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While the Middle East conflict has resulted in some tourists cancelling or postponing their trips to Malaysia, travellers can use alternative transit airports not affected by the ongoing war. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Malaysia’s tour agencies saw 2,800 cancellations in first week of Iran war, say tourists now in wait-and-see mode

The group comprised travellers either seeking entry into Malaysia or transiting through the country en route to other destinations in Asia. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

AI travel advice backfires: Israelis detained at KLIA during transit, envoy warns against Malaysia trips

Police have confirmed that businessman Victor Chin Boon Loong was among 10 individuals detained on suspicion of involvement in money laundering activities under Ops Viking. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Police confirm Victor Chin detained in Ops Viking, RM473m assets seized in money‑laundering crackdown

The Kelana Jaya line of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) serves as one of the busiest public transport hubs in the Klang Valley, carrying more than 350,000 passengers daily. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

KL’s secret LRT tunnel doubles as emergency evacuation route for passengers

A man has been remanded for four days from today for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and causing the death of a motorcyclist in Klang. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Driver in his 20s remanded four days after fatal Klang crash hurls motorcyclist onto car roof

A screenshot of a video of the said incident which went viral on social media. — Picture via social media
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Police probe deadly Klang smash after Honda City driver, allegedly intoxicated, collides head-on with motorcyclist

According to the business daily citing Miti minister Datuk Seri Johani Abdul Ghani, one of the key sticking points is a requirement for up to 80 per cent of vehicles assembled locally to be exported, with only 20 per cent allocated for the domestic market. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Report: BYD may rethink Malaysia plans amid Miti’s export, pricing conditions

‘Wantan mee’ can be eaten on repeat especially when paired with ‘char siu’ without a thick, sticky crust that sticks to the teeth. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
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At Taman Muda’s Restoran Hoong Kee, their perfectly balanced ‘char siu’ shines when paired with springy ‘wantan mee’

MITA president Mint Leong speaks during a press conference on the impact of diesel prices in Kuala Lumpur, March 30, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Malaysia’s tourism industry announces 70-80pc maximum price hike for tour buses, vans due to diesel pinch

Small boats loaded with merchandise sail past the St Kitt's and Nevis-flagged container ship Marsa Victory in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Khasab in Oman's northern Musandam peninsula on June 25, 2025. Seafarers’ helplines say they are overwhelmed with messages from crews stuck in the Gulf by the Middle East war, desperately seeking repatriation, compensation and onboard supplies. — AFP pic
World  / 17 h ago

‘We don’t want to die. Please get us from here’: Helplines buzz with alerts from seafarers trapped in war

This photograph taken on March 17, 2026 shows Singaporean elders taking part in a parkour training session in Singapore. This is ‘geriatric parkour’, where around 20 retirees learned to tackle a series of relatively demanding exercises, building their agility and enjoying a sense of camaraderie. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 17 h ago

Let's get physical: As Singapore ages, retirees turn to parkour for fitness, fun and friendship

A plume of smoke rises from the site of a strike in Tehran early on March 28, 2026. Airstrikes knocked out electricity to parts of Tehran and its surroundings yesterday as a top Iranian official accused the United States of plotting a ground invasion despite publicly pushing for a negotiated deal. —- AFP pic
World  / 14 h ago

Strikes knock out power in Tehran, Iran says US plotting ground invasion

Police have arrested an Egyptian man for allegedly threatening to kill an elderly woman and burn down her house at the Kampung Muhibbah People’s Housing Project (PPR), Bukit Jalil, on Wednesday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Police: Egyptian tenant hauled in after threatening to torch Bukit Jalil flat and kill elderly landlady

Traffic authorities in Narathiwat said the stricter enforcement aims to improve road discipline for all drivers, including motorcyclists, and to reduce accidents. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Malaysian drivers in Thailand beware: Steep fines and jail await those who flout traffic laws from April

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning, with heavy rain and strong winds expected across nine states until 5pm today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning, heavy rain and strong winds expected across nine states until evening

Shafiqah Othman Hamzah
Shafiqah Othman Hamzah
Shafiqah is a human rights activist and Muslim feminist. She tweets her thoughts at @sfqomhz and occasionally writes extremely long articles on shafiqahothman.com.
 

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