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Datuk Dr. Mohd. Puad Zarkashi resigned from UMNO today, alleging that Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi personally told him the Johor Royal Palace ordered the June 1 state assembly dissolution — raising serious constitutional questions just two days before nomination day.
US Secret Service Director Sean Curran has confirmed the agency faces significantly elevated security threats while protecting President Trump and other senior officials, citing multiple assassination attempts over recent years.
Sabah is targeting a significant reduction in non-revenue water losses to 45 per cent by 2030, down from 59.6 per cent recorded last year, through comprehensive infrastructure and operational improvements.
Australia's new rugby coach Les Kiss says he will actively pursue overseas talent if it strengthens the Wallabies' World Cup prospects, signalling a more pragmatic approach than his predecessor.
Alam Aliran Kualiti (AAK) has received Malaysian Book of Records recognition for operating the nation's largest belt press dewatering plant in Penang, processing 10 million litres of water treatment residuals daily and converting sludge into eco-friendly construction materials.
Kedah police have dismantled a sophisticated romance scam operation targeting Japanese nationals, arresting seven foreign nationals operating from a call centre. The bust reveals the scale of international cybercrime networks operating from Malaysian soil.
The president of Pertubuhan Rungus Bersatu Sabah has denied corruption charges related to a RM2 million cultural hall project, entering a not guilty plea in court proceedings that underscore ongoing accountability scrutiny in the state.
Negeri Sembilan voters are prioritizing accessibility and tangible results from political candidates as the state election approaches, with cost-of-living pressures and rural development emerging as key electoral issues.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds affecting Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and eight other states until 3pm, with specific districts across the central and northern regions on alert.
Singapore's major ride-hailing and taxi platforms will maintain additional driver fees until September 30, responding to sustained pressure from higher fuel costs affecting operators across the island nation.
Major expressways in Kuala Lumpur will undergo temporary closures on August 1-2 to accommodate the IJM Allianz Duo Highway Challenge 2026 running event. Motorists are urged to plan alternative routes during the overnight operation.
A two-year-old girl died after being struck by a fertiliser lorry driven by her grandfather while he was reversing outside their home in Gurun, Kedah. Police are investigating how the child came to be in the vehicle's path.
KTM Komuter and ETS services were disrupted on July 23 after a wooden structure from a third-party construction site collapsed onto railway tracks near Batang Benar, damaging the overhead power system and affecting thousands of commuters.
Guardian Malaysia has rolled out a nationwide awareness initiative targeting perimenopause, a transitional life stage affecting an estimated 3.59 million Malaysian women aged 35-49, with dedicated resources and expert consultations.
Malaysia's Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir has reaffirmed the government's dedication to protecting academic freedom while emphasizing that scholars must balance freedom with intellectual responsibility and civility.
Sabah's Sepanggar Port has cleared 103 long-abandoned containers following the introduction of new port charges designed to discourage storage of idle cargo. The initiative has freed up critical handling capacity.
An estimated 1.4 million people in Gaza face severe food insecurity through December 2026, up from 1.2 million earlier this year, despite temporary improvements from humanitarian aid following the October 2025 ceasefire.
Cultural figure Raja Ahmad Aminullah has released a new book featuring personal letters exchanged with Malaysia's key figures, documenting observations spanning 25 years of the nation's development.
Egypt and Russia are advancing strategic cooperation through nuclear energy development, establishing a logistics corridor for grain and petroleum, and launching seasonal flights to boost tourism between the nations.