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Kim Na Eun (centre) with her parents and two younger siblings during her Form 5 graduation ceremony last year. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

First South Korean in Malaysia to ace SPM: Kim Na Eun scores 10 A+ including BM

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa conducts an inspection during Op Selamat 25 for Chinese New Year 2026 at Jalan Raja Laut in Kuala Lumpur on February 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Rider’s leg severed in early morning KL crash, Honda City driver arrested

The Ministry of Health (MOH) no longer permits the sale of two cosmetic products, Glowing Nite Treatment and Glowing Herbal Treatment, which have been found to contain scheduled poisons. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Toxic beauty: MOH bans two cosmetic products over mercury and other poisons

The Harumanis mango, a rare seasonal fruit that’s sweet, creamy, and fragrant. — Picture via Facebook/Harumanis Perlis

Life / 16 h ago

Harumanis: The ‘Musang King of mangoes’ — taste, origin and why now is the time to buy

Tour buses around Kuala Lumpur June 21, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

We can’t pass on rising costs: Malaysia’s tourism industry pleads for urgent govt aid, subsidies

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim acknowledged today that many of Malaysia’s poorest and most marginalised still lack meaningful access to justice, a gap his government aims to bridge. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Anwar admits justice still out of reach for many, vows reforms to close gap

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki today declined to comment on recent reports by Bloomberg. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Azam stays tight-lipped on Bloomberg report: ‘I don’t want to comment’

Deputy Prime Minister and Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers a speech during the ministry’s monthly assembly in Putrajaya on April 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Ahmad Zahid: Stop blaming government for fuel prices, Malaysia in ‘crisis preparation mode’

US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation about the Iran war at the White House in Washington, D.C. April 1, 2026. — Alex Brandon/Pool/Reuters pic

World / 16 h ago

Trump vows to bomb Iran ‘back to the Stone Ages’ in prime‑time speech, but gives no timeline to end war

File picture of a man working from the comfort of home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. Civil servants in the federal territories, Selangor, and state capitals with commutes over eight kilometres can start working from home from April 15. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 9 h ago

WFH for civil servants: Those in FT, Selangor, state capitals with commutes over 8km eligible from April 15

A general view shows the new highway linking Nilai, Labu, and Bandar Enstek in Nilai on April 2, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 14 h ago

What is Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0? Inside Negeri Sembilan’s six-zone economic mega-project

An Israeli man carries belongings at the site of a damaged residential building, after Iran launched missiles towards Israel, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Bnei Brak, Israel April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 15 h ago

Iran fires missiles at Israel after Trump vows ‘Stone Ages’ strikes

President Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. — Alex Brandon/Pool/Reuters pic

Money / 16 h ago

Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war as markets roil after Trump speech, oil spikes

File picture of Perdana Putra building, which houses the Prime Minister’s Office, in Putrajaya on March 3, 2025. nergy controls in government buildings will be tightened, including setting air-conditioning temperatures at no lower than 24°Celsius, following the global energy crisis, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Global energy crisis: Putrajaya to cap air-conditioning at offices to 24°C, tighten energy use in govt buildings, says DPM Fadillah

Police officers look at a building of the North Sumatra's National Sports Committee of Indonesia (KONI) damaged following a severe 7.4-magnitude offshore quake in Manado, North Sulawesi on April 2, 2026. A tsunami alert following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia today has now been lifted, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

Indonesia quake damages buildings; tsunami alerts lifted as disaster agency warns of aftershocks

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Malaysia / 12 h ago

Global energy crisis: Putrajaya to cap air-conditioning at offices to 24°C, tighten energy use in govt buildings, says DPM Fadillah

File picture of Perdana Putra building, which houses the Prime Minister’s Office, in Putrajaya on March 3, 2025. nergy controls in government buildings will be tightened, including setting air-conditioning temperatures at no lower than 24°Celsius, following the global energy crisis, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — Energy controls in government buildings will be tightened, including setting air-conditioning temperatures at no lower than 24°Celsius, following the global energy crisis, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.Fadillah, who also serves as Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), urged civil servants...

