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July 28, 2026 National

First City University College Celebrates the Graduating Class of 2026

PETALING JAYA: First City University College proudly celebrated its Graduation Ceremony 2026 today at One World Hotel, Bandar Utama, honouring the achievements of the Graduating Class of 2026. The ceremony marked the successful culmination of years of dedication, perseverance and hard work, as graduates celebrated this significant milestone surrounded by their families, friends and the University community.

July 28, 2026 National

Govt' offers free AI software access and subscriptions for youth

CYBERJAYA: The government will offer three months of free access and subscriptions to leading artificial intelligence (AI) software to young Malaysians aged 18 to 30 who successfully complete AI courses under the Rakyat Digital platform, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced.

July 27, 2026 National

Malaysia targets first locally manufactured human vaccine in 2028

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia is set to produce its first locally manufactured human vaccine as early as 2028, marking a step towards reducing its dependence on imported vaccines.

July 27, 2026 National

Low-flying helicopter stirs outrage on beach

MARANG: A helicopter flying low over a beach in Pulau Kapas, Terengganu, has sparked criticism after its rotor wash sent sand and belongings flying among beachgoers.

July 27, 2026 National

Injured delivery rider keeps working despite road accident

Kuala Lumpur: An injured food delivery rider has touched the hearts of Malaysians after continuing to work despite being involved in a road accident earlier that day.

July 27, 2026 National

Woman filmed kicking stray cats at rest area

KUANTAN: A video of a woman kicking stray cats at the Risda Keratong rest area in Bandar Tun Abdul Razak, Pahang, has sparked outrage on social media.

July 27, 2026 National

Six charged with kidnapping businessman for RM8 mln ransom

Kuala Lumpur: Six men pleaded not guilty in the Petaling Jaya Sessions Court on Monday to charges of kidnapping a businessman and demanding RM8 million in ransom two weeks ago.

July 26, 2026 National

Applying Vasthu to high-rise living

ONE of the most common questions I receive from readers is: “Does Vasthu Sastra apply to apartments and condominiums?”.

July 25, 2026 National

Ex-minister Idris Jala diagnosed with cancer

PUTRAJAYA: Former minister Idris Jala has been diagnosed with stage three lung cancer.

July 24, 2026 National

Petros begins first oil production in Sarawak

Kuala Lumpur: Sarawak state-owned oil and gas company Petroliam Nasional Sarawak Berhad (Petros) has begun producing its first oil, pumping 800 barrels a day from an onshore well near Marudi earlier this week, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg announced on Wednesday.

July 24, 2026 National

No such tax revenue records: Ministry

Kuala Lumpur: The Federal Government does not maintain tax revenue records based on individual states, as tax collection data is reported only in aggregate according to tax categories at the national level, the Ministry of Finance has clarified.

July 23, 2026 National

No campaign or action over MyKad address change

PUTRAJAYA: The National Registration Department (JPN) is not conducting any special campaign or operations to require the public to update their residential address on their MyKad, nor to take action against those who have yet to do so. .

July 22, 2026 National

Federal-Sarawak ties driving growth and prosperity, says Anwar

Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the close cooperation and shared commitment between the Federal Government and the Sarawak Government continue to strengthen the state’s position as a leader in growth, innovation and inclusive development.

July 22, 2026 National

Magnitude 5.7 quake strikes northern Sumatra

Kuala Lumpur: A moderate magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck northern Sumatra, Indonesia, at 12.18pm on Wednesday.

July 21, 2026 National

Nine Chinese nationals claim trial to love scam conspiracy charge

BALIK PULAU: Nine Chinese nationals pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate's Court here today to a charge of participating in a criminal conspiracy linked to a "love scam" syndicate earlier this month.

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