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Malaysians spend most of their lives either dependent on others or drawing down savings, with only a narrow 26-year window to truly build wealth. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Stats Dept warns Malaysians: Surplus years limited to ages 29–55, save wisely before income declines

From stamp books and post office savings to instant QR payments, Malaysians’ relationship with money has shifted dramatically. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Chief Statistician urges Malaysians to rebuild discipline, warning QR payments make saving harder than ever

Muhammad Khalis Zulkifle emerged RM1 million richer after landing a 9.5kg catfish at a fishing competition in Kedah. — Screengrab from Facebook video

Life / 14 h ago

Big catch energy: In Kedah, fisherman reels in RM1m payday with giant 9.5kg catfish

JPJ Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the move is part of the government’s broader public service digitalisation agenda aimed at enhancing cybersecurity and improving service delivery efficiency. — SoyaCincau pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

MyJPJ app: Only MyDigital ID allowed for sign-in starting May 1

The man detained on remand after allegedly beating his wife was also involved in another case where a woman was beaten severely to point she was in a coma. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Man captured, put on seven day remand after being on the run for allegedly beating wife so severely she miscarried

Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah said investigations found that the 43-year-old suspect has been married nine times, with all his current and former wives working as civil servants. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Man remanded in wife assault case married nine times, targeting working civil servants for their income

Negeri Sembilan Umno chairman Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias with the Umno/Barisan Nasional assemblymen

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Umno assemblymen in Negeri Sembilan dismiss rumours of U‑turn, await Zahid Hamidi’s instructions

US President Donald Trump and Britain’s King Charles III smile as they talk during a State Dinner in the East Room of the White House in Washington April 28, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

‘You’d be speaking French’: King Charles roasts Trump at state dinner

French teenager Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien arrives for an application to leave jurisdiction at the State Courts in Singapore on April 29, 2026. — AFP pic

Singapore / 13 h ago

Singapore court lets straw-licking French teen fly to Manila for internship

National Service recruits demonstrate hand-to-hand combat moves as part of their two-month basic training on Pulau Tekong in Singapore on February 7, 2017. — AFP pic

Singapore / 19 h ago

Unfair dilemma? Rare national service evasion trial has both Singapore and Indonesia watching

Negeri Sembilan Yang di‑Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir with Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun during the opening of the State Legislative Assembly in Seremban on April 23, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Zahid moves to meet BN assemblymen amid Negeri Sembilan turmoil, Putrajaya stresses non‑interference

Money / 17 h ago

Big Four firm KPMG quits US government auditing business, redeploys 450 staff

Bersatu president and former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is seen at the Kuala Lumpur court complex for his corruption trial April 29, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Muhyiddin’s trial: Bank officer says Mamfor’s RM19.5m Bersatu donation ‘unusual’ as company sought several RM500,000 cheques on same day

In a media statement released today, the Madani Government attributed the adjustments to ongoing volatility in global petroleum markets, driven by the prolonged crisis in West Asia. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Unsubsidised RON95, RON97 prices up while diesel unchanged as West Asia crisis continues

Malaysia’s National Transfer Accounts show older persons rely on savings, family support and public transfers as income declines with age. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Explainer: What are National Transfer Accounts and what do they reveal about Malaysians’ lives?

Malaysia

9 h ago

Explainer: What are National Transfer Accounts and what do they reveal about Malaysians’ lives?

Malaysia’s National Transfer Accounts show older persons rely on savings, family support and public transfers as income declines with age. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia’s National Transfer Accounts (NTA) 2022 show how income and spending shift across life stages, with people relying on family and government support when young and old, and generating surplus mainly in their working years.Unlike GDP, NTA tracks who pays for consumption, mapping resource flows through the market, government and...

