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The NRD is set to launch a new MyKad with 53 security features in June 2026. — File picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Coming in June: New MyKad with advanced encryption, holograms and QR codes, no Touch ’n Go function

Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah delivers a speech at Balairong Seri, Istana Alam Shah in Klang on January 28, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Selangor Royal Office: Sultan decrees ‘full stop’ on pig farming in state

Malaysian citizens holding valid foreign driving licences with no restrictions may apply to convert them into Malaysian Driving Licences, subject to record checks and compliance with standard operating procedures set by the Road Transport Department (JPJ). — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Transport Ministry: JPJ to accept foreign licence conversion applications for Malaysians nationwide from June 1

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (centre) speaks during the launch of the National Social Policy Action Plan 2026-2030 at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, May 7, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Zahid dismisses Opposition criticism over Bukit Bintang event, says PAS ‘no better’ when in government

Weekend events draw crowds to Sunway Pyramid, such as seen here on May 1, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Sunway Malls
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Why Klang Valley still looks busy despite tighter consumer spending

(From left) CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft Lars Wagner; Premier of Quebec Christine Frechette; Capital A CEO and adviser to AirAsia X Tan Sri Tony Fernandes; Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Minister of Industry, Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions Melanie Joly at a ceremony at the Airbus facility in Mirabel, Canada, May 7, 2026. — Picture courtesy of AirAsia
Money  / 18 h ago

AirAsia to launch new airline as Tony Fernandes shrugs off fuel price pressures

Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli (left) completed giving his statement to MACC on the RM1.1 billion semiconductor deal between the Ministry of Economy he formerly headed and UK-based company Arm Holdings at 4.30pm on May 7, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Four days and 131 pages: Rafizi says MACC done with recording his statement over RM1.1b semiconductor probe

A construction company director pleaded not guilty to 11 charges involving land fraud and money laundering amounting to more than RM3.7 million at the Sessions Court today. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Construction company director charged with 11 counts of land fraud, money laundering involving RM3.7m

Perak Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs, and National Integration Committee chairman Datuk A. Sivanesan said claims that an ambulance took up to two hours to reach the accident scene in Pulau Pangkor are ‘baseless’ and contradict the health ministry’s records. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Perak exco: Ambulance reached Pulau Pangkor crash site within minutes, two‑hour delay claim ‘baseless’

Extreme rain caused flashed floods across Kuala Lumpur and parts of Selangor yesterday. — Picture from X/Bernama
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Klang Valley on alert for more flash floods as MetMalaysia issues new storm warning

State Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee chairman Lee Ting Han said data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia showed that Johor’s median household income in 2022 stood at about RM6,879 per month, while average household income was around RM8,517. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Johor’s household income rises to average RM9,484, median RM7,712, among highest in Malaysia, says state exco

This general view shows the cruise ship MV Hondius, leaving the port of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, on May 6, 2026. A total of 30 passengers left the hantavirus-stricken Hondius on April 24 during its call at the remote British island of Saint Helena, the cruise ship’s Dutch operator said today. — AFP pic
World  / 14 h ago

Governor warns of ‘crisis’ as operator says 30 passengers disembarked hantavirus‑hit cruise ship in Saint Helena last week

Two Singapore residents who had been on board a hantavirus-hit cruise ship have been isolated as they await test results for the rare respiratory disease, Singapore’s Communicable Diseases Agency said today. — Reuters pic
Singapore  / 14 h ago

Singapore isolates two residents, awaiting test results after exposure to hantavirus‑hit cruise ship

The family of the Indian national who perished in the 2024 Jalan Masjid India sinkhole tragedy officially received her death certificate yesterday, enabling their legal team to begin the process of claiming compensation from the authorities. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Family of Jalan Masjid India sinkhole victim obtains death certificate, paving way for compensation

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani is attending the 27th Asean Economic Community Council Meeting and related sessions in Cebu, the Philippines, where discussions included a proposed regional oil stockpiling framework and its potential private sector role. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Asean may start oil reserve scheme with select countries, says investment, trade and industry minister

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A matter of priorities

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What it takes to become a grandmaster

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As long as the children (and parents) are happy!

 

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High (Malaysian) drama in regional chess championships

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Focus on local chess services industry

 

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