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Transport Minister Anthony Loke answers questions during the first meeting of the fifth session of the 15th Parliament at the Malaysian Parliament in Kuala Lumpur on February 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Anthony Loke denounces absent lawmakers after PM term limit Bill fails by just two votes

Firdaus Wong took to social media to share his personal connection to the suspect. He claimed that the man, whom he identified as a university student using the name Muhammad Zain, converted to Islam on April 20, 2025. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Preacher Firdaus Wong claims man in Quran desecration case is a Muslim convert who approached him

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

Malaysia / 19 h ago

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

File picture of a ‘blood moon’ sighted in Kuala Lumpur on July 28, 2018. Malaysians are in for a spectacular celestial show tonight as the moon turns a deep red during a total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a ‘blood moon’. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Malaysia to witness rare ‘Blood Moon’ tonight, next one only in 2028

Penang Police Chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said earlier a 58-year-old man had gone to the Pulau Tikus Police Station at 6.30am with blood on his head after being slashed by a known individual at a restaurant near the Pulau Tikus Market. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Man, 68, found dead at George Town home after allegedly slashing Pulau Tikus restaurant patron

According to the Order Paper on the Parliament’s official website, Abdul Latiff Abdul Rahman (PN-Kuala Krai) will pose a question during the oral question-and-answer session regarding the proposed transfer of the Matriculation Programme’s management from the Education Ministry to the Higher Education Ministry. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

In Dewan Rakyat today: MACC’s recovered funds in focus as PM Anwar faces scrutiny over Madani record

Vehicles move along a road as smoke billows from Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery after a reported Iranian drone strike, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, March 2, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 17 h ago

‘Concerted’ Iranian attack on oil facilities could trigger military response, says source close to Saudi govt

The Malaysian government has brought the long-awaited proposal to separate the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles to Parliament, with the aim of improving prosecutorial independence. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 7 h ago

AG-PP split explained: Key things to know about Malaysia’s massive legal reform

S. Vikneswaran pleaded not guilty to both charges before Judge Harmi Thamri Mohamad and opted for a trial. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Pahang university student pleads not guilty to desecration of Quran, posting offensive content

Rapid KL says shuttle services are operating between Metro Prima and Damansara Damai stations at eight-minute intervals, while trains from Kwasa Damansara will turn back at Damansara Damai station at eight-minute intervals. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Suspected cable theft disrupts MRT Putrajaya Line near Damansara Damai, repairs to last all day

A general view shows the Attorney General Chambers in Putrajaya on June 12, 2022. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Kuantan man to be charged over desecration of Quran in viral video

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex in this file picture dated December 22, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Rosmah back in court for her bid to remove solar trial judge after five-day MC

A burning aircraft falls from the sky in Al Jahra, Kuwait, in this still image obtained from social media video released on March 2, 2026. — Social media pic via Reuters

World / 19 h ago

Smoke rises from US embassy, US warplanes crash in Kuwait

The High Court here yesterday fixed today to decide on an application by the grandchildren of the late tycoon Lim Goh Tong to strike out parts of a lawyer’s witness statement concerning their mother’s 2022 will. — Daily Express pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

High Court to rule tomorrow on bid to strike out lawyer’s testimony in Lim Goh Tong inheritance dispute

A screenshot shows the home page of Polymarket, a platform where you can trade shares based on the outcome of future events.

Money / 17 h ago

The US$500m question: How prediction markets ‘called’ the Iran bombing before it happened

Malaysia

22 m ago

Economy minister says Strait of Hormuz closure could drive up oil, LNG prices

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir said that any closure of the vital energy transit chokepoint would pose a significant risk that industry players must closely monitor, as it could drive up risk premiums on energy imports and further strain global supply chains. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — A temporary closure or restriction of the Strait of Hormuz could sharply tighten supply, pushing up global crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir said.He added that any closure of the vital energy transit chokepoint would pose a significant...

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with Cabinet ministers and opposition MPs at the Dewan Rakyat, March 3, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 25 m ago

Bipartisan panel to review AG-PP separation Bill after vote deferred

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir speaks at a media conference after attending the OGSE100 CEOs Forum 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, March 3, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Govt to maintain subsidised RON95 price at RM1.99 a litre, no major changes planned, says economy minister

Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin confirms talks are underway for him to take over Parti Keluarga Malaysia after leaving Bersatu. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Hamzah Zainudin in talks to take over Parti Keluarga Malaysia

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PN deputy secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan says PN will decide on Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin’s replacement at its March 14 Supreme Council meeting. — File picture by Firdaus Latif

1 h ago

Perikatan to name new opposition leader on March 14 after Hamzah Zainudin’s Bersatu ouster

Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli Abd Halim said the proposal has been discussed at the ministry level to ensure eligible students at state government-owned universities. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Putrajaya eyes extending free PTPTN education initiative to state-owned private universities

The ministry said the performance indicated a positive level of acceptance of the e-invoicing implementation among traders, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs). — Unsplash pic

1 h ago

MoF: Over one billion e-invoices issued since August rollout, 204,928 traders on board

The Federal Court today unanimously dismissed Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s appeal, ruling that she had failed to show that there was a ‘real danger of bias’ by solar trial judge Datuk Mohamed Zaini Mazlan. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin

1 h ago

Rosmah fails final bid to remove judge or get retrial, appellate court to hear solar bribery appeal over 10-year jail, RM970m fine

As of December 31, 2025, the total amount of loans stood at RM4.9 billion, while overdue BNPL loans were recorded at RM160.2 million, or 3.3 per cent of the total BNPL loans. —Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ loan risk under control at 0.3pc of national household debt, says MOF

Malaysia and France are finalising a new agreement to expand bilateral defence cooperation and strengthen strategic ties, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Defence Minister: New accord to deepen 1993 military ties with France as Paris steps up Asean engagement

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

2 h ago

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

2 h ago

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

S. Vikneswaran pleaded not guilty to both charges before Judge Harmi Thamri Mohamad and opted for a trial. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Pahang university student pleads not guilty to desecration of Quran, posting offensive content

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

3 h ago

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

Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Alice Lau said eight government and independent MPs were absent and did not participate in the vote. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Pakatan MPs fully present to back 2026 Constitutional Amendment Bill limiting PM tenure to 10 years

The Ministry of Finance said the government will strengthen rules-based governance under the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 to ensure fiscal discipline, transparency and development spending above three per cent of GDP. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

3 h ago

Govt pledges deficit control, debt rules under Fiscal Responsibility Act

A vehicle believed to be carrying Penang Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid arrived at the Penang office of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in George Town, March 2, 2026. Mohamad was at the MACC state office again today, reportedly in connection with an investigation into alleged misuse of zakat funds linked to a senior state government official. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Alleged zakat fund misuse: Penang deputy CM returns to MACC office

The Technical Committee under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Action Council met at Parliament yesterday to gather feedback from federal and state stakeholders on unresolved MA63 issues. — Picture via Facebook/Fadillah Yusof

4 h ago

MA63 technical committee meets to gather feedback on unresolved Sabah, Sarawak issues

Several umrah operators have rearranged travel plans and switched airlines to bring home pilgrims stranded in Madinah and Jeddah following Middle East conflict-related flight disruptions. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Umrah operators scramble to reroute flights as Middle East conflict strands over 260 Malaysian pilgrims in Madinah, Jeddah

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