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Damaged vehicles are seen at the site of a fatal accident on the Maju Expressway on April 23, 2026. — LLM pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

E-hailing passenger fresh from KLIA killed in MEX wrong-way crash caused by drunk military officer

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim today said the MACC chief’s post is important to ensure the body continues to function effectively in fighting corruption. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

King says he will determine who is next MACC chief

PDP president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing attends a signing ceremony for the collaboration between the Progressive Democratic Party and Parti Sarawak Bersatu at Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur on July 13, 2023. — Photo by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Tiong rejects social media backlash over Bukit Bintang Rain Rave Festival

Past president of the Malaysian Bar Karen Cheah Yee Lynn speaks at a forum discussing the separation of powers between the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor in Kuala Lumpur on April 20, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Malaysia needs an OPPA (no, not that Korean ‘oppa’), says ex-Malaysian Bar president

Khairy Jamaluddin (left) shares a moment with former Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman on April 17, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Dato Sri Tajuddin Rahman
Opinion  / 13 h ago

The return of Khairy

The Malaysian recipients are (from left) Arissa Jemaima, 29, from Kuala Lumpur; Sarah Callista Ng Xue Qi, 19, from Selangor, and Ho Wei Liang (Liam), 27, from Johor Bahru. — Pictures courtesy of Hope2Kids
Life  / 8 h ago

Three Malaysians make QECT 100 Young Leaders list, set for royal honour in London

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh and other federal lawmakers attend a Federal Territory Non-Muslim Houses of Worship (RIBI) Committee Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, on April 21, 2026. — Hannah Yeoh/Facebook pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Government freezes 163 unauthorised non-Muslim religious sites in KL, launches structured solution plan

Negeri Sembilan Yang di-Pertuan Besar, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir delivers his Royal address during the opening of the Negeri Sembilan’s State Legislative Assembly in Seremban on April 23, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Four Undangs skip Negeri Sembilan assembly opening as royal row lingers

Ships navigate through the Strait of Malacca, one of the world’s busiest maritime trade routes linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans and carrying a significant share of global energy and cargo flows. — Shipfinder satellite image on Google Map
World  / 9 h ago

‘If only it could be like that’: Indonesian minister raises, then rejects idea of tolling Malacca Strait like Iran’s Hormuz

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) logo is pictured at its headquarters in Putrajaya, September 9, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Sabah property development scandal: Two lawyers remanded for misusing trust funds

A screen capture from a video said to show the seizure of the container ships MSC Francesca and Epaminondas in the Strait of Hormuz, broadcasted on Iranian State TV, and released April 22, 2026, shows soldiers taking part in the operation. — IRIB/Handout via Reuters
World  / 13 h ago

No peace in sight: Iran seizes ships as oil surges past US$100, Trump delays strikes

Police reportedly arrested two men over a Bangsar shooting and seized a pistol with one live round and a replica firearm. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Police arrest two men in Klang over shooting at Bangsar’s Jalan Telawi

A ship is seen post-transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which is now a point of contention between the US and Iran. — Reuters file pic
World  / 4 h ago

Ships pay up: Iran claims first toll earnings from Hormuz Strait

Negeri Sembilan Yang di-Pertuan Besar, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir leaves after delivering his royal address during the opening of the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly in Seremban on April 23, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Keep calm and follow the law, Tuanku Muhriz says amid Negeri Sembilan tensions

The Thai government is moving to curb visa-free entry amid tax and security concerns. — Reuters file pic
World  / 7 h ago

Thailand plans to scrap 60-day visa-free entry, tighten tourist screening

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Study finds fuel prices are among the main worries of Malaysian consumers amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
2d ago

Food vs fuel: Survey shows what Malaysians and Thais fear most as oil jitters rise

In 2022, it was reported that private healthcare generated RM6 billion in direct revenue and an additional RM12 billion in indirect contributions to Malaysia’s GDP. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
19 Apr 2026

Prescribing growth: Private hospitals drive Malaysia’s RM7b medical tourism ambition

18 Apr 2026

In an emergency, don’t Google — dial 999 for faster help

For illustration purposes only. According to statistics from the Royal Malaysia Police, there were 7,116 domestic violence cases reported in 2024, which saw a 30 per cent rise from the year before. — Pexels.com pic
14 Apr 2026

Not covered: Domestic Violence Act loophole leaves unmarried couples vulnerable

 

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Malaysian manufacturers face significant operational challenges due to the ongoing turmoil in West Asia, which has strained the global supply chain. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
09 Apr 2026

From plastics to palm oil: Nine in 10 Malaysian manufacturers face crunch from shortages and high costs  

The Middle East conflict has ignited a global energy crisis, leading to high fuel costs across the world, including Malaysia. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
08 Apr 2026

How cutting one litre of RON95 daily can save millions: Simple habits to ease Malaysia’s fuel subsidy burden

The Health Ministry says that there is an adequate supply of medicine as of March 27, 2026 to meet domestic demand for the next few months despite the West Asia conflict. — File picture by Hari Anggara
27 Mar 2026

Malaysia’s medicine stock stable for now, but govt’s main supplier sets up task force over disruption risk

