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Malaysia is moving towards multi-lane fast flow, a tolling system that would eventually allow motorists to pay tolls without stopping at conventional toll plazas. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Multi-lane fast flow: What motorists need to know as Malaysia moves towards barrier-free tolling

A screen grab shows the moment the car in blue collides a white SUV after being lifted up by a vortex at the Kota Damansara toll plaza.

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Violent Kota Damansara thunderstorm: Viral clip shows wind lifting car at toll plaza (VIDEO)

The pilot exercise is expected to focus on high-risk, flood-prone regions, including selected areas across Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Kelantan, and Pahang. — SoyaCincau pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

MCMC testing new disaster warning system on Nov 19: Here’s why your phone might sound an alarm

Electricity power transmission lines are pictured in Ampang, Selangor on October 16, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 7 h ago

TNB explains cause of electric shock incident during Mergong temple procession

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Federal agency chairman set to face corruption charge over Penang land sale

The four lawmakers are (from left) Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee (PN-Beluran), Ramkarpal Singh (PH-Bukit Gelugor), Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu) and Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad (BN-Simpang Renggam). — Pictures from Facebook/Parlimen Malaysia/Yusof Mat Isa/Bernama

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Takiyuddin, Kiandee among four MPs appointed to Parliamentary Service Council

Discover ‘roujiamo’, an iconic Xi’an street snack of layered flatbread filled with juicy meat best eaten upright — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 8 h ago

Fortune Cafe in Taman Danau Desa serves simple Chinese pleasures like flaky, juicy ‘roujiamo’, ‘liang pi’ and dumplings in a sour soup

A member of the all-women The Power of Mama (TPoM) volunteer firefighting team looks at smouldering peatland in Benipis, Ketapang Regency, West Kalimantan. — AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

Indonesia’s haze problem starts underground: How peatland fires keep burning

On October 1, Lao police seized 521 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine from a private Learjet that had arrived from Subang. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Malaysian police trace syndicate behind 521kg syabu seizure in Laos on jet from Subang

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur on October 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

1MDB trial: Judge rejects Najib’s bid to stay prison sentence, says his medical issues not special circumstances

Dutch model Ivana Smit, 18, was found dead on the sixth floor of a Kuala Lumpur condominium in 2017. — File picture from Instagram/Ivana Smit

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Appeals court quashes RM1.1m damages over Ivana Smit death probe

Conveyor belts transport sushi dishes for customers at a sushi restaurant in Tokyo on June 10, 2013. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Close, but not caviar: Sushi King wins tax dispute over imported fish roe

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Transport Minister Anthony Loke greet taxi drivers during a special financial assistance handover ceremony for taxi drivers at the Ministry of Transport in Putrajaya on October 14, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Why should a good man go when the corrupt stay? Anwar says Malaysia needs ministers like Anthony Loke

In a written reply published on the parliament website yesterday, the MoF said the total number of BNPL transactions in Malaysia during that period was 173.9 million, valued at RM14.7 billion, with youths contributing 36.7 per cent of the total transaction value. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Finance Ministry: Malaysians under 30 rack up RM5.4b in BNPL transactions in first half of 2026

Yesterday, social media users shared several videos showing the tornado as vehicles were stopped at a toll plaza, with strong winds appearing to lift the rear end of a vehicle off the ground. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Damansara mini tornado caused by active thunderstorm clouds, says MetMalaysia

Malaysia

20 m ago

Tuanku Muhriz: Customs cannot be defended by breaching the rules

Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir at the investiture ceremony of the state awards and medals in conjunction with his 76th birthday celebration at Istana Besar Seri Menanti, Kuala Pilah January 14, 2024. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir today said customs cannot be defended by breaking the very rules of custom, in a pointed address directed at those who have disputed the rules of succession in recent months.Speaking at Istana Besar...

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Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said the council would oversee matters including the service scheme, career paths and administration of parliamentary officers, as well as ensure compliance with the provisions of the Parliamentary Services Act 2025. — Bernama pic

50 m ago

Parliament’s new service council to be fully operational by December, says Dewan Rakyat Speaker

Storm clouds gather over Putrajaya on October 24, 2020. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidom

53 m ago

Weather warning: MetMalaysia puts most of the country on thunderstorm alert

Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Mohd Amril Johari said the defence of all four accused had shifted when they gave evidence themselves, particularly regarding a claim by one of them, who was a teenager at the time of the incident, that he was beaten unconscious with a helmet by Nhaveen’s friend, T. Previin, while trying to break up a fight. — Bernama pic

56 m ago

Nhaveen murder trial: Prosecution cites contradictions in four accused’s defence

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi delivers a speech at a ceremony to hand over the projects to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and three other government premises in Putrajaya, October 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Five govt buildings get solar installations ahead of schedule, says works minister

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Transport Minister Anthony Loke greet taxi drivers during a special financial assistance handover ceremony for taxi drivers at the Ministry of Transport in Putrajaya on October 14, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

1 h ago

Why should a good man go when the corrupt stay? Anwar says Malaysia needs ministers like Anthony Loke

The sun is seen through the haze near the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly building in Kuching in this file picture dated September 1, 2026. All schools and educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Sarawak will operate as usual tomorrow, despite the ongoing haze affecting several areas in the state. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Sarawak Education Dept: Schools open tomorrow, outdoor activities halted if API tops 100

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Deputy Chief Commissioner (Prevention) Datuk Azmi Kamaruzaman said building a corruption-free culture starts with honest decisions and firm personal convictions, supported by sustained commitment from all parties. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

MACC: Fighting corruption starts with rejecting bribes, reporting misconduct

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the assessment would identify paddy farmers who genuinely suffered losses before considering any assistance. — File picture by Sahfwan Zaidon

1 h ago

Paddy farmers who suffered yield losses from fertiliser delays may get targeted aid, says minister

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said daily reports from the Malaysian Embassy in Riyadh and the Malaysian Consulate in Jeddah confirmed that Malaysians in both cities were safe and well. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Foreign minister: Malaysians in Riyadh, Jeddah safe amid Saudi tensions

State JPJ director Zulkarnain Yasin said the department had received numerous complaints about traffic offences involving p-hailing riders, particularly running red lights, captured in dashboard camera footage. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Johor JPJ seeks p-hailing operators’ help to curb repeat offences, especially running red lights

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) chairman said Malaysia has developed a mature semiconductor ecosystem over more than five decades but needs to move beyond its traditional strengths in assembly and testing to capture greater value from the industry. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Budget 2027: Tengku Zafrul urges local semiconductor firms to move up value chain

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur on October 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

1MDB trial: Judge rejects Najib’s bid to stay prison sentence, says his medical issues not special circumstances

Yesterday, social media users shared several videos showing the tornado as vehicles were stopped at a toll plaza, with strong winds appearing to lift the rear end of a vehicle off the ground. — Screengrab from social media

1 h ago

Damansara mini tornado caused by active thunderstorm clouds, says MetMalaysia

A still shows a man standing next to an SUV that was driven onto a railway in Klang. — PDRM pic

2 h ago

Man drives SUV 130m down train tracks in Port Klang, police say KTMB investigating

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, alongside the Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah (left) attend the 273rd Conference of Rulers meeting at Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur on October 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

King attends 273rd Conference of Rulers at Istana Negara

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