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Online scams have transformed from individual acts into structured operations. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Scams in the digital age: How hackers and AI are reshaping online fraud in Malaysia

People shelter under umbrellas as they walk through the rain in Kuala Lumpur on December 30, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Umbrella alert: MetMalaysia forecasts a very wet afternoon for seven states

File picture of Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arriving at Kuala Lumpur high court September 4, 2023. The Bar is seeking to challenge the AG’s decision on September 4, 2023, to grant Ahmad Zahid a DNAA on 47 charges involving criminal breach of trust, corruption and money laundering linked to Yayasan Akalbudi funds. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 10 h ago

DNAA in Zahid corruption case not against law, federal counsel tells court

An illustration shows a map of the Strait of Hormuz and 3D printed oil barrels on March 26, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 19 h ago

Who’s blockading whom? How the US lockdown of Iranian oil affects global markets

This bowl of Clam Soup Noodles lives up to the signboard’s promise as it’s definitely ‘tasty lala noodles’ — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 17 h ago

Pandan Indah’s Restoran Tasty Lala Noodles lives up to its name

Federal Territory Minister Hannah Yeoh and officials walk through a public park during a site visit regarding additional open and green spaces in Kuala Lumpur. April 15, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 8 h ago

FT minister Hannah Yeoh says 45 more green spaces now off-limits to development

Life / 14 h ago

Malaysian brothers achieve four major titles in 24 hours across global AI innovation and international sports

An illustration shows a picture of US President Donald Trump and an AI-generated picture he posted on his Truth Social platform depicting himself as Jesus Christ on April 13, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

Pope vs Dr Not Jesus: Why the US religious right is turning against Trump

File picture of traffic on the Federal Highway, October 14, 2020. Traffic flow on the first day of the civil service work-from-home (WFH) policy was generally under control today, although several major highways in the Klang Valley experienced slow-moving traffic during peak hours. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Klang Valley traffic stays normal as govt work-from-home policy begins

Delivering the court’s unanimous decision, Justice Datuk Azmi Ariffin said the Industrial Court and High Court erred in relying on AirAsia Group Berhad’s (AAGB) consolidated losses to justify retrenching an employee of AAB, which is a separate legal entity. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Court of Appeal rules ex-AirAsia co-pilot was unlawfully dismissed, awards RM147,400

In a statement, LGM said the premises were believed to be actively involved in the buying, storing and selling of rejected and scrap rubber gloves without a permit. The seized items are worth an estimated RM20,000. — Pexels.com pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Puchong raid nets four tonnes of illegal rubber gloves, says LGM

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor arrives for a hearing regarding a USD14.57 million lawsuit filed by Global Royalty Trading SAL at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Rosmah’s US$14.6m jewellery lawsuit: High Court to rule on June 10

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcers speak with individuals touting unlicensed photography services. — DBKL pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

DBKL intensifies crackdown on KLCC and Saloma Link photo touts

Members of the Perak State Legislative Assembly listen to the royal address by Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah at the opening ceremony of the Fourth Session of the 15th Perak State Legislative Assembly at the Perak Darul Ridzuan building in Ipoh, April 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Perak faces medical officer shortfall as doctor-to-population ratio lags national level

Iskandar Puteri police chief M Kumarasan said the incident, which occurred at about 2.40pm, was believed to have happened when the motorcycle ridden by the 31-year-old victim, with his 29-year-old wife as pillion, lost control and struck the rear of a lorry. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Man killed, wife injured in Linkedua crash during routine commute to Singapore

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Malaysia / 8 h ago

Diesel smuggling crackdown: Police deployed at 150 risky petrol stations, diesel subsidy equivalent to BUDI95 being considered

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has taken a firm stance on diesel-related issues, including subsidy leakage, smuggling and misuse of subsidised fuel. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

PUTRAJAYA, April 15 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government has stepped up enforcement against diesel smuggling, including the deployment of police personnel at more than 150 high-risk petrol stations nationwide and a review of subsidy mechanisms to address leakage and misappropriation.He said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar...

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Deputy director of Domestic Haj Operations for 1447H/2026M, Mohd Norber Kassim, said TH is continuously monitoring developments and has taken appropriate measures to ensure a smooth pilgrimage. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Haj goes on as planned, Tabung Haji assures pilgrims amid West Asia conflict fears

Firefighters and voluntary units band together to fight the blaze under the supervision of Lutong fire station chief Henry Jugah (second right). — The Borneo Post

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Miri records highest API in Sarawak as bush, peat fires continue to burn

In a statement following the Special Report on Impact of Floods in Malaysia 2025 released today, Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said public assets and infrastructure accounted for the highest losses, rising to RM380.2 million (2024: RM303.4 million). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Flood losses ease: Malaysia’s damage bill drops from RM933.4m in 2024 to RM636.9m in 2025