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Jafry Ariffin (centre) after the courtesy call from Jesselton International who presented a proposal for a cable car project in the Kundasang area. — Picture courtesy of Jafry Ariffin’s office

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Sabah mulls Mount Kinabalu cable car proposal, stresses conservation-first approach

State exco Daniel Gooi (second from right) and ZOLL Medical APAC director Shenny Tan (right) presenting AED device to St John Ambulance Malaysia Penang’s state commander Datuk Seri Dr Yee Thiam Sun (second from left) as Tumin (centre) witnesses. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Penang ramps up AED deployment in public areas to boost cardiac arrest survival rates

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa conducts an inspection during Op Selamat 25 for Chinese New Year 2026 at Jalan Raja Laut in Kuala Lumpur on February 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Rider’s leg severed in early morning KL crash, Honda City driver arrested

The Golok River in Rantau Panjang is visibly drying up amid the prolonged drought, with receding water levels exposing parts of the riverbed March 31, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Heat check: Environment Ministry to brief Cabinet on dry spell, cloud seeding in play

Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department (JKDNKA) Wildlife Crime Bureau (WCB) Commander, SAC Mohd Zaki Ashar, said the seizures followed raids on three separate premises in the area. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Police seize RM1.5m in non-halal chicken and pork in Kampung Baru Subang, 32 detained

A general view shows the new highway linking Nilai, Labu, and Bandar Enstek in Nilai on April 2, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 14 h ago

What is Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0? Inside Negeri Sembilan’s six-zone economic mega-project

The Ministry of Health (MOH) no longer permits the sale of two cosmetic products, Glowing Nite Treatment and Glowing Herbal Treatment, which have been found to contain scheduled poisons. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Toxic beauty: MOH bans two cosmetic products over mercury and other poisons

The Road Safety Council has urged the government and the judiciary to consider establishing Special Road Accident Courts nationwide to expedite cases involving fatalities and serious injuries. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

‘Justice delayed is justice denied’: Road Safety Council urges dedicated tribunals for crash victims

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Microsoft will invest US$5.5 billion (RM22.1 billion) over five years to expand its cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Singapore, reported Xinhua. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 14 h ago

Microsoft unveils US$5.5b Singapore AI and cloud expansion push through 2029

Singapore prosecutors charged one more person with fraud today ‌for making false representations to US server supplier Dell Technologies, linking her to two other individuals charged with similar offences in February last year. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 14 h ago

Singapore charges another individual in AI chip fraud tied to Dell servers

A former principal of a Singapore preschool, who helped to cover up the May and November 2023 sexual assault of three toddlers by a cook at its premises during their naptime, was sentenced to 10 days in jail on April 1, 2026. A Singapore court order prohibits the identification of all the preschool, the staff, the children except for the assaulter. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Ex-principal gets 10 days in jail as sexual abuse cover-up in Singapore preschool comes to light

About 80 former workers of Singapore bakery chain Twelve Cupcakes are set to recover about half of their unpaid October 2025 salaries through a court-appointed liquidation process. — Picture via Facebook/Twelve Cupcakes

Singapore / 1d ago

Twelve Cupcakes staff in Singapore to recover part of unpaid wages months after sudden collapse

Singaporean Mitchell Ong (left), now 45, has been under detention in Spain since he was arrested in April 2024 for the murder of fellow Singaporean Audrey Fang (right) who was 39 at the time. — Pictures from Instagram/strongestasian and Facebook/Fang Dirou

Singapore / 1d ago

Singaporean Audrey Fang’s suspected killer Mitchell Ong to remain in Spanish custody for two more years as investigation wraps up

Singapore’s public housing resale prices fell 0.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, marking their first decline in nearly seven years after a prolonged period of growth. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore HDB resale prices dip for first time in nearly seven years

The Communicable Diseases Agency reminded the public that vaccination remains the most effective protection against measles. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore tightens measles controls after 12 cases, most unvaccinated, keeps mandatory testing and isolation

Grab will temporarily raise its fuel surcharge by 40 cents (RM1.26) from April 7 as fuel prices continue to climb. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Singapore / 2d ago

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US President Donald Trump speaks during a televised address on the conflict in the Middle East from the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, DC on April 1, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

‘Paper tiger’? Trump’s Iran war deepens rift with Nato allies

An Israeli man carries belongings at the site of a damaged residential building, after Iran launched missiles towards Israel, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Bnei Brak, Israel April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 15 h ago

Iran fires missiles at Israel after Trump vows ‘Stone Ages’ strikes

Police officers look at a building of the North Sumatra's National Sports Committee of Indonesia (KONI) damaged following a severe 7.4-magnitude offshore quake in Manado, North Sulawesi on April 2, 2026. A tsunami alert following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia today has now been lifted, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

Indonesia quake damages buildings; tsunami alerts lifted as disaster agency warns of aftershocks

Bryon Noem (left), husband of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, looks on as she testifies during House Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Department of Homeland Security on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

