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Malaysians have learned from the past 'surprise' Raya announcement and are better prepared. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Friday or Saturday? Malaysians ready either way for Aidilfitri

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Malaysia / 11 h ago

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Malaysia / 17 h ago

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World / 12 h ago

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Malaysia / 15 h ago

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Malaysia / 8 h ago

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Malaysia / 17 h ago

Suspect in Cikgu Chandra attack case alleges torture in police custody

Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad announces the date of Hari Raya Aidilfitri during a televised broadcast in Putrajaya, March 19, 2026. — Screengrab via Facebook/TV3 Malaysia

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Malaysia to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Saturday

Researchers said the malware, dubbed ‘Darksword,’ was used in hacking campaigns affecting Malaysia and several other countries. — Reuters pic

Tech-gadgets / 16 h ago

Malaysia among countries targeted by powerful iPhone spyware ‘Darksword’, researchers warn

Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus speaks to reporters at the Sentul District Police Headquarters on February 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Hong Kong national among four held in Damansara Heights ‘mini casino’ bust

The Jaipur Special Uttapam at Jaipur Curry House in TTDI comes topped with an egg, carrot, onions, coriander and the addictive ‘podi masala’. — Picture by Ethan Lau

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Preacher Zamri Vinoth is escorted by police to the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on March 17, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 h ago

IGP defends handcuffing Zamri Vinoth, says procedure follows Sedition Act requirements

Former senior manager of a multinational company VN Vemal (left) is once again brought before the Magistrate's Court in Ipoh on two charges of receiving stolen property, namely money totaling more than RM2.1 million belonging to an Indonesian company, three years ago. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Ex-senior manager claims trial to two counts of receiving RM2.1m in stolen funds in Ipoh

Magistrate Teoh Shu Yee handed down the sentence on Amir Abdul Malik, 41, after he pleaded guilty to the offence. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Nine-month jail for man who filmed himself stepping on Quran

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Malaysia / 5 h ago

Malaysia to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Saturday

Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad announces the date of Hari Raya Aidilfitri during a televised broadcast in Putrajaya, March 19, 2026. — Screengrab via Facebook/TV3 Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, March 19 — Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Saturday, March 21 this year.The announcement was made by Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad in a televised broadcast this evening.“In fulfilment of the command of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong,...

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Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus speaks to reporters at the Sentul District Police Headquarters on February 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Hong Kong national among four held in Damansara Heights ‘mini casino’ bust

Preacher Zamri Vinoth is escorted by police to the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on March 17, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 h ago

IGP defends handcuffing Zamri Vinoth, says procedure follows Sedition Act requirements

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail gestures during a press conference at Bukit Aman in Kuala Lumpur on March 19, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 10 h ago

IGP: Businessman Victor Chin linked to money laundering ‘matters’, currently abroad

His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim are seen at Istana Bukit Tunku March 19, 2026. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 11 h ago

King lauds security forces, urges public to prioritise safety this Aidilfitri following audience with Anwar

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the ministry is stepping up efforts to strengthen governance in the real estate sector through its Madani Housing Reform agenda, with a target of achieving zero sick projects by 2030. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Housing and Local Govt Ministry targets zero sick projects by 2030 under Madani housing reform, says Nga Kor Ming

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the allocation marks an increase from RM17.67 million last year, noting that there are currently 258 mosques in Penang, including seven newly completed and operational ones, thereby expanding access to places of worship for the local community. — Picture via Facebook/ChowKonYeow

Malaysia / 9 h ago

CM: Penang raises funding for mosque, surau development to RM25m this year

A couple were killed in an accident involving two vehicles at kilometre 77.3 of the Johor Bahru–Mersing road near Kota Tinggi this morning. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Couple killed in crash after car veers into opposite lane in Kota Tinggi, four others injured

Magistrate Teoh Shu Yee handed down the sentence on Amir Abdul Malik, 41, after he pleaded guilty to the offence. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Nine-month jail for man who filmed himself stepping on Quran

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Singapore / 10 h ago

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Singapore / 16 h ago

Singapore president warns West Asia war, Strait of Hormuz closure could trigger global downturn

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Singapore / 10 h ago

Singapore’s Changi Airport named world’s best for 14th time

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Singapore / 1d ago

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ComfortDelGro will temporarily raise metered taxi fares and introduce a booking fee on its Zig app from March 24 to May 31 to help drivers cope with higher operating costs. — SoyaCincau pic

Singapore / 1d ago

ComfortDelGro hikes metered fares, introduces booking fee in Singapore from March 24

Gold retailers in Singapore are increasing inventories as demand for the precious metal rises amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and shifting interest rate expectations. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Gold rush hits Singapore as jewellers, pawnshops and young investors pile in amid global turmoil and volatility

