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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh urged gym operators to pass on the 80 per cent licence fee reduction to the public through membership discounts, including special rates for seniors. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Pass on the discount to your customers, FT minister tells gyms after 80pc licence fee cut

File picture of a ‘blood moon’ sighted in Kuala Lumpur on July 28, 2018. Malaysians are in for a spectacular celestial show tonight as the moon turns a deep red during a total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a ‘blood moon’. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Malaysia to witness rare ‘Blood Moon’ tonight, next one only in 2028

Signage of Genting Malaysia’s Resorts World is seen at its complex of casino, hotel and entertainment park in Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia on September 16, 2022. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

High Court rules against Genting founder’s grandchildren in landmark will challenge

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Dewan Rakyat, March 3, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Anwar: Findings from special probe panel on MACC chief Azam Baki’s shareholdings expected this week

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stresses that any investigation into MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, including his shareholdings, must follow due process and be transparent. — Screengrab from YouTube/Parlimen Malaysia

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘Due process must prevail’: Anwar calls for transparent probe on MACC chief Azam Baki, disagrees with Bloomberg claims

Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin confirms talks are underway for him to take over Parti Keluarga Malaysia after leaving Bersatu. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Hamzah Zainudin in talks to take over Parti Keluarga Malaysia

In a statement, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the quake was centred at 2.0 degrees North and 96.5 degrees East, at a depth of 10km. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

MetMalaysia: Tremors felt in parts of Kedah, Penang, Perlis after 6.5-magnitude Sumatra earthquake

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (left) speaks at a joint press conference with Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail at Menara 2 MCMC in Cyberjaya, March 3, 2026 — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 13 h ago

‘Explain yourselves’: Fahmi says MPs who skipped PM term limit vote must answer to constituents, party leaders

Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Alice Lau said eight government and independent MPs were absent and did not participate in the vote. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Pakatan MPs fully present to back 2026 Constitutional Amendment Bill limiting PM tenure to 10 years

S. Vikneswaran pleaded not guilty to both charges before Judge Harmi Thamri Mohamad and opted for a trial. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Pahang university student pleads not guilty to desecration of Quran, posting offensive content

The Federal Court today unanimously dismissed Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s appeal, ruling that she had failed to show that there was a ‘real danger of bias’ by solar trial judge Datuk Mohamed Zaini Mazlan. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Rosmah fails final bid to remove judge or get retrial, appellate court to hear solar bribery appeal over 10-year jail, RM970m fine

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the figure was calculated based on the stipulated daily rate of RM2.7 million imposed on the contractor for each day of delay. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 14 h ago

LRT3 main contractor liable for RM474.8m in late penalties after 174-day delay, says Loke

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex in this file picture dated December 22, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Rosmah back in court for her bid to remove solar trial judge after five-day MC

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the alleged plot to undermine his government is linked to large-scale anti-corruption efforts targeting those behind the scheme. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Anwar claims alleged plot to destabilise govt driven by ‘mass scale’ anti-graft push

US President Donald Trump holds a chart on reciprocal tariffs while speaking about how to ‘Make America Wealthy Again’ at the White House in Washington April 2, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

US appeals court says no to Trump delay in multi-billion-dollar tariff refund showdown

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Malaysia / 12 h ago

‘Scammers paying to target Malaysians’: Fahmi vows crackdown on deepfake social media ads under new law

Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said investigations show most deepfake material circulating online is facilitated by social media platforms. — AFP pic

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — The Ministry of Communications is using the subsidiary instruments under the Online Safety Act (ONSA) 2025 (Act 866) in its enforcement and in pursuing legal action against social media platforms over the spread of deepfake content.Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said investigations show most deepfake material...

