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Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan is the new Perikatan secretary-general. ― Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Perikatan leadership shake-up: Takiyuddin now sec-gen, Azmin demoted to deputy

The Malaysian Bar AGM, attended by 433 members, saw nine out of 11 motions passed. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Anand Raj takes the helm as new Malaysian Bar President, vows to champion core values

Tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 15 h ago

Iran considers allowing limited oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz if cargo traded in yuan

Zamri Vinoth has refuted allegations that he has fled the country. — Facebook screenshot

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Preacher Zamri Vinoth denies fleeing, vows to cooperate with police

The suspect, a 48-year-old man, was detained on Tuesday (March 10) following a report lodged by the victim’s 40-year-old father. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Police arrest headmaster for alleged assault of seven-year-old student

This picture taken on March 10, 2026 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) via KNS on March 11, 2026 shows a strategic cruise missile test launch conducted on the destroyer Choe Hyon at an undisclosed location in North Korea. — KCNA handout pic via AFP

World / 18 h ago

North Korea fires about 10 ballistic missiles toward Sea of Japan

Police are tracking independent preacher Zamri Vinoth and activist Tamim Dahri, believed to be in Thailand, as authorities seek to bring them back to Malaysia to face charges in court. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Police working with Thai authorities to locate Zamri Vinoth, Tamim Dahri and return them to Malaysia to face charges

Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (second from left) said his Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house will go ahead on schedule as it’s an annual event to celebrate the festive season with the public. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Johor MB says his Raya open house will proceed as planned, other state govt celebrations will be modest

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the programme would require active participation from the industry, similar to old vehicle disposal initiatives implemented by national car manufacturers such as Proton Holdings Bhd and Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Transport Ministry will consider motorcycle scrappage incentive if industry players support it

A photograph shows damaged buildings at the site of an overnight Israeli airstrike that targeted the Haret Hreik neighbourhood in Beirut's southern suburbs, on March 14, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Khamenei gone, crisis unleashed: How Iran’s war is shaking the world economy

A photograph shows a destroyed healthcare centre building in the aftermath of an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese town of Burj Qalawiya on March 14. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Israel says war against Iran enters ‘decisive phase’ as Middle East cities hit, US embassy in Baghdad targeted

Over several decades, Maybank has acquired and received artworks by Malaysian artists, many of these works have inhabited its buildings and workspaces, often encountered in passing. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Life / 4 h ago

After decades behind office doors, Maybank’s art collection finally meets the public

Timothée Chalamet’s jocular comments, made during an on-stage interview with Matthew McConaughey, earned him rebukes from several major opera houses and Hollywood celebrities including Academy Award winner Jamie Lee Curtis. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 14 h ago

From Oscar front-runner to controversy: Has Timothee Chalamet fumbled the finish line?

Migrant workers on their day off outside the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Many foreign workers in the Klang Valley have been heading to the Seremban Immigration office to take part in the Repatriation Programme ahead of Aidilfitri in order to celebrate Aidilfitri with their family at home. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 18 h ago

At Seremban immigration counters, surge in migrant workers from Klang Valley joining repatriation programme to spend Eid at home

A bomb shelter is seen within a public parking space in the Arab town of Sakhnin in northern Israel near the Lebanese border. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Rockets rain down on Sakhnin as town struggles with lack of public shelters

Malaysia

36 m ago

Surprise! Your seatmate on the Raya bus might just be a JPJ undercover

Road Transport Department (JPJ) personnel conduct inspections on express buses at the Section 17 Bus Terminal in Shah Alam on March 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

KUALA TERENGGANU, March 15 — The Terengganu Road Transport Department has set up five teams, with 10 officers going undercover as passengers to check bus drivers during the 2026 Hari Raya Aidilfitri (HRA) special operation from March 16 to 29.Terengganu JPJ director Mohd Zamri Samion said placing undercover officers on...

