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File picture of a man working from the comfort of home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. Civil servants in the federal territories, Selangor, and state capitals with commutes over eight kilometres can start working from home from April 15. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

WFH for civil servants: Those in FT, Selangor, state capitals with commutes over 8km eligible from April 15

The Ministry of Health (MOH) no longer permits the sale of two cosmetic products, Glowing Nite Treatment and Glowing Herbal Treatment, which have been found to contain scheduled poisons. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Toxic beauty: MOH bans two cosmetic products over mercury and other poisons

Vehicles are seen on the North-South Expressway on March 19, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

US-Iran war crisis shows Malaysia not built to survive an oil shock, think tank warns

File picture of Perdana Putra building, which houses the Prime Minister’s Office, in Putrajaya on March 3, 2025. nergy controls in government buildings will be tightened, including setting air-conditioning temperatures at no lower than 24°Celsius, following the global energy crisis, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Global energy crisis: Putrajaya to cap air-conditioning at offices to 24°C, tighten energy use in govt buildings, says DPM Fadillah

While food supply remains stable for now, higher fuel costs are expected to raise the cost of transport and production, which could eventually push up prices at the checkout. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

US-Iran conflict: What it means for Malaysians’ consumption habits

Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department (JKDNKA) Wildlife Crime Bureau (WCB) Commander, SAC Mohd Zaki Ashar, said the seizures followed raids on three separate premises in the area. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Police seize RM1.5m in non-halal chicken and pork in Kampung Baru Subang, 32 detained

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said a man and two women aged between 25 and 54, were arrested in Kuala Lumpur on April 2, 2026 and seized three passports bearing Social Visit Pass (Dependent) stickers from the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme that were suspected to be fake. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Immigration Dept nab three Chinese nationals in KL suspected of using forged MM2H stickers to aid US visa applications

In a war saturated with AI-generated content, even authentic images are increasingly met with doubt. — Picture from social media
World  / 6 h ago

‘AI slop’ floods Middle East war, blurring truth and fiction

Environment Department director-general Datuk Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaffar is brought to the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur on April 2, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

DoE chief charged over RM100,000 bribe in Penang road project

A Volvo trailer lorry crashed into a van, sending it into the opposite lane into the path of an oncoming 10-tonne lorry, killing three people in the van and injuring two others at at KM212 of the Johor Bahru-Seremban road on April 2, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Bernama
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

JB-Seremban road crash kills three in van; trailer driver tests positive for meth

Jafry Ariffin (centre) after the courtesy call from Jesselton International who presented a proposal for a cable car project in the Kundasang area. — Picture courtesy of Jafry Ariffin’s office
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Sabah mulls Mount Kinabalu cable car proposal, stresses conservation-first approach

Darren Jack, a Canadian motorsports memorabilia collector from Toronto, poses with the racing helmet worn by late Formula One legend Ayrton Senna in Nagoya on March 30, 2026. — AFP pic
Sports  / 16 h ago

Canadian collector secures Ayrton Senna helmet, turns down million-dollar offers at Japan GP

Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar delivers a speech during the MADANI Rakyat programme at the Tawau Community Hall on May 11, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

BDR doesn’t mean ‘Baring, duduk, rehat’: Chief Secretary warns civil servants as remote work policy starts April 15

Proton said March sales rose 15.4 per cent from February and were 12.8 per cent higher compared to the same month last year. Its market share for March is expected to reach 25.1 per cent, with year-to-date share forecast at 27.4 per cent — its highest level since 2017. — Reuters pic
Money  / 19 h ago

Proton says 2026 Q1 sales hit highest level since 2004, driven by EV growth

The hybrid airline, which employs around 3,500 staff, will also offer voluntary unpaid leave, with applications open until April 3 for leave beginning April 6. — Bernama pic
Money  / 15 h ago

Batik Air trims April flights by 35pc as fuel costs soar

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Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) deputy governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar speaks at the BNM Address on the Malaysian Economy & Panel Discussion at Sasana Kijang, Kuala Lumpur on April 2, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
18 h ago

Investors holding firm: Bank Negara says steady foreign projects key to Malaysia weathering Middle East turmoil

Ramanan challenged businessman Victor Chin to reveal the identity of “Mr R”. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
25 Mar 2026

Who is Mr R? PKR’s Ramanan dares Victor Chin to name MP given RM9.5m

Rising fertiliser costs, driven by Middle East conflicts and China’s export curbs, are putting pressure on Malaysia’s vegetable production. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
24 Mar 2026

Explainer: How the Middle East conflict and China fertiliser curbs are rattling Malaysia’s vegetable supply 

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir speaks during the TikTok Socioeconomic Impact Report 2025 in Kuala Lumpur March 10, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
10 Mar 2026

TikTok says it contributed RM20b to Malaysia’s 2025 GDP, supports over 147,000 jobs

 

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The government of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was just two votes short of the 148 supermajority ballots needed for the Bill’s passage. — Bernama pic
10 Mar 2026

The parliamentary whip system: What happens behind the scenes when a key Bill is voted on

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 (CMP4) will serve as a strategic roadmap to bolster Malaysia’s financial market over the next five years. — Bernama pic
09 Mar 2026

