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A KTMB freight train and the Intercity line were seen stopping at one of the station before embarking to its next destination here at Padang Jawa KTM Station. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 18 h ago

No longer ‘keretapi’, no longer ‘Tanah Melayu’? KTMB dismisses call to ‘modernise’ name, points to heritage value

A display showing suspects and vehicles seized during Op Northern Star, including images of individuals in the operation. April 22, 2025 — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Bukit Aman: ‘Tan Sri’ and ‘Datuk Seri’ among five more arrested in MBI scam as cops seize RM3.5b in assets including three durian orchards

US President Joe Biden speaks at Vernon Electric Cooperative in Westby, Wisconsin, on September 5, 2024, with solar panels in the background. — Reuters pic

Money / 17 h ago

Malaysia among four countries hit by new US solar import duties

‘Kampung’ chicken curry mee at Jiu Ding Ji’s Roaster & Coffee Maker. — Picture by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 18 h ago

Don’t miss the ‘kampung’ chicken curry mee at Jiu Ding Ji in Taman Cheras — every bite is super smooth and well worth the queue

B. Nantha Kumar along with his lawyer was seen entering Shah Alam Court Complex where he was be charged over allegedly receiving RM20,000 worth of bribe from a Pakistani agent. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Malaysiakini reporter suspended over alleged RM20,000 bribe returns to work after internal probe finds no wrongdoing

The report said China’s commerce ministry delivered the message in letters to Korean companies which make power transformers, batteries, displays, electric vehicles, aerospace and medical equipment, all of which use the key materials. — AFP pic

Money / 9 h ago

China asks Korea not to export products using rare earths to US defence firms, paper reports

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Billions at stake as experts say Sarawak’s ambitious plans lack key groundwork

In a statement yesterday, the Human Resources Ministry outlined a vision to move beyond the conventional “Made in Penang/Malaysia” branding to a new paradigm — “Made by Penang/Malaysia” — emphasising homegrown innovation, technology ownership, and talent development. — File picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Penang must shift from ‘Made in Malaysia’ to ‘Made by Malaysia’, says HR minister amid global uncertainty

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) witnessed the Exchange of Memoranda of Understanding between the Government of Malaysia and the Government of China, represented by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (second right) and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (second left) at the Seri Perdana Complex. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Saifuddin Nasution: Malaysia, China set to extend mutual visa-free travel for five more years amid tourism boom

Water is seen dripping from a pipe in this undated file photograph. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Penang braces for one of its largest planned water cuts starting Friday night

Screengrabs of a viral video showing the young man being surrounded and beaten up by a group of men.

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Police: Factory worker lured through social media and pummelled in JB flat, eight arrested including woman

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Jakim orders recall of products linked to Indonesian porcine DNA findings

Anthony Loke (right), presenting a souvenir locally made by Royal Selangor, to Chinese president Xi Jinping. — Picture from Facebook/Anthony Loke

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Loke: Royal Selangor plaque for Xi was personal, not an official gift

Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia are making significant contributions to the nation’s presence on the global stage. — Reuters file pic

Money / 12 h ago

Malaysia Airlines named world’s fastest-growing airline brand, AirAsia also soars in global ranking

The 73-year-old Johor-born priest has been the Bishop of Penang since 2011.

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Conclave countdown: Malaysian Cardinal Sebastian Francis among 135 to elect new pontiff

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7 h ago

Perlis tightens health facilities’ security after TikTok video shows man posing as medical officer at Hospital Tuanku Fauziah

The Perlis Health Department confirmed yesterday that a 22-year-old man impersonated an assistant medical officer at Hospital Tuanku Fauziah on April 8, with the incident going viral on TikTok on April 20.

KANGAR, April 22 — Security has been tightened at all Perlis health facilities, including clinics and hospitals, to prevent impersonation of healthcare personnel.State Health director Dr Ghazali Chik said health facilities in Perlis comprise 13 health and 27 rural clinics, as well as Hospital Tuanku Fauziah (HTF) here.Speaking to reporters...

