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Peguam Azeez nafi wang dalam akaun TH ahli keluarga telah dilucuthakkan

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Peguam Azeez nafi wang dalam akaun TH ahli keluarga telah dilucuthakkan

Amer Hamzah Arshad juga kata wang dalam akaun-akaun tersebut tidak mempunyai sebarang kaitan dengan dana atau wang milik TH. Peguam Abdul Azeez Rahim, Amer Hamzah Arshad, seru semua pihak supaya melaporkan kes berdasarkan fakta dan kandungan sebenar pertuduhan.PETALING JAYA: Peguam kepada bekas pengerusi Tabung Haji, Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim, menafikan dakwaan yang tersebar di media sosial bahawa kerajaan telah melucuthakkan wang simpanan dalam ak…

5 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

‘Guru’ Anwar goes Gen Z with ‘Slayyy’ swipe at Zahid

‘Guru’ Anwar goes Gen Z with ‘Slayyy’ swipe at Zahid

The prime minister's response came after his deputy has said Umno members must keep up with young people, who used such Gen Z terms as 'slay' and 'fle…

5 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Iran to discuss Hormuz with Gulf states in Oman on Monday

Iran to discuss Hormuz with Gulf states in Oman on Monday

Iran’s foreign ministry said the meeting aims to improve regional understanding and strengthen shared security. Oman and Iran, which both border the S…

6 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Europe saw record summer air traffic despite Middle East war

Europe saw record summer air traffic despite Middle East war

Eurocontrol data shows that Europe saw an average of 35,959 flights a day, a 2.4% increase on 2025, with a record 37,640 flights on July 10. The Middl…

6 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Azeez’s lawyer denies family funds in TH accounts were forfeited

Azeez’s lawyer denies family funds in TH accounts were forfeited

Amer Hamzah Arshad says his client Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim is determined to defend himself in court and clear his name and that of his family. Amer Ha…

6 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Banjir lumpur: Taman Agroteknologi Mardi Cameron Highlands tutup sementara

Banjir lumpur: Taman Agroteknologi Mardi Cameron Highlands tutup sementara

Terdahulu, tular di laman sosial Threads situasi banjir kilat di beberapa lokasi di Cameron Highlands Taman Agroteknologi Mardi Cameron Highlands ditu…

6 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Jakim panel to review storylines of ‘Madu’ and ‘Cela’ drama series

Jakim panel to review storylines of ‘Madu’ and ‘Cela’ drama series

Additional conditions for the film authentication certificate are also being introduced by film development corporation Finas. The 12-part drama serie…

6 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

US consumer sentiment near all-time low as inflation bites

US consumer sentiment near all-time low as inflation bites

Survey data from the University of Michigan on the consumer sentiment index came in at 47.8 this month, down 7.5% from the month before. The index hit…

6 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

West must use leverage to end Israeli settlements, says Anwar

West must use leverage to end Israeli settlements, says Anwar

The prime minister says the statement by 12 foreign ministers on measures against illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank was overdue. Prime Mini…

6 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Pezeshkian says pressure on Iran at critical, dangerous stage

Pezeshkian says pressure on Iran at critical, dangerous stage

The Iranian president said the world is 'going through a period of unprecedented complexity' and warned that economic pressure only makes the situatio…

6 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

New York marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

New York marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

The ceremony began at 8.40am, with bereaved families reading victims’ names and a bell marking key moments of the attack. A woman stands at the memori…

7 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Isu kuota RON95: Mengapa tak bantah dalam Jemaah Menteri, Adun persoal Zahid

Isu kuota RON95: Mengapa tak bantah dalam Jemaah Menteri, Adun persoal Zahid

Thulsi Manogaran kata timbalan perdana menteri perlu jelaskan mengapa kritik Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim. Adun Buntong, Thulsi Manogaran, berkata da…

7 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Umno delegate calls for global network to fight brain drain

Umno delegate calls for global network to fight brain drain

The UK delegate from the Overseas Umno Club says Malaysia must not end up producing talented people whose expertise is enjoyed by other countries. Tal…

7 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

German tourist dies while hiking in Cameron Highlands

German tourist dies while hiking in Cameron Highlands

A fire and rescue department spokesman says a rescue team found the man unconscious in a pothole believed to be from a former waterway. A rescue team …

7 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Why didn’t Zahid object to BUDI95 cut earlier, says DAP rep

Why didn’t Zahid object to BUDI95 cut earlier, says DAP rep

Thulsi Manogaran questioned why the prime minister was criticised over the cut, and says Ahmad Zahid Hamidi as deputy prime minister should uphold the…

