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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 / 9 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 / 12 h ago

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

In a statement posted late last night on Facebook, TH said it undertook the restructuring after facing what it described as a widening financial deficit that required urgent government intervention to ensure the fund remained solvent and could continue declaring profit distributions under the Tabung Haji Act. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Tabung Haji defends 2018 restructuring, says RM10b asset sale prevented insolvency

PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said he has yet to receive any legal notice from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim over alleged defamatory remarks and will refer the matter to his lawyers once received. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim says he has yet to receive Anwar’s legal notice, will consult lawyers

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

Malaysia / 12 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 / 11 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 / 17 h ago

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

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha makes a save against Argentina during the 2026 World Cup, ahead of his move to Chilean club Colo Colo. — AFP pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Cape Verde World Cup hero Vozinha delays Colo Colo move over personal matters

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 / 14 h ago

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

Ipoh district police chief ACP Muhammad Najib Hamzah said initial checks at the scene found that the victims — a 46-year-old local woman and her two daughters aged 12 and 11 — had died inside a room of the house. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Mother and daughters, aged 11 and 12, found dead in Ipoh home as police investigate

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 / 17 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 / 15 h ago

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

Boats sail through the Bab al-Mandab Strait off Yemen’s coast on July 24, 2026, as Saudi Arabia forms a maritime alliance to secure the strategic Red Sea route. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Saudi Arabia rallies 14 nations to protect key Red Sea shipping route

File picture of a 99 Speedmart outlet. Police are investigating two conflicting reports over an incident at a 99 Speedmart outlet in Bangsar involving a trader who claimed he was assaulted and the store’s allegation that he attempted to steal items. — Picture from Facebook/99 Speedmart

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Bangsar 99 Speedmart dispute: Police probe two conflicting accounts over alleged theft, assault

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 / 10 h ago

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

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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

9 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

9 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

10 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

10 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

12 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

12 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

17 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

17 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

18 h ago

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

19 h ago

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

19 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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