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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech at a breaking-of-fast event at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, March 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

No appeal, no negotiations, ‘period’: Anwar reaffirms Putrajaya’s commitment to Sabah’s 40pc revenue entitlement

The Proton Saga's prices are displayed during the launch of the All-New Saga at Mitec in Kuala Lumpur on November 27, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Goodbye Rule of 78 and flat interest rates: Reformed Hire Purchase Act to kick in on June 1

Zamri Vinoth speaks at the PAS Muktamar in Gambang, Pahang on June 19, 2019. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Preacher Zamri Vinoth, activist Tamim Dahri traced to southern Thailand after fleeing Malaysia

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad clarified that the form ‘Lampiran A’ is only for emergencies and does not mean payment is waived, amid claims that foreign patients were dodging fees at Hospital Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

HKL under spotlight: Health Ministry investigates claims foreign patients skipped deposits

Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani speaks during the Kongres Ekonomi Bumiputera 2024 in Putrajaya on February 29, 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Johari: US-Malaysia ART now void after Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs

A still shows the moment before the trailer lorry rams into stopped vehicles at Kilometre 137.4 of the North-South Expressway northbound yesterday.

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Drug-positive trailer driver remanded after NSE crash leaves three seriously hurt

Malaysia’s S. Sivasangari crushed US squash player Marina Stefanoni to win the 2026 Australian Open crown in Brisbane on March 15. — Picture from X/PSA Squash Tour

Sports / 16 h ago

Malaysian squash star S. Sivasangari storms to Australian Open title, ends 13-month drought in 28 minutes

An undated photo between 1950s and 1960s of Melaka Chetti women preparing offerings for Antarmeh, the final day of the Sri Muthu Mariamman Thiruvila or Dato Chachar Festival. — Picture courtesy of MCHAM

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Father’s faith, mother’s tongue: Who are the Melaka Chettis — the Malay-speaking Hindus with a distinct Malaysian culinary heritage

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof says Malaysia’s gas supply is stable and sufficient to keep electricity flowing amid the US-Israel-Iran fighting that is affecting global energy supplies. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

DPM Fadillah: Malaysia’s gas enough to keep lights running in peninsula, 85pc consumers safe from fuel price hikes

People gather near destroyed vehicles following an Iranian projectile strike in central Israel on March 15, 2026, amid the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran. — Reuters pic

World / 14 h ago

Iran minister: This war will only end when we’re ‘certain’ it won’t happen again

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, March 13, 2026, en route to Florida to spend the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago resort. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

US ‘not ready for a deal’, Trump says as strikes continue in Iran

A train for the MRT Putrajaya Line is seen during a media preview in Putrajaya on March 14, 2023. — Miera Zulyana pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Four suspects nabbed for Putrajaya Line cable theft after joint Prasarana-PDRM operation

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech during an iftar ceremony at the Second Central Lecture Hall Complex, Universiti Malaysia Sabah in Kota Kinabalu on March 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

‘Case closed’: Anwar says 40pc Sabah revenue right final, court move only to protect credibility of past leaders

A cameleer checks his phone while sitting on his camel on the beach in Dubai on March 10, 2026. The Gulf countries have long been seen as islands of stability but the war in the region could threaten their prosperity, analysts said, pointing to risks to their revenues and reputations as business havens. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

Under fire but unbowed: Dubai fights to keep its ‘safe haven’ image

The Singapore Food Agency has recalled two additional formula milk products for infants and children above one year old respectively, following the detection of cereulide toxin. — AFP pic

Singapore / 17 h ago

Singapore recalls two more formula milk products over cereulide toxin concerns

Malaysia

3 m ago

Ad-hoc public holidays an ‘unhealthy economic habit’ that must stop, says SME association

Samenta says SMEs face financial strain from sudden holidays due to penalties on contracts, triple wage payments, and disruptions to perishable inventory and delivery schedules. — Picture courtesy of Samenta

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The Small and Medium Enterprises Association (Samenta) has urged the government to stop declaring “surprise” public holidays, calling it an “unhealthy economic habit” that places a significant financial strain on businesses.The call comes in response to the prime minister’s announcement yesterday of an additional public...

