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All 14 assemblymen from Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) in Negeri Sembilan have agreed to continue supporting the state Unity Government to ensure political stability, said Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Negeri Sembilan drama settles: Zahid confirms 14 Umno‑BN assemblymen staying with Unity pact

(From 2nd left) Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud, Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh and Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus are seen during a press conference at DBKL Tower in Kuala Lumpur April 30, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Criminals, traffic violators beware: DBKL’s 10,000 CCTVs can now identify faces, track your routes

(From left) Datuk Mendika Menteri Akhirulzaman Datuk Maarof Mat Rashad (Jelebu), Datuk Klana Petra Datuk Mubarak Dohak (Sungai Ujong), Datuk Johan Pahlawan Lela Perkasa Setiawan Datuk Muhammad Abdullah (Johol) and Datuk Lela Maharaja Datuk Seri Utama Muhammad Shariff Omar (Rembau). Mubarak was today ordered to immediately vacate the official residence at Balai Luak Undang Sungei Ujong, where he has stayed for more than three decades. — Facebook screenshot

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Mubarak ordered to vacate Sungei Ujong Undang official residence after 30 years

MOH says pharmacies cannot offer blood draw services without proper licence; those that do are at risk of a RM500,000 fine, a jail term of up to six years, or both. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

No licence, no blood tests, Health Ministry tells community pharmacies

Sumud Nusantara Command Center director-general Datuk Dr Sani Araby Abdul Alim Araby speaks at a press conference on the latest developments of the Global Sumud Flotilla 2026 Mission after Israeli forces boarded the ships on April 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Ten Malaysians missing after Israeli forces board Gaza aid flotilla, says Sumud Nusantara Command Center

Malaysia men’s singles player Leong Jun Hao in action against Kodai Naraoka of Japan in their Group B match of the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026 at Forum Horsens April 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Thomas Cup: BAM sec-gen calls for united push as Malaysia face China test in last eight

Demonstrators in a march for women’s rights in Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Bar says gender equality is not optional but a constitutional right, and called for the immediate removal of reservations under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Malaysian Bar calls for removal of gender equality reservations, warns of possible constitutional challenge

Melaka Bersatu information chief Datuk Hishamuddin Abdul Karim has apologised to state executive councillor Datuk Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman after a party assemblyman posted an image of him online with a dog sticker covering his face. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Bersatu info chief apologises after dog sticker post sparks outrage, says conduct was inappropriate

Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail said the federal government must give urgent support and attention to such projects in ensuring seamless connectivity and to reduce the city’s traffic congestion. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Johor Regent urges federal govt to expedite rail link to RTS to ease congestion

Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail said Johor is one of the main contributors to the country’s revenue, but the revenue does not commensurate with the development and welfare needs of the people. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Johor Regent renews push for 25pc tax revenue return to boost state autonomy

Cross border taxi services between Singapore and Malaysia will be expanded from May 4 to give travellers more flexibility while ensuring fair competition among operators. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

New cross‑border taxi rules kick in May 4 as Singapore and Malaysia widen routes and options

A generated imaged posted by US President Donald Trump on his social media shows him holding an assault rifle.

World / 17 h ago

US wants rest of world to help reopen Hormuz strait that Iran closed after America’s attacks

Lawyer N. Surendran, is representing the family of 25-year-old Trooper Abdul Hamid Talib from 22 Commando Regiment, who was severely injured on March 11, 2026 while at a military camp in Mersing, Johor. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 14 h ago

What happened at Johor military camp? Family questions how healthy soldier ended up in vegetative state

Searchers retrieved the body of a 10-year-old boy found in Sungai Buloh three days after he was reported missing on April 28, 2026 in Lorong Cakera Purnama 12/27, Bandar Puncak Alam in Selangor. — Picture from Facebook/Geng Keselamatan Negara

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Search for 10-year-old boy who fell in Puncak Alam drain ends after three days; body found in Sungai Buloh

Former Perlis menteri besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man appeared at his trial on 10 charges related to false claims and receiving money from illegal activities at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court April 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Witness tells court former Perlis MB Azlan Man received RM1.06m from cancelled state-funded travel packages

Malaysia

1 h ago

Explained: How police remand works and why suspects cannot be publicly identified before facing official charges

A general image of handcuffs taken on August 22, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — In the hours following the apprehension of a suspect, before any formal charges are filed, a court process determines whether the person in custody can be held longer to facilitate ongoing police investigations.This formal process — a remand proceeding — is an important part of...

