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Guess where most of Malaysia’s overseas travellers come from. Tourists pose for a group photo at the River of Life area in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Can you guess who the big spenders are among international visitors to Malaysia? Check out these tourism numbers

This picture handed out by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation shows damage to the Kuwait-flagged Al-Salmi crude oil tanker, following a reported strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 17 h ago

Iran drone strike sets oil tanker ablaze off Dubai after Trump warning

The damaged tanker that collided with a lorry along Kilometre 40.6 (northbound) of the North-South Expressway near Kulai today. March 31, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Johor Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Trailer collision and fire along North-South Expressway triggers closure and traffic congestion

An Indonesian woman was allegedly beaten, starved and forced to sleep on stairs or in a garage while working as a ‘slave’ for a Malaysian couple, an Australian court heard. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Malaysia couple accused in Melbourne of enslaving Indonesian woman, abusing her and treating her like property

The driver at the centre of a viral crash that hurled a motorcyclist onto another car was brought before the Magistrates’ Court here today to face a murder charge and a separate drug offence. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Driver at centre of viral Klang crash faces murder charge, pleads guilty to drug offence

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said that this transition period is intended to provide platform operators with sufficient time to adapt to the new legislative requirements without the immediate threat of punitive enforcement. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Gig economy platforms have 3 to 6 months to comply with new Perkeso law

A man in his 20s was brought to court today over a fatal drink‑driving crash on Jalan Raya Barat. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Widow demands retribution as suspect in fatal Klang drink-driving crash brought to court

US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump attend the opening night of ‘Chicago’ at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Trump tells struggling countries to ‘go get your own oil’ in Hormuz

At 6pm, the local currency fell to 4.0475/0520 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0280/0350. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 17 h ago

Ringgit slips further as investors track Iran war, rising energy prices

People shop at the Grand Bazaar in Tehran on March 30, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

What the Middle East war means for China’s ties with Iran

Pablo Picassio's 'L’Ecuyère et les clowns (1961)' is seen here in a photo from its listing on the Christie's auction website. — Christie's screenshot

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Picasso painting among four high-value artworks with 1MDB links being repatriated back to Malaysia

US President Donald Trump speaks during the signing ceremony for an executive order on mail ballots in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 3 h ago

Malaysia’s manufacturing sector rebounds in March, but war-driven inflation hits 45-month high

Tenaga Nasional Bhd has announced the Automatic Fuel Adjustment rate for April, with consumers set to receive a slightly reduced rebate of 0.47 sen per kilowatt hour. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 2 h ago

TNB announces April automatic fuel adjustment rate with slightly lower electricity rebate

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government will give social media platforms sufficient time to implement clean-up measures, including ensuring that no more children under 16 register new accounts or maintain existing accounts on their respective platforms. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Communications minister: New social media age limit could start by June

Nasa astronauts Reid Wiseman (Artemis II commander), Victor Glover (pilot), Christina Koch and CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen (mission specialists) pose ahead of Nasa’s Artemis II countdown at Launch Complex 39B, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, March 30, 2026. — Nasa handout pic via AFP

World / 16 h ago

Nasa begins countdown for first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years

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Malaysian vehicle owners are advised to fill before entering Brunei, as its government will require all foreign vehicles to have at least three-quarters of a tank of fuel starting April 1. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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Malaysian vehicles among foreign cars required to have three‑quarters full tank to enter Brunei from April 1

Suzanne Liew, wife of Pastor Raymond Koh, leaves the courtroom after the decision of her husband’s case at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex November 5, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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