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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the decision was agreed upon during a Cabinet meeting earlier today and was meant to signal the need for greater fiscal discipline across the public sector. — Screengrab from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 19 h ago

No Raya open houses, tighter overseas travel as Anwar pushes fiscal discipline

The Cabinet has tasked the chief secretary to the government with deciding the next steps in the shareholding issue surrounding Tan Sri Azam Baki, said Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Azam Baki shareholding issue: Fahmi says chief secretary to decide next steps after Cabinet review

Local community leaders say the changes currently seen on the ground form only the first phase of a wider upgrading plan, with additional improvements expected in a second stage. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Roads being redesigned in Brickfields: What and why it is happening

Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat told reporters that police received the report at 5.30am and initial investigations suggest the victim was killed between 1.30am and 4.30am. — File picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Foreign woman found dead with 14 stab wounds in JB hotel room

Members of the public sign up for a payment app to facilitate the Budi Madani initiative in Kuala Lumpur on September 25, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Malaysia raises RON97, RON95, diesel retail prices by up to 80 sen amid Iran war; BUDI95 stays RM1.99

Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, on Dec 5 last year, was charged at the Shah Alam Sessions Court with one count of corruptly obtaining RM62,924 from Tei at a bank in Country Heights, Kajang between Nov 28, 2023 and Sept 23, 2024. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Sessions Court told probe can continue against Shamsul Iskandar despite existing charges

Government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the Cabinet, in its meeting this morning, decided that firm action must be taken on matters related to 3R, particularly those reported in the media and on social media platforms. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Govt may amend, introduce stricter laws to tackle 3R issues

This handout photo taken on March 11, 2026 and released by the Royal Thai Navy shows smoke rising from the Thai bulk carrier 'Mayuree Naree' near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack. A Thai bulk carrier travelling in the crucial Strait of Hormuz was attacked today, with 20 crew members rescued so far, the Thai navy said. — Royal Thai Navy handout/AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

Thai navy says cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz, 20 crew rescued, three missing

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex for his corruption trial, March 11, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Muhyiddin’s trial: CIMB banker says flagged Bersatu’s account over frequent ‘unusual’ large sums, explains why it wasn’t shut down

The jelutong landfill rehabilitation and Karpal Singh Drive coastal reclamation project stretches 30ha off this coast. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Jelutong MP urges Penang CM to scrap Karpal Singh Drive reclamation after EIA failures

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a special press conference, which was broadcast live on his Facebook page. — Screengrab from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Oil spikes amid Middle East tensions, but RON95 stays at RM1.99; Anwar says Malaysia’s fuel supply secure until May

Commercial vessels are pictured offshore in Dubai on March 11, 2026. New attacks hit three commercial ships in the Gulf on March 11, with one of the vessels in flames as Iran pressed its campaign against its oil-exporting neighbours, threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and plunging the global energy economy into crisis.

World / 15 h ago

US ignites Iran war, but Gulf Arab states pay the price, Gulf sources say, as fallout spreads

Malcolm Owens, an Australian public transport expert with four decades of experience in helping to design and operate metro systems in Asia, said recently that other systems proposed such as the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART), while potentially costing less, was not cost effective and would not cope well with the traffic and passenger increases projected for Johor Bahru. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 5 h ago

An APM/LRT system for JB’s metro line is the way to go as city counts down to RTS, says international public transport expert

The crash occurred at around 5am, with one of the vehicles catching fire following the impact. — Screengrab from Facebook/

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Flames before dawn: Car blaze after crash on Jalan Tun Razak snarls KL traffic

Liquidators recovering assets for Malaysia’s scandal-hit sovereign wealth fund 1MDB said today that they will pursue ‘possible workarounds’ after a Singapore court upheld the dismissal of their bid to sue Standard Chartered Bank and BSI Bank for alleged fraud. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Singapore / 16 h ago

1MDB liquidators seek workarounds after Singapore court dismisses fraud suit against Standard Chartered and BSI Bank

Malaysia

22 m ago

KLIA expands vehicle access management system to Terminal 2 in traffic flow trial

Vehicles are seen approaching the drop-off/pick-up area of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. — KLIA pic

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The Vehicle Access Management System (VAMS) is being trialled at KL International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2 (T2) in Sepang following its full rollout at Terminal 1 last year.The trial, which runs until March 30, covers both departure and arrival kerbsides and introduces timed entry and...

