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Wangsa Maju police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Lazim Ismail reportedly said that the victim was first introduced to the purported investment company by an agent in 2023. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 15 h ago

KL retiree loses over RM2.26m in alleged fraudulent investment scheme

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said said that the initiative is expected to benefit more than 10,000 stalls and small business premises owned by DBKL. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

DBKL to slash hawker stall rents by 50pc until end of 2027 to ease cost of living

Kuala Lumpur JPJ director Hamidi Adam said the 26-year-old woman turned back in an attempt to avoid the roadblock but was successfully detained by authorities. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

JPJ: AWAS blacklisted individuals can lift status via MyJPJ app from March 18

Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan is the new Perikatan secretary-general. ― Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Perikatan leadership shake-up: Takiyuddin now sec-gen, Azmin demoted to deputy

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said efforts to track down the two are ongoing, with help from Thai authorities. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

IGP says Zamri Vinoth, Tamim Dahri fled to Thailand as probes head to prosecution

Petaling Jaya police chief ACP Shamsudin Mamat said the 50-year-old victim was discovered by a man who found him lying unconscious and covered in blood before lodging a police report at 2.20 pm. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Man found dead with stab wounds in Petaling Jaya shophouse

Muda acting president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz emphasised that Muda members come from across Malaysia, including the Federal Territories, Melaka, Johor, Selangor, Sabah, Penang, Pahang, Terengganu, Kelantan, Perak, Kedah and Sarawak. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Acting president Amira Aisya rejects ‘Bangsar bubble’ claim, says Muda members come from across Malaysia

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Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said that the viral claim could also disrupt harmony among the community, especially while Muslims are observing Ramadan. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Fadhlina Sidek: Party behind false claim of school programme at church must apologise

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth salutes during a dignified transfer of the remains of US Army Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, who died on March 8 from injuries sustained during a March 1 attack at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware, US, March 9, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 17 h ago

Iran's new supreme leader wounded, likely disfigured after Israeli strike, says US defence secretary

The Malaysian Bar AGM, attended by 433 members, saw nine out of 11 motions passed. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Anand Raj takes the helm as new Malaysian Bar President, vows to champion core values

Zamri Vinoth has refuted allegations that he has fled the country. — Facebook screenshot

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Preacher Zamri Vinoth denies fleeing, vows to cooperate with police

This picture taken on March 10, 2026 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) via KNS on March 11, 2026 shows a strategic cruise missile test launch conducted on the destroyer Choe Hyon at an undisclosed location in North Korea. — KCNA handout pic via AFP

World / 10 h ago

North Korea fires about 10 ballistic missiles toward Sea of Japan

A man holds a placard with an image depicting Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, during a Shi’ite Muslims gathering marking the annual al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) in Baghdad, Iraq, March 13, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 13 h ago

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The suspect, a 48-year-old man, was detained on Tuesday (March 10) following a report lodged by the victim’s 40-year-old father. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Police arrest headmaster for alleged assault of seven-year-old student

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Malaysia / 7 h ago

Police arrest headmaster for alleged assault of seven-year-old student

The suspect, a 48-year-old man, was detained on Tuesday (March 10) following a report lodged by the victim’s 40-year-old father. — Picture by Choo Choy May

JOHOR BAHRU, March 14 — Police have arrested a headmaster to assist in investigations into an alleged assault on a Year One pupil that resulted in injuries last Tuesday.Johor Bahru Utara Police Chief ACP Radin Ramlan Radin Taha said the police received a report from the seven-year-old victim’s 40-year-old father...