Putrajaya appeared noticeably quieter following the start of the Work From Home (WFH) policy for the public sector today, April 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Civil servants go remote as WFH starts, services to public stay uninterrupted

In a Facebook post today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the effort is being coordinated through close cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia, the Malaysian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and relevant agencies. — Facebook pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

PM Anwar: Malaysia steps up efforts to bring home stranded crew from Hamriyah port

Immigration Department Director-General Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the operation involved raids on six separate locations following six months of continuous intelligence gathering. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Immigration Dept smashes forgery syndicate in Ops Serkap, nine arrested

Enforcement of PKM for littering offences in public places began on January 1 this year in line with the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672) (Amendment 2025). If convicted, offenders may be fined not more than RM2,000 and/or subjected to PKM for up to 12 hours. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Nearly 3,000 littering notices issued nationwide since Jan 1, SWCorp says

Deputy director of Domestic Haj Operations for 1447H/2026M, Mohd Norber Kassim, said TH is continuously monitoring developments and has taken appropriate measures to ensure a smooth pilgrimage. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Haj goes on as planned, Tabung Haji assures pilgrims amid West Asia conflict fears

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A new study has found that nearly one in five resident workers in Singapore holds qualifications above what their jobs require, yet most say they chose these roles voluntarily. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

Singapore study finds 1 in 5 workers overqualified, but most choose such roles

The Ministry of Education said bullying and hurtful behaviour cases will be differentiated, with bullying assessed based on factors such as intent, impact and recalcitrance. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

Caning, suspension, detention: Singapore schools to enforce standard punishments for bullying by 2027

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said both countries will continue to stay open, keep essential trade and supply lines flowing, and support one another. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 14 h ago

Singapore, Brunei pledge stronger energy cooperation as West Asia conflict escalates

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

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore hiring, wage growth set to soften in 2026 amid West Asia uncertainty, according to MAS

Singapore recorded three IPOs during the quarter, with overall performance bolstered by a major real estate investment trust (REIT) listing on the Singapore Exchange, which contributed significantly to total proceeds, the firm said in its ‘Global IPO Trends’ report. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore IPO proceeds jump to US$967m in Q1 despite global slowdown, says EY report

File picture of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s headquarters in Singapore June 28, 2017. Singapore’s central bank tightened monetary policy today and raised its inflation outlook for 2026, citing rising uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict and its impact on global energy supply. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore tightens policy as inflation outlook rises amid West Asia risks

People sit outside a construction site in Singapore in this file picture dated February 16, 2021. Singapore’s economy grew at a slower pace of 4.6 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, slowing from 5.7 per cent in the previous quarter, according to advance estimates released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Tuesday, reported CNA. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore GDP growth eases to 4.6pc in first quarter, advance estimates show

A view of the central business district skyline in Singapore. The study found that 67 per cent of Singapore businesses have a higher risk appetite for AI investment, compared with just 41 per cent globally, while 63 per cent of Singapore respondents allocate people and funding based on AI opportunities, above the global average of 51 per cent. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore bets big on AI, stakes claim as regional hub contender, according to PwC

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World

The US blockade on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports adds to uncertainty over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been all-but-shut since the start of the Iran ‌war. — Reuters pic

World / 5 h ago

Few ships get through Hormuz since start of war — and Malaysia‑bound tankers are among them

Boats of a new humanitarian flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip make a symbolic leave from Barcelona's Port Vell on April 12, 2026 as the departure of the flotilla has been postponed due to bad weather. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Global Sumud flotilla sets sail from Barcelona for Gaza in bid to break Israeli blockade

US President Donald Trump said in an interview aired on Fox Business today that he asked China’s leader Xi Jinping not to supply weapons to Iran, and that Xi replied saying he was not doing so. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

Trump says he asked China’s Xi not to supply weapons to Iran during Fox Business interview

The US-sanctioned tanker Rich Starry made its way back to the Strait of Hormuz today after exiting the Gulf the day before, shipping data showed, failing to break through a US blockade ‌on vessels calling at Iranian ports. — Reuters pic

World / 7 h ago

Sanctioned China tanker turns back toward Strait of Hormuz a day after Gulf exit as US blockade holds

Indonesia’s foreign ministry said today that an overflight ‌proposal put forward by the United States was now being considered, but the government had no policy granting unrestricted access to its airspace to any foreign party. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Indonesia weighs US overflight proposal, says no unrestricted access for any foreign military

A case involving a petrol-filled bottle thrown at a house ended with a fine for the accused. — Picture via pexels.com/Francesco Ungaro

World / 7 h ago

Suspected boiler explosion at Vedanta power plant in India kills at least 17

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he would be accompanied by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar—one of the mediators during the US-Iran talks—and other senior officials on his visits. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