Secret online life: Kristi Noem’s husband raises security concerns amid explicit cross‑dressing and fetish photos

British Prime ⁠Minister Keir Starmer ⁠said yesterday the meeting would assess ‘all viable diplomatic and political measures’ to restore the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz after a ceasefire has been reached. — Reuters pic

World / 12 h ago

UK to host talks with 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz without US

Military-appointed lawmakers attend a session of the Pyithu Hluttaw (House of Representatives) following a phased election dominated by the army-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party, in Naypyitaw March 16, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 13 h ago

Myanmar lawmakers to elect president in bicameral vote tomorrow amid international scrutiny

The vice mayor of Coral Springs, Florida, was shot ‌and killed yesterday and her husband was taken into custody as the lone suspect in what police called ‌a case of domestic violence, officials said. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

World / 14 h ago

Florida’s first Black Haitian American vice mayor shot dead, husband held in domestic violence case

US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation about the Iran war at the White House in Washington, D.C. April 1, 2026. — Alex Brandon/Pool/Reuters pic

World / 16 h ago

Trump vows to bomb Iran ‘back to the Stone Ages’ in prime‑time speech, but gives no timeline to end war

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The hybrid airline, which employs around 3,500 staff, will also offer voluntary unpaid leave, with applications open until April 3 for leave beginning April 6. — Bernama pic

Money / 9 h ago

Batik Air trims April flights by 35pc as fuel costs soar

At 6pm, the local currency weakened to 4.0365/0430 against the greenback from Wednesday’s close of 4.0240/0295. ― Bernama pic

Money / 10 h ago

Ringgit slips against US dollar as Middle East tensions rattle investors

Proton said March sales rose 15.4 per cent from February and were 12.8 per cent higher compared to the same month last year. Its market share for March is expected to reach 25.1 per cent, with year-to-date share forecast at 27.4 per cent — its highest level since 2017. — Reuters pic

Money / 12 h ago

Proton says 2026 Q1 sales hit highest level since 2004, driven by EV growth

Malaysia Aviation Group will be able to ‘ride the turbulence’ facing the aviation industry, with group president and chief executive officer Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar expressing confidence in the strength of his team and the organisation as he steps into his new role. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 13 h ago

MAG chief confident airline can ‘ride the turbulence’ despite industry headwinds

In a statement, DayOne Data Centers said the cumulative investment will strengthen Malaysia’s role as a regional digital hub, and Malaysia is set to account for over half of its global headcount growth in 2026, with the company aiming to double its workforce to about 1,200 direct employees locally. — Unsplash pic/Claudio Schwarz

Money / 10 h ago

Singapore’s DayOne to invest US$7b to expand Malaysia data centre footprint

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 10.60 points, or 0.62 per cent, to 1,698.30 from Wednesday’s close of 1,708.90. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 10 h ago

Bursa Malaysia slides as Middle East tensions dim hopes of quick resolution

President and group chief executive officer Captain Nasaruddin A Bakar said the aviation industry continues to see strong expansion, particularly in the Apac region, where both passenger and cargo traffic are growing at a rapid pace. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 14 h ago

Middle East conflict drives up costs, force route changes for Malaysian Aviation Group despite strong demand

(From left) Malaysia Aviation Group President and Group Chief Executive Officer Capt. Nasaruddin A. Bakar and Chief Financial Officer Boo Hui Yee at the MAG 2025 financial performance announcement in Kuala Lumpur, April 2, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 15 h ago

Malaysia Aviation Group profit more than doubles to RM137m as recovery strengthens amid cost discipline, travel demand

Sports

Darren Jack, a Canadian motorsports memorabilia collector from Toronto, poses with the racing helmet worn by late Formula One legend Ayrton Senna in Nagoya on March 30, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Canadian collector secures Ayrton Senna helmet, turns down million-dollar offers at Japan GP

The fourth and final phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup in North America began yesterday, Fifa announced. — Reuters pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Fifa: More than three million tickets released in final World Cup sales phase

Tiger Woods is driven from the Martin County Jail after being arrested for driving under the influence after a car crash on March 27, 2026 in Stuart, Florida. — Joe Raedle/Getty Images North America/Getty Images pic via AFP

Sports / 13 h ago

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Sports authorities in Ukraine asked the International Olympic Committee yesterday to examine the neutral ‌status of Russian athletes they accused of having links to the military or competing in events that violated Olympic sanctions. — AFP pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Ukraine urges IOC to review ‘neutral’ status of Russian athletes accused of ties to military

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Sports / 13 h ago

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Sports / 1d ago

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