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Former athlete G. Saravanan speaks with political secretary to the prime minister, Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi, at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre on April 18, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Ahmad Farhan Fauzi

Malaysia / 19 h ago

PM Anwar offers support to gold medallist walker Saravanan battling same illness as Mokhtar Dahari

Afdlin secured 631 votes to Nik Nazmi’s 563, according to official results from PKR’s decision form. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Afdlin Shauki unseats Nik Nazmi as Setiawangsa PKR chief

Travellers go through passport control at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang, on January 7, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Wisma Putra confirms US visa policies unchanged for Malaysians

The transport minister said the move is expected to save cost and reduce the time taken to obtain a driving licence. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Single theory module for motorcycle, car licences from August 1, says Loke

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Pos Malaysia CEO Charles Brewer issues apology after social media post about uniform

Loke stressed that JPJ would never compromise or bow to any threats posed by ‘tontos’, who were allegedly hired by heavy vehicle operators. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Loke warns ‘tontos’: Threaten JPJ officers, and you’re challenging the law

Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) player Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi (left) challenged by Selangor FC player Ahmad Zikri Mohd Khalili during the 2024-2025 Super League match in Petaling Jaya October 27, 2024. — Bernama pic

Sports / 18 h ago

‘He’s got all the clicks’: Luis Garcia backs 22-year-old Arif Aiman to shine beyond JDT

People look on as the motorcade of US Vice President JD Vance passes by en route to the Vatican, where JD Vance will meet with Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Archbishop Paul Gallagher, in Rome, Italy. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

US VP JD Vance at Vatican City for key meeting after Pope’s US criticism

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri speaks to the media during the Ramah Mesra Aidilfitri celebration in Kuching April 19, 2025. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Women’s Ministry mulls legal reforms after AI misuse involving schoolchildren as young as 13, says Nancy

National track cyclist Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang fields questions during the Special Press Conference on the Status of the National Cycling Training Programme at the National Sports Council (NSC) in Kuala Lumpur April 19, 2025. — Bernama pic

Sports / 16 h ago

‘Pocket Rocketman’ to continue career as pro cyclist, leaves national squad

Sydney FC's Rhyan Grant heads the ball clear under pressure from Lion City Sailors's Diogo Costa (cenre) and Toni Datkovic during the AFC Champions League Two semi-final second leg football match at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on April 16, 2025. — AFP pic

Singapore / 19 h ago

‘This is our home’: Lion City Sailors demand AFC final stay in Singapore, reject Sharjah FC’s pitch complaint over Jalan Besar Stadium

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim waves upon arrival at an airport in Bangkok April 17, 2025. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Explainer: Why PM Anwar made Myanmar a key focus during Thailand visit

Saarani said the matter would be addressed by Perak Health, Human Resources, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan at the winding-up session of the sitting. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Saarani: Don’t let pig farm provocation derail Ayer Kuning race, Opposition’s claims to be addressed at state assembly sitting

In his Easter message, the chairman of the Association of Churches in Sarawak called on Christians in the state to be exemplary citizens of their beloved nation, Malaysia. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Embrace love, unity and service, ACS chairman tells Sarawak Christians in Easter message

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World / 2 h ago

‘No kings in America’: Fresh wave of anti-Trump rallies erupt nationwide in US as protesters warn of fascist parallels

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Stray dog with severed limb found in Bukit Beruntung, abuse suspected

A stray dog missing a foreleg is seen in Bukit Beruntung. — Picture by Kenneth Yeoh

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — A stray dog with what appeared to be a severed limb was found in Bukit Beruntung last week, according to carers who lodged a police report alleging animal abuse.The dog’s feeders, Yip Huey-Wen and Kenneth Yeoh, told Malay Mail that the animal is part of...

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Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz speaks at a press conference at Menara MITI on April 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Malaysia leads regional strategy to mitigate impact of US tariffs

Zahid is scheduled to arrive at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport this afternoon. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

DPM Zahid in Jakarta: Disaster prep, food security, TVET and halal deals in focus

Dr Shanmuganathan says that medicines are not retail goods but regulated substances under the Poisons Act 1952, prescribed by licensed professionals based on clinical need, patient safety and therapeutic context. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Healthcare pricing transparency needs review, not populist policies, says medical organisation

Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad (right) said both suspects tested positive for drugs and had past records related to drugs and crime. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Penang police bust cannabis syndicate in Seberang Perai, seize RM103,000 in drugs and luxury goods

The factory was slapped with an Equipment Operation Detention (POK) action by the Kedah Department of Environment (DOE) over an air pollution complaint. — Picture via Facebook/Bernama

Malaysia / 12 m ago

Kedah DOE cracks down on coconut shell charcoal plant over air pollution breach

The number of flood evacuees in Johor and Sabah remains unchanged in relief centres as floodwaters recede and weather conditions improve. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Flood evacuee numbers in Johor and Sabah unchanged as weather clears

Bomba personnel recover the victim’s body from under the fallen tree. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Man crushed to death by fallen tree in Pasir Puteh

One of the two buses that were involved in the freak accident at a bus stop near Jalan Persiaran Perdana, UUM in Sintok, Kedah yesterday morning.