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SSM deputy chief executive officer (Registration & Business Services) Khuzairi Yahaya, 55, was charged with obtaining the money without consideration from Muhammad Faisal Hamzah, whom he knew was related to his official business. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 32 m ago

SSM deputy chief pleads not guilty to receiving RM50,000 from former home minister's son

Former PKR vice-president and Umno activist Datuk Marina Yusoff has died at the age of 84. She passed away at a private hospital in Kuala Lumpur at 5.16pm yesterday due to old age. — Screengrab from X/Bernama

Malaysia / 38 m ago

From Umno stalwart to PKR vice-president: Politician, activist Marina Yusoff dies at 84

The accused, Sara Frederica Santa Maria, 57, and her husband, Sikim Gompongan, 60, made the plea before Judge Elesabet Paya Wan. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 38 m ago

Married couple pleads not guilty to misusing RM30,000 cultural grant in Melaka

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Ei Jean Yee, 56, made the plea after the charge was read out in Mandarin before Judge Mujib Saroji. — Bernama pic

48 m ago

Man pleads guilty to attempted murder of woman in Kluang

Al-Sultan Abdullah also called on traders, manufacturers, restaurant operators and all parties in the halal industry chain to uphold this trust responsibly and not exploit the sensitivities of Muslims.— Picture by Choo Choy May

56 m ago

Sultan of Pahang urges SMEs to seize halal certification to boost market confidence

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said of this number, 1,158 individuals were detained for offences under Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963, for abusing the conditions of their passes. — Reuters pic

1 h ago

Bangladesh, Thailand top list of foreigners caught misusing visas in Malaysia

Kedah DOE director Sharifah Zakiah Syed Sahab said three districts, namely Sungai Petani, Kota Setar and Kulim, recorded the highest rate of open burning complaints compared to other districts in the state. — Unsplash pic

1 h ago

Kedah DOE receives 108 complaints on open burning in first two months of 2026

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the approach could be seen, among other things, through the implementation of different ticket prices at the Johor Zoo, with locals charged RM10 compared to RM30 for foreign tourists. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Johor govt gives domestic tourists first access to upgraded attractions

The distribution totals RM524.74 million, the largest dividend payment by the fund since 2017, according to a statement issued today. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1 h ago

LTAT declares highest dividend in eight years at 5.35pc, payout exceeds RM524m

There were also Filipino, Australian and other nationals on board who would take connecting flights to their respective countries after arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). ― File picture by Hari Anggara

1 h ago

Another 179 Malaysians safely evacuated from Doha under West Asia conflict operation

Minister of Human Resources Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said the initiatives under the scheme have now entered the final phase of study and are expected to be implemented in the second quarter of this year. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Ramanan: Traveller Scheme to protect 400,000 Malaysians commuting to Singapore expected to be tabled soon

Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk Gerawat Gala says of the total, some 2,000 approved applications were from the National Registration Department Miri branch. — The Borneo Post pic

2 h ago

Sarawak sees 12,500 citizenship approvals through Mekar initiative, says state deputy minister

The accident occurred at 1.26am, leaving the woman pinned by her legs inside the SUV, while the 57-year-old male driver of the Ford Ranger was unharmed. — Pictures from Facebook/Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat Baling

2 h ago

Rescue mission at dawn: Woman freed from vehicle after SUV crash in Baling

Members of the public sign up for a payment app to facilitate the Budi Madani initiative in Kuala Lumpur on September 25, 2025. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Malaysia raises RON97, RON95, diesel retail prices by up to 80 sen amid Iran war; BUDI95 stays RM1.99

Swift action by firefighters had managed to contain the blaze from spreading further, particularly to nearby residential areas. — Picture via Facebook

2 h ago

Fire breaks out near MEX Putrajaya Toll Plaza, 0.8ha of forest affected

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali (right) presents a contribution to Shaari Mohd Yusof (front, left) during the announcement of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri Maximum Price Scheme and Madani Rahmah Sales programme at Tasek Tambahan Recreational Park, Ampang, yesterday. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

KPDN food bank reaches 1.16 million households, govt eyes wider impact through NGOs

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said those who have given statements include employees and the owner of the centre, as well as the infant’s parents. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

3 h ago

Police record statements from 12 in probe into baby’s death at Seberang Jaya childcare centre

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said that some party leaders had announced the dissolution of their divisions, when in fact only the Supreme Leadership Council (Majlis Pimpinan Tertinggi, MPT) has the authority to do so. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

3 h ago

Bersatu not ‘dead’, says Muhyiddin amid internal party shake-up

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