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The house at 38 Oxley Road in Singapore was where the country’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew and other early leaders of the People’s Action Party met to lay the groundwork for Singapore’s independence. — File pic

Singapore / 11 h ago

Singapore government takes possession of Lee Kuan Yew’s home after decade-long family feud

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends the launch ceremony of the Sahabat Usahawan Madani Carnival at Cycledios, Pantai Batu 1 in Port Dickson, July 31, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Tabung Haji RCI report: Anwar questions 13-month bonus payout, calls it breach of trust

A three-member Federal Court bench unanimously dismissed Kunaseegaran’s application for a review of his conviction and sentence. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Death sentence stands for former Army pathologist Kunaseegaran convicted of killing DPP Kevin Morais

Eight foreign nationals were arrested at a luxury condominium allegedly used to offer fraudulent Japan travel packages online. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Penang police bust Japan travel scam call centre in luxury condominium

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said he was consulting the State Legal Adviser to verify the allegations before any further action is taken. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Selangor Speaker to clarify assemblyman’s status on Aug 3, says MB

Malaysia Airlines reserves its comment on its pilot being caught for a narcotics-related offence by the Indonesian authorities but noted that the airline takes such allegations seriously. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Malaysia Airlines reserves comment, pledges full cooperation with Indonesian authorities on pilot’s alleged drug case

British trip-hop band Massive Attack is under investigation in Singapore for unlicensed public display of Palestine’s flag during its only concert in the country at the Star Theatre on July 29, 2026. — Picture from Instagram/massiveattackofficial

Singapore / 18 h ago

Massive Attack rocks Singapore stage, but Palestinian flag sparks investigation

A Malaysian pilot risks the death penalty in Indonesia after being arrested at Jakarta’s international airport with more than 70,000 ecstasy tablets in his suitcase, according to police who said today the man was on drugs while flying a passenger plane. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Malaysian pilot accused of smuggling 70,000 ecstasy tablets into Jakarta, risks death penalty, say Indonesian police

According to the author, while Umno, MCA and MIC may work with PAS-led PN for electoral gains, restoring Barisan Nasional to its former dominance would require more than just political calculations. — Picture by Farhan Najib

What You Think / 12 h ago

Umno, MCA and MIC cannot resurrect BN via PAS-led Perikatan: Here’s why — Phar Kim Beng

Rapid KL said the extension would give commuters more time to familiarise themselves with the new system while encouraging greater use of public transport for daily travel. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Rapid KL extends free rides on LRT3 Shah Alam line until Aug 14

A total of 859,760 registered voters are eligible to cast ballots in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Undecided voters and turnout take centre stage in Negeri Sembilan’s final campaign hours

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has received four reports related to alleged cash handouts during the Negeri Sembilan State Election. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

MACC receives four reports of alleged cash handouts in Negeri Sembilan polls

Malaysia’s population density also rose to 104 persons per square kilometre in 2026 from 103 persons per square kilometre in 2025, with Kuala Lumpur recording the highest density at 8,574 persons per square kilometre. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Malaysia hits 34.4 million population; Selangor largest, Terengganu fastest-growing as 12 states enter ageing status, says Stats Dept

MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said the investigation was launched following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s call for enforcement agencies to take appropriate action based on the findings of the recently released RCI report. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

MACC begins Tabung Haji RCI probe, sends eight officers to review documents

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said authorities would track down all affected pass holders but declined to reveal their locations to avoid jeopardising the operation. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

MyIMMs hack: Immigration Dept to revoke all fraudulently approved work passes

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The AI gold rush is lifting India’s ‘picks and shovels’ companies

An employee walks past optical fibre cables at Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL) manufacturing facility in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar July 9, 2026. — AFP pic

MUMBAI, July 31 — At a bustling factory in western India, technicians work around the clock to turn glass into hair-thin fibre-optic strands destined for data centres powering the global artificial intelligence boom.Indian manufacturers are cashing in on the AI infrastructure buildout by supplying cables, power systems and cooling equipment...

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The ringgit ended the week marginally higher against the US dollar after weaker-than-expected US economic data weighed on the greenback. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

11 h ago

Ringgit ends week up against US dollar, but Fed rate fears cap gains

Eastern & Oriental and Majestic Gen Group are acquiring a freehold site along Jalan Kia Peng in Kuala Lumpur for RM189.9 million. — Picture by Picture by Choo Choy May

11 h ago

E&O and Majestic Gen acquire Jalan Kia Peng land in Kuala Lumpur for RM189.90m

Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Friday as investors accumulated blue-chip stocks amid gains across most regional markets. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

12 h ago

Blue-chip rush lifts Bursa amid broad regional market gains

Malaysia’s headline inflation eased to 1.9 per cent in June as price pressures from RON97 petrol and diesel moderated, Bank Negara Malaysia said. — Picture by Picture by Firdaus Latif

12 h ago

Bank Negara: Cheaper fuel cools Malaysia’s inflation to 1.9pc in June

British oil giant BP is selling its North Sea assets as it reshapes its business. — AFP pic

14 h ago

BP selling UK oil fields as energy strategy shifts

Sony’s PlayStation booth is seen during the Tokyo Game Show in Chiba in September 2025, as the gaming division helps lift the company’s profit outlook. — AFP pic

14 h ago

PlayStation powers Sony to higher profit forecast

A sign is seen outside a factory in Beijing on July 27, 2026, as China’s manufacturing activity slows in July amid efforts to boost domestic demand. — AFP pic

19 h ago

China’s manufacturing sector slows again in July as domestic demand struggles

Oil giants like ExxonMobil are set for bumper profits while US President Donald Trump battles rising petrol prices ahead of the mid-terms. — Unsplash pic

19 h ago

ExxonMobil, Chevron profits surge as Middle East crisis lifts oil prices, but Trump under pressure as US consumers feel the squeeze

The ringgit opened at 4.0800/0885 against the US dollar on Friday, July 31, 2026 and is expected to trade between RM4.07 and RM4.08 for the day. — Bernama pic

20 h ago

Ringgit opens higher as cooling US economy takes steam out of greenback

21 h ago

Amazon’s AI bet starts paying off as revenue tops US$200b

21 h ago

Soaring fuel prices due to the Mideast war have supercharged sales of electric cars in the second quarter. — AFP pic

1d ago

Paris IEA says Mideast war supercharges EV boom, with records set in 50 countries

YTL Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust (YTL Hospitality REIT) recorded a higher net profit of RM240.74 million for the financial year ended June 30, 2026. — Picture via Facebook/Pangkor Laut Resort

1d ago

YTL Hospitality REIT net profit surges to RM240.7m on lower finance costs

German sportswear maker Adidas missed profit expectations on Thursday after it reported results weighed by the costs of World Cup marketing, sending its shares down 17 per cent. — AFP pic

1d ago

Adidas shares plunge 17pc as World Cup marketing costs hammer quarterly profit

The ringgit closed higher against the greenback and other major currencies today, ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting tomorrow and Wednesday to decide on interest rates. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1d ago

Ringgit closes flat against US dollar, mostly higher versus regional currencies Thursday

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