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Universiti Utara Malaysia student killed in freak bus stop accident on campus

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Sydney FC's Rhyan Grant heads the ball clear under pressure from Lion City Sailors's Diogo Costa (cenre) and Toni Datkovic during the AFC Champions League Two semi-final second leg football match at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on April 16, 2025. — AFP pic

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Protesters wave flags and hold placards as they gather in Parliament Square beside the houses of the UK parliament in support of trans rights in London on April 19, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

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A security guard stands at the entrance of a Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) outlet in Karachi, Pakistan April 16, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 2 h ago

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In this pool photograph distributed by Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin (left) and Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin attend an Orthodox Easter service at the Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow early on April 20, 2025. — AFP pic

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After his October inauguration, Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto paraded his cabinet in military fatigues at a retreat. — Indonesia Presidential Palace handout via AFP

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This photo taken and handout on April 17, 2025 by The Vatican Media shows Pope Francis during a private visit at the ‘Regina Coeli’ prison where he met around 70 inmates as part of the Holy Thursday celebrations in Rome. — Vatican Media handout via AFP

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Philippines election hopefuls like mayoral candidate Kerwin Espinosa have to ask themselves whether the job is worth taking a bullet. The country’s elections commission, Comelec, recorded 46 acts of political violence between January 12 and April 11, 2025, including the shooting of Espinosa. — AFP pic

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The local currency ended the week at 4.4100/4175 against the greenback, up from 4.4200/4265 the previous week. Year to date, the ringgit has risen by 1.32 per cent. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Money / 4 h ago

Analysts: Ringgit in a holding pattern next week as markets watch trade talks

On a Friday-to-Friday basis, the key index gained 44.64 points to 1,499.40 from 1,454.76 a week earlier. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Japan has been hit with 24 per cent levies on its exports, including soybeans (seen being processed here), to the US although they are currently paused for 90 days. — Reuters

Money / 19 h ago

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Malaysia’s economy is forecast to grow by 4.5 per cent in 2025, although growth could slow to between 3.5 per cent and four per cent if trade tensions escalate, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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A Chagee employee prepares beverages at the outlet's workstation in Semenyih. November 6, 2024 — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Approximately 450,000 smallholders are the backbone of the Malaysian palm oil sector. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

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Soh Wooi Yik (left ) and Aaron Chia defeated China’s Chen Boyang and Liu Yi to end an 18-year title drought at the Asian Championships. — AFP pic

Sports / 1 h ago

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Everton's English defender James Tarkowski wins a header during the English Premier League football match with Manchester City at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on April 19, 2025. — AFP pic

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Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappendrives during the qualifying round for the 2025 Saudi Arabia Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on April 19, 2025 — AFP pic

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Yeoh said this is to ensure the issue does not jeopardise the national athletics team’s performance, mainly because they are preparing for the December Thailand SEA Games. — Bernama pic

Sports / 15 h ago

Resolve rift quickly, Hannah Yeoh tells athletics body amid SEA Games prep

Two consecutive defeats have led to reports in Spanish media that they will not keep coach Ancelotti beyond the end of the season, with Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso, a former Madrid star, linked. — Reuters pic

Sports / 15 h ago

Ancelotti to discuss Real Madrid future after season ends amid Champions League exit

National track cyclist Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang fields questions during the Special Press Conference on the Status of the National Cycling Training Programme at the National Sports Council (NSC) in Kuala Lumpur April 19, 2025. — Bernama pic

Sports / 16 h ago

‘Pocket Rocketman’ to continue career as pro cyclist, leaves national squad

Olympic Council of Malaysia president Tan Sri Dr Mohamad Norza Zakaria speaking at a press conference after the 44th Annual General Assembly. — Bernama pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Norza re-elected unopposed as Olympic Council president for third term, warns against ‘passengers on board’

Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) player Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi (left) challenged by Selangor FC player Ahmad Zikri Mohd Khalili during the 2024-2025 Super League match in Petaling Jaya October 27, 2024. — Bernama pic

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