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Panelist and Court of Appeal judge Datin Evrol Mariette Peters speaks at the ‘Children’s Rights in Malaysia: From Commitments to Monitoring and Accountability’ panel session during the Human Rights Day Forum 2025 in Kuala Lumpur December 11, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

How judges handle children in custody disputes: Court of Appeal judge shares personalised, child‑friendly approach

Luck did not favour former world champion Natasha Mohamed Roslan as she failed to win the women’s singles gold in bowling at the 2025 South East Asian (SEA) Games here today. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 18 h ago

Bowling queen Natasha Roslan edged out, aims redemption in doubles and team events

The Inland Revenue Board has completed tax refund payments amounting to RM14.55 billion involving 3.47 million cases as of November 30, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

IRB disburses RM14.55b in tax refunds to 3.47 million taxpayers, says deputy finance minister

The Malaysian Meteorological Department today issued a warning of continuous rain that is expected to hit several states until this Thursday. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of continuous heavy rain in several states until Thursday

A customer buys fish at the Section 6 wet market in Shah Alam on February 16, 2023. — Yusof Mat Isa pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Why are fish prices so high in Malaysia? LKIM claims wholesalers are hoarding, manipulating market

A damaged luxury car rests on a roadside embankment in Kuala Langat after the driver allegedly lost control while reaching for his mobile phone. — PDRM pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Costly distraction: Man crashes Porsche in Kuala Langat after dropping phone

Subang MP Wong Chen today said the Subang Jaya City Council has agreed to fund an independent Traffic Impact Assessment for the proposed Persiaran Lagoon Selatan–Kelana Link flyover in SS14. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Wong Chen: MBSJ agrees to independent traffic study on Persiaran Lagoon Selatan–Kelana Link flyover

A man pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate’s Court here today to a charge of dangerous driving and causing the death of a married couple last week. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Mercedes-Benz driver pleads not guilty to dangerous driving that killed married couple in Bentong

People react in front of a flower tribute near Bondi Pavilion following a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney December 15, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 17 h ago

What we know about the shooting victims at Sydney’s Bondi Beach Jewish event

Malaysia’s rhythmic gymnastics squad leapt, twirled, and danced their way to a team gold at the SEA Games Thailand 2025, today. — Reuters pic
Sports  / 17 h ago

Malaysia’s rhythmic gymnastics squad dazzles with routines to clinch SEA Games gold

Rain clouds are seen over the city centre in Kuala Lumpur in this file picture dated December 8, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Brace for rain: Thunderstorm alert until noon for Selangor, KL, N. Sembilan and Sabah

A handout photo taken and released by the Australian Prime Minister's Office on December 15, 2025 shows Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (2nd left) walking with police officers after laying flowers at the Bondi Pavillion at Bondi Beach, the scene of a shooting where 15 people were killed. — Australian Prime Minister's Office handout/AFP pic
World  / 4 h ago

Father, son behind Bondi Beach mass shooting linked to Islamic State ideology, says Albanese

In this picture taken on June 16, 2020, media tycoon Jimmy Lai poses during an interview with AFP at the Next Digital offices in Hong Kong. US President Donald Trump said yesterday he wanted his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to free Jimmy Lai as he voiced sadness over the Hong Kong media mogul’s conviction. — AFP pic
World  / 4 h ago

‘I feel so badly’: Trump says he asked Xi to release Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told the Dewan Negara that the police report on the case will be submitted to the Attorney-General today for further action. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

‘No compromise’: Police assure full, transparent probe into Durian Tunggal triple shooting in Melaka, says Anwar

Undated photo from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate shows Donald Trump with a group of women; released by House Oversight Democrats on December 12, 2025. — Handout photo from House Oversight Democrats via AFP
World  / 7 h ago

Countdown begins for Trump and Co: Decades of Epstein sex-trafficking files set for release this Friday

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The Ministry of Finance announced that vape liquids will be subject to excise duty of 40 sen per ml from April 1, 2023. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
31 Mar 2023

Federal Gazette: Vape liquids taxed at 40 sen per ml from tomorrow

According to an expert, PAS’s growing popularity is not due to just sermons in mosques but also their access to privately funded Islamic religious schools and student bodies at universities. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
30 Mar 2023

Analysts: PAS will circumvent sermon ban with public outreach programmes, social media presence

Chairman of FRHAM Dr Kamal Kenny said that issues related to sexual health must be scrutinised to ensure that no one is left behind in getting proper healthcare access, and a holistic approach that involves various stakeholders is needed. — File picture by Devan Manuel
29 Mar 2023

Fostering thoughtful communities, ending stigmas give rise to positive sexual and psychosocial health, say experts

Brian Bouffard, the lead counsel for one of the two suspects Mohammed Nazir Lep said a two-week hearing has been set to start on April 24. — Istock pic
29 Mar 2023

Report: New trial dates for two Malaysians jailed in Guantanamo over terror attacks in Indonesia

 

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The organisers said they have asked doctors to take emergency or medical leave on April 3-5 as a sign of protest, adding that they do not encourage demonstrations or flashmobs, while warning of potential mass resignations on April 1. — AFP file pic
29 Mar 2023

Report: Contract doctors group threatens major strike, mass resignation

Petaling Jaya district police chief Fakhrudin Hamid said that the case was being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for causing injury and Section 186 for obstructing officers from carrying out their official duties. — Bernama file pic
25 Mar 2023