8 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Heavy rain brings flash floods in Tanah Rata

Heavy rain brings flash floods in Tanah Rata

State assemblyman Ho Chi Yang says there were no reports so far of injuries or damage to public facilities. Flooding was reported at the Golden Hills …

8 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Teruk kita kalau teruskan kerajaan ini, kata veteran Umno

Teruk kita kalau teruskan kerajaan ini, kata veteran Umno

Adam Abdul Hamid seru Presiden Zahid Hamidi supaya mendesak agar PRU diadakan lebih awal. Adam Abdul Hamid di Perhimpunan Agung Umno 2026. Usul oleh v…

8 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

MCMC looks into report on bid to manipulate election

MCMC looks into report on bid to manipulate election

AI firm Anthropic says about 1,000 fake social media accounts were involved, as well as a bogus news site and fabricated intelligence dossiers. Anthro…

8 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to 7th province

DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to 7th province

The current outbreak in the DRC has killed 3,310 people out of 6,843 confirmed cases. The current Ebola epidemic in the DRC is caused by the Bundibugy…

8 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Staying in govt until end of term will hurt Umno, says party veteran

Staying in govt until end of term will hurt Umno, says party veteran

Adam Abdul Hamid says party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi should push for an early general election. Adam Abdul Hamid speaking at the Umno general asse…

8 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Revitalised Isak in a ‘good place’ at Liverpool, says Iraola

Revitalised Isak in a ‘good place’ at Liverpool, says Iraola

The 26-year-old Swede netted just four times in all competitions last season but already has three goals in four games this term. Alexander Isak has s…

8 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

MA63: Elemen citra Sabah dalam kurikulum sekolah mulai tahun depan

MA63: Elemen citra Sabah dalam kurikulum sekolah mulai tahun depan

Ia bagi membolehkan generasi muda menghayati, menghargai dan menghormati kekayaan budaya di Sabah. Elemen citra Sabah akan dimulakan pelaksanaan dalam…

9 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Anthropic says Yemen’s fighters used AI to seek guided weapons

Anthropic says Yemen’s fighters used AI to seek guided weapons

The cell used Claude to develop guidance, navigation and control software for the airborne weapons that would have otherwise required a team of engine…

9 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Umno hopes Najib’s pardon application will face no delay

Umno hopes Najib’s pardon application will face no delay

Party secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki says Umno will continue pursuing justice for Najib Razak through legal and constitutional channels. Umno s…

9 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Rally in glove stocks fuelled by rising oil prices

Rally in glove stocks fuelled by rising oil prices

Rubber glove manufacturers were among the most traded stocks on Bursa Malaysia today. Glove stocks surged in recent days amid rising oil prices and ea…

9 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Turning up the heat: Arteta reveals ‘challenges’ for Arsenal stars

Turning up the heat: Arteta reveals ‘challenges’ for Arsenal stars

The Arsenal boss sets challenges for his players, including delaying their meals and turning up the heat in the dressing room in a bid to keep them fo…

9 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

KL DOE warns of fake procurement scams after two suppliers lose more than RM200,000

KL DOE warns of fake procurement scams after two suppliers lose more than RM200,000

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — The Kuala Lumpur Department of Environment (DOE) has detected several attempts by irrespon... KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — The Kual…

9 hours ago • Malay Mail

Fire Dept: Two men found dead in separate incidents in Penang drain and Perak river

Fire Dept: Two men found dead in separate incidents in Penang drain and Perak river

BUTTERWORTH, Sept 11 — Two men were found dead in separate incidents in Penang and Perak today, one in a drain nea... BUTTERWORTH, Sept 11 — Two men w…

9 hours ago • Malay Mail

Personal data believed stolen in cyberattack at pharma company

Personal data believed stolen in cyberattack at pharma company

Duopharma Biotech Bhd says preliminary investigations showed a set of data files had been removed but there was no disruption to business operations. …

9 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Israel says ready for more strikes on Hezbollah after tunnel detonation

Israel says ready for more strikes on Hezbollah after tunnel detonation

Israel said it destroyed a large Hezbollah tunnel network under the Ali al-Taher ridge, including a command centre, living quarters and weapons stocks…

9 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

PM Anwar heads to India for BRICS summit, bilateral talks with world leaders

PM Anwar heads to India for BRICS summit, bilateral talks with world leaders

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — After concluding his working visit to Sabah today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim... KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — After co…

