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File picture of Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor arriving at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on December 22, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Rosmah seeks stay on RM67.4m ruling, cites RM100,000 bank balance and concerns over jeweller’s finances

MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman, when contacted, confirmed the arrests and said the case is being investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

MACC arrests former CEO, CFO over alleged abuse of power in RM370m plantation deal

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak attends the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur on April 30, 2024. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

1MDB investigator says he did not check if US$620m returned by Najib was rerouted

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said the latest gazettement was carried out by the Federal Territories Department and the Federal Territories Director of Lands and Mines Office, covering a total area of 5.15 hectares or 51,502 square metres. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Hannah Yeoh announces nine more KL open spaces gazetted to protect green areas

The author argues that public hospitals should be assessed through informed reporting that examines underlying problems. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Opinion / 18 h ago

Our public hospitals have worse problems than toilet hygiene

A general view of the Topps Final Halftime Show during the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium. — AFP file pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Fifa faces fresh scrutiny as US World Cup cities chase promised payments

Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah shares handshakes and smiles with the crowd at the Johor palace Aidilfitri open house. — File picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah seeks to create family bonding opportunities for B40 community

The Ministry of Finance today denied a viral claim that all Malaysians aged 18 and above will receive a one-off RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) payment in conjunction with National Day. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Finance Ministry urges public not to spread false poster on RM100 SARA payout for National Day

A shop assistant was injured after a car crashed into a pastry shop in Taman Berkeley, Klang, at about 3.30pm yesterday. — Picture via social media

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Car crashes into Klang pastry shop after driver selects wrong gear, injuring assistant

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 / 15 h ago

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

The Public Service Department has opened applications for the 2026 Dermasiswa B40 programme for 2025 SPM holders from eligible B40 families to pursue diploma studies at institutions of higher learning in the country. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

SPM 2025 holders can now apply for Public Service Dept’s Dermasiswa B40 scholarships until Aug 16

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the Myanmar junta must also ensure that the refugees would not face any danger before the repatriation process could begin. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Malaysia to discuss refugee repatriation plan with Myanmar junta, says Fahmi

Different variations like this one with smooth pork loin can be ordered — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 17 h ago

Make your way to Jinjang Utara for a bountiful bowl of pork noodles with super fresh ingredients at Niang Pork Noodles

Communications Minister and Madani Government spokesperson Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Ministry of Human Resources to immediately process the first 15,000 foreign worker applications to address labour shortages in key sectors and support Malaysia’s economic activities. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

PM directs Human Resources Ministry to expedite 15,000 foreign worker applications, says Fahmi

The report said Sanusi had also issued an LOD to Salim Abd Rahman, while former Skudai assemblyman Marina Ibrahim was scheduled to receive hers. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Sanusi issues LODs to Nga Kor Ming, two others over alleged distortion of remarks

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Malaysia / 8 h ago

MACC questions former CFO for six hours over Tabung Haji RCI findings

A former chief financial officer of a statutory body-owned company spent more than six hours giving a statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission today to assist in the investigation regarding findings in the Royal Commission of Inquiry Report on Tabung Haji. — Picture by Choo Choy May

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 5 — A former chief financial officer (CFO) of a statutory body-owned company spent more than six hours giving a statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today to assist in the investigation regarding findings in the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) Report on Tabung Haji.The statement recording...

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Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said 10 high-performing schools in each district, comprising five primary and five secondary schools, will be selected based on their academic achievement, co-curricular performance, and student character development. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

State and district education offices to nominate schools for MOE reform initiative, each to get RM100,000, says deputy minister

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the Myanmar junta must also ensure that the refugees would not face any danger before the repatriation process could begin. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Malaysia to discuss refugee repatriation plan with Myanmar junta, says Fahmi

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin begins a two-day official visit to Vietnam today to strengthen defence cooperation between the two countries. — Picture via Facebook/Khaled Nordin

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Defence minister on two‑day visit to Hanoi to strengthen Malaysia‑Vietnam defence ties

Johor deputy police chief DCP Hoo Chuan Huat said the operation, which began at 11 am, was carried out at five separate locations in Johor Bahru, Kulai and Muar, and led to the arrest of five local men, one foreign man and one foreign woman, aged between 36 and 46. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Johor police bust drug syndicate using vape cartridges, seize RM10.68m worth of drugs

Former Jeli Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed has reaffirmed that he has no intention of contesting in the 16th General Election, saying it is time for a new generation of leaders to take on greater responsibilities. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 7 h ago

