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This 2016 file picture shows John Soh (forefront) with his legal team. — Malay Mail pic

Singapore / 17 h ago

Singapore court rejects appeal, John Soh’s 36‑year sentence stands in S$8b market crash

The Petronas Twin Towers are shrouded in rain clouds in Kuala Lumpur on November 18, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Umbrellas up: MetMalaysia sounds storm warning for KL, Selangor, eight states

Congestion is building up on traffic heading out of the Klang Valley to the east coast of peninsular Malaysia on the morning of March 18, 2026. — Screenshot of live cameras from Facebook/Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia

Malaysia / 19 h ago

‘Balik kampung’ traffic from Klang Valley: East coast-bound jams start early

The High Court ruled that the summons filed by P. Waytha Moorthy challenging Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s appointment as prime minister and Tambun MP ‘is unsustainable and unarguable’ on March 18, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Anwar wins bid to strike out legal challenge over PM and Tambun MP posts, judge rules Waytha Moorthy has no case

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department Director Datuk M. Kumar displays seized vehicles during a press conference at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) in Kuala Lumpur on March 18, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Car cloning in Malaysia: How syndicates turn stolen cars into ‘legitimate’ deals

The Malaysian ringgit has strengthened to its highest level against the Singapore dollar in five years. — AFP pic

Money / 18 h ago

Ringgit surges to strongest level in five years against Singapore dollar

Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin speaks during a press conference in Bidor on April 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Man sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment for damaging Sunway City temple

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran speaks at the Dewan Negara in Kuala Lumpur on December 11, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

DAP leaders publicly rebuke own deputy minister over appearance with activist Arun

The Prime Minister’s Department (JPM) has clarified that a document A suspect used a WhatsApp account tied to a foreign number to demand a ransom. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Nilai urn theft: Suspect demands ransom via WhatsApp for 30 missing remains

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Ex-HR minister Steven Sim touts pro-worker record after High Court rules he was ‘biased’

LHDN says taxpayers don’t have to amend their tax forms for 2025 if they accidentally ticked the box ‘tax borne by employer’. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Accidental tick? Marking error won’t hold up 2025 income tax refunds, IRB assures taxpayers

From the capital Bangkok to Chiang Rai in the far northern reaches of the country, drivers and riders in Thailand queued for petrol Tuesday as shortages worsened and price rises loomed. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Long lines at petrol stations in Thailand as shortages worsen and price hikes loom nationwide

Participants hold placards calling for answers in the disappearance of Prasana Diksa during the “Justice March” in Kuala Lumpur on November 22, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Race against the clock: Indira Gandhi launches contempt action against IGP before missing daughter turns 18

Malaysians preparing to celebrate Aidilfitri are advised to remain vigilant over weather conditions, with dry and hot weather expected across most parts of the country from March 20 to 23. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Stay alert: MetMalaysia forecasts hot, dry Aidilfitri, public advised to stay hydrated, says minister

Indonesian oil palm harvester Sutiyono is brought to the Teluk Intan Magistrate’s Court on March 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Indonesian man charged with causing teen’s death while carrying sickle in car

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Malaysia / 12 h ago

Car cloning in Malaysia: How syndicates turn stolen cars into ‘legitimate’ deals

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department Director Datuk M. Kumar displays seized vehicles during a press conference at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) in Kuala Lumpur on March 18, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — A recent police bust of a major car cloning syndicate has shed light on a sophisticated and deceptive vehicle fraud operating in Malaysia.While not yet at a critical level, Bukit Aman CID director Datuk M Kumar said the crime poses significant risks not only to...

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Selangor Police Chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar conducts a press briefing at the Selangor Contingent Police Headquarters in Shah Alam on March 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Alleged mastermind in Cikgu Chandra attack out on bail, police hunt for more suspects

Labuan ferry companies reported operations have been smooth in the run-up to Hari Raya Puasa in March 2026. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

No queues, no chaos: Labuan ferry firms report smooth operations this Raya

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran speaks at the Dewan Negara in Kuala Lumpur on December 11, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

DAP leaders publicly rebuke own deputy minister over appearance with activist Arun

Sabah announces an extra public holiday, with the date depending on the official first day of Syawal. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Friday or Monday? Sabah sets extra Raya public holiday based on Syawal date

The accused, charged with assault, told the Sessions Court on March 18, 2026 that ‘my wife married the man (the victim) without us being divorced’. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Jobless man lands in dock for hurting wife’s new hubby with spanner in Dang Wangi

Some 2,000 chickens flew off the shelves within half an hour at the Madani Sale programme for Aidilfitri at the Bukit Gantang MP Service Centre in Perak on March 18, 2026, priced at only RM7 a kilogramme compared to the market rate which is around RM10/kg. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

The math is mathing: 2,000 chickens, RM7 per kilo, gone in 30 minutes at Bukit Gantang Raya sale

The Prime Minister’s Department (JPM) has clarified that a document A suspect used a WhatsApp account tied to a foreign number to demand a ransom. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Nilai urn theft: Suspect demands ransom via WhatsApp for 30 missing remains

Children play with fireworks during the Lip Lap Raya Programme at Felda Jerangau in Dungun on March 17, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Sarawak government aligns with Putrajaya, declares additional Hari Raya holiday

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This 2016 file picture shows John Soh (forefront) with his legal team. — Malay Mail pic

Singapore / 17 h ago

Singapore court rejects appeal, John Soh’s 36‑year sentence stands in S$8b market crash

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 / 19 h 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 / 20 h 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 / 1d 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 / 1d ago

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

A 36‑year‑old Indian national was charged on Tuesday with molesting and harassing a Singapore Airlines flight attendant last month. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Indian national accused of molesting, harassing Singapore Airlines stewardess pleads not guilty

Feeding pigeons has become an unlikely path to crime for some retirees here, with cases of illegal bird feeding landing them in court. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 1d ago

In Singapore, pigeon love proves costly as retirees rack up fines for feeding flocks illegally

Singapore telecommunications giant Singtel has fully restored its mobile network services after an almost nine-hour disruption on Monday. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Customers told to reboot phones as Singtel recovers from nine-hour mobile blackout across Singapore

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World

Pedestrians (left) wearing face masks walk past Club Chemistry (right), a nightclub linked to a recent outbreak of meningitis in Canterbury, south-east England on March 18, 2026.

