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Local community leaders say the changes currently seen on the ground form only the first phase of a wider upgrading plan, with additional improvements expected in a second stage. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Roads being redesigned in Brickfields: What and why it is happening

Members of the public sign up for a payment app to facilitate the Budi Madani initiative in Kuala Lumpur on September 25, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Malaysia raises RON97, RON95, diesel retail prices by up to 80 sen amid Iran war; BUDI95 stays RM1.99

Cargo containers are seen in Nanjing port, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province on March 10, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

Malaysia among countries in US trade investigations that could lead to new tariffs

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

Malaysia / 3 h ago

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

Malaysia / 9 h ago

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

Donald Trump gestures during a visit to Verst Logistics in Hebron, Kentucky, US, on March 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 7 h ago

‘We won’: Trump says Iran war was over in first hour but US staying to ‘finish the job’

Commercial vessels are pictured offshore in Dubai on March 11, 2026. New attacks hit three commercial ships in the Gulf on March 11, with one of the vessels in flames as Iran pressed its campaign against its oil-exporting neighbours, threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and plunging the global energy economy into crisis.

World / 19 h ago

US ignites Iran war, but Gulf Arab states pay the price, Gulf sources say, as fallout spreads

Curry ‘mee’ at Joy Ho Kopitiam in Kota Syahbandar, Melaka. — Picture by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 7 h ago

At Joy Ho Kopitiam in Melaka, a big breakfast means curry ‘mee’, ‘char kway teow’ and a slice of pumpkin cake

Former PKR vice-president and Umno activist Datuk Marina Yusoff has died at the age of 84. She passed away at a private hospital in Kuala Lumpur at 5.16pm yesterday due to old age. — Screengrab from X/Bernama

Malaysia / 4 h ago

From Umno stalwart to PKR vice-president: Politician, activist Marina Yusoff dies at 84

The crash occurred at around 5am, with one of the vehicles catching fire following the impact. — Screengrab from Facebook/

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Flames before dawn: Car blaze after crash on Jalan Tun Razak snarls KL traffic

The sister of national journalism figure Adibah Amin, Khalilah Fadzilah Amin, shows a photo of the siblings while being interviewed about her sister’s health, which is now reported to be stable despite her continued weakness and need for full-time care. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

National journalism laureate Adibah Amin in stable condition, needs full-time care

A car believed to belong to activist Cikgu Chandra was set on fire in Taman Kinrara, Puchong. — Picture via social media

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Serdang activist Cikgu Chandra threatened again, police investigating two incidents

A man was killed after falling from the third floor of a residential block while attempting to escape during a police raid at a unit on Jalan Gombak last night. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Police raid turns fatal on Jalan Gombak: Man dies after jumping from third floor to flee motorcycle theft bust

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said Zamri Vinoth (pic) is being called in following a police report lodged against him on March 8. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Penang police to summon preacher Zamri Vinoth over alleged racist, provocative remarks

A LPG gas tanker sits anchored as the traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Shinas, Oman, March 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 6 h ago

Five merchant ships attacked in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz as war threatens key shipping route

Malaysia

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Penang to go ahead with modest Aidilfitri open house despite Anwar’s call to refrain

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state government has yet to receive any official circular from the Chief Secretary to the Government regarding the matter. — Bernama pic

GEORGE TOWN, March 12 — The Penang state government will proceed with its plan to hold an Aidilfitri open house, but in a modest manner, despite Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s call to refrain from organising such events within government agencies.Anwar yesterday announced that ministries, agencies and government-linked companies...

