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Communication Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil speaks to reporters during the Buka Puasa event at IWK Eco Park in Pantai Dalam Kuala Lumpur March 22,2015. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Fahmi: Let landowners, Hindu temple committee resolve relocation matter with Kuala Lumpur City Hall, without others interfering

Sunway Education Group has taken action following allegations of inappropriate conduct at Sunway University library that went viral on social media.

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Sunway Education Group responds to viral video of student’s alleged misconduct at library, urges public to stop sharing content

His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia today visited the Ramadan Bazaar in Jalan Telawi, Bangsar today. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 17 h ago

King visits Ramadan bazaar at Jalan Telawi in Bangsar, delights locals

Prime Minister’s political secretary Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim speaks to the press in Ipoh March 22, 2025. — Picture courtesy of the Ministry of Finance’s political secretary’s office

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Temple dispute should not cause public unrest, says PM’s pol-sec, urging peaceful resolution during Ramadan

Ex-prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob waves as he arrives to be questioned at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters in Putrajaya on March 13, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Ismail Sabri denies yanking support from unity government

Bean sprouts, poached chicken and porridge are the main components of a meal here at Wong Chai Kei. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 3 h ago

Wong Chai Kei: Four generations of poached chicken, porridge, and comfort in Setapak

Johor police have recorded the statement of a man accused of slapping a Year One pupil, causing the child to hit his head against a wall and requiring hospital treatment. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Johor police investigate man accused of slapping Year One pupil

Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said some young individuals have been found living lavish lifestyles, owning luxury vehicles such as Mustangs and BMWs despite having no apparent source of income. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 16 h ago

IGP flags youths living lavish lifestyles with no clear income, tied to smuggling activities

The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)’s passport-less clearance initiative, introduced at the terminal following the upgrade, allows arriving and departing Singapore residents, as well as all departing foreign travellers, to clear immigration using facial and iris biometrics. — Screengrab from Bernama TV

Singapore / 16 h ago

Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal’s S$20m upgrade slashes travel time to Johor and Riau

Police have arrested a local man suspected of being involved in an armed robbery at a gold shop inside a shopping mall in Kota Damansara at 10.15pm last night. — Video grab from Facebook/Bernama TV

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Police arrest armed robber in Bukit Beruntung after RM2m gold heist at Kota Damansara mall

This photograph shows a front view of the Jaguar Type 00 concept car displayed during its Europe presentation event in Paris on March 21, 2025. — AFP pic

Life / 15 h ago

Jaguar looks to woo younger, wealthier, tech-savvy drivers with US$160,000 all-electric Type 00

A man is seen paying his ‘zakat’ at a mosque in Kuala Lumpur March 24, 2023. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

This year, Muslims will have to pay more for their ‘zakat fitrah’ ahead of Aidilfitri — here’s how the price of rice affected it

Bront Palarae’s ‘Dawn Raid: The Hands That Rattled The Queen’ film was supposed to highlight one of the pivotal moments in Malaysia history and economy. — Screenshot via Youtube/PixelPlay

Showbiz / 5 h ago

Bront Palarae shelves ‘Dawn Raid’ film on Malaysia’s boldest corporate takeover after funding falls through (VIDEO)

Icelandic news agency RUV broke the secret sexual relationship and love child Ásthildur Lóa Thórsdóttir had with a teenaged boy 30 years ago on March 20, 2025. — Picture from X/Alp Kun

World / 18 h ago

Icelandic minister for children resigns from post but not as MP, after found to have child with minor 30 years ago

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested another agent at a vehicle inspection centre on suspicion of accepting bribes to obtain queue numbers to speed up the vehicle inspection process without following proper procedures. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Malaysia / 16 h ago

MACC arrests another agent in RM40,000 bribery case for queue abuse at inspection centre

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Malaysia / 1 h ago

Johor flood evacuees decrease, but Sabah sees a rise; over 8,000 still in relief centres

The flood situation at Kampung Pasir Tebrau in Johor March 19, 2025. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 — The number of flood evacuees housed in temporary relief centres across three states has decreased to 8,274 this morning, down from 9,218 reported yesterday.In JOHOR, the number of evacuees continued to drop, to 6,911 people, from 2,068 families, as of 8 am today, down from...

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Ex-prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob waves as he arrives to be questioned at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters in Putrajaya on March 13, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Ismail Sabri denies yanking support from unity government

A patient and medical staff faced a harrowing experience when the ambulance they were travelling in veered off the road at Kilometre 49 Jalan Kuala Terengganu-Kuantan near Jambu Bongkok in Marang at midnight. — Bernama pic/IPD Marang

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Ambulance skids off road in Terengganu after tyre bursts, patient and medical staff injured

The Johor government will channel RM11.247 million in Special Financial Assistance for the fifth wave of the Northeast Monsoon Flood Disaster to 3,749 registered heads of household at temporary relief centres. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Johor govt announces RM11.2m aid for flood victims, RM500 relief for affected Ramadan bazaar traders

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed the importance of focusing on development projects in Sabah, especially those related to electricity supply, construction of industrial parks and people’s housing and road repairs. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Anwar stresses need for Sabah development, prioritises electricity, roads, and housing

Police have arrested a local man suspected of being involved in an armed robbery at a gold shop inside a shopping mall in Kota Damansara at 10.15pm last night. — Video grab from Facebook/Bernama TV

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Police arrest armed robber in Bukit Beruntung after RM2m gold heist at Kota Damansara mall

A two-year-old boy was killed and six others injured in an accident involving two cars on Jalan Penghulu Jaabar in Bukit Katil here yesterday. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Melaka crash claims toddler’s life after driver dozes off, six others injured

An undated file image shows an aerial view of the Pan Borneo Highway. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Two lorry drivers killed changing flat tyre on Pan Borneo Highway

