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A general view of the Hospital Sungai Buloh compound in this file picture dated January 16, 2025. Certain government hospitals have been designated to provide specialised care to Malaysians. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

How cheap can public hospitals get? Here's a how-to guide to receiving care from MOH specialised institutions

Opec Secretary-General Haitham Al Ghais attends the United Nations climate change conference COP29 in Baku on November 20, 2024. — Reuters pic

Money / 5 h ago

Why the UAE is leaving Opec: The US$150b conflict with Saudi Arabia that will reshape energy markets

This new stall inside Restoran Goodview Kopitiam offers comforting bowls like this Fresh Dragon Garoupa with a sweet pork bone broth laced with wine. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 7 h ago

Kampung Chicken Wantan stall in Restoran Goodview Kopitiam expands with a new noodle venture, Moon Fish Head Kitchen

A total of 14 areas in Peninsular Malaysia, two in Sabah and one in Sarawak recorded hot weather at Level 1, or the alert category, as of 6am today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

MetMalaysia flags Level 1 hot weather alert across 17 areas nationwide as mercury climbs past 35°C

Thailand is considering a 1,000-baht departure fee to fund cheaper holidays at home for its citizens. — Unsplash pic

World / 19 h ago

Thai govt plans 1,000-baht exit tax on travellers to boost local tourism subsidies

Malaysians spend most of their lives either dependent on others or drawing down savings, with only a narrow 26-year window to truly build wealth. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Stats Dept warns Malaysians: Surplus years limited to ages 29–55, save wisely before income declines

A satellite image shows a fleet of small boats at sea north of the Strait of Hormuz near the Kargan coast in Iran on April 22, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 5 h ago

Thailand courts Singapore for ‘land bridge’ to rival Malacca Strait amid Hormuz crisis

The loss of the UAE, a longstanding Opec member, could create disarray and weaken the group, which has usually sought to show a united front despite internal disagreements over a range of issues from geopolitics to production quotas. — Reuters pic

Money / 18 h ago

UAE quits Opec, Opec+ after protesting lack of protection from Iran attacks

The teacher was accused exploiting his position of trust to establish an inappropriate relationship with the student under the guise of academic mentorship. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 6 h ago

Singapore teacher convicted of grooming 13-year-old student he called ‘daughter’, ‘precious’

Money / 6 h ago

Ringgit strengthens against US dollar as UAE shocks markets by quitting Opec

Hong Kong singer-actress Charlene Choi has revealed she is married to fitness coach Elvis Lam after sharing wedding photos on social media. — Picture via Instagram/Charlene Choi

Showbiz / 7 h ago

Twins’ Charlene Choi reveals she’s married in surprise Instagram post

The man detained on remand after allegedly beating his wife was also involved in another case where a woman was beaten severely to point she was in a coma. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Man captured, put on seven day remand after being on the run for allegedly beating wife so severely she miscarried

From stamp books and post office savings to instant QR payments, Malaysians’ relationship with money has shifted dramatically. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Chief Statistician urges Malaysians to rebuild discipline, warning QR payments make saving harder than ever

Buah Klub co-founder Hany Liyana Mohd Masri prepares a fruit platter at her home in Jalan Kuching, Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama pic

Life / 19 h ago

KL couple grows homemade fruit platters business into training academy with over 600 students across South-east Asia

National Service recruits demonstrate hand-to-hand combat moves as part of their two-month basic training on Pulau Tekong in Singapore on February 7, 2017. — AFP pic

Singapore / 5 h ago

Unfair dilemma? Rare national service evasion trial has both Singapore and Indonesia watching

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Federal government to scale down events, Budget 2026 remains unchanged despite ongoing reviews

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government has decided that all official events must be organised on a moderate scale, as instructed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government has decided that all official events must be organised on a moderate scale, as instructed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.He said the matter was raised as a follow-up to earlier briefings and discussions at yesterday’s...