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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh urged gym operators to pass on the 80 per cent licence fee reduction to the public through membership discounts, including special rates for seniors. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Pass on the discount to your customers, FT minister tells gyms after 80pc licence fee cut

Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the committee will examine the Bill, including the accountability mechanism for the Public Prosecutor, and recommend any amendments deemed necessary. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Azalina to head 12-member panel reviewing AG–PP separation Bill, report due in three months

His Majesty the King Sultan Ibrahim has granted royal assent to nine Acts passed by Parliament, including amendments on insolvency, legal aid and social security. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 12 h ago

King grants royal assent to nine Acts passed by Parliament

Bukit Aman CID director Datuk M Kumar says police have recorded statements from the complainant and a witness, with investigations ongoing and more individuals expected to be called to assist. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Alleged plot to topple govt: Police record statements from two individuals

Senior press secretary to the prime minister, Tunku Nashrul Abaidah, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had stressed that the availability of supplies and price stability of daily necessities must be guaranteed nationwide without exception. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Putrajaya to tighten Ramadan bazaar price checks, ensure essentials remain affordable for Raya

The National Scam Response Centre opened on March 3, 2026 and now operates 24/7 out of Menara 2 MCMC in Cyberjaya, after previously being located at the Bank Negara Malaysia building in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Call 997 right away if you suspect a scam, Fahmi tells Malaysians

Child Protector Siti Nur Fazlina Md Daud said the baby’s mother, known as Dita Ledia, an Indonesian national, had disappeared during discussions over the child’s welfare. — Picture from pexels.com

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Welfare dept seeks mother who left baby girl at Seberang Jaya hospital

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said 4,380 websites have been blocked for pornographic content since 2022 at MCMC’s request. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Fahmi: Platforms comply with 80pc of 6,481 pornographic post removal requests since 2022

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Singaporeans taking selected SkillsFuture AI courses will receive six months of free access to premium AI tools from 2H 2026. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 12 h ago

Singapore bets on six months of free AI subscriptions to get citizens up to speed

Singapore / 15 h ago

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Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said the government may revisit its economic forecasts as the Iran conflict threatens global energy supply routes. — AFP pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

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Two runaway horses trot along a Pasir Ris road in Singapore as a motorcyclist looks on, in an incident that drew police response on March 3. — Screengrab from Facebook video

Singapore / 13 h ago

Singapore’s Pasir Ris on the hoof as two runaway horses take a morning stroll

A reminder for kindness greets visitors at the entrance of the Kampong Glam Ramadan Bazaar in Singapore, sparking debate over food reviews and fairness to small vendors. — Picture via Reddit

Singapore / 15 h ago

Kindness or censorship? Viral Kampong Glam Ramadan Bazaar sign splits foodies and stallholders in Singapore

Singapore is weighing advanced nuclear options as part of its long-term push for a low-carbon, energy-secure future. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 13 h ago

Singapore eyes nuclear shift as energy crunch turns ‘existential’, Parliament told

CNB officers seized vehicles, luxury goods and more than 1,200 etomidate-laced vape pods during coordinated raids across Singapore in late February. — Central Narcotics Bureau pic

Singapore / 14 h ago

Singapore etomidate raids uncover luxury cars, high-end watches and over S$240,000 in cash, five arrested

Vets at Mandai Wildlife Reserve work to remove two plush toys swallowed by Mario, a komodo dragon at the Singapore Zoo.

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Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut March 3, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

Israel orders troops to seize new positions in Lebanon

Firefighters work to extinguish a fire at the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the offices of Al-Qard al-Hassan, a Hezbollah-linked financial institution, in the southern coastal Lebanese city of Tyre on March 2, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Hezbollah says targeted three Israeli bases after strikes on Lebanon

A man looks toward the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Musandam, Oman, March 2, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 12 h ago

Drone strike hits fuel tank at Oman’s Duqm port

A protester holds up a portrait of Iran’s slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei during a demonstration in support of the Iranian regime at one of the entrances to Baghdad’s Green Zone, where the US embassy is located, late on March 2, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

US State Department scrambles ‘non-emergency’ staff out of Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq as missiles fly

A woman smeared with coloured powder celebrates Holi, the Hindu spring festival of colours, at Durbar Square in Kathmandu on March 2, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Nepal election: How AI disinformation is threatening the vote that changed everything

This handout satellite image courtesy of Vantor taken on March 1, 2026 and released on March 2, 2026 shows an overview of the Natanz nuclear complex facility near Natanz, Isfahan province, Iran. Iran accused Israel and the United States on March 2 of having attacked its nuclear facility at Natanz, one of the main targets of the previous conflict between the three countries last June. — Satellite imagery via AFP

