public at about 4.15 pm about a fight involving Bangladeshi labourers who were colleagues at a plantation in the district. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Plantation brawl in Port Dickson leaves three foreign workers dead, one injured

This file picture shows two Rapid KL trains pictured at the Glenmarie 2 station on the first day of passenger operations for the LRT Shah Alam Line on June 29, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 11 h ago

LRT3 article sparks RM100m defamation suit by MRCB, vice-chairman against journalist

Morning Noodles in Seremban specialises in Hakka mee and ‘loh shu fun’. — Pictures by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 18 h ago

Head to Morning Noodles in Seremban for Hakka ‘mee’, pork patties and old-school caramel custard

KTMB said in a statement yesterday that the expanded service will cover seven stations—Paloh, Kluang, Renggam, Layang-Layang, Kulai, Kempas Baru and JB Sentral—with the journey from Paloh to JB Sentral taking about 120 minutes. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

KTMB expands Southern Shuttle route linking Paloh to JB Sentral from Aug 8

A depositor waits at a counter inside Menara Tabung Haji on Jalan Tun Razak in Kuala Lumpur on April 28, 2023. — Malay Mail pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Tony Pua denies stake in tech firm awarded Tabung Haji project

MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman, when contacted, confirmed the arrest and stated that the case is being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 11 h ago

MACC detains former estate manager over RM8m rubber sapling supply probe linked to Tabung Haji RCI

Retired teacher Linda Tai Shon Lian. — Bernama pic

Life / 15 h ago

Meet ‘OCBC’: Retired teacher Linda Tai Shon Lian wins hearts with flawless Malay fluency

In the case of a private company like TH Properties, the Board of Directors may, subject to the constitution of the company, approve the fees of the directors and any benefits payable to the directors – Section 230(2). — File picture by Hari Anggara

What You Think / 16 h ago

Tabung Haji RCI findings: CCM must commence investigation — Hafiz Hassan

Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the government is considering a levy on EVs after RM3.3 billion in incentives yielded limited private-sector investment in charging infrastructure. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Govt eyes levy on EVs to close gap in public charging infrastructure

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Malaysia / 9 h ago

Second Malaysian in a week arrested for drug smuggling in Indonesia

A pilot walks towards the departure hall at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Sepang on August 3, 2026. — Bernama pic

JAKARTA, Aug 4 — Another Malaysian has been arrested in Indonesia within days for allegedly attempting to smuggle nearly one kilogramme of methamphetamine and more than 1,000 ecstasy pills concealed beneath a corset into Indonesia through Juanda International Airport in East Java.Juanda Naval Air Base (Lanudal Juanda) Commander Col Henoch...

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The Second Meeting of the Fifth Term of the 15th Parliament of Dewan Negara drew to a close today after sitting for 10 days which saw 12 bills approved. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Dewan Negara adjourns 10‑day sitting with 12 Bills passed

Mukhriz, 61, filed the application on Dec 20, 2024, naming the Director-General of the Inland Revenue Board, Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, and the Government of Malaysia as the first, second, and third respondents, respectively. — Picture by Mukhriz hazim

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Mukhriz’s challenge against RM5m IRB tax notices gets Nov 16 decision date

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the presence of professional dietitians is important to help the community understand the nutritional content of food and to plan meals that meet dietary needs. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Sarawak needs more dietitians to promote balanced nutrition, says Abang Johari

Deputy Johor police chief Hoo Chuan Huat said three men were arrested after a man’s body was found wrapped in a fishing net in Batu Pahat. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Police arrest three after missing Johor man found dead in river

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said his department received information from the public at about 4.15 pm about a fight involving Bangladeshi labourers who were colleagues at a plantation in the district. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Plantation brawl in Port Dickson leaves three foreign workers dead, one injured

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Mother’s desperate attempts to save son fail in Kuala Terengganu fire

Suzanne Liew, wife of missing pastor Raymond Koh, is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Suhakam: Further delay in Pastor Raymond Koh case could jeopardise crucial evidence, witnesses