Pakistan PM heads to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey with efforts on for US-Iran talks

North Korea, which conducted its first nuclear test in 2006, is under rafts of UN sanctions for its banned weapons programmes. — Korean Central News Agency pic via Reuters

World / 11 h ago

UN nuclear agency warns of sharp increase in North Korea’s atomic weapons production

Money

AirAsia said the company had cut 10 per cent of flights across the group, with a surcharge of about 20 per cent on fuel in general. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 5 h ago

Price hikes, outlook cuts: From AirAsia X to Westjet, global airlines react as fuel prices rocket

A Turkish Airlines aircraft taxis at Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul. The Turkiye-based carrier said on April 10 it had decided not to distribute any dividend from its 2025 net ⁠profit, opting to retain earnings to preserve cash. ― Reuters pic

Money / 5 h ago

Global firms delay IPOs and scrap dividends as Middle East conflict rattles markets

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Britain's ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, after announcing a trade deal with the UK, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C. May 8, 2025. — Reuters pic

Money / 7 h ago

‘When we needed them, they were not there’: Trump threatens to revise UK trade accord

The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today on profit-taking following recent gains, said an analyst. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Money / 7 h ago

Ringgit eases against US dollar on profit-taking after recent gains

People attend the 139th session of China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair in Guangzhou, in southern China's Guangdong province on April 15, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 6 h ago

At Canton Fair, Chinese exporters and Middle East importers fret over Iran war fallout on trade

Bags of plastic pellets are stored at a warehouse before being shipped out, as rising oil prices drive up production costs for plastic manufacturers, in Dongguan, Guangdong province, China, April 1, 2026. Indonesia is taking steps to safeguard plastic supply and ease cost pressures on small and medium industries amid a looming global raw material shortage.

Money / 7 h ago

Indonesia moves to stabilise plastic supply, urges producers to cut margins for SMEs

At 8 am, the local currency strengthened to 3.9430/9510 against the greenback, from 3.9500/9545 at yesterday’s close. — Reuters pic

Money / 17 h ago

Ringgit opens higher at 3.94 against US dollar on hopes of US-Iran talks

An illustration shows a map of the Strait of Hormuz and 3D printed oil barrels on March 26, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 19 h ago

Who’s blockading whom? How the US lockdown of Iranian oil affects global markets

Sports

National doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky announced that among the contents of the programme at the training camp based in Herning is the element of match simulation as an important preparation ahead of the 2026 Thomas Cup and Uber Cup in Horsens, Denmark from April 24 to May 3. — Bernama pic

Sports / 5 h ago

Malaysia turn to Herning simulations as final tune‑up for Thomas and Uber Cup, says Rexy

National sepak takraw head coach Ahmad Jais Baharun speaks during a press conference after the launch and voting of the TM ISTAF Sepak Takraw Kuala Lumpur 2026 World Cup at the Sepak Takraw Academy Complex in Kuala Lumpur April 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 6 h ago

Malaysia land Japan and Singapore in ‘balanced’ Group A for 2026 Takraw World Cup, says coach

Sepak Takraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) president Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan (2nd right) speaks at the launch and voting of the TM ISTAF Sepak Takraw Kuala Lumpur 2026 World Cup at the Sepak Takraw Academy Complex in Kuala Lumpur April 15, 2026. The 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup Division 1 regu event has been cancelled after a majority of teams withdrew due to the West Asian conflict. — Bernama pic

Sports / 6 h ago

2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup: West Asian conflict triggers 10 withdrawals, forcing Division 1 regu cancellation

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said today that the Cabinet has not discussed the broadcast of the 2026 World Cup in the country. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Sports / 8 h ago

No talks yet on Malaysia’s 2026 World Cup broadcast, says communications minister

National women’s singles head coach Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin said confidence was high based on the current form of the women shuttlers selected for the prestigious team event. — Bernama pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Malaysia can end 16-year Uber Cup knockout drought, says women’s singles coach

Diego Simeone led Atletico Madrid to the Champions League final in 2014 and 2016, with both ending in painful defeats by cross-town rivals Real Madrid. The last time the Rojiblancos made the semi-finals was 2017. — AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Simeone says Atletico Madrid ‘ready’ to win Champions League after Barca upset

Sitting fifth in the Premier League, all that is left for Arne Slot’s side to fight for in the coming weeks is to make sure they are back in the Champions League next season. — AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Liverpool crash out of Champions League as PSG end Salah era in Anfield defeat

Liverpool's French striker Hugo Ekitike leaves the pitch via a stretcher during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final, second-leg football match against Paris Saint-Germain. — AFP pic

Sports / 15 h ago

Slot says Hugo Ekitike may miss rest of season after injury in Liverpool’s PSG defeat