The 42-year-old former minister announced in a Facebook post that the twins made their debut on March 14 at 35 weeks. — Picture via Facebook/Yeo Bee Yin
23 Mar 2026

Former minister Yeo Bee Yin and husband announce arrival of identical twin sons

The research highlighted that while 96.1 per cent of listings were open to Chinese renters and 92.4 per cent to Malay renters, only 68.3 per cent accepted Indian renters. — Pexels.com pic
12 Mar 2026

Room rentals in Klang Valley discriminate by race, Indians most excluded, study finds

Malcolm Owens, an Australian public transport expert with four decades of experience in helping to design and operate metro systems in Asia, said recently that other systems proposed such as the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART), while potentially costing less, was not cost effective and would not cope well with the traffic and passenger increases projected for Johor Bahru. — Picture by Choo Choy May
12 Mar 2026

An APM/LRT system for JB’s metro line is the way to go as city counts down to RTS, says international public transport expert

For illustration purposes only. The data indicated a worrying rise in relationship disputes, non-intimate domestic violence, technology-based harassment, sexual harassment, and child abuse, suggesting more complex and overlapping forms of gender-based violence faced by survivors. — Pexels.com pic
10 Mar 2026

Rising domestic and digital abuse pushes more Malaysian women to seek help, WAO report finds

Attendees of Dari Dapur's event during the International Iftar here at C-Space, Central Market. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
01 Mar 2026

Human rights NGO brings 50 Malaysians, refugees and migrant workers together over iftar to share social struggles

Malaysia’s property transactions hit a new high in 2025, surpassing RM240 billion for the first time in a decade. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
26 Feb 2026

Report: Malaysia’s property sector posts record RM241.9b in 2025, marking its biggest year in a decade

The special RTSM excursion train service for Chinese New Year will operate between KL Sentral and Padang Besar from February 13 to 16, while the Ramadan edition will ply the KL Sentral–Tumpat–KL Sentral route from February 22 to March 6. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
14 Feb 2026

KTMB rolls out special excursion trains for CNY and Ramadan travel rush

Transport Minister Anthony Loke presents an ‘ang pao’ packet to a passenger as he boards the ETS to Seremban in conjunction with the Chinese New Year holiday at KL Sentral, February 14, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
14 Feb 2026

Loke: KTMB raises ETS trips to 58 daily for CNY, tickets up by 28pc

Malaysia has been ranked third among Asean countries in the 2025 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), behind Singapore and Brunei. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
10 Feb 2026

Malaysia rises to third in Asean on 2025 Corruption Perception Index with improved score of 52

Visitors view photographs of fungi at the Friends of Fungi and Slime Mold exhibition at DeStage@Jaya One, Petaling Jaya, February 7, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
07 Feb 2026

Discover the hidden world of Malaysia’s wild fungi at PJ weekend art show

Study finds nearly half of Malaysian respondents fear automation could make their roles obsolete within two years. — Reuters pic
22 Jan 2026

Study warns of confidence drop as Malaysian workers adopt AI faster than they are trained

Malaysian Automotive Association president Mohd Shamsor Mohd Zain said the achievement underscored the resilience and robust performance of the automotive sector, which has surpassed the 800,000-unit mark for two years in a row. — Picture by Yusof Isa
20 Jan 2026

Malaysia’s automotive industry hits second straight record year with 820,752 vehicles sold in 2025

Tourists watch a digital display promoting Pahang tourism at Resorts World Genting on January 16, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May
16 Jan 2026

Genting Highlands and eco-tourism lead Pahang’s 15 million visitor ambition

Starting January 1, businesses with an annual turnover or revenue of up to RM5 million will be required to implement e-invoicing. — Bernama pic 
01 Jan 2026

Starting today, businesses with revenue up to RM5m required to implement e-invoicing

The study found that certain issues, such as unreliable arrival schedules, missing buses, and insufficient information during service interruptions, contribute to a perception of fragility amongst commuters. — Picture by Hari Anggara
31 Dec 2025

Public transport in Greater KL functional but fragile, Khazanah Research Institute study finds

Data from the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) shows persistent demand for Malaysian university enrolment from China, Bangladesh and India. — AFP pic
18 Dec 2025

Why Malaysian campuses are a hit with students from China, Bangladesh and India

 

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Malaysians repaid over RM23 billion worth of credit card debt as of December 2025, a record rate underpinning the growing concern about the country’s high level of household debt that has reached 85 per cent of GDP. — Reuters pic
1 h ago

Malaysians repaid a record RM23b in credit card debt in 2025 as household debt rises

 
MACC has recorded statements from five people linked to a syndicate suspected of using false import declarations at Port Klang to evade duties. — Picture by Choo Choy May
2 h ago

MACC records statements from five in Port Klang false declarations probe

 
A former Kuala Lumpur City Hall senior deputy director was jailed four years after the Court of Appeal upheld his conviction for taking RM200,000 in bribes. — Photo by Hari Anggara
2 h ago

Ex-DBKL officer begins jail term after Court of Appeal upholds conviction over RM200,000 bribes