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Malaysia, Thailand tighten defence ties as regional security pressures mount

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Nepturis Sdn Bhd director Aliza Abd Malek denied that her name was being used and denied that there was deception, when the company left out its alleged non-Bumiputera shareholder’s name in applying for Bumiputera status and government projects. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia
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The Melaka Immigration Department (JIM) detained 40 foreigners suspected of committing various offences under the Immigration Act 1959/63 during a nationwide simultaneous enforcement operation in Kelemak in Alor Gajah, July 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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Law Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said’s office said whether or not the revised Bill can be tabled this week itself will hinge on the Lower House approving the report. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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AKPS KLIA Entry Point commander Mohd Safrie Zakaria said its KLIA Integrity Division launched the investigation immediately after the agency became aware of a viral Threads post claiming that an officer received RM100 through a QR code payment made to the officer’s personal bank account last Saturday. — Picture from X/Bernama

Malaysia
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Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman embracing his family (centre) after hearing the Federal Court verdict on his corruption case at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on July 13, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

What You Think
/ 18 h ago

A screengrab from a viral video of the crime scene where a man in his 70s reportedly lost control of his Proton X70 SUV and crashed into a motorcyclist in his 20s on Jalan 17/21, Petaling Jaya, killing him instantly on May 5, 2026.

Malaysia
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Coconut plantation owner Che Adnan Che Kadir, 56, said he hopes his invention will benefit coconut growers, the coconut milk industry, small-scale entrepreneurs and the general public before eventually becoming a Malaysian-made product capable of competing in global markets. — Bernama pic

Money
/ 15 h ago

Alor Setar Mayor Datuk Abdul Gafar Yahya said following the allegation, an inspection was carried out on July 9 by the MBAS Disease Control, Health Promotion and Environmental Health Inspectorate Division, Licensing Division and Enforcement Division, together with the Kota Setar District Health Office (PKD). — Picture from Facebook/Majlis Bandaraya Alor Setar-MBAS

Malaysia
/ 18 h ago

This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage on July 12, 2026 shows a ship sailing near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan. Tehran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz on July 12 and launched missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours, in retaliation for new US strikes following an attack by Iranian forces on a merchant vessel that was abandoned in flames by its crew. — AFPTV/AFP pic

World
/ 17 h ago

A patient uses an AI powered healthcare app at her home in Shanghai in this file picture dated February 9, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia
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YouTuber and football critic Azizurrahman Zakaria says he has no enemies and cannot explain why two men assaulted him in Bandar Sri Damansara. — Screengrab via social media

Malaysia
/ 3 h ago

Unarmed self-defence techniques, also known as Tempur Tanpa Senjata (TTS), serve as a defensive shield for every military personnel. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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What may be mistaken for tired-looking eyes, uneven eyelids or a reason for cosmetic eyelid surgery could, in some cases, a droopy eyelid or ptosis may signal an underlying condition, according to Consultant Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon at Sunway Medical Centre Velocity (SMCV), Dr Nazila Ahmad Azli. — Pexels.com pic

Life
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Economy Minister Akmal Nasir Nasrullah says rising living costs continue to pressure low-income households and the working poor despite higher average household income. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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Mbappe’s World Cup story began in spectacular fashion in 2018, when the French forward became only the second teenager to score in a final, finding the net in France’s victory over Croatia at 19 years and 207 days old. He followed in the footsteps of Brazil great Pele, who achieved the feat aged 17 in 1958, while Yamal is set to experience the tournament for the first time. — AFP pic

Sports
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