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Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has dismissed claims linking him to RM3.6 billion in alleged financial scandals, saying no evidence has been publicly presented despite two MACC investigations involving him. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

‘Fuyoh! More than Najib’: Rafizi says public will not believe ‘overkill’ claims linked to RM3.6b MACC probe

The Embassy of Malaysia in Japan will implement the MyVISA 2.0 system for all visa applications effective March 1. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

No more walk‑ins: Malaysia to roll out MyVISA 2.0 in Japan on March 1, ending face‑to‑face visa applications

Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Steven Sim Chee Keong has been admitted to the hospital after experiencing extreme fatigue. — Picture via Facebook/Steven Sim
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

After a hectic Chinese New Year schedule, Steven Sim lands in hospital but says he’ll be back stronger

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook during the 18th DAP National Congress at Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC), in Shah Alam, last year. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

DAP ministers quitting Cabinet or GLCs would not trigger snap polls, analysts say

The Esplanade Seawall and Promenade project in George Town has been recognised in the 2025 Unesco Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. — Picture courtesy of Unesco/Kazuho Nakatani
Life  / 10 h ago

Malaysia scores at Unesco heritage awards with George Town’s seawall project

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus speaks at the handover ceremony for the Sentul district police chief and Perkep chair at the Sentul district police headquarters, Kuala Lumpur, February 16, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Murder, rape, kidnapping: KL police hunt 36 suspects over major violent crimes

The High Court today dismissed fashion designer Datuk Jovian Mandagie’s appeal to set aside a bankruptcy order against him over a RM5.28 million loan. — Picture via Instagram/Jovian Mandagie
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

High Court upholds bankruptcy order against fashion designer Jovian Mandagie over RM5m loan

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrives at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 for a special visit to Malaysia today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong arrives in KL for special meeting with Anwar

Johor police chief Ab Rahaman Arsad said initial investigations found the fireworks used were from an unapproved category and not among the 45 types permitted for possession and import. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Police hunt illegal fireworks seller after Segamat blast costs man his leg

Both the accused were charged under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code and Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which provides for imprisonment for up to 20 years and whipping upon conviction. — Pexels pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Two friends claim trial to rape of 14-year-old in Puncak Alam

Bersatu Srikandi chief Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin has reportedly resigned from her post along with division secretary Shahrul Azhar Amir. — File picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Mas Ermieyati quits as Bersatu Masjid Tanah chief, cites no confidence in Muhyiddin

The Federal Court has reportedly upheld a 35-year jail sentence for former security guard M Gunasegaran for murdering his lover after she said she planned to marry another man. — Pexels pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Federal Court upholds 35-year jail term for man who killed lover in Kota Damansara in 2018

A police inspector was recharged in the Magistrate’s Court with failing to arrest a suspect under the Arms Act after previously being freed of the same offence. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Inspector recharged with failing to arrest suspect under Arms Act at Bukit Jalil station

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shakes hands with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in front of the historic landmark, Seri Negara in conjunction with Wong’s special visit to Malaysia February 20, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Anwar, Singapore PM discuss bilateral cooperation during special visit to Malaysia

For close to 10 years, Via Pre has served up comforting pork-free Italian fare to loyal regulars from its quiet corner in Bukit Damansara. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Eat-drink  / 16 h ago

From Piedmont to Penang to KL: 10 years on, Via Pre still serving a slice of Italy to all who dine here

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shakes hands with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in front of the historic landmark, Seri Negara in conjunction with Wong’s special visit to Malaysia February 20, 2026. — Bernama pic
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Anwar, Singapore PM discuss bilateral cooperation during special visit to Malaysia

 
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Deputy State Secretary (Economic Planning and Development) Datuk Seri Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel and the Ministry of Education (MOE) secretary-general Datuk Aminuddin Hassim co-chair the meeting. — Picture courtesy of Ukas
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