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We have raised the 'ceiling'; Now we must raise the 'floor'

Kuala Lampur, July 25 -- JULY 25 - GDP estimates indicated that Malaysia's economy grew by 5.8 per cent in Q2 2026, from 5.4 per cent in Q1 2026, exceeding market expectations yet again. For the first... Read More


From wedding thalis to temple decor, Penang goldsmith preserves generations of craftsmanship

GEORGE TOWN, July 25 -- For fourth-generation goldsmith Raju Murugesan, every piece of jewellery he made was forged by hand, each intricate detail painstakingly carved, a skill that was handed down in... Read More


Anwar says there is a need to reconstruct history to the Malaysian narrative

GEORGE TOWN, July 25 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says there is a need to reconstruct the history of the country so that it is not dictated by monuments of the past. He said history mus... Read More


Education groups Dong Zong and Jiao Zong decry PAS president Hadi Awang's 'pendatang' remarks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 -- Two of Malaysia's largest Chinese education advocacy groups, Dong Zong and Jiao Zong, have issued a strong joint condemnation of PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang's recen... Read More


Sanusi warns of lawsuits, police reports over 'distorted' speech

Kuala Lampur, July 25 -- Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has warned that he will take legal action, including filing civil suits, against anyone found to be twisting his remarks ... Read More


Blood, debris. and a vanished crowd? Police probe Yishun carpark brawl after man found unconscious

SINGAPORE, July 25 -- A night-time brawl at a Yishun housing estate left a 48-year-old man unconscious, with police now trying to track down those involved. The incident happened at Block 243 Yishun ... Read More


Spider-Man takes over KL: 600-drone 'Brand New Day' light show transforms TRX into New York's 42nd Street

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 -- Spider-Man took over Raintree Plaza at The Exchange TRX last night as thousands of fans gathered for the opening of the Spider-Man: Brand New Day light show. Organised by Son... Read More


Negeri Sembilan cooperation with Perikatan does not bind BN, says Ahmad Maslan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 -- Barisan Nasional's cooperation with Perikatan Nasional in the Negeri Sembilan state election is only a political understanding and does not amount to a formal agreement, Umno ... Read More


Indonesia bets on Bali's 'aura' to build new international financial centre to rival Singapore and Hong Kong

BALI, July 25 -- Indonesia is moving to turn its famed resort island of Bali into an international financial centre, with senior adviser Luhut Pandjaitan pitching it as a safe haven for global investo... Read More


PM Anwar condemns Kedah MB Sanusi's divisive comments, calls for unity

SEBERANG PERAI, July 25 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has strongly condemned Perikatan Nasional election director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor over remarks suggesting that different ... Read More