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Singapore / 1 h ago

Singapore’s hottest year meets record rainfall in 2024, says weatherman

Scam losses in Singapore reached a record high of S$1.1 billion (RM3.64 billion) in 2024, with government official impersonation, investment, and job scams accounting for more than half of the total losses. — TODAY file pic

Singapore / 3 h ago

Singapore police arrest 25, seize S$1.9m in island-wide crackdown on scams

The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)’s passport-less clearance initiative, introduced at the terminal following the upgrade, allows arriving and departing Singapore residents, as well as all departing foreign travellers, to clear immigration using facial and iris biometrics. — Screengrab from Bernama TV

Singapore / 16 h ago

Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal’s S$20m upgrade slashes travel time to Johor and Riau

Britain’s Heathrow airport — Europe’s busiest — shut down early yesterday after a major fire at an electricity substation cut power to the sprawling hub, causing disruption worldwide to hundreds of flights and thousands of travellers. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

First Singapore Airlines flight departs Changi for Heathrow as UK airport reopens

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Singapore / 1d ago

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Singapore / 1d ago

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A screengrab of the congestion at Woodlands Checkpoint at 10.15am today, heading towards Johor.

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore’s ICA advises against non-essential travel to Johor this weekend as land checkpoint jams persist

A woman was arrested on Wednesday for voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous means after allegedly attacking three men at a food stall in the complex. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 1d ago

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A janitor at the Orlando International Airport found the dog’s corpse inside a trash bag of a bathroom stall, along with a companion vest, collar, rabies tag, dog travel bag, and a bone-shaped tag with Lawrence’s name and phone number. — Unsplash pic

World / 6 m ago

US traveller charged with animal abuse for drowning dog before international flight over pet’s paperwork issue

A helicopter tries to extinguish a fire after a wildfire broke out in the southeastern county of Uiseong on March 22, 2025. — Yonhap/AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

South Korea declares state of emergency as wildfire spread, killing four

Mark Carney was handpicked to be Canada’s prime minister to replace Justin Trudeau, and has never faced the broader Canadian electorate. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

Facing US trade war and annexation threats, Canada to hold snap election

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World / 1 h ago

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World / 2 h ago

Israel opposition calls for general strike as Netanyahu defies court over security chief

Protesters in London hold placards and flags as they attend a rally in support of Istanbul’s arrested mayor and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s biggest rival, Ekrem Imamoglu, days before the CHP was to formally name him their candidate for the 2028 presidential race. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Becoming a ‘dictatorship’: Anti-Erdogan protests in Turkiye spread to 55 out of 81 provinces

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World / 3 h ago

Turkish prosecutors seek jail for Istanbul mayor Imamoglu on terrorism, corruption charges

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World / 3 h ago

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Money

On February 3, the government announced that foreign workers’ EPF contribution rates would be set at two per cent for both employees and employers — lower than the mandatory rates for Malaysian workers and permanent residents, which stand at 11 per cent for employees and 12-13 per cent for employers. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Money / 1 h ago

As costs rise, manufacturers push to delay 2pc EPF contribution for foreign workers

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites is seen over Sebastian Inlet after launching from Cape Canaveral in Florida February 26, 2025. — Reuters pic

Money / 2 h ago

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Money / 3 h ago

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Money / 5 h ago

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Money / 1d ago

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Residents decorate their housing area with oil lamps during the Pesta Panjut X Piknik Moreh event at Medan Klebang Pertama in Ipoh March 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

Money / 1d ago

Bursa Malaysia to stay range-bound next week with Raya optimism in play

The local currency ended the week at 4.4180/4220 against the greenback, improved from 4.4410/4455 the previous week. — Bernama pic

Money / 1d ago

Market jitters and oil tailwinds to shape ringgit’s trajectory next week

An employee checks his phone in front of copper concentrate in a warehouse at Canadian First Quantum’s Panama copper mine in Donoso, Panama. — AFP pic

Money / 22 h ago

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Sports

Zii Jia, who won the Asian title in 2022, pulled out of the Swiss Open, which concludes today, reportedly due to a ligament injury in his right ankle. — Bernama file pic

Sports / 35 m ago

BAC 2025 doubt: Lee Zii Jia, Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei listed as withdrawn

Based on Fifa rankings, Malaysia, at 132nd place, look far superior to Nepal, who sit at 175th place. — Picture from Facebook/Harimau Malaya

Sports / 55 m ago

Harimau Malaya kick off Asian Cup quest: Can Cklamovski’s men roar past Nepal?

Bayern Munich goalie and captain Manuel Neuer tore his calf muscle on March 22, 2025. — Reuters pic

Sports / 2 h ago

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Germany’s midfielder Leon Goretzka (centre) and his teammates attend a training session in Dortmund, western Germany on March 22, 2025, on the eve of the UEFA Nations League quarter-final second leg football match Germany v Italy. — AFP pic

Sports / 2 h ago

‘We start at 0-0’: Nagelsmann warns Germany against complacency before Italy clash

Spain players attend a training session ahead of the UEFA Nations League quarter final second leg football match between Spain and Netherlands at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia, on March 22, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 2 h ago

Spain coach hails ‘inexhaustible’ talent ahead of Nations League clash with Netherlands

Japan’s Yuto Nagatomo celebrates after qualifying for the 2026 World Cup after their AFC Qualifiers Third Round Group C match against Bahrain at Saitama Stadium, Saitama March 20, 2025. — Reuters pic

Sports / 21 h ago

Japan aims to make history as first Asian World Cup winners after securing 2026 qualification

(From left): Deputy PSM chairman Datuk Seri Windsor John, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh and PSM chairman Anita Azrina Abdul Aziz. — Picture via Facebook

Sports / 1d ago

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Sports / 20 h ago

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