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Smoke rises from the Thai bulk carrier 'Mayuree Naree' near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack on March 11, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 10 h ago

Oil breaks US$100 as Iran strikes tankers, Bahrain fuel tanks, Oman port

Local community leaders say the changes currently seen on the ground form only the first phase of a wider upgrading plan, with additional improvements expected in a second stage. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Roads being redesigned in Brickfields: What and why it is happening

Members of the public sign up for a payment app to facilitate the Budi Madani initiative in Kuala Lumpur on September 25, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Malaysia raises RON97, RON95, diesel retail prices by up to 80 sen amid Iran war; BUDI95 stays RM1.99

Cargo containers are seen in Nanjing port, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province on March 10, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Malaysia among countries in US trade investigations that could lead to new tariffs

Emergency responders attend to a crash involving a Peugeot and a Toyota Vellfire along Jalan Tun Razak in Kuala Lumpur early March 12, 2026. — KLCCC pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

KL Fire Dept: Woman pulled from burning Peugeot after Jalan Tun Razak crash suffers 70pc burns

The research highlighted that while 96.1 per cent of listings were open to Chinese renters and 92.4 per cent to Malay renters, only 68.3 per cent accepted Indian renters. — Pexels.com pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Room rentals in Klang Valley discriminate by race, Indians most excluded, study finds

Malcolm Owens, an Australian public transport expert with four decades of experience in helping to design and operate metro systems in Asia, said recently that other systems proposed such as the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART), while potentially costing less, was not cost effective and would not cope well with the traffic and passenger increases projected for Johor Bahru. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 19 h ago

An APM/LRT system for JB’s metro line is the way to go as city counts down to RTS, says international public transport expert

The estate of the Malaysian tycoon Tan Sri Ta Kin Yan is finally moving forward two years after his death on June 15, 2024, following the probate granted by the High Court on March 11, 2026 to his business partner and Waz Lian co-founder Datuk Poh Po Lian. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Executor of late Waz Lian co-founder Ta Kin Yan’s estate welcomes High Court probate ruling

Curry ‘mee’ at Joy Ho Kopitiam in Kota Syahbandar, Melaka. — Picture by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 17 h ago

At Joy Ho Kopitiam in Melaka, a big breakfast means curry ‘mee’, ‘char kway teow’ and a slice of pumpkin cake

The sister of national journalism figure Adibah Amin, Khalilah Fadzilah Amin, shows a photo of the siblings while being interviewed about her sister’s health, which is now reported to be stable despite her continued weakness and need for full-time care. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

National journalism laureate Adibah Amin in stable condition, needs full-time care

Former PKR vice-president and Umno activist Datuk Marina Yusoff has died at the age of 84. She passed away at a private hospital in Kuala Lumpur at 5.16pm yesterday due to old age. — Screengrab from X/Bernama

Malaysia / 14 h ago

From Umno stalwart to PKR vice-president: Politician, activist Marina Yusoff dies at 84

Donald Trump gestures during a visit to Verst Logistics in Hebron, Kentucky, US, on March 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 17 h ago

‘We won’: Trump says Iran war was over in first hour but US staying to ‘finish the job’

The crash occurred at around 5am, with one of the vehicles catching fire following the impact. — Screengrab from Facebook/

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Flames before dawn: Car blaze after crash on Jalan Tun Razak snarls KL traffic

File picture of a man working from the comfort of home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government is aware that some companies have adopted hybrid working arrangements, including WFH, following the Covid-19 pandemic. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 10 h ago

WFH for civil servants under study, may be discussed at Cabinet meeting tomorrow, says Fahmi

A car believed to belong to activist Cikgu Chandra was set on fire in Taman Kinrara, Puchong. — Picture via social media

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Serdang activist Cikgu Chandra threatened again, police investigating two incidents

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Malaysia / 7 h ago

Under-30s make up 40pc of Malaysia’s BNPL use, raising concern, says deputy finance minister

Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said Malaysians aged 30 and below account for about 40 per cent of buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) transactions in the country. — Picture by Hari Anggara

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Buy now, pay later (BNPL) use among Malaysian youth raises concern as those aged 30 and below make up about 40 per cent of BNPL transactions in the country, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said.He said although BNPL accounts for only a small share...