9 hours ago • Malay Mail

Houthis seize key Red Sea island, tighten grip on Bab al-Mandab

Houthis seize key Red Sea island, tighten grip on Bab al-Mandab

Boats carrying armed Houthi fighters reached Mayyun Island after government forces withdrew from it on Thursday. Fighters from the Saudi-backed Nation…

9 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Serian kembali catat IPU ke paras sangat tak sihat

Serian kembali catat IPU ke paras sangat tak sihat

Daerah itu merekodkan bacaan IPU 218, manakala 11 kawasan lagi mencatatkan tahap tidak sihat melibatkan 10 kawasan di Sarawak dan satu di Johor. Kawas…

9 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Past is past, but Umno delegates want PAS to prove it can be different

Past is past, but Umno delegates want PAS to prove it can be different

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — Beside one of the ministry booths at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, Muhammad Awang s... KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — Beside o…

10 hours ago • Malay Mail

Aidil storms into Vietnam Open semi-finals

Aidil storms into Vietnam Open semi-finals

The singles shuttler is on his best run this year after being knocked out in the early stages of all other tournaments. Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin has s…

10 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Tiada undang-undang benarkan Kabinet bahagi ikut kaum dan agama, Hadi diberitahu

Tiada undang-undang benarkan Kabinet bahagi ikut kaum dan agama, Hadi diberitahu

Pemimpin DAP Ramkarpal Singh menyifatkan gesaan presiden PAS mengehadkan portfolio menteri bukan Islam sebagai tindakan yang memecahbelahkan. Pengerus…

10 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Maresca says spotlight not on him ahead of Manchester derby

Maresca says spotlight not on him ahead of Manchester derby

The City boss takes the Premier League leaders to Manchester United on Sunday in their toughest test of the season so far after three successive wins …

10 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

US attacks on ICC come from ‘misunderstanding’, says prosecutor

US attacks on ICC come from ‘misunderstanding’, says prosecutor

Mame Mandiaye Niang also said the ICC was already preparing technical alternatives in the event of future US sanctions against the institution. Mame M…

10 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

At least 46,000 flee fighting in Yemen, says UN

At least 46,000 flee fighting in Yemen, says UN

Iran-backed Houthis launched a major offensive against Saudi-backed government forces last week, making successive gains in fighting that has killed h…

10 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Nothing in law allows Cabinet to be divided by race and religion, Hadi told

Nothing in law allows Cabinet to be divided by race and religion, Hadi told

DAP leader Ramkarpal Singh describes the PAS president's call to restrict portfolios for non-Muslim ministers as divisive. DAP legal bureau chairman R…

10 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Nepal flood reconstruction bill to be US$4.78bil

Nepal flood reconstruction bill to be US$4.78bil

The tsunami-like surge of water, mud and debris on Aug 26, which began on the China-Nepal border, killed more than 1,400 people and left some 5,600 mi…

10 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Tambahan kerusi Sabah, Sarawak pulih keseimbangan Parlimen, kata Salleh

Tambahan kerusi Sabah, Sarawak pulih keseimbangan Parlimen, kata Salleh

Bekas ketua menteri Sabah Salleh Said Keruak berkata langkah itu akan kembalikan perwakilan satu pertiga yang dibayangkan ketika Malaysia dibentuk. Sa…

10 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

UK Green Party leader confirmed to contest Starmer’s former seat

UK Green Party leader confirmed to contest Starmer’s former seat

Zack Polanski will contest Holborn and St Pancras in an Oct 8 by-election to replace former Labour prime minister Keir Starmer as MP. Zack Polanski to…

10 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Economy minister: Sabah receives RM582m, highest allocation for small-scale projects nationwide since 2023

Economy minister: Sabah receives RM582m, highest allocation for small-scale projects nationwide since 2023

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 11 — A total of RM1.52 billion has been allocated for 8,069 small-scale projects and People&rs... KOTA KINABALU, Sept 11 — A total…

10 hours ago • Malay Mail

GISBH fails in bid to challenge Kedah fatwa declaring teachings deviant

GISBH fails in bid to challenge Kedah fatwa declaring teachings deviant

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 11 — The Alor Setar High Court has dismissed an application by GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) and i... PUTRAJAYA, Sept 11 — The Alor Se…

10 hours ago • Malay Mail

Penang LRT works to close part of Jalan Magazine for 21 days from Sept 14

Penang LRT works to close part of Jalan Magazine for 21 days from Sept 14

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 11 — Jalan Magazine here will be closed for 21 days from September 14 to facilitate road widenin... GEORGE TOWN, Sept 11 — Jalan Mag…

