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Malaysians have learned from the past 'surprise' Raya announcement and are better prepared. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Friday or Saturday? Malaysians ready either way for Aidilfitri

A customer utilises the Setel application to access the Budi Madani RON95 (BUDI95) subsidy at the Petronas Sri Hartamas station in Kuala Lumpur on September 30, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Fuel prices surge again: RON97 up 70 sen, diesel hits RM4.72 amid US-Iran conflict

Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak is believed to be in Saudi Arabia. — Threads pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Fugitive Tamim Dahri offers to surrender if four temples are demolished

US president Donald Trump said the United States did not have advance knowledge of Israel’s attack, adding that Qatar had not been involved. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

US president Trump says Israel ‘violently lashed out’ on Iran gas field, warns of massive retaliation if Qatar attacked

Visitors attend a workshop held in conjunction with RIUH Raya Baik-Baik in Kuala Lumpur on March 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Happiness rising: Malaysia outpaces Singapore and global average in latest Ipsos study

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

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Suspect in Cikgu Chandra attack case alleges torture in police custody

Researchers said the malware, dubbed ‘Darksword,’ was used in hacking campaigns affecting Malaysia and several other countries. — Reuters pic

Tech-gadgets / 8 h ago

Malaysia among countries targeted by powerful iPhone spyware ‘Darksword’, researchers warn

The Jaipur Special Uttapam at Jaipur Curry House in TTDI comes topped with an egg, carrot, onions, coriander and the addictive ‘podi masala’. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 9 h ago

Breakfast at Jaipur Curry House in TTDI: A special ‘uttapam’ and truly satisfying curry puffs

Magistrate Teoh Shu Yee handed down the sentence on Amir Abdul Malik, 41, after he pleaded guilty to the offence. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Nine-month jail for man who filmed himself stepping on Quran

Former senior manager of a multinational company VN Vemal (left) is once again brought before the Magistrate's Court in Ipoh on two charges of receiving stolen property, namely money totaling more than RM2.1 million belonging to an Indonesian company, three years ago. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Ex-senior manager claims trial to two counts of receiving RM2.1m in stolen funds in Ipoh

An undated photograph shows the grounds at the Nirvana Memorial Garden. — Picture by Saw Siow Feng

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Nirvana Asia suspects Cambodian scam syndicates behind urn theft-extortion plot

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said activist Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak may have fled to Saudi Arabia and police are actively tracking his whereabouts. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 5 h ago

IGP: Activist Tamim may have fled to Saudi Arabia

Preacher Zamri Vinoth is escorted by police to the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on March 17, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 3 h ago

IGP defends handcuffing Zamri Vinoth, says procedure follows Sedition Act requirements

A childcare centre worker was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of a four-month-old baby boy. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Penang childcare worker charged with murder of four‑month‑old boy at HSJ centre

Planes are parked at Terminal 3 of the Dubai International Airport, following the United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Dubai March 2, 2026. The evacuation operation for Malaysians from the West Asia conflict zone has been suspended following the reopening of airspace in most countries in the region. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

West Asia conflict: Evacuation operations suspended as airspace reopens, Malaysians advised to use commercial flights

Malaysia

1 h ago

Hong Kong national among four held in Damansara Heights ‘mini casino’ bust

Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus speaks to reporters at the Sentul District Police Headquarters on February 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — Four people, including a Hong Kong national, were arrested yesterday for allegedly operating an online gambling syndicate from a “mini casino” in the affluent Bukit Damansara neighbourhood.Kuala Lumpur police chief Commissioner Datuk Fadil Marsus said the three men and one woman, aged between 27 and...

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Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the ministry is stepping up efforts to strengthen governance in the real estate sector through its Madani Housing Reform agenda, with a target of achieving zero sick projects by 2030. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Housing and Local Govt Ministry targets zero sick projects by 2030 under Madani housing reform, says Nga Kor Ming

An undated photograph shows the grounds at the Nirvana Memorial Garden. — Picture by Saw Siow Feng

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Nirvana Asia suspects Cambodian scam syndicates behind urn theft-extortion plot

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the allocation marks an increase from RM17.67 million last year, noting that there are currently 258 mosques in Penang, including seven newly completed and operational ones, thereby expanding access to places of worship for the local community. — Picture via Facebook/ChowKonYeow

Malaysia / 1 h ago

CM: Penang raises funding for mosque, surau development to RM25m this year

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Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said Penang will establish a Special Task Force Committee to continue efforts to set up the Penang International Financial Centre. — Picture via Facebook/Chow Kon Yeow

2 h ago

Penang establishes PIFC task force to position state as tech‑finance hub, white paper due 3Q, says CM

A couple were killed in an accident involving two vehicles at kilometre 77.3 of the Johor Bahru–Mersing road near Kota Tinggi this morning. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

2 h ago

Couple killed in crash after car veers into opposite lane in Kota Tinggi, four others injured

The Kota Kinabalu District Police Headquarters recorded losses totaling RM11.12 million from 214 online fraud cases between January and March 15. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

2 h ago

Kota Kinabalu police warn of vehicle scam tactics as online fraud losses hit RM11.12m

Storm clouds are seen from Layang-Layangan Beach in Labuan on June 26, 2022. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Evening commute alert: Thunderstorms to hit KL, Putrajaya, Selangor, multiple other states

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud (left) taking children from underprivileged families around the Sepanggar area to buy Hari Raya clothes at Jakel Alam Mesra in Kota Kinabalu March 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Madani govt ensuring sufficient supply of basic items, public urged not to panic buy, says Mustapha Sakmud

Preacher Zamri Vinoth is escorted by police to the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on March 17, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

3 h ago

IGP defends handcuffing Zamri Vinoth, says procedure follows Sedition Act requirements

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail gestures during a press conference at Bukit Aman in Kuala Lumpur on March 19, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

3 h ago

IGP: Businessman Victor Chin linked to money laundering ‘matters’, currently abroad

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh extended their Ugadi greetings today. — Pictures via Facebook/Ramanan Ramakrishnan Official Media and Facebook/Hannah Yeoh

4 h ago

Cabinet ministers extend Ugadi greetings, call for unity and harmony

His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim are seen at Istana Bukit Tunku March 19, 2026. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

4 h ago

King lauds security forces, urges public to prioritise safety this Aidilfitri following audience with Anwar

Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths said today it had started producing samarium oxide at its Malaysian plant, bolstering its role as a key alternative to China for supplies of critical minerals. — Reuters pic

4 h ago

Lynas expands rare earth output in Malaysia with early samarium oxide production

Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak is believed to be in Saudi Arabia. — Threads pic

4 h ago

Fugitive Tamim Dahri offers to surrender if four temples are demolished

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, together with telecommunications service providers, is taking proactive measures to strengthen communication networks nationwide ahead of Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. — Picture by Choo Choy May

4 h ago

MCMC, telcos step up measures to ensure uninterrupted services during Aidilfitri

Malaysia’s inflation rose modestly to 1.4 per cent in February 2026, with the consumer price index climbing to 136.0 from 134.1 a year earlier, the Department of Statistics Malaysia said. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

4 h ago

DOSM: Malaysia’s inflation eases to 1.4pc, with eight categories recording softer gains

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said operational readiness for flood risk management during the Northeast Monsoon remains a key government priority to safeguard public safety, especially with Hari Raya Aidilfitri approaching. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Govt maintains high flood‑readiness level ahead of Aidilfitri, says DPM Fadillah

The charge under Sections 395 and 397 of the Penal Code carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison along with whipping if convicted. — Pexels pic

5 h ago

Man charged over armed gang robbery at Bangsar clinic

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