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Judge Atan Mustaffa Yusoff Ahmad allowed Kuek Pei Lin and the minor to be released with two local sureties each, noting that the applicants fell under the exemption category under Section 13(2)(a) and (b) of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma) 2012. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 2 m ago

High Court grants RM20,000 bail each to two ‘Geng Vincent’ suspects

File photo for illustration purposes only. The Penang state government has given operators of unregistered nurseries, kindergartens and daycare centres (TTPJ) until March 31 to check and verify the registration status of their premises, with enforcement action to follow after the deadline. — IStock.com pic via AFP

Malaysia / 3 m ago

Penang sets March 31 deadline for nurseries, care centres to verify registration

Penang State Social Development, Welfare and Non-Islamic Affairs Committee chairman Lim Siew Khim said that under the Social Welfare Department (JKM) regulations, every worker at nurseries, kindergartens, and daycare centres (TPPJ) is required to attend KAP to maintain professionalism, accountability, and ensure care quality meets set standards. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 6 m ago

Two nursery staff remanded over baby’s death lacked mandatory Permata childcare training, says Penang exco

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File picture of a man working from the comfort of home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government is aware that some companies have adopted hybrid working arrangements, including WFH, following the Covid-19 pandemic. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

17 m ago

WFH for civil servants under study, may be discussed at Cabinet meeting tomorrow, says Fahmi

According to Adzli, all the seized drugs can be used by up to 314,000 people, and most of the drugs are believed to be sent to a second country, namely Indonesia, via sea routes. — Bernama pic

54 m ago

Police seize 62kg of syabu worth RM3.1m at Kedah homestay, Indonesian man arrested

Anwar said issues such as the leakage of public funds and abuse of power not only undermine national governance but also affect public well-being, including public health, the environment and national integrity. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Anwar: Law enforcement alone cannot end corruption, calls for culture of integrity

He stressed that swift enforcement is needed to restore public confidence in the police. — Bernama file pic

1 h ago

Gobind urges police to act swiftly on desecration of religious symbols

Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah said the GOF officer, in his 30s and serving in the border intelligence section for two years, was detained on March 5 by the Criminal Investigation Department (JSJ) team at the Kedah Police Contingent Headquarters. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

1 h ago

GOF corporal detained over Bukit Kayu Hitam commander’s vehicle shooting, linked to syndicate and drugs

The estate of the Malaysian tycoon Tan Sri Ta Kin Yan is finally moving forward two years after his death on June 15, 2024, following the probate granted by the High Court on March 11, 2026 to his business partner and Waz Lian co-founder Datuk Poh Po Lian. — Reuters pic

1 h ago

Executor of late Waz Lian co-founder Ta Kin Yan’s estate welcomes High Court probate ruling

Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar (centre) said initial investigations found that the 43-year-old suspect had lent his mobile phone to the victim several days earlier after the victim’s phone became damaged. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Man remanded seven days after fatal stabbing over phone dispute in Sungai Udang

Staff of PLUS Malaysia Berhad monitor the highways amid the upcoming Aidilfitri festive period at Persada PLUS, Petaling Jaya, March 12, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2 h ago

PLUS expects 2.3 million vehicles daily on peak Raya travel, 34 smart lanes to ease traffic

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said that the performance was a commendable achievement considering the challenging global economic situation throughout the past year. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

LTAT proves its strength in navigating global economic uncertainty, says defence minister

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said conflicts in West Asia could disrupt the stability of global energy supply and international trade flows, triggering commodity price shocks. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Keeping Malaysia’s economy stable and cost of living in check is govt’s focus, says minister

In a warning issued at noon, MetMalaysia said the affected areas in Pahang include Maran, Kuantan, Bera, Pekan and Rompin. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

MetMalaysia: Thunderstorms and heavy rain expected in Pahang, Johor and Sarawak until 4pm

The sister of national journalism figure Adibah Amin, Khalilah Fadzilah Amin, shows a photo of the siblings while being interviewed about her sister’s health, which is now reported to be stable despite her continued weakness and need for full-time care. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

National journalism laureate Adibah Amin in stable condition, needs full-time care

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

3 h ago

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

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the action plan will serve as a public reference, and the more detailed master plan will guide all implementing parties in developing the special economic zone.— Bernama pic

3 h ago

Johor-Singapore SEZ master plan finalised, launch set for March 30

A car believed to belong to activist Cikgu Chandra was set on fire in Taman Kinrara, Puchong. — Picture via social media

3 h ago

Serdang activist Cikgu Chandra threatened again, police investigating two incidents

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