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Migrant workers on their day off outside the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Many foreign workers in the Klang Valley have been heading to the Seremban Immigration office to take part in the Repatriation Programme ahead of Aidilfitri in order to celebrate Aidilfitri with their family at home. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 9 h ago

At Seremban immigration counters, surge in migrant workers from Klang Valley joining repatriation programme to spend Eid at home

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said said that the initiative is expected to benefit more than 10,000 stalls and small business premises owned by DBKL. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

DBKL to slash hawker stall rents by 50pc until end of 2027 to ease cost of living

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Ahmad Mukhlis Mokhtar said they received an emergency call regarding the fire at a third-floor apartment at 10.37am. — JBPM pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Heroic rescue in Petaling Jaya: Firefighters save two children from blazing apartment

Authorities will conduct stepped-up enforcement operations at Woodlands Checkpoint from February 13 to 17 ahead of the festive season, said Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Johor will monitor border congestion, ensure smooth operation of eGate system during Aidilfitri

Amira told delegates that their mandate was not only to speak, but to bring the voices of their states — to the table — from children in rural villages, to mothers in public housing, to students at universities. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Muda acting president urges members to ‘marhaenkan Malaysia’, ensure policies reach public

The Malaysian Bar AGM, attended by 433 members, saw nine out of 11 motions passed. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Anand Raj takes the helm as new Malaysian Bar President, vows to champion core values

Muda acting president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz emphasised that Muda members come from across Malaysia, including the Federal Territories, Melaka, Johor, Selangor, Sabah, Penang, Pahang, Terengganu, Kelantan, Perak, Kedah and Sarawak. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Acting president Amira Aisya rejects ‘Bangsar bubble’ claim, says Muda members come from across Malaysia

Wangsa Maju police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Lazim Ismail reportedly said that the victim was first introduced to the purported investment company by an agent in 2023. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 15 h ago

KL retiree loses over RM2.26m in alleged fraudulent investment scheme

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People walk past a poster warning of online scam threats in the Raffles Place financial business district in Singapore. The republic has stepped up its crackdown on scammers as cases and losses have soared in recent years. — AFP pic

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World / 10 h ago

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World / 6 h ago

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World / 11 h ago

Iranian media reports no damage to Kharg oil infrastructure after US strike

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World / 11 h ago

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World / 11 h ago

Saudi Aramco dismisses claim it is seeking Ukrainian drones to defend oilfields

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After starting airstrikes against Iran, the United States positions itself as a key energy supplier to the Asia-Pacific following disruptions to oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

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Money / 11 h ago

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Five groups representing automakers, dealers and parts manufacturers called on Washington to maintain a 2025 cybersecurity regulation that effectively bars most Chinese vehicles from entering the US market. — Reuters pic

Money / 13 h ago

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Money / 15 h ago

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Mida chairman Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said that for Malaysia, the impact is mixed because the country would earn additional revenue from the oil sector but at the same time must bear high subsidy costs. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Bursa Malaysia said its securities and derivatives markets will resume trading on March 23 or March 24, depending on when the Hari Raya Aidilfitri public holidays fall. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 1d ago

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This marks the first time Malaysia has exported locally produced bulk fresh milk, highlighting F&N AgriValley’s role in the country’s growing capacity for large-scale dairy farming and supporting efforts to boost domestic food production. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

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Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates after qualifying on pole position for the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China, March 14, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Kimi Antonelli takes historic China GP pole, youngest ever to top F1 qualifying for a grand prix

Mercedes driver George Russell celebrates after winning the sprint race at the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China, March 14, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Russell beats Leclerc, Hamilton to win Chinese GP in Shanghai

Marseille’s Algerian forward Amine Gouiri (right) challenges Auxerre’s Ghanaian midfielder Elisha Owusu for the ball during the Ligue 1 match at Stade Vélodrome in Marseille, France, March 13, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Gouiri strike earns Marseille narrow victory as subdued crowd jeers hosts

Aryna Sabalenka returns a shot against Czech Republic’s Linda Noskova during their women’s singles semi-final at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, March 13, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Sabalenka powers past Noskova to reach third Indian Wells final

Malaysian men’s doubles pair Kang Khai Xing-Aaron Tai lost to Danes Daniel Lundgaard-Mads Vestergaard in the quarterfinals of the Swiss Open Badminton Championships at St Jakobshalle, Basel on March 13, 2026. — Bernama file pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Swiss Open: Malaysian men’s doubles pair Kang Khai Xing-Aaron Tai fall to Danish seventh seeds in quarter-finals

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