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Akmal scraps ‘class’ for Penang store owner who flew flag upside down
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh had said he would protest at the shop in Penang if the owner is…

Japan warns of tsunami waves up to 3m after quake off Russian coast
The weather agency issues the advisory after a magnitude-8.0 earthquake strikes off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. Source link

PAS’s political satire risks alienating fence-sitters, non-Muslims, says analyst
An analyst said PAS must keep its members from making statements that could damage the party’s public image. (Bernama pic)…

High Court upholds RM780,000 awarded to sacked exec
The High Court in George Town, Penang, upheld an earlier decision by the Industrial Court. GEORGE TOWN: The High Court…

Dental body rubbishes deregistration claim
The MDA leadership has had to deal with several challenges over the past year, from claims that it was facing…

Govt shelves plan to introduce high-value goods tax
Finance minister Anwar Ibrahim said in February that the government had put on hold the implementation of the high-value goods…

Malaysia gets chance to lead crypto growth
What makes Malaysia the natural choice for leadership in the crypto realm in Southeast Asia? For a start, the country…

Karyawan applies to intervene in judicial reviews of new copyright guidelines
Karyawan president Freddie Fernandez reiterated the association’s full support for the Copyright (Collective Management Organisations) Guidelines 2025. PETALING JAYA: The…

Pharmaniaga tumbles 16% after wrapping up corporate exercises
Bursa Malaysia Securities granted Pharmaniaga a three-month extension to Aug 29 to implement its PN17 regularisation plan. PETALING JAYA: Pharmaniaga…

Qatar, Saudi, Egypt join call for Hamas to disarm, give up Gaza rule
The war in Gaza began after Hamas attacked Israel, triggering a large-scale Israeli response that devastated infrastructure and killed thousands.…

Bessent warns China on Russian oil purchases that could bring 100% tariffs
US treasury secretary Scott Bessent (left) and Jamieson Greer hold a press conference in Stockholm, Sweden, following US-China trade talks.…

UK to recognise Palestinian state in September unless Israel acts
Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a statement inside 10 Downing Street after recalling the cabinet to address the Gaza crisis.…

Trump says ‘probably won’t’ attend G20 summit in South Africa
President Donald Trump waves before boarding Air Force One at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland for his return flight to Washington.…

Malaysia, Indonesia reach key agreements at annual consultation
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto (left) at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta today. (Bernama pic) PETALING…

EPF Q1 2025 investment income drops 13% amid global market uncertainty
The finance ministry said the decline in EPF’s investment income was not related to its foreign asset sales or its…

533 Malaysians rescued from overseas job scam syndicates, says Saifuddin
Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said police had received 518 reports about overseas job scam syndicates between 2021 and July…

Bersatu Youth chief slams arrest of party members
Bersatu Youth chief Hilman Idham warned that the more people arrested over the Turun Anwar rally, ‘the faster the government…

Student detained for allegedly punching, threatening teacher
Kajang police chief Naazron Yusof said the student would be charged at the magistrates’ court on July 30 under Section…

Felda achieves threshold to privatise FGV after second attempt
Felda said the acquisition supports its 2025–2030 strategic plan and it aims to create a more sustainable and focussed group.…

Fadhli won’t say sorry over cartoon allegedly belittling Thai-Cambodia peace efforts
PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari had faced backlash over a cartoon which critics said mocked Malaysia’s role in brokering…

Taxi drivers’ group to hold Kekal Anwar rally, PM invited
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has the vision and capability to steer the country towards a more just and prosperous future,…

Govt won’t interfere in case of Indonesian oil tycoon, says Anwar
Indonesian authorities are currently working with immigration officials in Malaysia to confirm the whereabouts of oil tycoon Riza Chalid. (Facebook…

Islam doesn’t teach us to pray for other Muslims’ downfall, says Umno Youth chief
Dr Akmal Saleh said he has disagreed with Anwar Ibrahim before and will continue to call out wrongs. (Facebook pic)…

Power first, PM candidate later, says PAS spiritual leader
PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin said Perikatan Nasional will only name its prime minister candidate after taking Putrajaya. PETALING JAYA:…

Spousal maintenance does not include career-related losses, court rules
The law does not guarantee the preservation of an identical standard of living following divorce or separation, says Justice Evrol…

K Maheswari: From hockey captain to transparency leader
As an athlete and regulatory officer, K Maheswari broke barriers and lifted others. (K Maheswari pic) PETALING JAYA: If there’s…

More trucks, same roads: putting safety first without overburdening industry
From Chandra Mohan Sinnandavar Morning traffic around Port Klang is already a test of patience. Cars, motorcycles, and container trucks…

Major Israeli rights groups brand Gaza campaign a genocide
Israel’s assault on Gaza has left much of the Palestinian territory in ruins. (AP pic) JERUSALEM: Rights groups B’Tselem and…

Govt still covering retirees’ IJN treatment, says health ministry
Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the cost of treating pensioners at IJN last year was RM358 million, followed by RM200…