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It may be just down the road from a much more famous place, but don’t miss out on the excellent Hokkien mee at Peng Yuan. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 14 h ago

Underrated: Peng Yuan Hokkien Mee in PJ Section 14 deserves its moment in the spotlight

A passenger disembarks from a Rapid KL bus in Kuala Lumpur in this undated photograph. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Cheap but out of reach: Why Malaysians can’t quit their cars despite affordable public transport

Ministers Hannah Yeoh, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and other officials stand beside an abandoned car being collected for disposal at PPR Pantai Ria in Kuala Lumpur on April 16, 2026. — Photo by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Move it or lose it: DBKL goes on a 4,500-vehicle towing spree

An Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) enforcer removes signs used to illegally block reserved spots beyond permitted hours. — MPAJ pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Red bays are public after 6.30pm — MPAJ warns businesses against ‘chop’ culture following Ampang Point ops

A still shows two performers in the controversial scene from the Universiti Malaya Theatre Carnival (KARVITER).

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Too hot in here: Universiti Malaya apologises, disqualifies theatre performance over steamy bed scene

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh reportedly defended the 'Bangun KL' campaign, saying it is a private sector initiative by Zus Coffee Group that does not use public funds. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

‘Better than doing nothing’: Hannah Yeoh defends Bangun KL, says it uses no public funds

Datuk Fadil Marsus reportedly said four armed men robbed a gold shop on Jalan Tun Sambanthan this morning, fleeing with 21 trays of jewellery weighing about 15kg. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Armed robbers hit Brickfields gold shop, flee with RM9.7m jewellery

Billionaire Robert Kuok leaves Ilham Tower after attending his first meeting with the Council of Elders in Kuala Lumpur on May 22, 2018. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 17 h ago

How much was your raise? Malaysia’s 50 richest see wealth rocket up 30pc to US$116b

How do you know if you are hopping on to a licensed tour van or tour bus? It will have the government-required words “BAS PERSIARAN” and the colour coniferous green on one-third of the vehicle’s body.— Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 19 h ago

How illegal ‘kereta sapu’ are hurting licensed Malaysian tour van, bus operators

Malaysia / 17 h ago

DBKL announces 13-day, 24-hour closure of Lorong Jalan TAR for sewerage repairs

Pearly Tan expressed deep regret over her withdrawal, apologising to teammates, stakeholders and fans for being unable to represent the country in the prestigious team event. — AFP pic

Sports / 10 h ago

Malaysia suffer blow as Pearly Tan withdraws from Uber Cup Finals with back injury

A Toyota Vios is seen after it reportedly lost control and crashed into a Toyota Hilux on Jalan Kuala Selangor-Teluk Intan heading towards Sekinchan on March 11, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Tired of reckless drivers? Study shows 71pc of Malaysians support tougher traffic penalties

A concept model of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)'s fighter jet is displayed during the Defence Security Equipment International (DSEI) Japan at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, east of Tokyo May 21, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 19 h ago

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms‑export shift since WW2

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow speaks at a press conference after officiating the State Disaster Control Centre at Komtar in George Town on October 14, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Penang CM: Physical works for next phases of Juru-Sungai Dua decongestion project to kick off in Q3

Police inspector Kamal Raj Abdullah arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 13 h ago

‘I don’t remember’ — Inspector who ran over traffic cops claims bewitched by ‘black magic’

Malaysia

6 h ago

Unemployed man pleads not guilty to abduction conspiracy in Tumpat

An unemployed man denied in the Sessions Court in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, today that he had conspired to abduct a man using criminal force in an incident alleged to have taken place last year. — Bernama pic

PASIR MAS, April 16 — An unemployed man pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of conspiring to abduct a man by criminal force last year.The accused, Mohd Hairie Ab Rahman, 42, entered his plea before Judge Zulkpli Abdullah.According to the charge, he is accused...

