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An undated photograph shows an Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) camera. — SoyaCincau

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Works Ministry’s Raya Gift: A complete AwAS camera cheat sheet (for responsible driving)

This 2016 file picture shows John Soh (forefront) with his legal team. — Malay Mail pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

Singapore court rejects appeal, John Soh’s 36‑year sentence stands in S$8b market crash

The Petronas Twin Towers are shrouded in rain clouds in Kuala Lumpur on November 18, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Umbrellas up: MetMalaysia sounds storm warning for KL, Selangor, eight states

The High Court ruled that the summons filed by P. Waytha Moorthy challenging Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s appointment as prime minister and Tambun MP ‘is unsustainable and unarguable’ on March 18, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Anwar wins bid to strike out legal challenge over PM and Tambun MP posts, judge rules Waytha Moorthy has no case

Various kuih are sold at a stall in Taman Klebang Restu, Ipoh on March 24, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Raya scam alert: How Perak ‘kuih’ sellers lost RM300,000 to fake food orders

Congestion is building up on traffic heading out of the Klang Valley to the east coast of peninsular Malaysia on the morning of March 18, 2026. — Screenshot of live cameras from Facebook/Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia

Malaysia / 11 h ago

‘Balik kampung’ traffic from Klang Valley: East coast-bound jams start early

The Malaysian ringgit has strengthened to its highest level against the Singapore dollar in five years. — AFP pic

Money / 10 h ago

Ringgit surges to strongest level in five years against Singapore dollar

Gold retailers in Singapore are increasing inventories as demand for the precious metal rises amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and shifting interest rate expectations. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 13 h ago

Gold rush hits Singapore as jewellers, pawnshops and young investors pile in amid global turmoil and volatility

Rescuers are seen around a damaged Perodua Myvi that was involved in an accident with a BMW in Bandar Baru Tanah Merah on March 18, 2026. — Bomba pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Six-person Myvi hit by BMW in fatal Kelantan crash, two dead

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department Director Datuk M. Kumar displays seized vehicles during a press conference at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) in Kuala Lumpur on March 18, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Car cloning in Malaysia: How syndicates turn stolen cars into ‘legitimate’ deals

Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin speaks during a press conference in Bidor on April 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Man sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment for damaging Sunway City temple

Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali (centre), deputy minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) speaks to reporters. — Picture courtesy of the Unit Komunikasi Awam Sarawak via The Borneo Post

Malaysia / 12 h ago

As Petronas heads to Federal Court, state deputy minister says Sarawak ready to file own petition to protect Petros

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran speaks at the Dewan Negara in Kuala Lumpur on December 11, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

DAP leaders publicly rebuke own deputy minister over appearance with activist Arun

The Prime Minister’s Department (JPM) has clarified that a document A suspect used a WhatsApp account tied to a foreign number to demand a ransom. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Nilai urn theft: Suspect demands ransom via WhatsApp for 30 missing remains

Digital platforms may play a role in spreading extremist propaganda, but the factors that make youths vulnerable to extremist messaging often started long before they even came across on-screen content. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Why Malaysian youths can be vulnerable to extremist recruitment and how radicalisation takes root

Malaysia

1 h ago

Doesn’t matter what day is Raya, Kedah will holiday on Monday anyway

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the state would observe the additional holiday regardless of whether 1 Syawal falls on Friday (March 20) or Saturday (March 21). — Picture By Firdaus Latif

ALOR SETAR, March 18 — The Kedah state government has declared Monday (March 23) an additional public holiday in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri, following the federal government’s announcement.Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the state would observe the additional holiday regardless of whether 1 Syawal falls...

