PM Anwar Arrives In Brunei For Annual Leaders’ Consultation
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug 21 2026 Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Brunei today for a two-day working visit to attend the 27th Annual Leaders’ Consultation (ALC-27) between Malaysia and Brunei. The special aircraft carrying Anwar and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, landed at Brunei International Airport at 6.10 […]
Police Opens Five Investigation Papers Into Tabung Haji Cases, 127 Questioned
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 2026 The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), through its Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID), has opened five investigation papers into cases involving Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), including matters raised in the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report. CCID director Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said 127 people had so far had […]
Jana Wibawa Case: MOF Received Instruction From ‘Higher-ups’ To Only Process Recommendations From PMO – Witness
KUALA LUMPUR: 21 Aug 2026 The High Court was told that the Ministry of Finance (MOF) received instructions from “higher-ups” to process only recommendations from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) for projects under the Jana Wibawa Programme. Government Procurement Division Secretary at MOF, Datin Rosni Mohd Yusoff, 54, said the instruction was conveyed by Datuk […]
Bukit Bendera Cable Car Project Enters Key Vertical Construction Phase — Ravindran
GEORGE TOWN, 21 August 2026 The erection of the first tower for the Bukit Bendera Cable Car project marks a major turning point in construction, as the RM250 million development moves from complex underground foundation works into its vertical construction phase. Hartasuma Sdn Bhd Executive Director Tan Sri Ravindran Menon said the milestone reflected the […]
Melaka Polls: PN Ready to Forgo BN Cooperation if BN Chooses PH, Says Hadi
KUALA LUMPUR, August 21 2026 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) is prepared to forgo cooperation with Barisan Nasional (BN) in the upcoming Melaka state election if the coalition chooses to work with Pakatan Harapan (PH), said PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang. Hadi said PN was ready to accept whatever political decision BN made, including […]
Anwar: Action Against TH, FELDA Based on Wrongdoing, Not Race or Religion
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that government action involving Tabung Haji (TH) and FELDA is based on wrongdoing and mismanagement, not race or religion. He said the government would not compromise when misconduct is identified in any agency under its supervision, including institutions closely associated with the […]
Anwar Seeks Prabowo’s Help Over FELDA’s Eagle High Investment
BANGI, August 21 2026 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has sought the assistance of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to resolve issues surrounding FELDA’s investment in Indonesian palm oil company PT Eagle High Plantations. Anwar said he had written to Prabowo requesting his intervention to help address the matter, which could result in losses […]
Haze: Staying Indoors Reduces Exposure, But Does Not Eliminate Pollution
KUALA LUMPUR, August 21 2026 — Staying indoors with doors and windows closed can significantly reduce exposure to haze particles, but experts warn that homes are not completely protected from pollutants such as PM2.5. Indoor air quality specialists said conventional air-conditioning systems can help filter particles already inside the home, while HEPA air purifiers can […]
Police Hunt Suspects For Attempted Robbery Of A Gold Shop In Klang
SHAH ALAM, Aug 20 2026 Police are hunting for suspects believed to be involved in an attempted robbery of a gold shop at Jalan Tengku Kelana, Klang, near here, this morning, which has gone viral on social media. Klang Selatan district deputy police chief Supt Kamalariffin Aman Shah confirmed the incident. He said the incident, […]
MACC Detains Five Including Govt Agency Chairman Over RM1.96 Mln Losses
KUALA LUMPUR, August 21 2026 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested five individuals including a government agency chairman with the title Datuk on suspicion of abusing power in the disposal of land owned by a government agency under a ministry in Penang, involving a loss of approximately RM1.96 million. According to sources, four […]