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Anwar: Federal unity govt remains strong, economy on solid footing
SEREMBAN, July 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the unity government at the Federal level remains stable and strong to ensure economic growth and investor confidence are not affected. He said cooperation among parties in the unity government
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US-Iran conflict flares up again but Malaysian businesses stay prepared with measures in place
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The renewed escalation of tensions in West Asia has once again rattled global markets, renewing concerns over one of the world’s major geopolitical flashpoints and its potential impact on global trade. For many Malaysian businesses,
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Police bust RM27m-a-day World Cup gambling syndicate in Klang Valley
SUBANG JAYA, July 22 — A major online betting syndicate with an estimated RM27 million in daily betting transactions has been dismantled by federal police following a series of coordinated operations targeting online gambling activities during the 2026 Fifa World
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Johor strengthens state administration with 10 new deputy executive committee leaders
ISKANDAR PUTERI, July 22 — Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi today announced the appointment of 10 deputy chairmen of the State Executive Council committees to strengthen the state administration and improve service delivery. The appointments are aimed at
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Personal Data Protection Department investigates Maxis over Khairul Aming data leak
PUTRAJAYA, July 22 — The Personal Data Protection Department (JPDP) has launched a probe into the unauthorised disclosure of Maxis customers’ account and billing details after the information surfaced on social media. The department warned that it could trigger enforcement
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PDRM prepares security operations for Negeri Sembilan state election
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The Royal Malaysia Police’s (PDRM) Department of Internal Security and Public Order (KDNKA) has mobilised 200 officers and personnel to support security operations for the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election. KDNKA director Datuk Seri Mohd
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Amirudin: Pakatan banks on micro-campaign strategy to win over Negeri Sembilan voters
SEREMBAN, July 22 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) is focusing on a locality-based micro-campaign strategy to deliver the coalition’s message and election pledges directly to grassroots voters in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election. PH election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari
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Higher oil prices may push petrol, diesel subsidies to RM3.5b monthly, says Liew Chin Tong
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The government estimates that the RON95 petrol subsidy will reach approximately RM2 billion per month, while the diesel subsidy will amount to about RM1.5 billion per month, if crude oil prices remain at around US$90 per
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Negeri Sembilan polls: Sri Tanjung independent candidate to appear in court over social media post
SEREMBAN, July 22 — Independent candidate contesting the Sri Tanjung seat in the Negeri Sembilan state election, Islah Wahyudi Zainudin, will have to appear before the Sepang Sessions Court on Aug 11 over a charge linked to a social media post.
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Last mile of reform: Samenta calls for local govt overhaul to sustain Malaysia’s competitiveness gain
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — While Malaysia has surged to a historic 15th in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, the Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (Samenta) warns that these macro-level gains must now trickle down to the SME
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