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A tour bus and two lorries was involved in a crash near Ayer Hitam at the PLUS highway. — Picture from Facebook

Malaysia / 03 Jul 2025

Fatal crash near Ayer Hitam leaves two dead, 16 hurt after tour bus slams into two lorries

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim meets with members of the Islamic community led by Italian Islamic Religious Community (COREIS) vice-president Imam Yahya Pallavicini and secretary-general of the Italian Islamic Cultural Centre-Great Mosque of Rome, Abdellah Redouane, in Rome July 2, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 03 Jul 2025

Anwar meets Italian Muslim leaders in Rome, calls for unity and moderation in face of Islamophobia

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim exchanges pleasantries with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani during a courtesy visit in Rome July 2, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 03 Jul 2025

In Rome, Anwar reaffirms Malaysia’s free trade stance, pushes strategic partnerships with Italy

Malaysia’s 12th President of the Court of Appeal, Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim — seen here attending the Opening of the Legal Year 2025 on January 8, 2025 — has now retired at 66. — Picture Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 03 Jul 2025

‘Bittersweet’: Sarawak’s Abang Iskandar retires as number two in Malaysia’s judiciary; hopes judges will continue to serve without fear or favour

Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) president Datuk Jeffrey Kitingan said that while his party is open to cooperation, any arrangement involving PH must preserve local autonomy and include clear seat allocations. — Picture by Julia Chan

Malaysia / 03 Jul 2025

Jeffrey Kitingan lays down terms for Pakatan collaboration, says Putrajaya must not dictate Sabah’s future

Sabah Umno is prepared to contest and win at least 32 seats in the upcoming state election, with the larger goal still at 40 seats, said chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 03 Jul 2025

Ruling out poll pact with GRS, Sabah BN sets sights on 32 seats in high-stakes election

Besut police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu said the two Form Three students were detained at 4 pm today after presenting themselves at the Besut District Police Headquarters with their families. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

Penang police investigate mother and daughter’s deaths, autopsy shows bodies decomposed for over a week

Police have confirmed that the case involving a teenager with disabilities who was allegedly assaulted by a group of youths in Sungai Asap, Belaga has been amicably resolved. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

Mystery deepens over unexploded mortar bomb near Menora Tunnel: Police continue to investigate its origins

The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) welcomes investigations by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) into alleged corruption and irregularities involving the MyKiosk initiative. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

Housing Ministry welcomes MACC probe into MyKiosk corruption allegations

Negeri Sembilan has banned the consumption of alcoholic beverages in public recreational spaces such as parks, playgrounds, fields and beaches with immediate effect. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

No booze in parks and beaches: Negeri Sembilan enforces alcohol ban in public areas

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has launched an investigation into a Singaporean tycoon following the circulation of a viral article on social media. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

MACC now sets sights on Singaporean tycoon after viral bribery allegations involving Sabah politicians

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani in Rome July 2. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

Anwar appreciates Italy’s role in addressing Gaza, Ukraine, and regional conflicts

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad announced that a total of 658 village chiefs have been appointed across the state in the first phase, which began on June 1. — Picture by John Bunyan

Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

Perak appoints 658 village chiefs, more to come as age limits and political shifts delay final appointments

Datuk Seri Najib Razak did not exercise reasonable diligence to obtain a purported addendum issued by the King for house arrest when the latter took the matter to court, the Federal Court heard today. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

Najib did not exercise reasonable diligence to obtain purported house arrest addendum, Federal Court hears

Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim, the first Sarawakian to serve as the President of the Court of Appeal (PCA), concluded his last official day at work today at the Palace of Justice here. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

First Sarawakian President of Court of Appeal, Abang Iskandar, retires after over four decades in law and justice

A firefighter clears the wreckage in the 8.45am incident near Jalan Pipato in Butterworth, Penang. — Picture via Facebook/Bomba

Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

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Sabotage fears amid massive KLIA, JB checkpoint jams from autogate glitch this weekend

Three new durian varieties set to debut in next two years… all thanks to Mardi

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

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

‘Why should we avoid it?’: Jet Li reflects on death after daughter’s mental health struggle

As haze season begins, public reminded open burning is an offence

Want to change govt? Table a no-confidence motion not incite unrest, PM tells Opposition ahead of protest

AKPS confirms autogate glitch affecting KLIA, JB checkpoints, blames ‘data integration disruption’

Indonesia says 46 hectares of forest burning across north, west Sumatra

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

Sex, lies and saffron robes: US$12m blackmail scandal shakes Thai Buddhism

What Opposition meeting? PAS Youth says unaware of Muhyiddin call, but suggests talks lack weight without Islamist party

It’s haze season again: Unhealthy air readings recorded in Port Dickson, Johan Setia

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

No schools, no approval: Anwar says new housing projects must include basic facilities for families

Fatal crash near Ayer Hitam leaves two dead, 16 hurt after tour bus slams into two lorries

Anwar meets Italian Muslim leaders in Rome, calls for unity and moderation in face of Islamophobia

In Rome, Anwar reaffirms Malaysia’s free trade stance, pushes strategic partnerships with Italy

‘Bittersweet’: Sarawak’s Abang Iskandar retires as number two in Malaysia’s judiciary; hopes judges will continue to serve without fear or favour

Jeffrey Kitingan lays down terms for Pakatan collaboration, says Putrajaya must not dictate Sabah’s future

Ruling out poll pact with GRS, Sabah BN sets sights on 32 seats in high-stakes election

Penang police investigate mother and daughter’s deaths, autopsy shows bodies decomposed for over a week

Mystery deepens over unexploded mortar bomb near Menora Tunnel: Police continue to investigate its origins

Housing Ministry welcomes MACC probe into MyKiosk corruption allegations

No booze in parks and beaches: Negeri Sembilan enforces alcohol ban in public areas

MACC now sets sights on Singaporean tycoon after viral bribery allegations involving Sabah politicians

Anwar appreciates Italy’s role in addressing Gaza, Ukraine, and regional conflicts

Perak appoints 658 village chiefs, more to come as age limits and political shifts delay final appointments

Najib did not exercise reasonable diligence to obtain purported house arrest addendum, Federal Court hears

First Sarawakian President of Court of Appeal, Abang Iskandar, retires after over four decades in law and justice

Close call in Butterworth: Huge tree flattens Volvo trailer and Toyota Vios, drivers walk away unhurt