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Home minister: Police working with Interpol to locate Na’imah, children in Europe in ongoing probe
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) are tracking the whereabouts of the late Tun Daim Zainuddin’s widow, Toh Puan Na’imah Abdul Khalid, and her children, who are believed to be in Europe, to assist in an
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Pakatan outlines vision for state with ‘Johor Untuk Semua’ manifesto
JOHOR BAHRU, July 3 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) has unveiled its Johor election manifesto, ‘Johor Untuk Semua’, a strategic blueprint centred on modernising the state and securing its future. The manifesto is anchored by five core pillars: sustainable employment, affordable
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PLUS: Smart Lane at Bandar Saujana Putra-Putra Heights to close for five months for maintenance
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The Smart Lane from Bandar Saujana Putra to Putra Heights (Northbound) at KM15.9 to KM13.9 of the North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE) will be temporarily closed for approximately five months from Monday, July 6, until
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Anti-financial crime body says Azam Baki’s board role is in ‘individual capacity’, not tied to MACC
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The National Financial Crime Prevention Centre (NFCC) today insisted that Tan Sri Azam Baki was appointed to its advisory board in his individual capacity, and not for his former position as MACC chief commissioner. In
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Mosti to prioritise talent development and support TVET strengthening ahead of AMMSTI‑23, says minister
JOHOR BAHRU, July 3 — The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) will place talent development at the forefront of its agenda as Malaysia prepares to host the 23rd Asean Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology and Innovation (AMMSTI-23) next
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Thunderstorm alert out for Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for parts of Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, and Sarawak, urging residents to prepare for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds. The advisory, issued at 9.00am
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RM1 ATM fee: How to distinguish free bank ATMs from paid non-bank machines
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — While the RM1 interbank ATM withdrawal fee was waived on 1 July 2026, banks clarified today that users must still distinguish between bank-operated and non-bank tellers to avoid unexpected charges. According to a joint statement
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Miti: Stronger ringgit boosts Malaysia’s export competitiveness and reduces import‑driven production costs
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The strengthening of the ringgit has not affected the country’s trade performance. Instead, it has helped to make Malaysia’s exports more price-competitive in international markets, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti).
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Nga Kor Ming: Govt offers 10pc home‑purchase discount at AREC 2026; Malaysian developers win 14 FIABCI awards
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The government is offering a 10 per cent discount on home purchases during the Asean Real Estate Conference (AREC) 2026, which will be held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) from July
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Fahmi warns voters over digital sabotage tactics and fake accounts in Johor polls
MUAR, July 3 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has warned voters to be alert to digital sabotage tactics, after attempts to set up fake accounts using candidates’ images to spread misinformation during the Johor state election campaign. He said
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