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A TNB employee reads the electricity meter in a residential area in Shah Alam November 3, 2020. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his firm tone while delivering his message to civil servants reflected the importance of their role in implementing the government’s policies and national development agenda. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
/ 7 h ago

Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd, which operates the Rapid KL services, said the incident was detected at about 6.15am, following which its operations personnel and auxiliary police officers acted quickly to locate and detain the suspect. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
/ 7 h ago

The senior political adviser to the prime minister said KWAP was a minority shareholder holding just 2.51 per cent of the company, and had invested alongside major institutional investors including Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund Temasek, Japan’s SoftBank, Indonesia-focused investment firm Northstar, and Abu Dhabi-based 42X Fund. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia
/ 6 h ago

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said decisions on appointing or removing ministers rest solely with the prime minister. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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I dream of durians . . . delivered right to my doorstep! — Picture by CK Lim

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Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah delivers his address at the 8th World Conference on Islamic Thought and Civilisation (WCIT): ‘Everyone Matters: Pride and Unity in Islam’ in Ipoh, July 21, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
/ 3 h ago

Argentina’s national football team travels on an open-top bus toward the Argentine Football Association training camp in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires Province, on July 20, 2026, following its return from the United States after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. — AFP pic

Sports
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Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers his first speech outside 10 Downing Street in central London on July 20, 2026, after being invited by the king to form a new government. — AFP pic

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US Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton (second right) listens to US Ambassador to Asean Kevin Kim (second left) speaking with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio upon Rubio’s arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila on July 21, 2026. — AFP pic

World
/ 5 h ago

According to Berita Harian, the BN chairman said he had no knowledge of any such gathering and stressed that BN’s position remains firmly aligned with the Unity Government until the 16th General Election (GE16). — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia
/ 2 h ago

Khairul Aming questioned how such information could be obtained and demanded clarification from the telco. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia
/ 2 h ago

A man walks into the State Courts building in Singapore on June 26, 2026. — AFP pic

Singapore
/ 6 h ago

Faishal Ibrahim resigned as Singapore’s acting minister in charge of Muslim affairs and all other government and parliamentary positions on July 20, 2026 after admitting to a non-physical relationship with a woman. — Picture from Facebook/Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim

Singapore
/ 6 h ago

Cars in Petaling Jaya caught in the flash flood on July 18, 2026. Selangor Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim said the Selangor government, through the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) and relevant technical agencies, is carrying out a detailed investigation to determine the specific causes of flooding at each affected location. — Screengrab from social media

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