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Negeri Sembilan Yang di‑Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir with Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun during the opening of the State Legislative Assembly in Seremban on April 23, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 13 m ago

Zahid moves to meet BN assemblymen amid Negeri Sembilan turmoil, Putrajaya stresses non‑interference

Social media and messaging apps are seen on the screen of a smartphone in Kuala Lumpur on January 9, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 38 m ago

Government to enforce eKYC checks, ensuring children under 16 cannot hold social media accounts

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said crude oil supply remains stable in the immediate term, with no disruptions expected for May and June, particularly involving Petronas. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 47 m ago

Oil supply stable for May–June, no disruptions expected for Petronas, says comms minister

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The High Court today ordered businessman Datuk Seri Aliff Syukri Kamaruzaman to pay RM250,000 in damages to former minister Tan Sri Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir in a defamation suit linked to allegations over an investment debt amounting to tens of millions of ringgit. — Pictures by Yusof Mat Isa/Bernama

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Entrepreneur Aliff Syukri ordered to pay RM250,000 to former tourism minister Kadir Sheikh Fadzir

Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the 40-year-old politician was reportedly injured after his firearm accidentally discharged after training at the Ladang REM shooting range in Kota Tinggi. — Picture by Ben Tan

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Johor police confirm no criminal elements in shooting incident that injured ex-Bersatu leader Tan Lek Khang

Negeri Sembilan Umno chairman Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias with the Umno/Barisan Nasional assemblymen

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Umno assemblymen in Negeri Sembilan dismiss rumours of U‑turn, await Zahid Hamidi’s instructions

For the first charge, Profusion Petroleum, as a licensed diesel wholesaler, was found to have knowingly submitted false information in response to an official request under Section 8 of the Control of Supplies Act. The false information was related to invoices or receipts for diesel purchases involving nine invoices. — AFP pic

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Diesel wholesaler fined RM130,000 for false invoices, withholding information

From stamp books and post office savings to instant QR payments, Malaysians’ relationship with money has shifted dramatically. — Picture by Hari Anggara

2 h ago

Chief Statistician urges Malaysians to rebuild discipline, warning QR payments make saving harder than ever

Malaysians spend most of their lives either dependent on others or drawing down savings, with only a narrow 26-year window to truly build wealth. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

2 h ago

Stats Dept warns Malaysians: Surplus years limited to ages 29–55, save wisely before income declines

As part of broader efforts, the state has set up a Sabah Tourism Safety Committee involving agencies such as the Royal Malaysia Police, Immigration Department, Eastern Sabah Security Command and port authorities to coordinate monitoring and enforcement. — Bernama pic

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Crackdown on illegal tourism turned up 71 cases of unlicensed operators in Sabah since last year

State Investment, Trade and Mobility Committee chairman Ng Sze Han said the initiative is among proposals by the state government to ensure sustainable water resource management, while avoiding disruption to treated water supplies for consumers. — Bernama pic

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Selangor to encourage data centres to use raw or recycled water to not affect consumer water supply

The man detained on remand after allegedly beating his wife was also involved in another case where a woman was beaten severely to point she was in a coma. — Pexels pic

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Man captured, put on seven day remand after being on the run for allegedly beating wife so severely she miscarried

Muar district police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the 49-year-old man was drawn to an investment advertisement on Facebook before getting in touch with the suspect via WhatsApp. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

4 h ago

Man duped by Facebook investment scam promising returns of up to 750pc, loses RM610,000

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

3 h ago

Remand extended for army officer suspected of drunk driving in fatal MEX crash

Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the victim was introduced to the Malay male suspect on October 30, 2024, at a restaurant near The Clock Towers in Mecca. — Pexels pic

4 h ago

Police probe RM415,000 Haj permit scam after Kuching man tricked by suspect in Mecca

Tambunan Assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan called on the Government to drop the term ‘negeri’ for Sabah, saying Sabah is a founding partner of Malaysia and not on the same level as the peninsular states. — Picture by Julia Chan

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Drop ‘negeri’ label, Jeffrey Kitingan insists, as Sabah deserves territory status

Four suspects who were fleeing after allegedly stealing cables and being chased by police were injured when their four-wheel-drive crashed into another vehicle at Kampung Berungis, here, early Tuesday. — Daily Express pic

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Cable theft suspects injured after 4WD crashes while fleeing police in Tuaran

Three teenage boys were arrested for alleged sexual crimes against a 14-year-old girl in several incidents since late last year. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

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Three teenage boys arrested in Tawau over alleged sexual crimes against 14‑year‑old girl

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