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Under the Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM), the price of RON97 and unsubsidised RON95 will both drop by 25 sen. RON97 will now cost RM4.10 per litre, while unsubsidised RON95 will be priced at RM3.47 per litre. Meanwhile, diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will see a 30 sen decrease, bringing the price down to RM4.07 per litre. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Fuel prices drop: Finance ministry announces lowered petrol and diesel rates amid easing global market

Magistrate Mohd Hirman Ab Raub imposed the sentence on Syed Fazillah Syed Assimie, 41, after the court found the prosecution had proven its case.— Pexels pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

E-hailing driver fined RM101,750 for importing 5,500 bottles of zam-zam water

A view of skyscrapers affected by haze in Bukit Antarabangsa, Kuala Lumpur in this file picture dated July 22, 2025. Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore could face severe transboundary haze in the coming months as South-east Asia has been placed on red alert for an elevated haze risk, according to the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA). — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Malaysia, SE Asia on red alert for severe haze risk in 2026, warns SIIA report

Transport Minister Anthony Loke explained that the authorities can still impose a lower fine for a violation on a case-to-case basis, countering allegations that the increment would lump lesser serious offences together with more serious violations. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

As traffic violations rise, so must the penalties: Loke defends RM500 fine hike

Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (centre) leading the coalition’s 56 candidates for the upcoming Johor state election at the Johor Umno state liaison office in Johor Bahru today. June 24, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Going it alone: Johor BN will not form a joint government with any coalition, says Onn Hafiz

Finance Minister II Datuk Amir Hamzah Azizan inspects the prices of daily essential goods at a grocery shop in Petra Jaya, Kuching, June 24, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

SARA programme expanded to include more local products, says finance minister II

: Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (centre) leading the coalition’s 56 candidates for the upcoming Johor state election at the Johor Umno state liaison office in Johor Bahru today. June 24, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

BN announces Johor election candidate lists, Onn Hafiz spearheading the charge

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech during the Prime Minister’s Informal Engagement Session with the Chief Secretary to the Government and civil servants from the Southern Zone at the Public Works Department Engineering and Technology Excellence Centre (CREaTE) hall in Melaka, June 24, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Anwar: Elections should be between political parties, don’t involve royalty

MRCB had sued activist Abdul Razak Ismail and blogger Murray Hunter over a series of posts published on Facebook and Hunter’s Substack platform that questioned the stadium demolition and redevelopment project. — Pexels pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

MRCB secures consent judgment in Shah Alam Stadium suit; case against blogger to continue

Education minister and Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Wanita chief Fadhlina Sidek has filed a police report over the circulation of an AI-generated video spreading false allegations against her. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Education minister files police report over AI-generated video, calling it malicious and defamatory

BNM attributed the breaches to inadequate staff oversight and gaps in the company’s standard operating procedures. — Photo by Firdaus Latif
Money  / 14 h ago

BNM fines AEON Credit RM520,000 over sanctions compliance breaches

According to the charge, the accused was charged with making an offensive communication with intent to annoy others through a Facebook post on February 12 last year. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

In Sarawak, security guard jailed eight months, fined RM50,000 for offensive Facebook comment against King

A child was photographed eating a takeaway meal at an Ikea showroom dining set in Tampines, sparking an online debate in Singapore over public etiquette and store rules. — Composite of social media photos
Singapore  / 12 h ago

‘It’s just a kid!’ Grandma’s response after grandson eats at Singapore Ikea display table sparks social media pile-on

Voters show their inked fingers after early voting for the Johor State Election at a polling station in Johor Bahru on March 8, 2022. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

These 21 Johor seats decided two elections — Will they decide a third on July 11?

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said based on statistics from the Socso, business closures and company downsizing were identified as the main causes of retrenchment, affecting 17,485 people or 40.85 per cent.
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Business closures, downsizing led to 42,807 job losses this year, says Ramanan

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Penang Hospital has served as the Northern region oncology referral centre since 2005. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
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Before dawn, before work: The long road for some outstation cancer patients who travel to Penang for treatment

MKS Super Center Factory spans approximately 350,000 square feet on a 17-acre site. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
20 Jun 2026

Chip giant MKS pours RM400m into Penang plant, creates 1,000 high-value jobs

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (third, left) cuts the ribbon to officiate the opening ceremony of MKS Instruments Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Batu Kawan on June 20, 2026. — Bernama pic
20 Jun 2026

US, China, or India? Anwar explains why Malaysia doesn’t have to choose

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends the official opening ceremony of MKS Instruments Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Batu Kawan on June 20, 2026. — Bernama pic
20 Jun 2026