Singapore Courts (SG Courts) has warned the public about a scam involving fake court orders that demand victims transfer money to avoid legal action. — Picture via Facebook/SG Courts

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore Courts warns public of fake court orders demanding money transfers

File photo of ferries departing Singapore for Batam, Indonesia. Passengers on the busy route will now pay an additional fuel surcharge as global oil prices climb. — AFP pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore travel industry hit as rising fuel costs force operators to cut services

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US president Donald Trump said the United States did not have advance knowledge of Israel’s attack, adding that Qatar had not been involved. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

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World / 12 h ago

Thailand’s Anutin reelected PM after crushing rival in parliamentary vote

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World / 14 h ago

China’s military unveils AI system to optimise aerial refuelling after US tanker crash

A Kataeb Hezbollah flag. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

Iraq’s pro-Iran group agrees five-day truce on US embassy attacks amid regional war

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World / 10 h ago

Karachi battered by rare March storms as heavy rain, wind claim at least 18 lives

A plume of smoke rises from the site of a strike in Tehran on March 16, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

UN nuclear watchdog urges restraint after Iran’s only nuclear plant hit

Thick smoke and flames rise as a major fire engulfs several apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on November 26, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

Hong Kong fire inquiry begins public hearings into blaze that killed 168

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World / 17 h ago

UK PM Starmer urges nightclubgoers to get antibiotics after deadly meningitis outbreak

Money

At 6pm, the local currency fell to 3.9330/9415 versus the greenback from yesterday’s close of 3.9145/9205. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Money / 7 h ago

Ringgit eases against US dollar after Fed holds interest rates

At 9.11 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 7.73 points, or 0.45 per cent, to 1,722.08 from Wednesday’s close of 1,729.81. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 15 h ago

Bursa Malaysia slides as Wall Street weakness, US inflation data dampen buying

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the ringgit was pressured by heightened global uncertainties, particularly geopolitical tensions and the outlook for US monetary policy. — Reuters pic

Money / 17 h ago

Ringgit gains against yen, pound and euro but softens against US dollar

China’s ban on exports of diesel, gasoline and jet fuel is poised to exacerbate fuel shortages and further boost prices for Asian industry and transportation buyers already grappling with tightening supplies caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

China’s fuel export ban tightens Asian markets and drives prices higher

Satellite image shows smoke rising from UAE's Fujairah port, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 15, 2026. — Nasa Worldview handout pic via Reuters

Money / 1d ago

Drone strikes expose reliance on UAE’s Fujairah port as a critical Middle East oil bypass

Gas Malaysia Bhd has received a letter to proceed from the Energy Commission for its liquefied natural gas regasification terminal project in Yan, Kedah, with development costs estimated at RM2 billion to RM3 billion. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

Gas Malaysia gets Energy Commission approval to proceed with RM2-3b Yan LNG terminal in Kedah

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Money / 1d ago

US launches first Alaska petroleum reserve lease sale since 2019 amid tepid industry interest

Bursa Malaysia and its subsidiaries will be closed from Friday to Monday (March 20-23, 2026) in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri public holiday. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 1d ago

Bursa Malaysia, subsidiaries to close March 20–23 for Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Sports

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Sports / 15 h ago

Arne Slot hails Liverpool display as Reds set up quarter-final clash with PSG

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Sports / 16 h ago

Messi reaches 900 goals as Inter Miami fall to Nashville on away goals

Harry Kane, who sat on the bench in the first leg, scored twice as Bayern won 4-1, wrapping up a 10-2 aggregate victory to book a date with the 15-time European Cup winners. — AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Harry Kane says Bayern have nothing to fear ahead of Real Madrid quarter-final clash

Barcelona's Brazilian Raphinha celebrates scoring his team's seventh goal with Spanish forward Lamine Yamal (L). — AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Barcelona thrash Newcastle as Liverpool, Bayern and Atletico also advance in Champions League

Tottenham Hotspur's Croatian head coach Igor Tudor praised his team's performance against Atletico Madrid. — AFP pic

Sports / 15 h ago

Tottenham boss Tudor says spirited Champions League exit shows team can survive Premier League

More than 80 human rights and sport advocacy groups have called on the International Olympic Committee to abandon reported plans to introduce universal genetic sex testing for female athletes and impose a blanket ban on transgender and intersex competitors. — Reuters pic

Sports / 1d ago

IOC faces pressure as over 80 rights groups oppose reported gender‑testing proposal for female athletes

Malaysia has three pairs in the world’s top 10: 2022 world champions and world number two Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik (pic), world number six Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun and world number seven Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani. — Bernama pic

Sports / 1d ago

Thomas Cup draw: Japan emerge as biggest threat to Malaysia in Group B despite favourable grouping

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Sports / 1d ago

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