Report: Senior citizen allegedly assaulted by MBPJ officers during stray dog round-up now under police probe

Transport Minister Anthony Loke at a press conference in Putrajaya March 24, 2023. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
24 Mar 2023

Transport minister says Puspakom to get 15-year extension, but won’t be sole operator of periodic motor vehicle inspection from Sept 2024

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli says in order to implement the Universal Basic Income scheme, the country's fiscal position needs to be improved. — Bernama pic
22 Mar 2023

Rafizi: Country's fiscal position must be strong to implement Universal Basic Income scheme

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli speaks during his ministry's monthly town hall session today, March 22, 2013. ― Bernama pic
22 Mar 2023

Rafizi: Economy Ministry's focus now on expediting digital economy, addressing skills gap in job market

Bersatu associate wing information chief S. Subramaniam suggested that MIC and MCA abandon their Barisan Nasional coalition and the unity government to join Perikatan Nasional. ― Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
21 Mar 2023

Bersatu leader claims MCA and MIC 'sidelined' by unity govt, welcomes both parties to join PN

The organiser Sekretariat Proklamasi Orang Melayu said the programme headlining former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is ‘having difficulties’ in getting a venue. — Picture via Facebook/ Eddy Bronko
18 Mar 2023

Organiser axes ‘Malay Proclamation’ rally in KL featuring Dr Mahathir after bookings for venue cancelled twice

Selangor Islamic Affairs, Consumer Affairs, and Halal Industry Committee executive councillor Mohd Zawawi Ahmad Mughni said administrators of mosques, surau and musalla in the state must ensure that the preachers engaged have been approved by Jais. — File Picture by Azneal Ishak
18 Mar 2023

Report: Selangor bans foreign Islamic preachers from leading mosque prayers during Ramadan

Impact Malaysia had previously visited a mosque and a gurdwara under its 'Jom Ziarah' programme to promote interfaith understanding, harmony and respect. — Picture by Farhan Najib
18 Mar 2023

‘Jom Ziarah’ organiser confirms church visit off after flak from Islamic authorities

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa speaks during a visit to Hospital Kuala Lumpur on March 17, 2023. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
17 Mar 2023

Health minister announces RM1m as stopgap for HKL

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa (centre) is seen during her visit to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital March 17, 2023. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
17 Mar 2023

Health and Transport Ministries to roll out shuttle bus service between HKL, MRT station

Economists pointed out that the 0.5 to 2 per cent cut for the RM30,000 to RM100,000 taxable income band will only provide a meagre extra disposable income that ranges between RM25 to RM110 each month. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
17 Mar 2023

Economists say 2pc tax cut for middle income group only translates to RM100 extra each month, second income source still needed

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil (centre) listens during a town hall meeting with concert organisers and arts groups at the Publika in Kuala Lumpur on March 16, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara
16 Mar 2023

In forum, organisers ask Putrajaya for one-stop shop on concert approvals

Hemakavin’s father, Karthigesu Muniyandy (centre), during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur March 15, 2023. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
15 Mar 2023

Suaram urges PM Anwar to raise case of Malaysian imprisoned in Cambodia for drug trafficking during official visit

A congratulatory poster of Mohd Faiz Abdullah’s appointment as the new chairman of the Institute of Strategic and International Studies. — Picture from the ISIS Facebook page
14 Mar 2023

PM Anwar names Mohd Faiz Abdullah as new ISIS chairman

Defense Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (centre) announcing a dividend of five percent for account holders of the Armed Forces Fund (LTAT) at the LTAT 2022 Dividend Announcement Ceremony and MyWira Application Lucky Draw Prize Presentation at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur, March 13, 2023. — Bernama pic
13 Mar 2023

Minister: LTAT’s voluntary takeover of Boustead Holding Berhad good for both sides

Minister Of Defence Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan at the announcement of the Armed Forces Fund Board Dividend in Kuala LUmpur March 13 , 2023. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
13 Mar 2023

LTAT announces 5pc dividend for 2022, highest payout since 2018

According to a report by Nikkei Asia published yesterday, Agung Wicaksono, deputy for financing and investment at the Nusantara Authority, said Indonesia has received about 100 letters of intent so far for investments in the new capital, with half from Indonesians’ local investors. — AFP pic
10 Mar 2023

Report: Malaysian companies top list of foreign entities keen to invest in Indonesia’s Nusantara

PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks after officiating the KL Park Festival in Kuala Lumpur March 9, 2023. ― Picture by Hari Anggara
09 Mar 2023

Good city planning caters to all walks of life, says PM Anwar

 

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The new Aerotrain is seen during its launch at KLIA Terminal 1 in Sepang on July 1, 2025. — Yusof Mat Isa pic
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KLIA Aerotrain starts trial operations amid major repair push; nightly shutdown to continue

 
A suspected tout is detained in a Road Transport Department operation at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. — JPJ pic
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JPJ arrests illegal tout, seizes vehicle in KLIA crackdown

 
The MCMC also presented its own data showing that average 5G download speeds remain robust, at over 218 Mbps on the DNB network and over 315 Mbps on the second network operated by U Mobile, which it said aligns with national targets. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
54 m ago

Malaysia’s 5G performance reflects rapid expansion and strong user growth