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The world No. 1 duo secured a straight-games victory over Taiwan’s Liu Kuang-heng and Yang Po-han, winning 21-19, 21-11 in the semi-final at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium today. — Bernama file pic
Sports  / 19 h ago

Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani charge into Japan Open final again, set for showdown with Korea’s world No. 3 pair

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his critics should use proper channels like tabling a motion of no-confidence in Parliament to challenge his leadership. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

PM Anwar says won’t step down unless proven guilty of graft, hits back at ‘forgotten’ politicians

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he will check with the Home Ministry after news reports claimed 1MDB fugitive businessman Jho Low was seen in Shanghai, China. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Jho Low in Shanghai under alias? Anwar says he’s read the news, will check with Home Ministry

People are seen inside a Neta U car by Hozon at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China show, in Beijing, China September 27, 2020. — Reuters pic
Money  / 3 h ago

Chinese EV giants caught red-handed: How Neta and Zeekr faked over 60,000 car sales to beat targets

An artist’s impression of the PNBCAP @ Beach Street initiative that will introduce wider walkways and more trees into George Town, Penang. — Picture courtesy of MBPP
Life  / 7 h ago

Greener streets, cooler city: How Penang plans to refresh Unesco-listed George Town 

Screengrab of a Jynwel Capital promo video featuring its former CEO Jho Low.
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Rawang rep urges Putrajaya to offer RM10m bounty for Jho Low, calls fugitive ‘symbol of a compromised system’

Screengrabs of a viral Facebook video showing a man firing a gun in Seri Alam, JB.
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Man opens fire in failed JB robbery, suspect still at large after fleeing on motorcycle

A Form One student was tied and gagged in school toilet, according to Kuala Muda police. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Out of jealousy, Form One girl tied and gagged in school toilet by classmates in Sg Petani

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Malaysia  / 17 h ago

What migrant worker deaths reveal about Malaysia’s fragile Socso system

Johor Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communication Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said as of 6 pm yesterday, 26 out of 68 e-gates at BSI and three out of 12 at KSAB were back in service. — Facebook/AKPS
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

E-gate operations partially restored at Johor checkpoints, recovery efforts ongoing

Based on information from the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) website operated by the Department of Environment (DOE), the highest API as of 9am this morning was recorded in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan at 156, followed by Johan Setia, Selangor (155). — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

More areas in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan record unhealthy air readings

Tourist boats cruise in Halong Bay, January 11, 2009. — Reuters pic
World  / 5 h ago

Ha Long Bay tourist boat capsizes in stormy weather, 27 confirmed dead

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks to the media after meeting with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo on July 18, 2025. — AFP pic
World  / 7 h ago

Japan might ditch its prime minister again today — here’s why

A former doctor has claimed that gang members would often show up as soon as a death was reported in the emergency department or hospital wards, sometimes even before the death was officially confirmed. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Ex-doctor alleges ‘gangster’ interference in Sarawak mortuary, MOH says will investigate, won’t tolerate any misconduct

KL-based Ang Bo Ling of Twenty-Two Bakery (left) won the Traditional Category at the inaugural Asia Selection of the Panettone World Cup. — Pictures courtesy of Ang Bo Ling and Panettone World Cup
Eat-drink  / 5 h ago

A Malaysian triumph: Ang Bo Ling of Twenty-Two Bakery in Kuala Lumpur wins at inaugural Asia Selection of the Panettone World Cup in Singapore

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Speaking on a special podcast live telecast on his Facebook page, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said it was a blessing and scary to turn 100. — Screengrab from Facebook/Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

‘Quite frightening to be 100’: Dr Mahathir thanks Anwar, Malaysians for birthday wishes

Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow visiting the Penang Chip Design Academy. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

New Penang chip academy targets to train 1,000 IC engineers by 2030

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow called on Putrajaya to relook their negotiating strategy to bring down US tariff percentage. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

Time to rework negotiation playbook with US to reduce 25pc tariffs, Penang CM tells Putrajaya

Muslim preacher Firdaus Wong speaks at a news conference in Kuala Lumpur, February 14, 2015. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

Parents win landmark ruling as court bans Muslim preacher Firdaus Wong’s video on secret child conversions

According to the Melaka Chief Minister’s Department, preliminary checks found a significant change in the river’s water colour, which had turned black, believed to be caused by effluent from a source still under investigation. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

Air Batu river turned black from effluent discharge, source still under probe, says Melaka CM’s Dept

Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the 38-year-old victim was approached on May 14 by a Facebook contact known as Nabila Puteri, who offered him the job via social media. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

Terengganu trader loses over RM500,000 to online job scam on Facebook

M. Sri Darvien and D. Thineswary are escorted into the Sepang Magistrate’s Court to face charges, on July 10, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

Teen, woman accomplice charged over murder of Cyberjaya university student

According to the RPO, the video was spread through the social media site Facebook, displaying the voice of His Majesty supposedly regarding an investment offer that promises profits to the public. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

Johor Royal Press Office: AI-generated fake video of King detected on Facebook, public warned of scam

Penang deputy police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the victim said he came across an investment ad on Facebook in early March and, after clicking a link, was contacted by a woman who shared details about an ‘Industrial Securities International’ scheme via WhatsApp. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

Penang cargo firm manager loses RM693,000 to Facebook investment scam promising 100pc return

According to SPAN, until June 30, it has received applications from service operators in 10 states involving Penang, Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor and Pahang. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

SPAN still reviewing water tariff hike proposals from 10 states

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) move was based on careful assessments of current economic and inflation forecasts. The last time BNM maintained the OPR at 2.75 per cent was in March 2023, before raising it to three per cent in May 2023. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

Anwar hails OPR cut to 2.75pc as ‘prudent, proactive’ amid global headwinds

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil delivers a speech during the Leaders TalkX session at the World Summit on the Information Society 20 High-Level Event (WSIS 20) in Geneva, July 9, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

Fahmi: Big tech must follow the law, no company above national sovereignty

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a joint press conference with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister following their meeting in Moscow on July 4, 2025. Lavrov arrived in Kuala Lumpur today to attend high-level talks in conjunction with the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), hosted by Malaysia under its 2025 Asean Chairmanship. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

Russia’s Sergei Lavrov arrives in Malaysia for Asean meetings, to join regional talks with key global powers

Foreign Ministers of Asean countries attend the 58th Association of South-east Asian Nations Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 9, 2025. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

Asean foreign ministers to meet US, China and other dialogue partners today

An undated photograph shows Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad riding a bicycle. — Anwar Ibrahim/Facebook pic
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

Anwar extends birthday wishes to Mahathir who turns 100 today

Terengganu police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said this follows a complaint concerning a viral 40-second video which showed a group of teen thrill-seekers in plank position on bicycles descending the bridge at breakneck speed in broad daylight, with blatant disregard for motorists. — Screengrab from Facebook/
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

Terengganu cops hunting reckless teens after viral ‘basikal lajak’ stunt on drawbridge