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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh speaks to the media during a site visit in Taman Tun Dr Ismail following the retaining wall collapse incident. Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud is on her right. — Picture via Facebook/HannahYeoh

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Hannah Yeoh: Urgent interventions underway after TTDI retaining wall collapse

Police cordon off the scene outside a food outlet in Kota Jaya, Kota Tinggi, after a shooting that left three people dead. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Three killed in broad daylight shooting in Kota Tinggi, suspect caught trying to flee

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said public cooperation helped police recapture the escaped detainee after nine days. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Selangor police chief: Sungai Buloh Prison escapee recaptured after nine days on the run

Chaos erupted as some individuals rode motorcycles against traffic in a bid to escape a police dragnet during an integrated operation on Jalan Tun Razak in Kuala Lumpur early this morning. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Hundreds of ‘mat rempit’ caught in pre-dawn dragnet on Jalan Tun Razak hotspot

Nineteen-year-old Reeya Kaur Thandal is currently undergoing rehabilitation after surviving a Help University campus explosion that left her with serious head injuries earlier this year. — Picture from X/@mohd_escobar

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘I can’t wait’: Teen defies memory loss to reclaim UK future after Help University campus blast

A van was damaged after being struck by debris from a 15-by-20-foot slope along Jalan Indah 4, Kampung Ampang Indah. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Ampang hit by two landslides after heavy downpour, no casualties recorded

Police have arrested a 71‑year‑old man in connection with the fatal shooting of three people at a restaurant in Kota Tinggi this afternoon. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Police arrest 71-year-old, seize shotgun after three shot dead in Kota Tinggi; debt motive probed

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin speaks during a press conference at the Official Press Walkabout during the Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (Natsec) Asia 2026 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur April 19, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 18 h ago

No parallel with Hormuz situation in Malacca Strait, says defence minister

Speculations abound about the state of the Perlis government under Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah after the State Legislative Assembly sitting, scheduled from April 21 to 23, 2006, was postponed abruptly to an undetermined date. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Is Perlis govt on shaky ground? Analysts say delayed sitting raises red flags

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said this is an extension of the previously used principle, ‘di mana ada jalan, di situ ada internet’ (where there is a road, there is internet). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Bad WiFi on trains? Govt tells telcos to fix internet on KL-Segamat route within one month

Zinc sheets on water make up most of the debris after a massive fire destroyed 1,000 houses in the Kampung Bahagia ‘floating village’ in Sandakan, Sabah on April 19, 2026 affecting over 9,000 residents. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Federal, Sabah agencies rush aid as Kampung Bahagia blaze declared ‘humanitarian tragedy’ after thousands made homeless

Malaysian physician-scientist Dr Swee Lay Thein and American researcher Dr Stuart H. Orkin have won the US$3 million Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for research that helped create Casgevy, a pioneering therapy for sickle cell disease and severe beta-thalassaemia.

Life / 14 h ago

Malaysian scientist Swee Lay Thein shares US$3m Breakthrough Prize for pioneering gene-editing research

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Abang Openg said the state’s approach to gas management is not intended to undermine Petronas. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Sarawak rejects ‘golden goose’ accusation, says gas push is about fairness

An aerial view of the blaze site at Kampung Bahagia in Sandakan April 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Police: More than 9,000 displaced after fire destroys 1,000 homes in Sandakan

Secretary-general Anthony Loke urged DAP members to remain united and support leadership continuity as the party looks to the future. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 15 h ago

DAP must reassess direction to stay relevant, says Anthony Loke

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Malaysia / 10 h ago

DPM Zahid: Central disaster committee to coordinate aid for 9,000 displaced in Kampung Bahagia fire

A view of stilt houses destroyed in a fire at Kampung Bahagia in Sandakan April 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — The Central Disaster Management Committee will coordinate efforts with the federal and Sabah governments in terms of basic needs, temporary accommodation and welfare of fire victims in Kampung Bahagia, Batu Sapi, Sandakan.Deputy Prime Minister and chairman of the committee, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi,...