Fire and Rescue Operations Division assistant director John Sagun Francis said a team from the Nibong Tebal Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) was sent to the scene after receiving an emergency call at 8.14 pm. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Pulau Burung landfill fire extinguished after nearly four-hour operation

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CNA reported that the Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill seeks to plug gaps in Singapore’s anti‑scam regime by giving authorities stronger, faster tools to detect and disrupt criminal networks, while imposing far heavier penalties on service providers that fail to comply with anti‑scam directives. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Singapore / 11 h ago

Singapore’s proposed new bill to tackle scams puts pressure on banks, telcos

Singapore is studying housing options for the young, including co-living spaces, long-stay serviced apartments, and Build-To-Rent models, all aimed at supporting different life stages and living preferences.. — AFP pic

Singapore / 12 h ago

As demand for housing grows, Singapore government looking at flexible options for young Singaporeans

A general view of the Johor Causeway at Johor Baru November 4, 2022. The Vehicle Entry Permit requirement for foreign-registered vehicles entering Malaysia should not deter Singaporeans from visiting Malaysia, according a trade group and residents in Johor. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore warns of congestion at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during National Day long weekend

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will deliver his National Day Message on August 8. — Picture via Facebook

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong’s National Day message to air on Aug 8

In the one‑minute recording, filmed at the Phnom Penh Municipal Police Headquarters, Aishah Siregar said she went to Cambodia to work as an English teacher and had chosen to leave Singapore because she felt stressed and wanted to “find my own path”. She emphasised that she had not been forced, scammed or involved in any criminal activity.— Picture via Facebook

Singapore / 1d ago

Missing Singaporean in Cambodia says she left voluntarily, not forced into scams

SCDF said its crew switched to a contingency method — running hoses directly from the fire engine up the staircase — a procedure they regularly train for. — Facebook pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Investigation pinpoints faulty equipment that hindered firefighting effort at Singapore Clementi block

Singapore’s experience highlights the challenges older men may face as societies across the region grow older. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Ageing, alone and silent: Why men 60 and above are Singapore's most at-risk group

A 20-year-old woman and eight men in Singapore are suspected of sexually exploiting two minors, including filming and distributing the sexual materials. — AFP pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore police uncover sexual exploitation of two minors, eight men and one woman to face charges

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World

A cargo ship is pictured off the coast of the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal along the Gulf of Oman on June 28, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

Quran, TikTok, and faith: How a Bangladeshi mariner survived 115 days stranded in the US-Iran War

A woman is escorted by Moroccan security forces during clashes with migrants attempting to cross into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta near the town of Fnideq, on the Morocco-Spain border, on July 31, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

Ceuta crisis exposes the massive fault lines in EU migration policy

Migrants board a smugglers’ boat in an attempt to cross the English Channel off the beach of Gravelines, northern France July 29, 2026. French and British vessels saved 157 migrants after their boat caught fire while trying to cross the Channel today, authorities in both countries said. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

One of largest Channel rescues as 157 migrants saved from burning boat

A rescue worker carries a child who survived a fire on the Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry in the waters off Madura island, East Java, on August 2, 2026, at Tanjung Perak port in Surabaya early August 3, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

Indonesia ferry fire toll confirmed at five after all survivors accounted for

The World Health Organisation called today for more support across to board to combat the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo, which is still outpacing response efforts. — digicomphoto/IStock.com pic via AFP

World / 7 h ago

WHO pleads for more aid as Ebola outbreak in DR Congo outpacing response

People sit on a tuktuk as they travel past the Samdech Chuon Nath Statue in Phnom Penh August 3, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

SE Asia set for hotter, drier weather, haze risk rises as El Nino strengthens

The blaze spread to 100 hectares as of early today and was still not under control, provincial authorities said on their website. — ANP pic via AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Forest fire spreads in Dutch nature reserve