World / 10 h ago

IAEA confirms entrances to Iran's Natanz enrichment plant were bombed

Indonesia’s geophysics agency said there was no tsunami potential. — Reuters pic

World / 15 h ago

Strong 6.1 quake jolts Sumatra, sends residents fleeing homes

US first lady Melania Trump presides over a meeting of the United Nations Security Council at UN Headquarters in New York March 2, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

‘Thank you, madam president’: Melania Trump leads UN Security Council as Iran war rages

Money

Brent crude futures were up US$6.05 (RM23.9), or 7.8 per cent, at US$83.79 a barrel by 1143 GMT after touching their highest since July 2024 at US$85.12. — Reuters pic

Money / 8 h ago

Oil prices keep climbing as expanding conflict heightens supply risks

At 6pm, the ringgit eased to 3.9440/9495 against the US dollar at the close from 3.9225/9295 yesterday. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 9 h ago

Ringgit ends lower as risk aversion boosts US dollar

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) advanced 11.74 points, or 0.69 per cent, to 1,711.95 from yesterday’s close of 1,700.21. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 11 h ago

Bursa Malaysia’s key index rises 0.69pc at close, snaps five-day losing streak

The national oil firm said it is actively coordinating with Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysian Embassies, other embassies, local authorities, and relevant agencies to assess the situation and take appropriate precautionary measures. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Money / 12 h ago

No direct threats to personnel or assets, Petronas says amid heightened Middle East conflict

The All India Rice Exporters’ Association said soaring freight rates have halted shipments to key markets including Saudi Arabia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. — Reuters pic

Money / 12 h ago

Middle East conflict strands 400,000 tons of India’s basmati rice at ports

Travellers check on a departure board displaying cancelled flights to Middle East countries amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, at Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, in London March 2, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 15 h ago

No seats, sky-high prices: Asia–Europe routes hit by Middle East shutdown

Bullion reached its highest level in more than four weeks as geopolitical tensions stoked demand for safe-haven assets. — Reuters pic

Money / 15 h ago

Safe-haven rush: Gold soars for fifth straight day amid Gulf escalation

The mobile network operator (MNO) said phase 1 was completed in January 2026 with phase 2 currently under way to further enhance automation, orchestration and intelligent network capabilities. — SoyaCincau pic

Money / 14 h ago

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Sports

Argentina’s Lionel Messi lifts the trophy as he celebrates winning the World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar on December 18, 2022. — Reuters pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Iran World Cup boycott? How US-Israel strikes could change the tournament field

An electric carriage designed to resemble a horse-drawn vehicle moves past a countdown clock marking 100 days until the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Guadalajara, Jalisco state, Mexico, on March 2, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 10 h ago

World Cup ticket frenzy unfolds amid global unrest

Johor Darul Ta’zim head coach Xisco Muñoz (left) and player Natxo Insa (right) are seen during a press conference in Iskandar Puteri March 3, 2026, ahead of their first AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16 match against Sanfrecce Hiroshima at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim tomorrow. — Bernama pic

Sports / 12 h ago

JDT gear up for high-intensity test against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in ACLE last-16

The 23-year-old said he aims to set new records at both events to establish himself as a world-class swimmer. — Picture via Facebook/Steve.Khiew

Sports / 13 h ago

Malaysia’s Khiew Hoe Yean eyes national 400m freestyle record at Asian and Commonwealth Games

Getafe’s Martin Satriano celebrates scoring the opening goal during the La Liga match with Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid March 2, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Satriano stunner sinks Real Madrid in costly La Liga slip

Russia’s Daniil Medvedev celebrates with the trophy after winning his men’s singles final match against Netherlands’ Tallon Griekspoor at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis tournament in Dubai February 28, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 19 h ago

ATP says Medvedev among tennis stars stuck in Dubai after regional airspace closures

Real Madrid said the forward has been diagnosed with a knee sprain in Paris. — AFP pic

Sports / 15 h ago

Real Madrid superstar Mbappe in Paris for treatment on knee injury

Football fans are bracing for sky-high ticket and parking costs to attend the North American World Cup in 2026. — AFP pic

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