At 76, Mustapa Mohamed rules out GE16 return, urges young leaders to take helm

Jertih Fire and Rescue Station Chief Mustafa Ismail said his team received an emergency call at 10.28am and arrived at the location at 11.44am, before successfully controlling the fire about 30 minutes later. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Man suffers burns in fire that damaged five RAKR houses in Seberang Jerteh

The eastbound route on the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge (JSAHMS), from Batu Maung to Batu Kawan, will be temporarily closed from 8pm on August 8 until 3am on August 9. — File picture by KE Ooi

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Penang Second Bridge eastbound route to Batu Kawan closed Aug 8 night for Cultural Night Run

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran during the oral question-and-answer session at the Third Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament (Dewan Negara) at the Parliament Building August 3, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Deputy minister: Security laws must protect safety without undermining human rights

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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 / 15 h ago

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

Preliminary investigations showed that a 38-year-old man from the group had held a parang and threatened the victim, who was then made to sit in the front passenger seat of a vehicle. — Picture courtesy of Singapore Police Force

Singapore / 16 h ago

Singapore police arrest four over alleged abduction, parang threat

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 / 1d 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 / 1d 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 / 2d ago

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

CNA reported that Ridawi Morsudin, who was 88 at the time of the June 2024 incident, inflicted extensive sharp‑force injuries on his 74‑year‑old wife, including a gaping wound from her jaw to her chest, multiple stab and incised wounds, and fractures to her skull, neck, spine and ribs. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore court weighs how to sentence 90‑year‑old man who fatally attacked wife while of unsound mind

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

Singapore / 2d 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 / 2d ago

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

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World

Workers install solar panels on a roof in Carmona, Cavite on July 9, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

From brownouts to bill shock: How the US-Iran war pushed Filipinos to go solar

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Fram2 mission astronauts aboard lifts off from launch pad LC?39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida March 31, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Oops — SpaceX rocket stage slams into the moon at 8,690kph

National flags of China and the United States are raised in Beijing on October 8, 2024. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

China halts critical drone exports to US in retaliation to new trade sanctions

Netanyahu met with the US-backed Board of Peace on Monday and received guarantees that the Israeli army would only be required to leave its current positions in Gaza after Hamas disarms. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza draft despite Hamas disarmament assurances

Smuggling cost Pemex around US$530 million in the first half of 2026, 20 percent more than in the same period of last year. — AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

Mexico dismantles clandestine refineries as fuel smuggling costs Pemex millions

Vessels are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Khasab on Oman northern Musandam Peninsula on May 17, 2026. — AFP file pic

World / 18 h ago

US eyes Hormuz deal ‘today or tomorrow’ as ship sinks in Red Sea

In California, where climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of heat waves and storms, SCE’s power lines have been implicated in several fires in recent years. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

LA fire report blames power company tower for deadly Eaton blaze

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 / 1d ago

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

Money

Money / 7 h ago

TikTok users to gain legal access to Disney movie extracts in new pact

A Cathay Pacific plane takes off from Hong Kong international airport on March 11, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 13 h ago

Cathay Pacific first-half profit jumps 71pc as travel demand offsets fuel cost surge

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa saido n Monday the government would stimulate the economy for the rest of the year and could see growth of around six per cent in the second half of 2026. — Unsplash pic

Money / 13 h ago

Indonesia posts stronger-than-expected 5.3pc growth despite second-quarter slowdown

AI computing deals and Starlink satellite growth fueled the results, the company said in a statement. But it also continued to spend heavily, with capital expenditures exceeding US$18 billion in the three months ending in June. — AFP pic

Money / 18 h ago

SpaceX revenue jumps 92pc after IPO but shares fall on investor doubts

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 / 1d 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 / 1d 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 / 1d 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 / 1d ago

Dow hits fresh record as oil prices tumble

Sports

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 / 9 h 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 / 10 h 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 / 16 h ago

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

The Spaniard will not defend his title at the tournament that starts on August 13 because of “an ongoing wrist injury.” — AFP file pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Masters over ongoing wrist injury

Writing on X, Diaz Ayuso said: “Leo Messi has donated €80,000 (US$92.2 million) for the reconstruction of the Sierra Oeste de Madrid. — AFP file pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Messi donates to help restore Madrid area devastated by wildfires

A general view of the Topps Final Halftime Show during the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium. — AFP file pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Fifa faces fresh scrutiny as US World Cup cities chase promised payments

AC Milan supporters gather for the funeral of late AC Milan football player Franco Baresi in Milan on August 4. — AFP pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Football great Franco Baresi honoured by thousands at Milan funeral

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

Sports / 1d ago

Glasgow saves 2026 Commonwealth Games, but doubts linger over future