Anwar lauds US-Iran de-escalation, warns geopolitical turmoil hits the poor hardest

 

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officiates the grand opening of the MKS Instruments Inc super centre factory in Seberang Perai, Penang on June 20, 2026. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
20 Jun 2026

Neutrality pays: Anwar links landmark Turkmenistan gas deal to Malaysia’s balanced foreign policy

The iconic Apong Guan will be moving to KL after June 26. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
20 Jun 2026

Beloved Penang stall Apong Guan all set to win KL hearts (and tummies!) one ‘apom’ at a time from August

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state government supports the federal Refugee Registration Document mechanism as a way to better monitor refugees while safeguarding public safety and local communities. — Bernama pic
16 Jun 2026

Penang to work closely with Putrajaya on refugee and asylum seeker management, says CM

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the long-awaited Perak-Penang water transfer project is in its final stages of negotiations, with an agreement expected to be signed in Ipoh as early as next week. — Bernama file pic
16 Jun 2026

Chow Kon Yeow: Penang-Perak water deal talks enter final stretch, signing targeted for next week

PBAPP chief executive officer Datuk K. Pathmanathan and PBA Holdings Bhd chairman Chow Kon Yeow (left) look at a map of PBAPP water projects. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
16 Jun 2026

Penang to spend RM2.9b on water infrastructure as consumption set to surge

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh at the handing over ceremony of an approval letter for the construction of a new building for SJKT Rajaji in Air Itam in George Town, June 15, 2026. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
15 Jun 2026

Penang to secure land ownership for all 28 Tamil schools, says state exco

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said the federal government has guaranteed that no vernacular schools will be closed under its administration. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
15 Jun 2026

No vernacular schools will be closed, says deputy education minister; RM50m boost for SJKTs

State leaders have called for stronger institutions and clearer federal-state mechanisms to protect every state’s interests regardless of political changes. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
11 Jun 2026

Politicians come and go, institutions remain: Leaders call for stronger federal-state framework

The 29-year-old suspect was brought to the court complex at 8.45am in a police truck. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
09 Jun 2026

Viral Mitsubishi Triton driver remanded four days over reckless driving and drug-related offences

One Hope Charity today announced RM1 million in medical equipment assistance for government hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities in Penang and Kedah. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
08 Jun 2026

Charity group pledges yearly support for public healthcare, donates RM1m in equipment

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state remains on a strong financial footing, with state reserves continuing to grow on the back of higher revenue collection. — Picture via Facebook/Chow Kon Yeow
08 Jun 2026

Penang reserves rise to RM616m, Chow Kon Yeow rejects deficit claims

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the spirit of sacrifice should extend beyond religious obligations and serve as a reminder of perseverance, social responsibility and helping those in need. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
26 May 2026

Anwar says korban is about sacrifice, resilience and helping the needy

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s fuel stability was supported by its international relations and continued access to key shipping routes, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz.— Picture by Opalyn Mok
26 May 2026

Petrol supply stable until July, says PM Anwar

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the project concessionaire was facing financial issues but they have been given an extension until next year to complete the project. — Picture via Facebook/ChowKonYeow
25 May 2026

Financial issues behind delay in Air Itam-Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway project, says Penang CM

The site of the proposed reclamation off Karpal Singh Drive. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
25 May 2026

Still no decision on controversial RM1b Jelutong landfill project, says Penang CM

Penang Island City Council plans to expand its animal welfare efforts with a proposed trap-neuter-release programme for stray cats and new animal sanctuaries. — AFP file pic
22 May 2026

Penang to tackle rising stray cat numbers with proposed trap-neuter-release programme

MBPP Mayor Datuk A.Rajendran said a total of 8,484 dogs have been successfully neutered under the TNR programme. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
22 May 2026

Penang’s zero-kill approach sees 8,484 stray dogs neutered since 2018

Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow and his wife, Tan Lean Kee, take part in a cooking demonstration during a local fruits and vegetables campaign at Komtar. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
21 May 2026

‘Everything remains under control’: Penang’s essential goods supply stable with no sharp price increases, says CM

Drugs packed into vape cartridges and sold on the streets as “Piau Piau” have resurfaced in Penang, after police busted a syndicate and seized almost RM200,000 worth of drugs and assets. — Picture courtesy of PDRM
21 May 2026

Penang police bust ‘Piau Piau’ vape‑drug syndicate, arrest two and seize RM199,000 in drugs and assets

 

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