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Negeri Sembilan Immigration Department (JIMNS) director Kennith Tan Ai Kiang said the construction, which began in 2021, includes expansion with new buildings like a women’s block, office space as well as staff quarters. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Lenggeng Immigration Depot RM50m upgrade on track, completion by year-end, says state dept director

Perikatan Nasional candidate Abd Muhaimin Malek delivers a speech at the Perikatan Nasional mega rally in conjunction with the Ayer Kuning state by-election in Kampung Tanjung Keramat, Tapah April 19, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Perikatan’s Abd Muhaimin vows better welfare, infrastructure in Ayer Kuning manifesto push

In a Facebook post today, MetMalaysia said the test is part of the Site Acceptance Test (SAT) and will take place from 9am to noon. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

MetMalaysia to conduct tsunami siren test in Batu Ferringhi tomorrow

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Mohamed Fadzli told the state assembly sitting today the ranking is based on the latest report on crime index rates by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). — Bernama pic

8 h ago

Kelantan ranks second safest state in Malaysia, behind Sabah, says deputy MB

Saarani said the Minerals and Geoscience Department of Malaysia (JMG) has confirmed that no Mining Operation Scheme Approval Letter (SKSPM) has been issued for mining activities in the area. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

No seabed tin mining in Manjung, says Perak MB amid fishermen’s concerns

Earlier, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said 341,708 consumer accounts in five districts in Penang will be affected by the scheduled water supply disruption from April 25 to 28. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

8 h ago

Store enough water for up to 60 hours, Penang consumers told ahead of Friday’s disruption

(From left) Nila, Dona, Goh and Al-Khalid speaking at the press conference in Kuching today. — The Borneo Post pic

8 h ago

Unimas, NGOs: No foul play in campus kitten death, police probing viral dismemberment photos

Azam said a detailed analysis was currently being conducted on all 10 video recordings linked to an alleged corruption scandal involving several Sabah state assemblymen over mineral mining licensing. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

8 h ago

MACC wraps up Ops Sky probe, DPP review expected next week, says Azam

The 73-year-old Johor-born priest has been the Bishop of Penang since 2011.

9 h ago

Conclave countdown: Malaysian Cardinal Sebastian Francis among 135 to elect new pontiff

Sabah MACC Director Datuk S. Karunanithy said the suspect would face charges under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009. — Picture by Choo Choy May

9 h ago

MACC arrests Sabah headmaster over alleged false documents in RM85,000 request

The prime minister said he believed that the reforms should be implemented carefully and inclusively by prioritising the interests of the people, the welfare of civil servants and the country’s fiscal capacity. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

9 h ago

Anwar: Ongoing reforms essential for strengthening Malaysia’s public service

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil delivers his speech at the Muhibah Raya Celebration hosted by the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) in Petaling Jaya April 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Finas to sponsor opening of EPF i-Saraan accounts for 1,000 creative industry workers, says Fahmi

Wong said the state government, in addressing issues related to existing non-Islamic houses of worship, does not directly take stern actions but, instead, offers space for negotiations and solutions in a good and orderly manner. — Picture via Facebook/Wong Chia Zhen

9 h ago

Kedah takes watchful approach on unapproved non-Islamic houses of worship, state assembly told

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof pays a courtesy call on Türkiye’s Vice President, Cevdet Yilmaz at the Presidential Complex in Ankara April 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

DPM Fadillah and Turkiye VP hold talks on clean energy cooperation

Last week, the media reported that 14 individuals, including three women, were remanded for five days to assist in investigations related to the submission of falsified birth registration forms. The births were not recorded by the hospitals named in the forms. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

9 h ago

Clinic assistant, agent remanded in Ops Birth fake birth registration probe

Besut District Police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad@Abu said the case is being investigated under Section 182 of the Penal Code for giving false information with intent to cause a public servant to use his lawful power to the detriment of another person. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

10 h ago

Besut police probe housewife who allegedly lied about RM7,000 robbery to avoid husband’s wrath

Amirudin said the failure of the flood control pump system, which was one of the causes of delays in flood control efforts in the area during heavy rains, was resolved when TNB reconnected the electricity supply to the pump house involved. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

10 h ago

Taman Sri Muda pump house fully operational, says Selangor MB

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex in Kuala Lumpur December 12, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

10 h ago

Najib’s trial: Witness says 1MDB signed US$1b deal despite risk warnings, impossible to check Cayman partner in just three days

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