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The Court of Appeal ruled that the High Court had not erred in finding the ophthalmologist liable for negligence. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Court dismisses ophthalmologist’s appeal, orders RM1.28m in damages to mechanic blinded in one eye

Sarawak minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said claims about the allocation of the state’s 17 additional seats are premature. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Abdul Karim dismisses rumours over allocation of Sarawak’s 17 new state assembly seats

Sembrong MP Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said he is ready to return to Umno if the party leadership decides to lift his suspension. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Hishammuddin says he never left Umno, ready to return if suspension lifted

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the ministry is working with airlines and aviation stakeholders to manage the impact of rising fuel prices linked to the West Asia conflict. — Picture via Facebook/Anthony Loke

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Transport Ministry holds talks with aviation sector over rising fuel costs

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the ministry is monitoring student involvement in extremist activities to prevent radical ideologies from entering schools. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Education Ministry steps up vigilance against extremism in schools, says Fadhlina

Dewan Negara president Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah, in his adjournment speech, extended his appreciation to the 47 senators for taking part in debating the motion of thanks for the royal address, as well as all the bills brought from the Dewan Rakyat. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Dewan Negara wraps 12-day sitting, passes six Bills before adjourning sine die

In a statement today, the SC said it had obtained a warrant of arrest against Mohd Abdul Karim, who is also a non-independent non-executive director of SCIB, in connection with an offence under Section 396(b)(B) of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007. — Picture via Twitter/Bernama

Malaysia / 8 h ago

SC obtains arrest warrant, seeks public help to locate Serba Dinamik’s Abdul Karim Abdullah

Penang State Social Development, Welfare and Non-Islamic Affairs Committee chairman Lim Siew Khim said that under the Social Welfare Department (JKM) regulations, every worker at nurseries, kindergartens, and daycare centres (TPPJ) is required to attend KAP to maintain professionalism, accountability, and ensure care quality meets set standards. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Two nursery staff remanded over baby’s death lacked mandatory Permata childcare training, says Penang exco

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Singapore

Three former Singapore Underwater Federation coaches have been charged with forgery for allegedly falsifying race results that led to six athletes being selected for fin swimming events at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

Singapore charges three ex-coaches over forged fin swimming results linked to 2023 SEA Games selection

Singapore’s Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam said public support for the mandatory death penalty for serious drug trafficking has risen. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 12 h ago

Singaporeans’ support for death penalty in drug trafficking cases rises to 77pc, says minister

Singapore’s Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology Tan See Leng said the country has ‘multiple lines of defence’ to safeguard its energy security. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 14 h ago

Singapore says it has ‘multiple lines of defence’ as Middle East war threatens energy supplies

Singapore Airlines has extended its flight cancellations to and from Dubai until March 28 amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore Airlines prolongs Dubai route suspension to March 28 as regional risks persist

Liquidators recovering assets for Malaysia’s scandal-hit sovereign wealth fund 1MDB said today that they will pursue ‘possible workarounds’ after a Singapore court upheld the dismissal of their bid to sue Standard Chartered Bank and BSI Bank for alleged fraud. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Singapore / 1d ago

1MDB liquidators seek workarounds after Singapore court dismisses fraud suit against Standard Chartered and BSI Bank

Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad, speaking to reporters at Changi, said the government wanted to assure citizens that it would support them, including by deploying military repatriation flights. — Picture via Facebook/Singapore Mindef

Singapore / 1d ago

RSAF brings 218 Singapore citizens home amid regional conflict, emotional welcomes at Changi

Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad said the Singapore government deployed the MRTT to bring its citizens home due to a lack of feasible commercial options. — Picture Via Facebook

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore deploys air force tanker aircraft to evacuate citizens from Saudi Arabia

Travellers crossing Singapore’s land checkpoints at Woodlands and Tuas should expect very heavy traffic from March 13 to 22 due to the upcoming school holidays and Hari Raya Aidilfitri, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). — Picture via Facebook/Immigration & Checkpoints Authority

Singapore / 09 Mar 2026

Singapore warns of hours‑long traffic jams at Woodlands and Tuas from March 13 to 22 as Raya crowds build

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World

Commercial vessels are pictured offshore in Dubai. About a fifth of the world’s crude oil shipments normally transit the Strait of Hormuz. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

How sea mines could disrupt the world’s most important oil route

Anti-war protestors gather in front of the New York Public Library and mourn the 180 Iranian children killed during US-Israeli bombing on Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school in Minab, Iran, in New York March 8, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

Iran school strike: Competing claims and what we know so far

According to a military estimate cited by defence correspondents from several Israeli media outlets, Hezbollah fired approximately 100 rockets toward northern Israel yesterday evening at 8 pm, launching them from multiple locations in Lebanon. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Hezbollah fires 100 rockets at Haifa, Israel intercepts majority with Iron Dome

An Italian military base in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, was hit overnight by a drone strike that destroyed a military vehicle but caused no injuries, Italian defence officials said today. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

