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Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki speaks during a press conference at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, March 4, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

MACC: Former federal minister among 12 called in for questioning over RM1.11b semiconductor chip deal

In a letter posted on Facebook, Farm Fresh Bhd said its farm director Jacob Mathan, 35, died in a helicopter crash in Pililla, Rizal province, the Philippines. — Screengrab via Facebook/Farm Fresh Milk Malaysia

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Farm Fresh confirms farm director killed in Philippines helicopter crash

James Chai, former special functions officer to ex-economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, denies allegations of misappropriation linked to a government deal with ARM Limited and criticises the MACC’s handling of the investigation. — Picture from Facebook/James Chai

Malaysia / 10 h ago

‘I’m no Jho Low 2’: Rafizi’s ex-aide denies misappropriation claims, slams MACC’s public search

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said state executive councillor Fahmi Zainol has been removed from his post with immediate effect following a proposal by PKR. — File picture by Opayn Mok

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Penang CM: State exco Fahmi Zainol terminated after charge of hurting wife

In a media advisory today, Wisma Putra said it noted the announcement by UAE authorities on the opening of designated safe air corridors and Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG)’s temporary resumption of return services to and from Jeddah and Madinah on March 4 to 8. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Malaysians strongly advised to defer non-essential travel to seven Middle East countries

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the whereabouts of three of Tun Daim Zainuddin's children were currently unknown. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Only one of the four Daim children being sought in Ops Godfather probe has come forward, MACC says

This US Navy handout photo released by US Central Command public affairs shows an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, making an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury on February 28, 2026. The United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes against targets in Iran on February 28, sparking swift retaliation by the Islamic republic which responded with missile attacks across the region. — US Navy handout/AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

Trump says Iran was ‘weeks from a weapon’ as he signals US Navy tanker escorts and contradicts Rubio

Former SRC director Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi testified in court that Nik Faisal, appointed as both director and CEO of the company, acted as Najib’s proxy and served as the link between the then prime minister and SRC’s board of directors. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Najib ran SRC International through proxy Nik Faisal, ex-director tells court

Britain said yesterday it would block study visas for nationals from four countries and halt work visas for Afghans, using what it called an “emergency brake” to curb rising asylum claims from people entering through legal routes. — Reuters pic

World / 15 h ago

UK triggers ‘emergency brake’ to stop study visas for four countries and Afghan work visas

Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin reportedly said he would oppose any attempt by former deputy Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin to join Perikatan Nasional with his new party, citing a loss of trust. — File picture by Hari Anggara.

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Muhyiddin: Hamzah’s new party cannot join Perikatan after ‘betrayal’

issued a notice today regarding Chai Jin Shern, also known as James Chai, who previously served as a special functions officer to Rafizi during the latter’s tenure as Minister of Economy. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 15 h ago

MACC seeks Rafizi’s former aide in chip project probe

US President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, March 3, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 18 h ago

Trump insists he struck Iran on his own terms after Rubio hints at Israeli trigger

Rocket trails are seen in the sky above Netanya amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile attacks on March 3, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

Iran launches new strikes on US targets across the Gulf, fuelling regional energy fears

An aerial photograph shows the French aircraft carrier Charles-de-Gaulle off the coast of Toulon, southern France on June 5, 2021. Emmanuel Macron announced on March 3, 2026 additional military reinforcements to the war-torn Middle East, including the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its escort of frigates, which will ‘set course’ for the Mediterranean. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

France deploys aircraft carrier to Mediterranean as Macron warns of conflict spillover

Thailand’s CP Axtra Public Company Ltd has agreed to acquire The Food Purveyor, the Malaysian operator of Village Grocer and Ben’s Independent Grocer, in a deal valued at RM1.7 billion. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 14 h ago

Thailand’s CP Axtra to expand Malaysia footprint with RM1.7b purchase of The Food Purveyor

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Malaysia / 12 h ago

Fahmi: 10-year PM term limit Bill to be retabled in June after vote falls short

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil speaks during the ministry’s weekly press conference at the Communications Ministry in Putrajaya, March 4, 2026.