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DAP National Deputy Chairman Nga Kor Ming spoke at the DAP 60th anniversary event in Bukit Mertajam April 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

At DAP’s 60th anniversary, Nga calls on members to remain humble and service‑focused

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Sarawak is charting a progressive future direction through economic development based on gas, renewable energy and downstream industries, thereby creating job opportunities and improving the well-being of the people. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

DPM Fadillah: Sarawak’s renewable energy, digital push sets foundation for future economic growth

A van was damaged after being struck by debris from a 15-by-20-foot slope along Jalan Indah 4, Kampung Ampang Indah. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Ampang hit by two landslides after heavy downpour, no casualties recorded

Police and firefighters are searching for a five-year-old girl feared dragged into the sea by a crocodile in Lahad Datu. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Search launched for five-year-old girl feared snatched by crocodile in Lahad Datu

Eight people were injured in an accident involving a lorry and a tour van near the National Library of Malaysia on Jalan Tun Razak today. — Video screencaps via Facebook

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Eight injured in lorry-tour van collision near Menara TH Selborn on Jalan Tun Razak

Police are hunting for three suspects believed to be involved in cable theft after they fled while being stopped for inspection at the Kelemak traffic lights here early this morning. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Cops launch manhunt in Alor Gajah after cable‑theft suspects flee inspection, leave tools in abandoned car

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (right), who is also the patron of the Sumud Flotilla Mission 2.0, together with director-general Datuk Sani Araby Al-Kahery (left). The fleet is approaching Sicily after delays due to weather conditions. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Malaysian delegation to carry protest voice on Palestine issue in Brussels

Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Simpangan in Paitan, Sabah was heavily damaged by floods. — Picture from Facebook/Datuk James Ratib

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Sabah govt to rebuild Paitan school on higher ground after flood damage

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Singapore / 1d ago

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Singapore / 15 Apr 2026

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According to Channel NewsAsia, MAS noted in its latest quarterly macroeconomic review that firms are likely to adopt a more cautious stance on manpower expansion, with salary increases also expected to come in softer than in 2025. — Reuters pic

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer talks with Britain's ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson during a welcome reception at the ambassador's residence on February 26, 2025, in Washington, DC in this file photo. — Carl Court/Pool/Reuters pic

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The historical Provincial Governor’s office building, damaged during the U.S.-Israeli military campaign, stands near Naqsh-e Jahan Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Isfahan, Iran, March 23, 2026. — Reuters pic

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Iranian women take part in a rally dubbed ‘Sacrificed Girls’ to pay tribute to women killed during the Middle East war in Tehran on April 17, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

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Money / 11 h ago

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Money / 20 h ago

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Global energy markets remain volatile as the US allows limited Russian oil sales under a new sanctions waiver. — AFP pic

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Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) director-general Mohd Khairuzamri M. Salleh said the country’s pineapple industry continues to expand, supported by rising demand from Asia-Pacific markets. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

Pineapple board says diversified demand cushions Malaysia’s exports from Middle East tensions

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Money / 1d ago

Global aid plunges 23pc to record low in 2025 as US cuts under Trump drive sharp decline

Malaysia is emerging as a major hub for data centres as global tech companies, particularly from China, invest heavily in computing infrastructure to support artificial intelligence (AI). — Unsplash pic/Claudio Schwarz

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Gamuda unit bags RM1.72b contract to build hyperscale data centre in Port Dickson

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Sports

National diving queen Datuk Pandelela Rinong competes in the National Diving Trial Championships at the National Aquatic Centre, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Malaysia’s diving queen Pandelela Rinong rules out retirement, eyes 2026 Asian Games

Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta shouts instructions during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second-leg match against Sporting Lisbon at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 15, 2026. — AFP pic

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Sports / 21 h ago

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