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Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the recent presence of two United States Navy vessels in Penang was a routine port of call for logistical purposes that had received official approval from the Malaysian government. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 2 h ago

US Navy vessels’ Penang stop was routine, approved by govt, says Khaled Nordin

Felda and the Terengganu state government today signed a settlement agreement to streamline the land ownership status of commercial plantations in six districts in the state. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Felda, Terengganu reach settlement on long‑running plantation land ownership issues

Malaysians preparing to celebrate Aidilfitri are advised to remain vigilant over weather conditions, with dry and hot weather expected across most parts of the country from March 20 to 23. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Stay alert: MetMalaysia forecasts hot, dry Aidilfitri, public advised to stay hydrated, says minister

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In a statement issued at 4 pm, MetMalaysia said the adverse weather is forecast to affect the whole of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, as well as several areas in Selangor - Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak, Petaling, Kuala Langat and Sepang. — Picture via Facebook/MetMalaysia

3 h ago

Storm, heavy rain warning for four states, KL, Putrajaya until 7pm

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department Director Datuk M. Kumar displays seized vehicles during a press conference at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) in Kuala Lumpur on March 18, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

4 h ago

Car cloning in Malaysia: How syndicates turn stolen cars into ‘legitimate’ deals

The accused, charged with assault, told the Sessions Court on March 18, 2026 that ‘my wife married the man (the victim) without us being divorced’. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

4 h ago

Jobless man lands in dock for hurting wife’s new hubby with spanner in Dang Wangi

A number of Johoreans are reducing their spending this Raya Aidilfitri by shopping for bargains and keeping to the essentials only. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Johor folks go modest this Raya, buying essentials and recycling decor amid cloudy economy

Selangor Police Chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar conducts a press briefing at the Selangor Contingent Police Headquarters in Shah Alam on March 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Alleged mastermind in Cikgu Chandra attack out on bail, police hunt for more suspects

Penang Customs chief Datuk Rohaizad Ali (second right) and other officers hold up untaxed cigarettes and liquor worth RM3.9 million seized from three smuggling syndicates in separate raids around Bukit Mertajam during a press conference in Butterworth on March 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Customs uncover smoky business in Penang, bust three smuggling rings in BM, seize nearly RM4m in goods

Tabung Haji said the cost of haj will not increase for 1447 Hijrah as it had already accounted for potential rises in oil prices within the existing agreements, but added that future reviews are still possible. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Haj price still RM33,300: Tabung Haji locks in flight deals with Malaysia and Saudi Airlines, future might change if Gulf crisis persists

Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad (centre) hands out gifts to visitors at the launch of Ops Selamat 26 Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026 in Bukit Indah on March 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

For a safer Raya: Johor police to focus on 85 routes prone to crashes and jams statewide

Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin speaks during a press conference in Bidor on April 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Man sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment for damaging Sunway City temple

Labuan ferry companies reported operations have been smooth in the run-up to Hari Raya Puasa in March 2026. — Bernama file pic

5 h ago

No queues, no chaos: Labuan ferry firms report smooth operations this Raya

Sabah announces an extra public holiday, with the date depending on the official first day of Syawal. — Unsplash pic

6 h ago

Friday or Monday? Sabah sets extra Raya public holiday based on Syawal date

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran speaks at the Dewan Negara in Kuala Lumpur on December 11, 2024. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

DAP leaders publicly rebuke own deputy minister over appearance with activist Arun

Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman speaks at the state police contingent headquarters in Kuantan on March 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

‘Hot spots’ or ‘black spots’, police zero in on Pahang’s 61 riskiest routes for festive travellers

Some 2,000 chickens flew off the shelves within half an hour at the Madani Sale programme for Aidilfitri at the Bukit Gantang MP Service Centre in Perak on March 18, 2026, priced at only RM7 a kilogramme compared to the market rate which is around RM10/kg. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

The math is mathing: 2,000 chickens, RM7 per kilo, gone in 30 minutes at Bukit Gantang Raya sale

In close to 20 years, Malaysia’s electronic waste has reached towering proportions, amounting to 2,618,307.30 metric tonnes (mt) between 2005 and 2023. — Bernama file pic

6 h ago

Ports, factories, and illegal junk: Putrajaya gets serious on cleaning up Malaysia’s e-waste mess

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