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General view of Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 in Sepang, Selangor on May 22, 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 15 h ago

KLIA cyberattack: Sources dispute MAHB and Nacsa’s claim, say airport operations were severely disrupted

Upon landing, the woman noticed unauthorised transactions through her banking app and alerted the police. Officers from the Airport Police Division identified the suspect using CCTV footage and arrested him within an hour. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 11 h ago

Man nabbed at Changi shopping with acquaintance’s debit card stolen from Singapore-bound flight

Screengrab of a viral Facebook video showing an express bus dangerously overtaking on a double-lined road.

Malaysia / 15 h ago

E-Mutiara suspends bus driver after dangerous overtaking goes viral, urges JPJ to act on reckless drivers

A general view at Bazar Aidilfitri Lorong Tar in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Easier, better, safer: Malaysians explain why they’re returning to malls and bazaars despite online deals for ‘baju raya’ shopping

Effective April 21, all students in educational institutions under the Education Ministry must wear a national flag badge on their uniforms. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Education Ministry: National flag badges now mandatory on school uniforms from April 21

Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Datuk Seri Ayob Khan (centre), during a visit to the crime scene investigation laboratory at the Strategic Cooperation Project Meeting for Educational and Research Activities in Forensic Science between the Royal Malaysia Police and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Fentanyl may already be here — How analysing wastewater led to narcotics cops discovering presence of ‘zombie drug’

Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa has denied claims by preacher Firdaus Wong that the government provided RM2 million in compensation to the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple at Jalan Masjid India. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 6 h ago

No RM2m compensation, Zaliha warns against provocation, don’t incite religious tensions

Earlier, a video recording with a caption claiming that a female saleswoman of Dayak descent was threatened and scolded by her customer, including racially, believed to be caused by a misunderstanding during a sales transaction.

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Minister calls on cops to probe viral video of Dayak woman allegedly threatened, racially abused in Shah Alam

Car owners consider a suitable motor vehicle insurance to ensure adequate protection without being overinsured or underinsured. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Here’s what every car owner should know about motor vehicle insurance and how to navigate it

Penang Development Corporation (PDC) does not have any links to the defunct pyramid scheme MBI, said Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Penang CM denies PDC’s involvement with defunct MBI scheme

Argentina’s Giuliano Simeone celebrates scoring their fourth goal with teammates during their World Cup – South American qualifying match against Brazil in Buenos Aires March 25, 2025. — Reuters pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Argentina thrashes Brazil to celebrate World Cup ticket in style

Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud announced that March 30 will be a holiday in the state. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Kelantan declares March 30 as Aidilfitri occasional holiday too, announces RM500 special aid for civil servants

State Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment Committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah said the closure order was in line with Holidays Act 1951 which stipulates four categories of businesses involved, namely hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores and fast food restaurants. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Kelantan govt: Hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, fast food outlets must close on first day of Syawal

Indonesia’s Ole Lennard Romenij and his teammate celebrate the goal during the World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier match with Bahrain at Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta March 25, 2025. — Reuters pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Kluivert says best to come as Indonesia fires life into World Cup hopes

File photo of a woman taking a pedestrian bridge in the backdrop of the city skyline shrouded by haze in Singapore. At 9am, the country’s Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings ranged from 61 to 75, with the highest levels recorded in the central region. — Reuters file pic

Singapore / 12 h ago

Haze returns to Singapore as regional hot spot activity intensifies

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Malaysia

4 h ago

Felda given one month to submit new direction proposal, says Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today has given Felda’s top management one month to submit a proposal outlining its new direction. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today has given Felda’s top management one month to submit a proposal outlining the authority’s new direction.He said this new plan can help instil confidence among thousands of Felda settlers nationwide.“It is the government’s responsibility to increase funding to...

