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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) logo is seen at its headquarters in Putrajaya on March 3, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

MACC nabs construction firm exec, three more over RM180m Johor data centre bid

Malaysia’s top men's doubles pair, Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, are poised to defend their Japan Open title after securing a hard-earned victory over their Indonesian counterparts in the quarterfinals. — AFP pic
Sports  / 15 h ago

Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin storm into Japan Open semis after thrilling win over Indonesia’s top pair

A file picture of professional men’s doubles pair Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi during a match at the Malaysia Open 2025 earlier this year. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 17 h ago

Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi stun top Chinese duo to reach Japan Open semis

Women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah are set for a semi-final showdown with the Japanese duo of Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 17 h ago

Pearly Tan and Thinaah face familiar rivals Matsuyama and Shida in Japan Open semi-final

Part of the cash that was burned in a bid to hide evidence during a MACC raid. — Pictures from Facebook
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Burn notice: Project boss tries torching RM1m evidence as MACC raids home over data centre graft probe

A screen capture shows a man waving a machete at police and City Hall officers off camera in Desa Pandan, Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Trader seen waving machete at police, DBKL in viral video charged with intimidation

A Singapore Pools Toto outlet in Ghim Moh, Singapore. — Picture from Wiki Commons
Singapore  / 19 h ago

No jackpot, but 12 Toto punters still laughing all the way to the bank with RM4.2m each

Blackpink’s Jisoo takes aim as ‘Lee Ji-hye’ in ‘Omniscient Reader’, trading swords for sniper fire in the controversial live-action adaptation. — Screengrab from YouTube
Showbiz  / 18 h ago

Director defends Blackpink star Jisoo’s sniper role in ‘Omniscient Reader’ amid fan controversy (VIDEO)

Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul noted that the tabling of the 13MP is particularly significant as Malaysia holds the Asean Chairmanship this year, and it offers an opportunity to showcase the country’s resilience and progress amid global uncertainties. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Parliament gears up for marathon 13MP debate as Speaker urges rakyat to ‘tag your MPs’

The Japan Malaysia Expo (JEMY) 2025 will take place from July 18 until July 20 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Life  / 19 h ago

Japan Malaysia Expo 2025 returns for its sixth edition at KLCC, aims to generate RM8m in transactions and attract over 70,000 visitors

Cameron Highlands police chief Supt Azri Ramli said police received information from the suspect’s father, who found the baby’s body at 10am. — Picture courtesy of PDRM
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Cameron Highlands police arrest man suspected of burying baby born to stepsister

At 6pm, the local note rose to 4.2410/2455 from 4.2465/2510 at Thursday’s close. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money  / 16 h ago

Ringgit rebounds to close higher as 2Q GDP forecast beats expectations

P. Ramasamy speaks to the press in George Town, Penang, on January 8, 2021. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Ramasamy quits legal battle with Penang CM over Batu Kawan land sale

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was one of the guests at Himpunan Mandat Negarawan. — Picture from Facebook/YB Dr Riduan
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

‘Twice was enough’: Dr Mahathir rules out return as PM even if Perikatan wins Putrajaya, says happy to advise

Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad (second left) said that KL police are still investigating the alleged criminal intimidation case. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

KL cops say may recall ‘legendary singer’ over alleged criminal intimidation against Shila Amzah

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Bedouin and tribal fighters deploy at the western entrance of Syria's Druze heartland of Sweida on July 18, 2025. — AFP pic
World / 1 h ago

Israel, Syria announce ceasefire after days of conflict in Druze area

A girl runs from the scene after Israeli strikes hit a school sheltering displaced people at the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza on July 17, 2025, in this screen grab from a video obtained by Reuters. — Reuters pic
World / 2 h ago

US reveals plan for release of 10 hostages amid Gaza ceasefire talks

A protester holds a sign featuring a photo of US Attorney General Pam Bondi and a quote referencing the Epstein files during a ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ demonstration against the Trump administration in Los Angeles on July 17, 2025. — AFP pic
World / 2 h ago

Trump, Epstein, why MAGA is in turmoil: Key facts you need to know

World / 3 h ago

Trump’s attempt at silencing critics? Sues WSJ for US$10b over Epstein-related report

Pakistan will ban for five years the construction of new hotels around picturesque lakes in the north that attract tens of thousands of tourists each year, a government agency said. — Unsplash pic/Faraz Naeem
World / 4 h ago

Pakistan bans new hotels near scenic lakes to protect nature from environmental devastation

South Korea, Asia’s fourth-largest economy and a global cultural powerhouse, sent more than 140,000 children overseas between 1955 and 1999. — AFP pic
World / 14 h ago

South Korea’s adoption overhaul: Government takes charge, closing a ‘shameful chapter’

There are fewer than 50,000 Asian elephants in the wild. The majority are in India, with others in Sri Lanka and South-east Asia. — AFP pic
World / 14 h ago

Tragic turn: Three elephants found dead one day after six were released in Sri Lanka’s wild

Meet Indonesia’s ‘first cat’ Bobby Kertanegara who has one million Instagram followers and gets official state escorts for stroller rides around Jakarta. — Pictures from Instagram/ Bobby Kertanegara
World / 17 h ago

From stray to ‘first cat’: Prabowo’s pet Bobby Kertanegara gets police protection, Indonesians split over state funds

Archbishop Alexios leads the funeral mass for Christian Palestinians Saad Salameh and Foumia Ayyad, killed in an Israeli strike that hit Gaza’s only Catholic church, the Holy Family, on July 17, 2025. — AFP pic
World / 19 h ago

Israeli strike hits Gaza’s only Catholic church, kills two, injures priest; Pope Leo calls for ceasefire

US President Donald Trump, 79, uses make-up to cover the back of his right hand, which was reported to have become swollen and bruised from too many handshakes. — Reuters pic
World / 23 h ago

No clot, just clout: Trump’s bruises from ‘frequent handshaking’, says White House

Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner looks at a preview of Volkwagen Group on March 4, 2013 ahead of the Geneva Car Show in Geneva. — AFP pic
World / 23 h ago

Austrian space diver Felix Baumgartner dies in Italian swimming pool after paraglider mishap

Air India said said all of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft had also undergone “Throttle Control Module (TCM) replacement as per the Boeing maintenance schedule”, adding that the FCS was part of this module. — Reuters pic
World / 1d ago

After deadly crash, Air India says fuel switch locks working fine

With its traditional position of well-armed military neutrality, Switzerland would not pass on weapons systems to Ukraine. — AFP pic
World / 1d ago

US shifts Patriot missile exports to Kyiv, postponing Swiss defence plans

Days of broiling record-breaking heat across large swathes of China pushed power demand to an all-time high in excess of 1.5 billion kilowatts, energy officials said. — Reuters pic
World / 1d ago

China’s power grid on edge as record heat drives energy demand to breaking point

The British government said on Thursday it planned to give 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote in all UK elections in a major overhaul of the country’s democratic system. — Reuters pic
World / 1d ago

UK moves to extend voting rights to 16-year-olds in landmark reform

Pakistan’s monsoon season has been linked to more than 110 deaths, including dozens of children, since it began in late June, according to government figures released on July 14. — AFP pic
World / 1d ago

Pakistan’s monsoon death toll hits 180 after 54 killed in 24 hours