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Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has failed her last bid to get a new High Court judge to hear her entire solar bribery case all over again, which means her next step is to continue her appeal against her conviction and sentence of 10 years' jail and RM970 million fine. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Explained: Why Rosmah couldn’t ‘reset’ her bribery trial and lost all three tries to remove judge

This Volcano Curry Mee is topped with so many ingredients. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 7 h ago

Overseas Union Garden’s Volcano Curry House serves a thick, fragrant curry mee and curry ‘chee cheong fun’ with ‘yong liew’

Yan Sulian (second left) helps a patient with electronic registration at a community health centre in Shanghai on February 11, 2026. — AFP pic

Life / 9 h ago

This Shanghai doctor has 160,000 patients and he has never met any of them

This US Navy handout photo released by US Central Command public affairs shows an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, making an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury on February 28, 2026. The United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes against targets in Iran on February 28, sparking swift retaliation by the Islamic republic which responded with missile attacks across the region. — US Navy handout/AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Trump says Iran was ‘weeks from a weapon’ as he signals US Navy tanker escorts and contradicts Rubio

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki speaks during a press conference at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, March 4, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 1 h ago

MACC: Former federal minister among 12 called in for questioning over RM1.11b semiconductor chip deal

Former SRC director Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi testified in court that Nik Faisal, appointed as both director and CEO of the company, acted as Najib’s proxy and served as the link between the then prime minister and SRC’s board of directors. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Najib ran SRC International through proxy Nik Faisal, ex-director tells court

Britain said yesterday it would block study visas for nationals from four countries and halt work visas for Afghans, using what it called an “emergency brake” to curb rising asylum claims from people entering through legal routes. — Reuters pic

World / 3 h ago

UK triggers ‘emergency brake’ to stop study visas for four countries and Afghan work visas

Rocket trails are seen in the sky above Netanya amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile attacks on March 3, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Iran launches new strikes on US targets across the Gulf, fuelling regional energy fears

issued a notice today regarding Chai Jin Shern, also known as James Chai, who previously served as a special functions officer to Rafizi during the latter’s tenure as Minister of Economy. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 2 h ago

MACC seeks Rafizi’s former aide in chip project probe

The author argues that the failed vote to cap a prime minister’s tenure exposes the limits of Malaysia’s unity-government reform agenda — revealing elite hesitation, shifting incentives and a deeper unwillingness among political actors to place real constraints on their own power. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

What You Think / 7 h ago

When two votes become a warning light in Malaysian politics — Khoo Ying Hooi

Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin reportedly said he would oppose any attempt by former deputy Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin to join Perikatan Nasional with his new party, citing a loss of trust. — File picture by Hari Anggara.

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Muhyiddin: Hamzah’s new party cannot join Perikatan after ‘betrayal’

US President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, March 3, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 5 h ago

Trump insists he struck Iran on his own terms after Rubio hints at Israeli trigger

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said state executive councillor Fahmi Zainol has been removed from his post with immediate effect following a proposal by PKR. — File picture by Opayn Mok

Malaysia / 51 m ago

Penang CM: State exco Fahmi Zainol terminated after charge of hurting wife

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said data as of yesterday (March 2) showed that 351,789 applications had been recorded for the 2027 intake, including 51,457 children aged five and above. – Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Over 350,000 apply for early Year 1 admission for 2027 intake, including 51,000 five-year-olds

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the whereabouts of three of Tun Daim Zainuddin's children were currently unknown. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Only one of the four Daim children being sought in Ops Godfather probe has come forward, MACC says

Malaysia

13 m ago

Farm Fresh confirms farm director killed in Philippines helicopter crash

In a letter posted on Facebook, Farm Fresh Bhd said its farm director Jacob Mathan, 35, died in a helicopter crash in Pililla, Rizal province, the Philippines. — Screengrab via Facebook/Farm Fresh Milk Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — Farm Fresh Bhd announced that its farm director, Jacob Mathan, was the Malaysian killed in a helicopter crash in Pililla, Rizal province, the Philippines, yesterday.In a letter posted on Farm Fresh’s official Facebook account, group managing director Loi Tuan Ee said the helicopter reportedly encountered...

