Federal Court Dismisses Kedah Govt’s Bid For Leave To Appeal In Pool Betting Outlet Licence Case
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 12 2026 The Federal Court today dismissed the Kedah State Government’s application seeking leave to appeal against a ruling that had quashed its decision to cease the issuance and renewal of business licences for pool betting operators in the state. The three-judge panel chaired by Justice Datuk Rhodzariah Bujang, Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah […]
JIM Detains Over 1,000 Foreign Nationals In Integrated Operation Nationwide
KAJANG, Aug 12 2026 The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) detained 1,043 foreign nationals in a nationwide integrated operation conducted from Monday to yesterday. Its director-general, Datuk Zakaria Shaaban, said that in the large-scale operation, 3,307 individuals were inspected following public complaints and information about the presence of foreign nationals at certain locations. “Of the total […]
Body Of One Of Two Missing Teens Found In Kuala Krai River
KOTA BHARU, Aug 12 2026 The body of one of two 14-year-old boys who went missing while bathing in a river in Kampung Batu Lada, Aur Duri, Kuala Krai, yesterday was found today. The body of Luth Naiman Mohd Noraziron was found by members of the Water Rescue Team (PPDA) of the Kelantan Fire and […]
Rosmah Allowed Conditional Stay on RM67.46 Million Jewellery Judgment
KUALA LUMPUR 12 August 2026 — Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has been granted a conditional stay of execution on a RM67.46 million judgment owed to Lebanese jewellery company Global Royalty Trading SAL, pending her appeal at the Court of Appeal. Judicial Commissioner Marianne Antoinette Ghani ordered Rosmah to deposit the full judgment sum of RM67,461,027.37 into […]
Malaysia, Australia Explore Cooperation In REE, Neodymium Magnet Manufacturing
PUTRAJAYA, August 12 2026 — Malaysia and Australia are exploring closer cooperation in the rare earth elements (REE) and critical minerals sectors, including the development of domestic neodymium magnet manufacturing. The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) said the matter was among the key areas discussed during a meeting between Minister Datuk Seri Arthur […]
Generali Malaysia Launches GROW 2026 to Accelerate Innovation Across Insurance, Health & Protection — Calling for Nationwide Applications
Kuala Lumpur – Generali Malaysia has announced the launch of its first accelerator programme – Generali Growth & Innovation Programme (GROW 2026) developed exclusively for the Malaysian market. The programme is designed to benefit Malaysia’s broader insurance, health and protection ecosystem by supporting Malaysian insurtech, healthtech and medtech startups, including adjacent technologies and innovations […]
Air Quality Unhealthy In Nine Sarawak Areas
KUCHING, Aug 12 2026– The air quality in nine areas in Sarawak was at an unhealthy level as at 8 am today due to transboundary haze, compared with 11 areas yesterday morning. According to the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), Serian had an Air Pollutant Index reading of 194, Kuching (172), Samarahan (170), Sarikei […]
TH RCI Sitting: MPs Push For Reforms, Accountability, Stronger Governance
KUALA LUMPUR, August 11 2026 — Calls for sweeping reforms to strengthen Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), hold those responsible for past failings accountable and prevent a recurrence of governance weaknesses dominated today’s special Dewan Rakyat sitting on the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on the institution. Over more than 10 hours of uninterrupted proceedings […]