World / 10 h ago

Suspected cases rise to 20 in ‘unprecedented’ UK meningitis outbreak that killed two

Cambodia is importing more fuel from suppliers in Singapore and Malaysia to make up for supply shortfalls from Vietnam and China, its energy minister told Reuters on Wednesday. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

Cambodia turns to Singapore and Malaysia for fuel as regional suppliers tighten exports amid global squeeze

Brazil began implementing new measures on Tuesday to restrict minors’ access to social media and prevent them from viewing violent or illegal content. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

Brazil says enough — new law forces platforms to protect kids or face US$9m fines

Iran will hold a funeral Wednesday for its security chief Ali Larijani as it vowed revenge. — Reuters pic

World / 14 h ago

Iran to hold funeral for slain security chief Ali Larijani, vows vengeance with missile strikes on Israel

A plane reported by British media to be first to transport migrants to Rwanda is seen on the tarmac at MOD Boscombe Down base in Wiltshire June 14, 2022. Britain and Rwanda crossed swords at an international court today, with Kigali seeking more than £100 million (RM523 million) it says London still owes from a scrapped deal to deport migrants. — Reuters pic

World / 11 h ago

UK, Rwanda face off in RM523m arbitration dispute in The Hague over collapsed migrant agreement

Patriot missile systems of the 37th Air Defense Missile Squadron are pictured during a ceremony at the 3rd Warsaw Air Defense Missile Brigade’s base in Sochaczew, Poland on December 18, 2025. Nato is deploying a new Patriot missile battery at Incirlik air base in Turkiye, just days after a third ballistic missile from Iran was shot down. — Reuters pic

World / 11 h ago

Nato boosts air defences in Turkiye with new Patriot battery after Iran missile incidents

Sri Lanka has urged electric vehicle owners to stop charging their cars at night, saying the surge in demand is forcing the country to burn more coal and diesel to keep the power grid running. — Reuters pic

World / 14 h ago

Sri Lanka tells drivers: Charge EVs during daytime solar, not at night when coal plants run

Firefighters at the site of an Israeli airstrike in the southern suburbs of Beirut on March 17, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

War in the Middle East: Iran security chief killed, missiles hit Tel Aviv, US embassy attacked in Baghdad

Money

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 / 9 h 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 / 9 h 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 / 10 h ago

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

The ringgit made further gains today, closing slightly higher against the US dollar amid softer crude oil prices following strategic petroleum reserve releases. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 11 h ago

Ringgit extends gains against US dollar on softer oil and improved risk sentiment

Model of LNG tanker is seen in this illustration taken May 19, 2022. The US government will hold a sale today of oil and gas drilling rights in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve for the first time since 2019, the latest test of the industry’s appetite for acreage in the state. — Reuters pic

Money / 9 h 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 / 11 h ago

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

South Korean won, Chinese yuan and Japanese yen notes are seen on US 100 dollar notes in this picture illustration taken in Seoul December 15, 2015. — Reuters pic

Money / 12 h ago

Currencies tread water as easing oil prices calm markets ahead of key central bank meetings

Electric cars at an EV charging station are seen in the background past other vehicles waiting to refuel at a petrol station in Naypyidaw on March 17, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 12 h ago

Myanmar imposes 5pc special goods tax on imported electric vehicles

Sports

Youth and Sports Minister Mohammed Taufiq Johari said the ministry will organise a series of roadshows for the 2027 SEA Games after this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations to boost the ‘vibe’ among Malaysians ahead of the official opening of the Games in Sarawak on September 18, 2027. — Bernama pic

Sports / 9 h ago

SEA Games 2027 roadshow to rally Malaysians set to begin after Aidilfitri, says sports minister

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 / 9 h 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 / 10 h ago

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

Paris Saint-Germain snuffed out any chance of a Chelsea comeback with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia among the scorers in a clinical 3-0 victory at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. — AFP pic

Sports / 20 h ago

Chelsea collapse complete as PSG’s stars deliver dominant 3-0 win to secure last-eight Champions League spot

The final football match between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026. Senegal’s football authorities said they will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the country was stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday. — AFP pic

Sports / 15 h ago

Senegal calls Africa Cup ruling unjust, pledges appeal to safeguard nation’s football reputation

Real Madrid dumped 10-man Manchester City out of the Champions League for the fourth time in five seasons with a 2-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium. — AFP pic

Sports / 20 h ago

Real Madrid crush 10-man City as Vinicius double strike seals ruthless Champions League knockout blow

Senegal’s Sadio Mane lifts the Africa Cup of Nations trophy with teammates after their final win over Morocco in Rabat on January 18, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 20 h ago

Morocco declared Afcon champions as Senegal punished following chaotic penalty protest scenes

Declan Rice’s composed finish killed off outclassed Leverkusen after the interval. — AFP pic

Sports / 20 h ago

Arsenal turn on the style with Eze rocket and Rice cool strike to crush Leverkusen