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The Federal Court will now hear the two legal questions put forward by the widow of former Finance Minister Tun Daim Zainuddin. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 23 m ago

Federal Court to hear two questions of law from late Daim’s wife

Nilai district police chief Supt Johari Yahya said the 20 individuals included the victim’s friends, dormitory residents, and security guards. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 27 m ago

Cops record statements from 20 people in Nilai foreign woman death probe

MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki gestures towards items seized under ‘Ops Middleman’ during a press conference at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, March 4, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 30 m ago

RM12.48m paid to shield overloaded lorries: MACC says traffic police, JPJ officers among 18 arrested in ‘tonto’ bribery ring

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The Federal Court will now hear the two legal questions put forward by the widow of former Finance Minister Tun Daim Zainuddin. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

23 m ago

Federal Court to hear two questions of law from late Daim’s wife

Nilai district police chief Supt Johari Yahya said the 20 individuals included the victim’s friends, dormitory residents, and security guards. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

27 m ago

Cops record statements from 20 people in Nilai foreign woman death probe

Judge Nor Hasniah Ab Razak imposed the sentence on Mohd Daniel Hakim Abdullah, 39, after he pleaded guilty to the charge. The court ordered the sentence to take effect from today. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

Man jailed 22 months after failing to pay RM60,000 fine for kicking kitten to death

The accused Muhammad Imran Abdullah changed his plea to guilty at two Sessions Courts in Johor Bahru today to seven charges of sexual assault and producing child sexual abuse material involving three girls two years ago. March 4, 2026 — Picture by Ben Tan

1 h ago

Technician pleads guilty to sexual assault, producing child sexual abuse material involving three girls in Johor Bahru

Deputy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said new ICLs at Hospital Melaka, Hospital Miri, Hospital Sibu, and Hospital Tawau are expected to be operational by 2027. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

Health Ministry vows to slash waiting times for heart surgery with infrastructure boost across Malaysia

In a media advisory today, Wisma Putra said it noted the announcement by UAE authorities on the opening of designated safe air corridors and Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG)’s temporary resumption of return services to and from Jeddah and Madinah on March 4 to 8. — Reuters pic

1 h ago

Malaysians strongly advised to defer non-essential travel to seven Middle East countries

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki speaks during a press conference at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, March 4, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1 h ago

MACC: Former federal minister among 12 called in for questioning over RM1.11b semiconductor chip deal

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the whereabouts of three of Tun Daim Zainuddin's children were currently unknown. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

Only one of the four Daim children being sought in Ops Godfather probe has come forward, MACC says

issued a notice today regarding Chai Jin Shern, also known as James Chai, who previously served as a special functions officer to Rafizi during the latter’s tenure as Minister of Economy. — Picture by Choo Choy May

2 h ago

MACC seeks Rafizi’s former aide in chip project probe

Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director (Operations), Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad, said the first incident occurred on the road linking Ayer Tawar town to Bota. — Picture by Choo Choy May

3 h ago

Two die, two hurt in separate crashes in Perak

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said Perikatan Nasional has not yet discussed who it would nominate as prime minister if the coalition wins the next general election. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

3 h ago

Samsuri’s appointment as Perikatan chairman does not automatically make him PM candidate, says Muhyiddin

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reportedly withdrawn his appeal to refer eight constitutional questions to the Federal Court, including whether a sitting prime minister enjoys immunity from civil suits. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Anwar drops appeal to refer PM immunity questions to Federal Court in Yusoff Rawther civil suit

Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said matters relating to overseas crisis are under KLN as the lead agency that coordinates diplomatic and security affairs at the international level.“Whatever the case, we will heed the advice from the Foreign Affairs Ministry because matters related to overseas crises will be handled by KLN,” he said. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Middle East conflict: Higher Education Ministry to seek Wisma Putra’s advice on student evacuation

said that if the proposed Trans-Borneo Railway project is implemented, it is expected to take decades to be fully realised. However, he emphasised that it is vital to establish a long-term plan now to serve as the “foundation” for the project. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

3 h ago

Trans-Borneo railway feasibility study expected by mid-year, says transport minister

Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin reportedly said he would oppose any attempt by former deputy Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin to join Perikatan Nasional with his new party, citing a loss of trust. — File picture by Hari Anggara.

4 h ago

Muhyiddin: Hamzah’s new party cannot join Perikatan after ‘betrayal’

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