Italian military base in Iraq hit by airstrike, no injuries reported

The Handala hacking group, believed by some cybersecurity experts to be linked to Iran, has claimed cyberattacks on US and Israeli companies. — Reuters file pic

World / 5 h ago

Who is Handala? The pro-Iran hacktivist group targeting US and Israeli firms

Jamaat-e-Islami party leaders and activists wave Bangladesh’s national flag during a rally held to call for the introduction of a proportional representation system in the country’s forthcoming general election and press other demands at the Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on July 19, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

Bangladesh parliament reconvenes after uprising as new PM pledges democratic reset

This handout photograph taken and released by Russian Emergency Ministry on March 23, 2024 shows rescuers working inside the Crocus City Hall, a day after a gun attack in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow. — Handout / Russian Emergency Ministry / AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Russia jails 15 over Crocus Hall attack, four gunmen get life sentences

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

World / 11 h ago

Australian aircraft owner charged with people smuggling after ‘black flight’ carried fugitives to Indonesia

Money

At 6 pm, the local currency eased to 3.9240/9280 against the greenback from Wednesday’s close of 3.9175/9230. ― Bernama pic

Money / 7 h ago

Ringgit slips against US dollar on oil supply worries amid Iran conflict

At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 2.23 points to 1,711.01 from yesterday’s close of 1,708.78. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 8 h ago

KLCI ends higher despite early dip, investors eye energy stocks on rising Brent prices

Elon Musk’s Tesla has been granted a licence to supply electricity to British homes, entering the market amid concerns over rising energy bills. — Reuters file pic

Money / 8 h ago

Tesla wins UK licence to supply electricity to households amid rising energy bills

South Korea’s parliament today passed a bill paving the way for US$350 billion in investments in the United States under a deal struck with Washington last year to avoid the worst of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. — Unsplash pic

Money / 9 h ago

South Korea passes bill for US$350b investment deal with Washington to ease tariffs

Smoke rises from the Thai bulk carrier 'Mayuree Naree' near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack on March 11, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 10 h ago

Oil breaks US$100 as Iran strikes tankers, Bahrain fuel tanks, Oman port

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Money / 6 h ago

South Korea caps refinery fuel prices amid Middle East conflict

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Washington has launched new investigations into alleged unfair trade practices and excess industrial capacity involving dozens of countries. — Reuters file pic

Money / 17 h ago

After tariff setback, US opens investigations into new global trade penalties

Electric vehicle prices in Europe fell for the first time since 2020 last year, boosting sales as EVs accounted for 19 per cent of new car registrations in the EU and Norway in 2025, according to a report by advocacy group Transport & Environment. — AFP pic

Money / 12 h ago

Electric car prices drop in Europe, helping sales rise

Sports

Lewis Hamilton hopes to challenge for his first Ferrari podium at this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. — Reuters pic

Sports / 5 h ago

Shanghai showdown: Can Hamilton fire Ferrari back into the fight?

Carlos Alcaraz hits a shot against Casper Ruud during the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California, on March 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Alcaraz beats Ruud to reach Indian Wells quarter-finals, extends perfect 2026 run

Johor Darul Ta’zim reached the Asian Champions League quarter-finals for the first time despite a 1–0 loss to Japan’s Sanfrecce Hiroshima yesterday, advancing 3–2 on aggregate. — Screengrab via Facebook/JOHOR Southern Tigers

Sports / 17 h ago

Johor Darul Ta’zim make history, reach Asian Champions League quarter-finals for first time

Kai Havertz of Arsenal FC celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with Piero Hincapié during the Uefa Champions League round-of-16 first-leg match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Arsenal at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany, on March 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Havertz scores late against former club as Arsenal salvage 1-1 draw at Leverkusen

The war, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on February 28, has thrown into doubt Iran’s participation at this summer’s men’s football World Cup, jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States. — Reuters pic

Sports / 1d ago

Trump says Iran ‘welcome’ at World Cup despite Middle East war, says FIFA chief

Members of Iran's women's football team walk as they arrive at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport after taking part in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 tournament in Australia. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Iranian women’s football player in Australia reverses asylum claim after talking with teammates

Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke (right) listens to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaking at the House of Representatives in Parliament House, Canberra, June 27, 2024. — AFP file pic

Sports / 1d ago

Two more Iranian women footballers seek asylum in Australia after pre-match protest

Newcastle dominated large spells of the game as they bounced back from bowing out of the FA Cup to Manchester City on Saturday. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Newcastle hold Barcelona 1-1 at home, Howe confident of historic Champions League upset