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim spends time visiting the Sukma Ria Ramadan Bazaar during his visit to Kuching on March 13, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 43 m ago

Anwar to attend MADANI iftar ceremony at UMS as part of full-day Sabah visit today

Lim Guan Eng speaks during a press conference after the tabling of Budget 2020 at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur on October 11, 2019. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 50 m ago

Guan Eng: Malaysia set for RM1.6b windfall from 2019 samurai bond

A student attends an online class from home during the Movement Control Order (MCO) in Petaling Jaya on January 26, 2021. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 1 h ago

MOE to review WFH, home-based learning policies amid global oil crisis

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Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad (third right) visits a booth during the Ipoh Raya Fiesta 2026 Riverfront @ Old Town at Kinta Riverwalk on March 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Fiesta Raya Ipoh 2026 at Kinta Riverwalk targets 10,000 visitors with bazaar, silat and flying roti canai

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad (second left) hands out bubur lambuk to traders during the Ipoh Raya Fiesta 2026 Riverfront @ Old Town at Kinta Riverwalk on March 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Perak state Aidilfitri open house set for March 21 at Indera Mulia Stadium, all invited

Acting president Amira Aisya delivers her speech during the opening of the Muda Annual General Assembly at Bangunan Peladang in Petaling Jaya on March 14, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

1 h ago

Amira Aisya confirmed as Muda president in party’s inaugural election

A canopy selling various types of firecrackers and fireworks, as well as a cabin, that was destroyed in a fire in Kampung Gong Limau, Kemaman on March 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Terengganu police seize illegal firecrackers, detain 22 traders

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud officiates the Iftar Ramadan MADANI ceremony in Kampung Muara Tebas, Kuching on March 9, 2025. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Mustapha Sakmud: Sabah’s constitutional rights remain intact despite 40pc revenue appeal

2 h ago

Dive master, Chinese national rescued near Pulau Yu after nearly 12 hours adrift off Redang

A 38-year-old man was attacked with machetes near an eatery in Bukit Kangkar, Sungai Mati, at 7.40pm on Friday. — Pexels pic

2 h ago

Tangkak police hunting three men in white car after deadly machete attack

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the tremor was centred at coordinates 1.7 degrees North and 102.7 degrees East, at a depth of 10 kilometres. — Picture via Facebook/Met Malaysia

14 h ago

MetMalaysia: Weak 3.2-magnitude earthquake detected in Batu Pahat waters

The suspect, a 48-year-old man, was detained on Tuesday (March 10) following a report lodged by the victim’s 40-year-old father. — Picture by Choo Choy May

15 h ago

Police arrest headmaster for alleged assault of seven-year-old student

The Malaysian Bar AGM, attended by 433 members, saw nine out of 11 motions passed. — Picture by Choo Choy May

16 h ago

Anand Raj takes the helm as new Malaysian Bar President, vows to champion core values

Traders are advised to ensure that the 23 controlled items under the SHMMP for Hari Raya Puasa are displayed with pink price tags. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Johor trade ministry says supplies sufficient, no need for panic buying due to West Asia conflict

Zamri Vinoth has refuted allegations that he has fled the country. — Facebook screenshot

17 h ago

Preacher Zamri Vinoth denies fleeing, vows to cooperate with police

Police are tracking independent preacher Zamri Vinoth and activist Tamim Dahri, believed to be in Thailand, as authorities seek to bring them back to Malaysia to face charges in court. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

17 h ago

Police working with Thai authorities to locate Zamri Vinoth, Tamim Dahri and return them to Malaysia to face charges

Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan is the new Perikatan secretary-general. ― Picture by Miera Zulyana

17 h ago

Perikatan leadership shake-up: Takiyuddin now sec-gen, Azmin demoted to deputy

Migrant workers on their day off outside the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Many foreign workers in the Klang Valley have been heading to the Seremban Immigration office to take part in the Repatriation Programme ahead of Aidilfitri in order to celebrate Aidilfitri with their family at home. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

18 h ago

At Seremban immigration counters, surge in migrant workers from Klang Valley joining repatriation programme to spend Eid at home

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