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Police step up security measures across Kuala Lumpur in preparation for the Asean Summit, ensuring the safety of delegates and smooth traffic management. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Asean Summit in KL: Roads and places to avoid from May 23 to 28

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also PKR president, answers reporters’ questions while attending the PKR Youth Wing (AMK) Congress held in conjunction with the 2025 PKR National Congress in Johor Baru May 23, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

PKR central leadership polls: Anwar makes his pick for party’s future

Datin Seri Pamela Ling's lawyer claimed that the treatment by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission was not consistent with how a witness would be handled. -- Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Pamela Ling’s lawyer accuses MACC of ‘misleading’ public, says she wasn’t treated as mere witness

US President Donald Trump holds a chart next to US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick as he delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, April 2, 2025. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

More Malaysians see China as a force for good than the US, Ipsos poll shows

PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) meets party delegates in the voting room at the Berjaya Waterfront Hotel in Stulang Laut, Johor Baru May 23, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 7 h ago

PKR president Anwar stands by decision to field new faces, says open to Rafizi’s input

Leissner (right) admitted to pocketing US$73.4 million directly from 1MDB and receiving another US$80 million from Malaysian fugitive financier Jho Low, the alleged mastermind behind the scheme. He faces up to 25 years in prison.

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Goldman Sachs slams ex-banker Leissner as ‘serial liar’ ahead of 1MDB sentencing

The braising stock is the defining part of this dish, and Mr Duck’s version places the strong, sweet warmth of clove right at the centre. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 12 h ago

For braised duck rich in flavour and character, head to Mr Duck Teowchew Braised in Taman Desa Aman, Cheras

A female Muslim convert went viral on social media after expressing her intention to leave Islam, claiming she had received no assistance and had been abused by her husband. — Screengrab from TikTok/bossariffpeter

Malaysia / 12 h ago

FT Islamic council told to locate convert who went viral for intending to leave Islam after alleging abuse, neglect and lack of support

PKR deputy presidential candidate Nurul Izzah Anwar insisted last night that the party’s election results will not affect her long-standing friendship with her rival Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Nurul Izzah: Rafizi’s my friend, now and forever — no matter the election outcome

The Attorney General's Chambers insisted that justice must falls within the framework of the rule of law, not through public statements or side litigation. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Malaysia / 10 h ago

AGC defends ex-AG Terrirudin, says Najib’s contempt bid ‘premature and unfair’ as appeal on royal addendum pending

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said his ministry would seek input and feedback from stakeholders on the proposal. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 7 h ago

HR Ministry: Review underway on raising Malaysia’s retirement age to 65 amid labour reforms

National doubles athletes (from left) Aaron Tai and Kang Khai Xing in action against Danish players William Kryger Boe and Christian Faust Kjaer in the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2025 tournament at Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil May 21, 2025. — Bernama pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Malaysia Masters: Coach Herry protests umpire decisions in national shuttlers Kang Khai Xing-Aaron Tai’s loss

Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli pictured at an event in Kuching May 17, 2025. His former aide has dismissed claims that he vacated his office or resigned from his posts. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Ex-aide denies Rafizi resigned, explains ministry office was only tidied for Raya event

Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd made its debut on the Malaysian stock market today after completing the country’s largest initial public offering this year. — Picture via X/Khuzrin Kamarudin

Money / 11 h ago

Discount chain Eco-Shop debuts after raising RM974m in Malaysia’s largest 2025 listing, founder nets RM5.4b stake

PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) and his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail discharge their party responsibilities through the party’s online voting system in Johor Baru May 23, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 7 h ago

‘Hiruk’ or ‘Damai’? Party president Anwar says he had no ‘chai’ to guide PKR vote

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Malaysia / 1 h ago

Unofficial results: Nurul Izzah leads Rafizi in PKR deputy president race

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar is reportedly leading the party’s deputy president race ahead of Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, based on unofficial results from today’s party polls. — Bernama pic

JOHOR BARU, May 23 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar is leading the race for the deputy president post for the 2025-2028 term, based on unofficial results from the party election held today.Sources informed Bernama that in the straight fight contest with incumbent deputy president Datuk Seri...