PUTRAJAYA, March 4 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today said the constitutional amendment to limit the prime minister’s tenure to 10 years will be retabled in the next parliamentary session in June.He said this comes after the Cabinet conducted a review on the Bill.“The government aims to ensure that all...

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The Prime Minister’s Office today announced the appointment of Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz as the new Senior Political Advisor to the Prime Minister. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 10 h ago

PMO confirms Tengku Zafrul is now senior political adviser to the PM

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said no action has been taken so far against MPs absent during the vote on the proposed 10-year prime minister term limit, with two having submitted explanations and six yet to do so. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Fahmi: Six govt MPs yet to explain absence from 10-year PM term limit vote, Anwar to decide next steps

MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki gestures towards items seized under ‘Ops Middleman’ during a press conference at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, March 4, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 13 h ago

RM12.48m paid to shield overloaded lorries: MACC says traffic police, JPJ officers among 18 arrested in ‘tonto’ bribery ring

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said state executive councillor Fahmi Zainol has been removed from his post with immediate effect following a proposal by PKR. — File picture by Opayn Mok

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Penang CM: State exco Fahmi Zainol terminated after charge of hurting wife

Malaysians in Qatar may contact the Embassy of Malaysia in Doha at 974 3374 6733 (24 hours) or by email at mwdoha@kln.gov.my. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Malaysians in UAE advised to seek shelter when sirens sound

Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow that the state has only received 300 appeals against the new rates out of 370,000 bills that were sent out. — Photo by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Penang CM: Quit rent hike was sensationalised, fewer than 1pc submitted appeal

Judge Nor Hasniah Ab Razak imposed the sentence on Mohd Daniel Hakim Abdullah, 39, after he pleaded guilty to the charge. The court ordered the sentence to take effect from today. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Man jailed 22 months after failing to pay RM60,000 fine for kicking kitten to death

The accused Muhammad Imran Abdullah changed his plea to guilty at two Sessions Courts in Johor Bahru today to seven charges of sexual assault and producing child sexual abuse material involving three girls two years ago. March 4, 2026 — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Technician pleads guilty to sexual assault, producing child sexual abuse material involving three girls in Johor Bahru

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Singapore / 11 h ago

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A passenger plane flies over vessels anchored along the Singapore straits in Singapore on February 26, 2026. The Singapore Foreign Affairs Ministry and its overseas missions in the Middle East are conducting a survey to gauge the level of interest among Singaporeans in the region for assisted departure arrangements amid ongoing airport closures. — AFP pic

Singapore / 16 h ago

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Singapore / 16 h ago

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Singapore / 17 h ago

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Singapore / 1d ago

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Two runaway horses trot along a Pasir Ris road in Singapore as a motorcyclist looks on, in an incident that drew police response on March 3. — Screengrab from Facebook video

Singapore / 1d ago

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Singapore is weighing advanced nuclear options as part of its long-term push for a low-carbon, energy-secure future. — Reuters pic

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This handout picture taken in Tehran on October 30, 2024, and provided by the office of Iran’s supreme leader, shows Mojtaba Khamenei (2nd left), one of the children of Iran’s slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Khamenei’s son Mojtaba emerges as frontrunner to succeed slain Iranian supreme leader

Shi’ite Muslim women chant anti-US and anti-Israel slogans as they gather for a demonstration following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US and Israeli strikes on Saturday, in Magam town, Indian Kashmir, March 4, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 8 h ago

Iran postpones Khamenei’s state funeral amid expected massive turnout

In this aerial handout picture released by the Iranian Press Center, mourners dig graves during the funeral for children killed in a reported strike on a primary school in Iran’s Hormozgan province in Minab on March 3, 2026. — Iranian Press Center handout pic via AFP

World / 9 h ago

Children must not be ‘collateral damage’ in Mideast war, say UN experts

Boats in the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from Musandam, Oman, March 2, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 9 h ago

Iran claims full control of Strait of Hormuz as US-Israeli strikes escalate

Chinese and Philippine flags and a sign reading ‘Influence campaign’ are seen in this illustration taken October 3, 2025. The Philippine government said on Wednesday it had apprehended some of its citizens on suspicion of spying for China in a ‘serious national security matter’ that underscores the need for stricter laws against espionage and foreign interference. — Reuters pic

