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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right) shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony held in conjunction with the Chinese leader’s State Visit to Malaysia at the Seri Perdana Complex today. — Bernama pic

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Lee Thiam Wah (centre), Managing Director of 99 Speedmart Sdn Bhd, joins Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad (right) during the launch of the Plastic Bag-Free Campaign at Wisma 99 Speedmart, Taman Berkeley Sdn Bhd, Klang, on May 9, 2023. — Bernama pic

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His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia (right), poses for a photo with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the state welcome ceremony at Istana Negara today.— Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Far-right US commentator mocks Xi Jinping’s Malaysia visit: ‘The Malays aren’t going to buy your stuff, they don’t have money!’

Dr Vilashini Somiah. — Picture from The Borneo Post

Malaysia / 10 h ago

UM scholar makes history as first South-east Asian to lead prestigious Asia council

Barefoot Char Koay Teow, one of the more recognisable ‘char koay teow’ stalls in the Cecil Street Market. — Pictures by Ethan Lau

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Screencap of vernacular Chinese newspaper Sin Chew Daily announcing the suspension of two senior staff on its Mandarin website, after the publication of a front page gaffe of the Malaysian flag.

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Sin Chew Daily takes action over ‘serious lapse’ involving Malaysian flag, suspends senior staff

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech at the dinner hosted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Seri Perdana Complex yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Xi Jinping: China ready to sign Asean trade deal, backs Malaysia’s leadership amid global uncertainty

Kuala Lumpur Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) officers conduct checks during a raid on several retail premises in Brickfields last night. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Brickfields shops raided for selling controlled goods without licence

Chinese President Xi Jinping departed for Cambodia today after concluding his three-day visit to Malaysia. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Xi departs Malaysia after three-day state visit with cultural send-off at KLIA (VIDEO)

The chief editor and deputy chief sub-editor of Sin Chew Daily have been called to give statements to police today over an error involving the Jalur Gemilang. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Sin Chew Daily chief editor, designer summoned to Bukit Aman over Jalur Gemilang mishap

The Royal Malaysian Customs Department arrested a Thai woman at KLIA for allegedly carrying 5.22kg of cocaine worth RM1.05 million, after she arrived from East Africa on March 18. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Health workers examine a patient’s X-rays at Hospital Kuala Lumpur May 23, 2020. — Reuters pic

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His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia (right), shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) after the state welcome ceremony in conjunction with the state visit at Istana Negara today, as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) looks on. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Xi hails King, PM Anwar as driving force for Malaysia’s continued success

A screen capture shows the new iPhone 16e on the Apple Malaysia website.

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The vehicle carrying Chinese President Xi Jinping departs from his hotel en route to the Bunga Raya Complex today, marking the end of his three-day state visit to Malaysia. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

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Malaysia / 6 h ago

Sin Chew Daily takes action over ‘serious lapse’ involving Malaysian flag, suspends senior staff

Screencap of vernacular Chinese newspaper Sin Chew Daily announcing the suspension of two senior staff on its Mandarin website, after the publication of a front page gaffe of the Malaysian flag.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Malaysia’s largest Chinese-language newspaper Sin Chew Daily today announced the suspension of both its chief editor and deputy chief sub-editor over an error involving the Malaysian flag published on its front page.In a brief two paragraph statement in Mandarin published on its news portal, Sin...

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Police have completed recording statements from the Chief Editor and Deputy Chief Sub-editor of the Sin Chew Daily newspaper today to assist in investigations into the publication of an incomplete illustration of the Jalur Gemilang on the newspaper’s front page. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Police wrap up investigation into Sin Chew’s Jalur Gemilang front page gaffe

A 77-year-old retiree lost RM15.1 million after being duped by an acquaintance into investing in a fake share scheme, police said today. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 8 h ago

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The Paramount fishermen’s jetty was partly damaged due to erosion at the beach. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 8 h ago

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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has been given four months to conduct a regularisation exercise for unlicensed traders in the federal capital. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Dr Zaliha outlines four-month plan for DBKL to regulate unlicensed street vendors

Police said a 32-month-old boy was found drowned in a homestay swimming pool in Teluk Kumbar yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

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Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has described the report that the state wanted to acquire a stake in AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank Group) to merge with Affin Bank Bhd as mere speculation. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Abang Johari dismisses speculation of Sarawak’s interest in AmBank stake acquisition and Affin Bank merger talks

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (third right) presents the Jalur Gemilang to Deputy Head of the Haj Delegation (Health) Dr Hairul Izawan Abdul Rahman (2nd right) at the meeting with the a meeting with the Medical Taskforce Delegation to the Holy Land for the 1446H/2025M Haj season at the Ministry of Health April 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Over 31,000 Malaysian Haj pilgrims registered in IPS system to streamline care access, says Dzulkefly

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said RM2 million has been allocated for the Pahang Lead programme, up from RM1 million last year. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Pahang Lead aims to groom 66 high-calibre young leaders in 2025 with RM2m allocation, says MB

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Mixed-faith families face growing scrutiny and vulnerability in Nigeria, as polarising narratives and lack of effective policing strain long-standing coexistence in the volatile region Plateau state that has seen 52 deaths recently. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

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