Since mid-July, 10 of the 16 lions in Tama Zoological Park have suffered symptoms such as “loss of appetite and decreased activity”, and three lionesses died, the zoo said in a statement. — Anadolu via AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Suspected heatstroke kills three lions at Japan zoo

Money

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said Malaysia has the potential to generate between RM30 billion and RM50 billion in economic value over the next decade through the development of its herbal industry, as the government aims to position the country as a leading BioHerbal Innovation Hub in Asia. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 7 h ago

Dzulkefly: Malaysia to leverage halal leadership and biotech for bioherbal hub push, eyes RM30-50b potential

Shariah investing has become increasingly relevant as digital technologies transform how investment decisions are made, while artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes everything from research and portfolio construction to risk management and trade execution. — AFP pic

Money / 7 h ago

Shariah investing gains relevance as AI reshapes investment landscape, says Bursa CEO

The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar although it strengthened versus other major currencies today, as the greenback remained supported by stronger-than-expected US manufacturing data. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 9 h ago

Ringgit eases versus US dollar, ends higher against other major currencies

Bursa Malaysia closed at its intraday high today, with gains led by the financial services and healthcare sectors, as investors rotated back into defensive and domestic-oriented sectors amid improving global risk appetite, an analyst said. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 9 h ago

Healthcare and financial counters lift Bursa Malaysia higher at close

Capital A, formerly known as AirAsia Group Bhd, said in a statement today that Asia Digital Engineering’s completed workshop orders rose 23 per cent year-on-year, while Teleport’s e-commerce parcel volume surged 79 per cent to 56.5 million parcels. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 7 h ago

Capital A posts stronger 2Q performance in engineering, logistics and travel

Oil giant Saudi Aramco reported a 44 per cent surge in net profits today after the Middle East war sent energy prices soaring. — AFP pic

Money / 9 h ago

Oil giant Aramco’s profits soar 44pc as war boosts prices

Dealers work in a foreign exchange dealing room near an electronic screen showing South Korea's benchmark stock index (Kospi) at the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul July 31, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 10 h ago

Stocks rise across Asia and Europe, oil prices edge up after plunge

Crude futures slid more than four per cent as markets brushed aside Iran's denials while Trump described the two sides as talking and Iran facing

Money / 18 h ago

Dow hits fresh record as oil prices tumble

Sports

Manchester United announced a new training kit sponsorship deal with Betway today, reportedly worth a record £20 million (RM106 million) per year. — AFP pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Man United sign reported record £20m training kit sponsorship with Betway

Sports / 8 h ago

Fifa’s global football chief Wenger: Scrapping Infantino’s World Cup plan was ‘absolutely necessary’

Ruben Amorim has returned to coaching after being sacked in January by Manchester United. — AFP pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Amorim evokes spirit of Baresi as he bids revive AC Milan fortunes

After the collapse of his controversial World Cup sell-off plan, Infantino said he would focus on restoring harmony. — AFP pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Infantino under fire: Trump’s influence and failed dealings put Fifa boss in spotlight

A cotton candy seller walks past a billboard featuring potential sporting events in Ahmedabad on November 26, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 20 h ago

Glasgow saves 2026 Commonwealth Games, but doubts linger over future

The former world number one is seeded 11th this year and aiming to build momentum as the August 31 start of the US Open approaches. — AFP pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Osaka out to improve Toronto fortunes with eye on US Open

Wales today became the first nation to publicly withdraw support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid over his failed plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

‘Failing to put the best interests of football first’: Wales becomes first nation to reject Infantino’s Fifa re‑election bid

Malaysia’s chef de mission to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Datuk Awalan Abdul Aziz (centre) poses with officials serving at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games after a press conference on the Malaysian contingent’s performance at the Games August 3, 2026. Also present are National Sports Council Director-General Jefri Ngadirin (5th right) and Olympic Council of Malaysia Secretary-General Datuk Mohd Nasir Ali (5th left). — Bernama pic

Sports / 1d ago

Malaysia records best Commonwealth Games showing since 2010 with eight golds