10 hours ago • Malay Mail

UK lawmakers to vote again on failed assisted dying bill

UK lawmakers to vote again on failed assisted dying bill

The legislation was passed in a landmark vote in the lower house of parliament last year before being struck down in the unelected upper house. Campai…

11 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Oct 26 declared as replacement holiday for Selangor sultan’s Silver Jubilee

Oct 26 declared as replacement holiday for Selangor sultan’s Silver Jubilee

This is because the main celebration and special public holiday on Oct 25 falls on a Sunday. Selangor will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the rei…

11 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Ringgit ends firmer against most currencies, eases against US dollar

Ringgit ends firmer against most currencies, eases against US dollar

External developments, particularly the sharp rise in crude oil prices, continued to influence market sentiment, says analyst. KUALA LUMPUR: The ringg…

11 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

More Sabah, Sarawak seats will restore parliamentary balance, says Salleh

More Sabah, Sarawak seats will restore parliamentary balance, says Salleh

Salleh Said Keruak says the two states should collectively hold at least one-third of the seats, consistent with the safeguards surrounding the format…

11 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Usaha satukan Melayu gagal kerana tuntutan kerusi bertindih, kata Ketua Umno Tampin

Usaha satukan Melayu gagal kerana tuntutan kerusi bertindih, kata Ketua Umno Tampin

Isam Isa berkata kesediaan Umno mengorbankan kerusi boleh dimenangi di Negeri Sembilan bantu satukan pengundi Melayu dan mengembalikan parti itu ke ta…

11 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Pengampunan Najib: Umno seru semua bertenang

Pengampunan Najib: Umno seru semua bertenang

Setiausaha Agung Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki berkata semua pihak diminta tidak ambil tindakan boleh menjejaskan proses pengampunan bekas perdana menteri. Umno…

11 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Mahdzir jumpa Sanusi selepas PAU bincang kemungkinan kerjasama 2 parti

Mahdzir jumpa Sanusi selepas PAU bincang kemungkinan kerjasama 2 parti

Ketua Umno Kedah itu sebelum ini berkata satu pertemuan dengan kepimpinan PAS negeri akan dibuat tempoh terdekat untuk bincang kerjasama antara dua pa…

11 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

India welcomes Russia, Iran leaders for BRICS summit overshadowed by war

The two-day summit is expected to focus on the Middle East and Ukraine wars, global trade tensions and oil markets. The 'BRICS India 2026' logo outsid…

11 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Jika ikut takrifan PAS, Ummo hanya tanding 9 kerusi di Perak

Jika ikut takrifan PAS, Ummo hanya tanding 9 kerusi di Perak

Perwakilan Umno Perak, Iqbal Jamal Jamaluddin, berkata penyatuan Melayu-Islam tidak sepatutnya mengorbankan kelangsungan hidup Umno. Perwakilan Umno P…

11 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Past Malay unity attempts failed because of seat clashes, says Tampin Umno chief

Past Malay unity attempts failed because of seat clashes, says Tampin Umno chief

Isam Isa says Umno’s willingness to sacrifice winnable seats in Negeri Sembilan helped unite Malay voters and return the party to power. Tampin Umno c…

11 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Umno must not lose sight of survival in Malay-Muslim unity, says Perak delegate

Umno must not lose sight of survival in Malay-Muslim unity, says Perak delegate

Iqbal Jamaluddin says voters must support Umno on its own merits, not simply because they are dissatisfied with Pakatan Harapan. Perak Umno Youth dele…

11 hours ago • Free Malaysia Today

Malaysians scamming Malaysians: Indonesia nab 30 in Pontianak hotel raid

Malaysians scamming Malaysians: Indonesia nab 30 in Pontianak hotel raid

JAKARTA, Sept 11 — Indonesian authorities have detained 30 Malaysians suspected of running online scam activities... JAKARTA, Sept 11 — Indonesian aut…

12 hours ago • Malay Mail

Chief minister says Melaka election not far off, dissolution of DUN required by year‑end

Chief minister says Melaka election not far off, dissolution of DUN required by year‑end

KUALA LUMPUR, September 11 — As talks and speculation on the upcoming Melaka state election intensify, Melaka Chie... KUALA LUMPUR, September 11 — As …

12 hours ago • Malay Mail

DNA results for five Long Lellang crash victims due by tomorrow, say Sarawak police

DNA results for five Long Lellang crash victims due by tomorrow, say Sarawak police

MIRI, Sept 11 — The deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) analysis for all five victims of the Flying Doctor Service helicop... MIRI, Sept 11 — The deoxyribonuc…

12 hours ago • Malay Mail