Anwar launches five-year Capital Market Masterplan in bid to make investments more people-centric

James Chai, former special functions officer to ex-economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, denies allegations of misappropriation linked to a government deal with ARM Limited and criticises the MACC’s handling of the investigation. — Picture from Facebook/James Chai
04 Mar 2026

‘I’m no Jho Low 2’: Rafizi’s ex-aide denies misappropriation claims, slams MACC’s public search

issued a notice today regarding Chai Jin Shern, also known as James Chai, who previously served as a special functions officer to Rafizi during the latter’s tenure as Minister of Economy. — Picture by Choo Choy May
04 Mar 2026

MACC seeks Rafizi’s former aide in chip project probe

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the alleged plot to undermine his government is linked to large-scale anti-corruption efforts targeting those behind the scheme. — Bernama pic
03 Mar 2026

Anwar claims alleged plot to destabilise govt driven by ‘mass scale’ anti-graft push

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Dewan Rakyat, March 3, 2026. — Bernama pic
03 Mar 2026

Anwar: Findings from special probe panel on MACC chief Azam Baki’s shareholdings expected this week

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stresses that any investigation into MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, including his shareholdings, must follow due process and be transparent. — Screengrab from YouTube/Parlimen Malaysia
03 Mar 2026

‘Due process must prevail’: Anwar calls for transparent probe on MACC chief Azam Baki, disagrees with Bloomberg claims

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul speaks during the second meeting of the fourth session of the 15th Parliament at the Parliament Building in Kuala Lumpur on July 21, 2025. — Bernama pic
02 Mar 2026

Two votes short: Move to limit PM tenure fails in Parliament amid high absenteeism

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said a large number of Malaysians, exceeding 29,112 registered and unregistered people, work in the region, the highest numbers being in Qatar, the UAE (United Arab Emirates), Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. — Bernama pic  
02 Mar 2026

Anwar says govt working to bring home Malaysians stranded in Middle East after Iran strikes

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim used this morning’s parliamentary session to denounce the United States and Israel’s military strikes on Iran, calling them a blatant breach of international law and reiterating his demand for an immediate ceasefire. — Bernama pic
02 Mar 2026

Anwar condemns US and Israel strikes on Iran in Dewan Rakyat, calls for ceasefire

Operators must apply for the specific category that fits their business. Individual licenses are available for static stalls, mobile vendors, and market hawkers.. — Picture via Facebook
26 Feb 2026

Thinking of opening a stall in KL? Here are DBKL’s do’s and don’ts for new hawkers

A still shows Subang MP Wong Chen speaking during a press conference in the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur.
23 Feb 2026

Four Pakatan MPs urge Putrajaya to halt ART ratification after US Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs

The Ampang woman’s disappearance was reported on December 15, 2025 at Ampang Police Station and the Pedas Police Station was later notified, prompting the search at a house on Jalan Pedas-Linggi linked to criminal activity. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
23 Feb 2026

Police officers can be sacked for refusing emergency response over attire, deputy minister says

Commuters wait at the Kerinchi LRT Station in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur on April 20, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
23 Feb 2026

Loke: Rapid Rail peak hour frequency to be extended throughout Ramadan

Su Yiming’s popularity transcends the medals. He is frequently cited as a Gen Z icon, a status shaped by his multi-hyphenate lifestyle and so-called “rebel” persona. — AFP pic
18 Feb 2026

How a Chinese snowboarder is putting the Winter Olympics on Malaysia’s radar

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the Rawang temple incident calls for the authorities to be proactive. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
12 Feb 2026

Home minister: Police told to provide all facts in Rawang temple demolition case as Cabinet seeks to ease tensions

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that Malaysia is a country founded on the rule of law and that all parties must respect this principle. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
12 Feb 2026

Houses of worship: No one should take law into their own hands, says Anwar

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the Rawang temple incident calls for the authorities to be proactive. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
12 Feb 2026

Home minister: All houses of worship must be protected, law must guide action after Rawang temple destruction  

Under this expanded programme, more than 22 million adult MyKad holders are eligible to receive a one-off RM100 credit. The aid is valid for use until December 31, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
09 Feb 2026

Putrajaya kicks off RM2.2b ‘SARA for All’ today; 22 million Malaysians to receive RM100 credit

 

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Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the MyDigital-Oracle digital training sessions on artificial intelligence are part of initiatives to equip Malaysians with future-ready skills. — Picture from Facebook/Gobind Singh Deo
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MyDigital, Oracle team up to train 300,000 Malaysians in AI by 2029

 
Police arrested five Indonesians suspected of migrant smuggling in a boat house off Kukup, Johor on April 1, 2026, and three of their countrymen the next day. — Picture from Facebook/Polis Daerah Pontian
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Transit house caretaker and boat skipper among eight Indonesians under arrest for migrant smuggling in Pontian

 
Road Transport Department Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli delivers a speech during the department’s monthly assembly at the Transport Ministry in Putrajaya on April 3, 2026. — Bernama pic
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JPJ eyes stricter DUI penalties, victim compensation after fatal crashes