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

Malaysia / 17 h ago

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

Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad announces the date of Hari Raya Aidilfitri during a televised broadcast in Putrajaya, March 19, 2026. — Screengrab via Facebook/TV3 Malaysia

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Malaysia to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Saturday

Tan Sri Tony Fernandes holds his newborn granddaughter, Olivia Rose in this undated picture shared on social media. — Picture via Facebook/Tony Fernandes

Life / 14 h ago

AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes earns new ‘datuk’ title with birth of granddaughter

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

Malaysia / 19 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 17 h ago

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

The North-South Expressway is seeing heavy traffic as city dwellers head back to their hometowns for Hari Raya Aidilfitri. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Heavy congestion hits highways out of Klang Valley as Hari Raya travel peaks

People look at iPhones on display at the Apple Fifth Avenue store in New York City, US on May 23, 2025. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

MCMC warns iPhone users to update iOS now following ‘Darksword’ exploit discovery

At 6pm, the local currency fell to 3.9330/9415 versus the greenback from yesterday’s close of 3.9145/9205. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Money / 15 h ago

Ringgit eases against US dollar after Fed holds interest rates

Life / 13 h ago

Navy veteran turns royal gift into thriving limited-edition watch business

Participants line up near a lobster-shaped balloon to set up and install OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent, outside the Baidu offices in Beijing March 17, 2026. — Reuters pic

Tech-gadgets / 18 h ago

What are OpenClaw ‘AI lobsters’ — and why is everyone in China talking about them?

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

Malaysia / 19 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim welcomed the reconciliation efforts, saying the initiative also uplifted the spirit of mutual respect between the races. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Anwar hails NGO-led Malay-Indian reconciliation as sign of national maturity

The last time Luqman Hakim played for the national squad was in 2022 against Singapore in an international friendly match. — Bernama pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Former teen sensation Luqman Hakim back in Harimau Malaya for Asian Cup qualifier

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

Malaysia / 18 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 18 h ago

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

Malaysia

1 h ago

Gua Musang police report over 30 minor accidents as Raya exodus begins

Traffic congestion is seen building up on the Lingkaran Tengah Utama (LTU) Expressway as travelers return to their hometowns for the Aidilfitri celebration in Gua Musang on March 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

GUA MUSANG, March 20 — More than 30 minor accidents have been reported along the Gua Musang route since yesterday, with most incidents believed to have been due to fatigue from driving for too long and too far.Gua Musang police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo said most of the crashes...

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After a two-year hiatus due to floods during Ramadan, residents of Kampung Baru Sri Gading revive the tradition by rebuilding a masjid pelita (lamp mosque) to decorate the village entrance in preparation for Syawal in Batu Pahat on March 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Aaron Ago Dagang, fellow ministers call for unity and compassion this Aidilfitri

People look at iPhones on display at the Apple Fifth Avenue store in New York City, US on May 23, 2025. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

MCMC warns iPhone users to update iOS now following ‘Darksword’ exploit discovery

Fireworks and firecrackers are displayed for sale at a stall in Overseas Union Garden (OUG), Kuala Lumpur on February 12, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Police warn public after PD teen suffers ruptured eardrums, broken from modified firecrackers

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Norsyahira Zulkaple, 31, a nurse from Kuala Kangsar, buying kacang putih snacks for Hari Raya at Enak & Rangup Kacang Putih kacang shop located at Buntong in Ipoh, Perak.— Pictures by John Bunyan

3 h ago

Indian snacks ‘muruku’, ‘kacang putih’ become Hari Raya favourites

For Nur Ashikin Mohammad Ariff, 41, the first head of engineering in Malaysia’s aviation industry, who is working at MAG’s subsidiary, Firefly Airlines, her dedication to passion is not merely a word but a testament to her resolve. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

The sky is not the limit, it’s just the beginning for these women in aviation

Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad announces the date of Hari Raya Aidilfitri during a televised broadcast in Putrajaya, March 19, 2026. — Screengrab via Facebook/TV3 Malaysia

14 h ago

Malaysia to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Saturday

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described Anutin as a “dear friend” and expressed his hopes for continued close engagement between the two leaders. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Anwar congratulates Thailand’s Anutin on re-election, vows stronger bilateral ties

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim welcomed the reconciliation efforts, saying the initiative also uplifted the spirit of mutual respect between the races. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Anwar hails NGO-led Malay-Indian reconciliation as sign of national maturity

The North-South Expressway is seeing heavy traffic as city dwellers head back to their hometowns for Hari Raya Aidilfitri. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Heavy congestion hits highways out of Klang Valley as Hari Raya travel peaks

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

17 h ago

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

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

17 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

17 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

17 h ago

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

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

17 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

18 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

18 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

18 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

18 h ago

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

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