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said 24 more Malaysian citizens who were victims of a job scam syndicate in Myawaddy, Myanmar, have safely arrived at the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex in Bukit Kayu Hitam today. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Third group of 24 Malaysians rescued from Myanmar job scams arrive safely, says Foreign Ministry

About 76,000 pigs infected with African Swine Fever in 57 farms around Kuala Langat and Sepang have been disposed of by the Selangor Veterinary Services Department last week. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Selangor culls 76,000 ASF-infected pigs, unveils new plans to prevent future outbreaks, says exco

A carpenter was sentenced to six years in prison by the High Court today, after pleading guilty to an alternative charge of accepting a RM50,000 ransom for the kidnapping of a woman, at an oil palm plantation in Kampung Kuala Akob, Hulu Terengganu, eight years ago. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Carpenter sentenced to six years for accepting ransom in kidnapping case in Terengganu

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Police have detained a woman and her daughter on suspicion of involvement in the discovery of a baby boy’s body in a toilet bowl at a petrol station in Sungai Haji Dorani, Sabak Bernam, on Sunday. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

5 h ago

Mother, daughter arrested after newborn found dead in Sabak Bernam petrol station toilet

Effective April 21, all students in educational institutions under the Education Ministry must wear a national flag badge on their uniforms. — Picture by Farhan Najib

5 h ago

Education Ministry: National flag badges now mandatory on school uniforms from April 21

Penang Development Corporation (PDC) does not have any links to the defunct pyramid scheme MBI, said Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Penang CM denies PDC’s involvement with defunct MBI scheme

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (3rd left) during a work inspection at the Federal Road Maintenance Concession Company at the Selia Selenggara Selatan Sdn Bhd Operations Office, near Ayer Keroh March 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Nanta: 50pc toll discount for private vehicles on March 28 and 29 in conjunction with Hari Raya

The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol throughout the country will remain unchanged at RM3.28 and RM2.05 per litre respectively from March 27 to April 2. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

6 h ago

RON95, RON97 and diesel prices remain unchanged for March 27-April 2 period

Seven Malaysian women prisoners currently detained at Narathiwat Provincial Prison in southern Thailand are said to be involved in drug-related offences, according to Panata Yononarongdetkul, a crime management specialist (Women’s Wing) at the prison. — Reuters pic

7 h ago

‘Almost all are still young’: Seven Malaysian women face drug charges in Thailand’s Narathiwat prison

Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa has denied claims by preacher Firdaus Wong that the government provided RM2 million in compensation to the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple at Jalan Masjid India. — Picture by Choo Choy May

6 h ago

No RM2m compensation, Zaliha warns against provocation, don’t incite religious tensions

Mohd Dzulkaedah Zaharuddin, Senior Vice President and Head of Customer Experience at Prasarana Malaysia Berhad, speaks to the media during a press conference at Prasarana Malaysia Berhad HQ, Petaling Jaya. March 26, 2025 — Picture by Raymond Manuel

7 h ago

Prasarana says frontliner training cuts complaints by 50pc over six months, boosting customer satisfaction

State Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment Committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah said the closure order was in line with Holidays Act 1951 which stipulates four categories of businesses involved, namely hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores and fast food restaurants. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

7 h ago

Kelantan govt: Hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, fast food outlets must close on first day of Syawal

In a statement issued today, the Education Ministry said of the total projects, 739 of them are fully completed, comprising 258 projects in Sarawak, 229 projects in Sabah and 252 projects in the peninsula. — Picture from social media

7 h ago

Govt ramps up rebuilding efforts: 1,175 dilapidated schools upgraded since 2016, says MoE

Finance minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun issued a statement saying the payout consists of RM500 for Hari Raya Aidilfitri and RM500 for the Kaamatan festival which is celebrated in May to be paid out in two phases. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim

7 h ago

Sabah civil servants to receive RM1,000 festive bonus for Hari Raya, Kaamatan

North-east District police chief ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad said the woman, who is married to a local man, will face two charges, namely under Section 44(1) (a) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by driving under the influence of alcohol and 44(1A)(a) of the same act for causing injury by driving under the influence of alcohol. — Reuters pic

7 h ago

Vietnamese woman to be charged tomorrow over suspected fatal drunk-driving crash involving teen boy in Penang

Minister of Communications Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who also serves as the spokesperson for the Unity Government, at the weekly Cabinet press conference at the Ministry of Communications today. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

Prices of essential goods remain stable ahead of Aidilfitri, says Fahmi

In February, the Works Ministry had announced a 50 per cent toll discount during all festive seasons this year. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

8 h ago

Toll discount for Raya? Fahmi says Cabinet discussed matter, Works Ministry set to announce later today

Former Umno minister Tan Sri Noh Omar told the High Court today that then finance minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak had no personal interest in the federal government’s takeover of Terengganu Investment Authority (TIA) Berhad through the Ministry of Finance. — Picture by Hari Anggara

8 h ago

Najib had no personal stake in MoF’s takeover of 1MDB’s predecessor TIA, ex-minister Noh Omar tells court

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