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Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek delivers a speech at the launch of the ‘Pesona Inspirasi Keluarga Madani’ programme today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Fadhlina urges incoming PKR Wanita leadership to uphold ‘Kita Keadilan’ spirit

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers the closing speech at the ‘One-Year Post-Bumiputera Economic Congress 2024 (KEB 2024) Retreat Session’ at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Amendments to Aboriginal Peoples Act to be tabled this year, says DPM Zahid

Foreign ministers from Southeast Asia and partner countries have begun arriving in Malaysia for the 46th ‘Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ Summit, which opens at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on May 26. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Southeast Asian, Gulf diplomats touch down in KL ahead of Asean-GCC summits

Fresh graduates are the most vulnerable to overseas job scams as they are easily deceived by syndicates offering high salaries and other perks, said Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia director-general Kamal Pardi today.— Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 3 h ago

‘Eager and inexperienced’: Fresh grads most at risk of overseas job scams, says Labour Dept

The RM245 million Penang Hill cable car project was awarded to local rail firm Hartasuma Sdn Bhd — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Penang Hill cable car to cost taxpayers nothing, state agency says as private firm Hartasuma takes on RM245m project

Johor Women, Family and Community Development Committee chairman Khairin-Nisa Ismail vows to address violence against women. — Picture from Facebook/Khairin-Nisa Ismail

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Johor govt ramps up anti-abuse campaigns as state records 282 domestic violence cases in four months

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will station 80 personnel tomorrow to oversee and manage the crowd during a gathering expected outside the Sogo shopping complex. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Police to deploy 80 officers for crowd control at Sogo rally tomorrow

Water supply in Johor Baru, disrupted by a main pump failure at the Sungai Johor Water Treatment Plant three days ago, is expected to be fully restored by late tonight, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Water supply in Johor Baru expected to fully resume tonight

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Singapore / 1d ago

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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a cabinet reshuffle yesterday after his party’s election victory, with the premier retaining nine ministers as well as the finance portfolio he has held since 2021. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

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Marc Justine Landrio Chandramohan pleaded guilty today to seven charges, including communicating for the purpose of obtaining commercial sex, extortion, and abetting the distribution of obscene images. — Reuters file pic

Singapore / 2d ago

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) supporters gather demanding BNP's Ishraque Hossain as the capital's mayor, near the chief adviser's residence in Dhaka, May 21 2025. — AFP pic

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European, American and Canadian authorities have taken down over 300 servers worldwide and issued international arrest warrants against 20 suspects in a crackdown on malware, EU agency for criminal justice cooperation Eurojust said in a statement, the latest phase in Operation Endgame. — Reuters pic

World / 5 h ago

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World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrives to deliver his report before delegates during the World Health Assembly in Geneva May 19, 2025. — AFP pic

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World / 11 h ago

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World / 4 h ago

US imposes sanctions on Sudan over chemical weapons use in 2024 conflict

Investigators look through the site where a small plane crashed into San Diego, California, residential street on May 22, 2025. The Federal Aviation Authority said a Cessna 550 crashed at around 3:45 am local time. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

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The national labour market remained robust in the first quarter of 2025 with a 7.23 million labour force and a stable 3.1 per cent unemployment rate, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Money / 5 h ago

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Lynas said it produced dysprosium oxide at its Malaysia facility, making it the only commercial producer of separated heavy rare earths outside of China. — Reuters pic

Money / 5 h ago

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Dignitaries pose for a family photo during the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting in Banff, Alberta, Canada May 21, 2025. — AFP pic

Money / 9 h ago

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The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) snapped a six-day losing streak to close the week higher as bargain-hunting emerged due to improved risk sentiment. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli

Money / 1 h ago

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The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar and other major and regional currencies today as the greenback remained weak amid continued concerns over US fiscal policy. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Money / 1 h ago

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Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd made its debut on the Malaysian stock market today after completing the country’s largest initial public offering this year. — Picture via X/Khuzrin Kamarudin

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National men’s doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun pulled off a sensational win over compatriots and world number two Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani to check into the semi-finals of the Malaysia Masters 2025 here today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 3 h ago

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Thailand's Sawang Janpram, the oldest competitor at the 2025 World Masters Games at 105 years old, gets ready for the shot put competition at Taipei Municipal Stadium during the World Master Games 2025 in Taipei on May 22, 2025. Sawang is unrivalled at the World Masters Games underway in Taiwan where he ranks as the oldest competitor and the only person in his age group. — AFP pic

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Sports / 5 h ago

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Former Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs at a press conference on the Maybank Challenge Cup: Manchester United vs Asean All-Stars at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur May 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

Sports / 7 h ago

Four Malaysian players join Asean All-Stars for showdown against Manchester United

The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) and bodies across the world have taken aim at Enhanced Games after organisers revealed the date, venue and format for the competition. — AFP pic

Sports / 7 h ago

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National mixed doubles pair (from left) Toh Ee Wei and Loo Bing Kun in action against Taiwanese players Ye Hong Wei and Nicole Gonzales Chan at the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2025 Championship at Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil May 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

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National shuttler Toh Ee Wei says rising talents are making Malaysia’s mixed doubles camp more competitive

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