World / 8 h ago

Philippines detains nationals over alleged spying for China

A TV screen shows a live broadcast of Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, as he delivers an institutional statement to address the latest international developments, after US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the US would cut off all trade with Spain after the European country refused to let the US military use its bases for missions linked to strikes on Iran, at a house in Ronda, Spain, March 4, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 9 h ago

EU says ‘ready’ to defend interests after Trump trade threat over Spain’s Iran stance

The head of the hospital where the surgery took place was sentenced to six years in prison and ordered to pay 1.15 billion won in restitution, while the doctor who performed the surgery received four years, the spokesman said. — Reuters pic

World / 9 h ago

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A destroyed police car stands amid rubble in the aftermath of a strike on a police station, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran March 4, 2026. — Majid Asgaripour/Wana (West Asia News Agency) pic via Reuters

World / 11 h ago

US says Iran campaign ‘ahead of game plan’ as Tehran hits back and global markets reel

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Indian Muslim passengers arrive at the airport of Ahmedabad on late March 3, 2026, after they were stranded in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) as they visited for special prayer in ongoing Ramadan month, following the eruption of a regional conflict sparked by Israel-US strikes on Iran. Governments and airlines scrambled on March 3, 2026 to repatriate tens of thousands of travellers stranded in the Middle East. — AFP pic

Money / 7 h ago

Airlines and travel firms scramble as Middle East conflict disrupts flights and oil prices

High gas prices are displayed at a downtown Chevron station on March 3, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. The average price of one gallon of regular self-service gasoline rose to US$4.72 today in Los Angeles County amid widening war in the Middle East, March 3, 2026. — Getty Images pic via AFP

Money / 7 h ago

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At 6pm, the ringgit rose by 0.09 per cent to 3.9395/9465 versus the greenback from 3.9440/9495 at Tuesday’s close. — Reuters pic

Money / 9 h ago

Ringgit gains on US dollar amid cautious demand, geopolitical concerns

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 13.73 points, or 0.80 per cent, to 1,698.22 from Tuesday’s close of 1,711.95. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 10 h ago

Bursa Malaysia drifts lower, following regional markets amid rising geopolitical tensions

A general view of the city skyline of Jakarta October 30, 2021. Multiple Indonesian local media reported today that Fitch Ratings has downgraded Indonesia’s sovereign credit rating outlook to negative from stable. — Reuters pic

Money / 13 h ago

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Thanks to the US shale boom, the United States is ‘well positioned’ to navigate energy market disruptions due to the Middle East war, a top ExxonMobil executive said yesterday. — AFP pic

Money / 13 h ago

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Chairman & CEO of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc David Solomon speaks during The Australian Financial Review Business Summit in Sydney March 4, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 15 h ago

Goldman’s Solomon says markets may need ‘a couple of weeks’ to absorb Iran war impact

Money / 18 h ago

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Lee Zii Jia is among the independent shuttlers set to work with BAM as Malaysia ramps up preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and upcoming team tournaments. — Bernama pic

Sports / 10 h ago

BAM to work with independent shuttlers, including Lee Zii Jia, for LA28 push

Next week’s matches in Asian tournaments scheduled in the Middle East have been postponed until further notice due to the conflict in the region, the Asian Football Confederation said today. — Unsplash pic

Sports / 11 h ago

AFC postpones Middle East fixtures indefinitely amid conflict, says safety of teams and fans paramount

Aryna Sabalenka fields questions on media day during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 3, 2026 in Indian Wells, California. — Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America/AFP pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Sabalenka supports best‑of‑five Slam proposal while Swiatek rejects format change

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Sports / 13 h ago

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Sports / 14 h ago

Al‑Nassr say Ronaldo suffers hamstring injury but expected to be fit for World Cup

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Sports / 15 h ago

Indian Wells opens while war‑related travel disruptions leave top tennis players stuck in Middle East

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Sports / 15 h ago

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