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US President Donald Trump holds a chart on reciprocal tariffs while speaking about how to ‘Make America Wealthy Again’ at the White House in Washington April 2, 2025. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 23 m ago

Guan Eng urges Putrajaya to help Malaysian firms reclaim share of RM543b illegal Trump tariffs

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shakes hands with tahfiz students attending a breaking of fast ceremony at the Second Central Lecture Hall Complex, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) in Kota Kinabalu on March 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Anwar hopes extra holiday, price controls will be boon during Hari Raya Aidilfitri

A student attends an online class from home during the Movement Control Order (MCO) in Petaling Jaya on January 26, 2021. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Wong Kah Woh: MoE to ensure PdPR review prioritises students and parents

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PLKN adds MALBATT Village Camp in Port Dickson; selection status out at 1pm today

An undated file photograph shows yellow tape used by the Royal Malaysia Police to secure a perimeter. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Teen found dead in Taman Menglembu Impiana drain

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech during an iftar ceremony at the Second Central Lecture Hall Complex, Universiti Malaysia Sabah in Kota Kinabalu on March 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

‘Case closed’: Anwar says 40pc Sabah revenue right final, court move only to protect credibility of past leaders

An undated photo between 1950s and 1960s of Melaka Chetti women preparing offerings for Antarmeh, the final day of the Sri Muthu Mariamman Thiruvila or Dato Chachar Festival. — Picture courtesy of MCHAM

1 h ago

Father’s faith, mother’s tongue: Who are the Melaka Chettis — the Malay-speaking Hindus with a distinct Malaysian culinary heritage

Cheras police are investigating a 32-year-old man with a criminal record for the theft of RM30,000 from a temple in Taman Maluri. — File picture by Hari Anggara

14 h ago

Man, 32, under seven-day remand over RM30,000 temple theft in Cheras

File picture of a school canteen. Skudai police are investigating allegation that a 48-year-old headmaster hit a Standard One boy at the primary school canteen on March 10, 2026. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

JB education office hands headmaster’s records to police after Year One pupil allegedly hit in school canteen

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech at a breaking-of-fast event at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, March 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

No appeal, no negotiations, ‘period’: Anwar reaffirms Putrajaya’s commitment to Sabah’s 40pc revenue entitlement

The steel bridge over Sungai Chatel Damai in Lata Rek, Kuala Krai, Kelantan (right) that officially opened on March 15, 2026 replaces the 24-year-old damaged wooden suspension bridge that collapsed on January 1. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

No citizen left behind: Anwar highlights safety and development with new steel bridge in Kuala Krai

Domestic trade officials nabbed nine foreigners and one Malaysian suspected of petrol smuggling for the black market on March 11, 2026 and seized a tanker and a lorry believed used in the activity. — Unsplash pic

14 h ago

Stop on the high seas: Nearly RM5m petrol bust highlights black-market threats to energy security

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof says Malaysia’s gas supply is stable and sufficient to keep electricity flowing amid the US-Israel-Iran fighting that is affecting global energy supplies. — Reuters pic

14 h ago

DPM Fadillah: Malaysia’s gas enough to keep lights running in peninsula, 85pc consumers safe from fuel price hikes

The Rantau Panjang Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex in Kelantan is expected to see the movement of some 50,000 travellers cross the Thai-Malaysia border in the three days before and after Hari Raya Aidilfitri this coming weekend. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Max lanes open: Rantau Panjang border officials gear up for Raya long weekend, expect 50,000 travellers

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said hospitals will contact patients to reschedule their specialist appointments or treatments should it fall on a public holiday, after the government announced an extra day off for Aidilfitri. ― File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

15 h ago

Aidilfitri break: Hospitals still open, but patients with specialist appointments will get new dates

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad clarified that the form ‘Lampiran A’ is only for emergencies and does not mean payment is waived, amid claims that foreign patients were dodging fees at Hospital Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

15 h ago

HKL under spotlight: Health Ministry investigates claims foreign patients skipped deposits

Some 300 families in Johor were gifted Aidilfitri food baskets from the Yayasan Sultan Ibrahim Johor on March 15, 2026 in Skudai. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

16 h ago

Ramadan goodwill: Sultan Ibrahim foundation distributes aid to Johoreans

The Kelantan government declared March 19 a public holiday to ease the Raya rush and traffic. — Unsplash pic

16 h ago

Hurray, Thursday's a holi-holiday: Kelantan declares March 19 public day off for Raya

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