Government to Expedite Remaining 25 Per Cent of Tabung Haji RCI Recommendations
KUALA LUMPUR 30 JULAI 2026 — The government will accelerate the implementation of the remaining 25 per cent of recommendations made by the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), taking into account current realities, practical considerations and sound governance. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Zulkifli Hasan said […]
PM Anwar Congratulates Aliff Rakib on Historic ONE Championship World Title
PUTRAJAYA, July 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today congratulated Malaysian Muay Thai athlete Aliff Rakib on his historic achievement of becoming the first Malaysian to win the Interim ONE Championship Muay Thai Strawweight World Title. In a statement following a meeting with Aliff Rakib at his office, Anwar praised the fighter for […]
Student Couple Held In Newborn Murder Investigation
JOHOR BAHRU, July 30 2026– Police have arrested a 19-year-old college student and her boyfriend of the same age to assist in the investigation into the murder of a newborn baby girl found with multiple stab wounds at a rented house in Taman Setia Mutiara, Kluang, yesterday. Johor Police Chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said […]
Woman fined RM12,000 for sending obscene messages insulting Islam
KUALA LUMPUR, JULY 30 — The Sessions Court here today imposed a fine of RM12,000 on a part-time creative worker after he pleaded guilty to creating and initiating the transmission of obscene communications that insulted Islam three years ago. Judge Muhammad Ilmami Ahmad also ordered Yeo Li Yin, 48, to serve 10 months in prison […]
Australian Regulator Sues Telegram Over Terrorism-Related Content
CANBERRA, July 30 — Australia’s online safety regulator has launched legal action against messaging platform Telegram over its alleged failures to remove content promoting terrorism, reported Xinhua. The Office of the eSafety Commissioner said on Thursday it has commenced civil proceedings in the Federal Court against Telegram, accusing the platform of failing to comply with […]
Malaysian Man Arrested After Over 4,300 Vape Pods Found Hidden in Van at Singapore Checkpoint
SINGAPORE, July 30 — A 31-year-old Malaysian man was arrested after Singapore authorities discovered more than 4,300 vape pods concealed inside a Malaysian-registered van attempting to enter the country through the Woodlands Checkpoint. The arrest followed an intelligence-led operation conducted by officers from Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), who intercepted the vehicle for further […]
Korea Town Launches TIRTIR With Exclusive Beauty Pop-Up in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, July 30 — Korea Town, powered by Boutiqaat, has officially introduced leading South Korean beauty brand TIRTIR to the Kuwaiti market through an exclusive pop-up event at The Avenues Mall. Held on July 15, the launch featured an interactive in-store activation where visitors explored TIRTIR’s signature beauty and skincare products, tested foundation shades, […]
MPI Pushes for Credible Journalist-Influencers to Counter Online Misinformation
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 2026 — The Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) is spearheading efforts to cultivate a new generation of journalist-influencers capable of delivering credible, fact-based content as misinformation continues to spread rapidly across social media platforms. MPI president Datuk Yong Soo Heong said journalists are uniquely positioned to become trusted digital voices without compromising […]
FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026: Tough draw for Harimau Malaya – Cheng Hoe
SEPANG, JULY 30 — Harimau Malaya interim head coach Tan Cheng Hoe admitted that the draw for the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup in Jakarta, Indonesia from Sept 24 to Oct 3 has put Malaysia on a difficult path. He said Malaysia would face stiff competition as the teams in Group A of Division 1, namely […]
Federal Court to hear two legal questions raised by Na’imah on October 8
KUALA LUMPUR, JULY 30 — Two legal questions raised by Toh Puan Na’imah Abdul Khalid regarding the charge of failing to declare assets will be heard in the Federal Court on Oct 8. Lawyer Izyan Azimi, who represents the widow of the late former Finance Minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, informed Sessions Court Judge Azrul Darus […]