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Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said he has received a detailed briefing from Datuk Dr Sani Araby Abdul Alim Araby, Director‑General of the Sumud Nusantara Command Centre (SNCC), on the incident involving 22 vessels. — Picture via Facebook/Fahmi Fadzil

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Communications Ministry pledges vigilance, warns against misinformation as Gaza aid flotilla crisis unfolds

All 14 assemblymen from Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) in Negeri Sembilan have agreed to continue supporting the state Unity Government to ensure political stability, said Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Negeri Sembilan drama settles: Zahid confirms 14 Umno‑BN assemblymen staying with Unity pact

The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) has objected to the Rain Rave Water Music Festival 2026 scheduled to be held in the capital, citing concerns it could harm moral standards and social norms. — Picture via Facebook/Tourism Malaysia

Malaysia / 12 h ago

‘Entertainment has limits’: Jawi calls Rain Rave immoral, issues advisory against festival

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The government’s adjustment to operating expenditure will not affect essential healthcare services, including treatment, emergency care and the supply of medicines, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Health minister assures no cuts to treatment, emergency care under Budget 2026 reprioritisation

File picture of preacher Ebit Lew arriving at the Tenom Magistrates’ Court in Sabah September 27, 2022. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Magistrate orders Ebit Lew to enter defence on 11 sexual harassment charges

Kepayan assemblyman Chin Tek Ming. — Picture courtesy of Warisan

13 h ago

Sabah opposition lawmaker slams government over rejected 40pc revenue motion

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim condemned what he described as violent actions by Israeli forces against the mission in international waters. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

13 h ago

Anwar slams Israeli ‘piracy’ as 10 Malaysians held in Gaza aid flotilla raid

13 h ago

Hajiji hits back: Sabah CM insists he’s ‘never afraid’ in 40pc revenue talks

The Sabah State Legislative Assembly today passed two Bills aimed at overhauling the state’s property and housing governance framework particularly for condominiums or buildings with shared common areas. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

13 h ago

Sabah passes ‘long overdue’ reforms to modernise strata management and subsidiary title processes

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd will provide two additional Electric Train Service trips on the KL Sentral–Padang Besar route and vice versa, in conjunction with the second-term school holidays and upcoming public holidays, including National Day, Maulidur Rasul and Malaysia Day. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Transport Ministry extends Madani30 30pc ETS, ERT discount to May 14 after strong response

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) announced today the seizure of 498,694 digital files in a single sweeping crackdown on online child sexual exploitation in Malaysia. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

14 h ago

PDRM seizes nearly 500,000 illicit files in sweeping child exploitation crackdown across Malaysia

(From 2nd left) Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud, Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh and Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus are seen during a press conference at DBKL Tower in Kuala Lumpur April 30, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

14 h ago

Criminals, traffic violators beware: DBKL’s 10,000 CCTVs can now identify faces, track your routes

Searchers retrieved the body of a 10-year-old boy found in Sungai Buloh three days after he was reported missing on April 28, 2026 in Lorong Cakera Purnama 12/27, Bandar Puncak Alam in Selangor. — Picture from Facebook/Geng Keselamatan Negara

14 h ago

Search for 10-year-old boy who fell in Puncak Alam drain ends after three days; body found in Sungai Buloh

Lawyer N. Surendran, is representing the family of 25-year-old Trooper Abdul Hamid Talib from 22 Commando Regiment, who was severely injured on March 11, 2026 while at a military camp in Mersing, Johor. — Picture by Choo Choy May

14 h ago

What happened at Johor military camp? Family questions how healthy soldier ended up in vegetative state

Former Perlis menteri besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man appeared at his trial on 10 charges related to false claims and receiving money from illegal activities at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court April 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Witness tells court former Perlis MB Azlan Man received RM1.06m from cancelled state-funded travel packages

The clip, circulating widely on Threads, showed the tiger pacing slowly inside its enclosure before sitting and lying down on a patch of grass, with its ribs and hip bones clearly visible. — Screengrab from Threads

15 h ago

Viral clip of ‘emaciated’ Malayan tiger in Japan sparks renewed concerns over welfare of Malaysian animals abroad (VIDEO)

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said what is currently taking place in Negeri Sembilan relates to customs practiced and the public should allow due process to proceed without interference. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

15 h ago

IGP urges restraint over N. Sembilan political crisis, assures public order intact

(From left) Datuk Mendika Menteri Akhirulzaman Datuk Maarof Mat Rashad (Jelebu), Datuk Klana Petra Datuk Mubarak Dohak (Sungai Ujong), Datuk Johan Pahlawan Lela Perkasa Setiawan Datuk Muhammad Abdullah (Johol) and Datuk Lela Maharaja Datuk Seri Utama Muhammad Shariff Omar (Rembau). Mubarak was today ordered to immediately vacate the official residence at Balai Luak Undang Sungei Ujong, where he has stayed for more than three decades. — Facebook screenshot

15 h ago

Mubarak ordered to vacate Sungei Ujong Undang official residence after 30 years

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