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Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the new target, an increase of 500,000 trees compared to the 1.5 million trees set under PPM 1.0, is achievable as it forms part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen environmental sustainability and expand green areas across the state. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

N. Sembilan targets two million trees under Malaysia Greening Programme 2.0

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department Director Datuk M. Kumar Datuk M Kumar, said the men, aged between 19 and 44, were arrested at separate locations in the operation conducted by the Bukit Aman CID Special Investigation Division (D9) and the Criminal Investigation Department of the Sarawak Police Headquarters yesterday. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Bukit Aman CID: Police arrest 21 secret society members in Sarawak crackdown

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail speaks to students at the presentation of ‘Mekar Didik’ documents at Sekolah Bimbingan Jalinan Kasih in Kuala Lumpur, April 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Home minister to parents: Register births promptly or risk future documentation issues

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Chairman of the Special Committee for the Improvement of Care Services (JKPPP) Michelle Ng Mei Sze said the guidelines were developed as a comprehensive reference for operators of care centres and nurseries, covering, among others, safety standards, physical space requirements, operator qualifications and risk management. — File picture by Farhan Najib

6 h ago

Selangor introduces guidelines to streamline care centre registration, governance

Zara Qairina Mahathir, 13, died on July 17 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where she had been admitted a day earlier after being found unconscious near a drain at her school hostel in Papar at 4am. — Picture via Facebook

7 h ago

Zara Qairina inquest: 96,656 WhatsApp pages among 70GB of data extracted from 12 phones, court told

DSP Ahmad Ruzaini Ahmad Dahalan, 41, together with Abd Samat Shaari, 44, Faridzuan Yahya, 31, Lim Cheal Kei, 51, Yeoh Choon Siang, 47, and L. Jijayendran, 31, pleaded not guilty to the charges read before Judges Suhaila Haron, Noridah Adam, Mazuliana Abdul Rashid and Siti Shakirah Mohtarudin at four separate Sessions Courts. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

Police officer among six charged over RM4.4m gang robberies in Kepong homes, pleads not guilty

Jasin district police chief Superintendent Lee Robert said police opened an investigation paper after receiving a report from a complainant who is also a police officer at the Merlimau police station at 1.04pm today. — Picture by Choo Choy May

7 h ago

AI-generated police video: Girl under investigation, say Jasin cops

MCMC in a statement today said the Attorney General’s Chambers has decided to prosecute one case at the Sepang Sessions Court while five cases have been offered compounds and four cases have been given warning letters. — Picture by Choo Choy May

7 h ago

Fake petrol price hike claims: One to be charged, five compounded, says MCMC

Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan (centre) during his working visit to the Johor Bahru Public Works Department (JKR) office in Johor Bahru, April 16, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

8 h ago

Malaysia rolls out RM80m classroom push to ease overcrowding in schools nationwide

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo speaks at the launch of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) Southern Region Digital Economy Office at Menara IIB in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, April 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

Gobind: Malaysia stays on course for AI Nation goal by 2030 despite global headwinds

Transport Minister Anthony Loke and National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang handing over a mock cheque to the Malaysia Buddhist Consultative Council during a press conference on the National Wesak Conference at Wisma Dharma Cakra Building in Kuala Lumpur, April 16, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

8 h ago

Govt allocates RM2.5m for National Wesak Conference, wider community outreach

Umno supreme council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan (top, left) during his working visit to the Johor Bahru Public Works Department (JKR) office in his capacity as the deputy works minister, April 16, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

8 h ago

Umno to decide tomorrow on comeback bids by ex-members under ‘Rumah Bangsa’ push

Maybank Kota Kemuning branch assistant manager Alfian Othman is seen leaving the court after testifying in Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s corruption case at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

9 h ago

Firm used overdraft to pay Bersatu RM1m in 2022, court hears in Muhyiddin power abuse trial

Datuk Fadil Marsus reportedly said four armed men robbed a gold shop on Jalan Tun Sambanthan this morning, fleeing with 21 trays of jewellery weighing about 15kg. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Armed robbers hit Brickfields gold shop, flee with RM9.7m jewellery

Mayor Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud said at least five photo touts were detained during each operation, with their equipment also seized. — File picture by Raymond Manuel

10 h ago

DBKL steps up enforcement every two days to tackle street photo touts in KLCC tourist hotspot

Ministers Hannah Yeoh, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and other officials stand beside an abandoned car being collected for disposal at PPR Pantai Ria in Kuala Lumpur on April 16, 2026. — Photo by Firdaus Latif

10 h ago

Move it or lose it: DBKL goes on a 4,500-vehicle towing spree

S. Valan, 31, who had custody of the four victims — two boys aged 11 and 17, and two girls aged eight and 16 — was charged at the Selayang Sessions Court here with four counts of causing physical harm to all the victims. — Bernama pic

10 h ago

Welfare home owner pleads not guilty to abusing four minors, operating unregistered Batu Caves centre

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim welcomes his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese at an official welcome at the Perdana Putra Complex, in conjunction with his three-day official visit to Malaysia from April 15 to 17. — Bernama pic

10 h ago

Anwar and Albanese deepen food supply cooperation as global supply chains face pressure

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