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MACC Investigation Division Senior Director Datuk Mohd Hafaz Nazar, when contacted, confirmed the matter and said James Chai, a political analyst, has been asked to appear at 10am after the process of recording his statement today was concluded at 6.45pm. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 10 h ago

James Chai to continue giving MACC statement tomorrow over RM1.1b semiconductor probe

Deputy chief minister cum Finance Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun said the ongoing 40 per cent revenue discussions must not be confused to federal development funds or treated as part of broader development assistance to the state. — Daily Express pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Sabah’s 40pc constitutional entitlement not to be confused with federal development funds, interim payments

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari attend the Petaling district development meeting at Dewan Jubli Perak, Sultan Abdul Aziz Building in Shah Alam, April 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Anwar chairs Petaling district development meeting in Shah Alam to address infrastructure, flood and welfare issues

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In his judgment, the Atan Mustaffa said the accused was the last person seen with the victim, where her deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) was also found in the accused’s denture workshop. — Pexels pic

10 h ago

JB High Court sentences man to 35 years jail, 12 whips of the cane for killing girlfriend, whose body was dumped by roadside in box

Judge Datuk Aslam Zainuddin passed down the sentence on Lua Mei Zhu and ordered it to take effect from the date of her arrest on February 27, 2025. She broke down in tears upon hearing the judgment. — Pexels pic

10 h ago

Woman jailed two years in KL for throwing newborn from 38th-floor condominium

In a media statement released today, the Madani Government attributed the adjustments to ongoing volatility in global petroleum markets, driven by the prolonged crisis in West Asia. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

10 h ago

Unsubsidised RON95, RON97 prices up while diesel unchanged as West Asia crisis continues

Any decision regarding the vacancy of four Executive Councillor (Exco) positions vacated by Barisan Nasional (BN) State Assemblymen in Negeri Sembilan will be made next week, according to Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

Negeri Sembilan MB: Vacant exco seats will be finalised next week, rumour of meetings with Umno reps to fill them untrue

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin said the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, had also decreed that the State Executive Council (Exco) meeting proceed today, with a focus on the welfare of the people and the continuity of the state administration. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

Aminuddin: Minority state govt will continue until law decides otherwise, people’s welfare must come first

Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah said investigations found that the 43-year-old suspect has been married nine times, with all his current and former wives working as civil servants. — Picture by Choo Choy May

12 h ago

Man remanded in wife assault case married nine times, targeting working civil servants for their income

State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Jafry Ariffin said proposals to permit open hunting cannot be considered, stressing that regulation — not deregulation — is key to managing crocodile populations.— Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry pic

11 h ago

Leave the crocs alone: Sabah rejects proposal for unlicensed shooting of crocs

The statement also quoted constitutional law expert Prof Emeritus Dr Shad Saleem Faruqi as saying controls on smoking were consistent with the principles of the Federal Constitution and that there was no absolute right for individuals to smoke or vape. — Reuters pic

12 h ago

Tobacco control council calls for reintroduction of GEG provision in smoking law

The pristine beaches and luxury resorts of Mabul Island remain a key draw for tourists in Semporna. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Sabah moves to cushion tourism sector as Middle East conflict cuts airline routes

Sabah is facing a critical shortage of doctors, with the state government saying the gap to the national average is a significant 4,526 doctors across the state. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

13 h ago

Sabah faces critical shortage of 4,526 doctors, ratio far below national target

The Ministry of Finance today confirmed that guidelines have been issued to ministries and agencies to reprioritise operating expenditure in response to global supply chain challenges and rising subsidy commitments. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

14 h ago

Finance Ministry issues guidelines to curb non‑essential spending, safeguard economy and public services

Bersatu president and former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is seen at the Kuala Lumpur court complex for his corruption trial April 29, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

13 h ago

Muhyiddin’s trial: Bank officer says Mamfor’s RM19.5m Bersatu donation ‘unusual’ as company sought several RM500,000 cheques on same day

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today said investigations are underway into the circulation of an edited image of the Sultan of Selangor. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Fahmi: MCMC working with Meta and police to investigate edited Sultan Selangor image case

JPJ Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the move is part of the government’s broader public service digitalisation agenda aimed at enhancing cybersecurity and improving service delivery efficiency. — SoyaCincau pic

14 h ago

MyJPJ app: Only MyDigital ID allowed for sign-in starting May 1

A lorry attendant was sentenced to 18 years in prison and two strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to charges related to the death and injury of his adopted son. — Reuters pic

14 h ago

Lorry attendant jailed 18 years, caned over death of four-year-old adopted son

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