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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

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Farm Fresh confirms farm director killed in Philippines helicopter crash

James Chai, former special functions officer to ex-economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, denies allegations of misappropriation linked to a government deal with ARM Limited and criticises the MACC’s handling of the investigation. — Picture from Facebook/James Chai

Malaysia / 16 h ago

‘I’m no Jho Low 2’: Rafizi’s ex-aide denies misappropriation claims, slams MACC’s public search

Malaysia’s MRT, LRT and KTM trains use a fail-safe system that automatically stops operations if signalling cables are cut. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Stolen copper, stalled trains: Malaysia’s costly cable theft crisis

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said no action has been taken so far against MPs absent during the vote on the proposed 10-year prime minister term limit, with two having submitted explanations and six yet to do so. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Fahmi: Six govt MPs yet to explain absence from 10-year PM term limit vote, Anwar to decide next steps

At 6pm, the ringgit rose by 0.09 per cent to 3.9395/9465 versus the greenback from 3.9440/9495 at Tuesday’s close. — Reuters pic

Money / 16 h ago

Ringgit gains on US dollar amid cautious demand, geopolitical concerns

(From left) Malaysian content creators Sofyank, Ms Puiyi and Brian See spoke to Malay Mail about rebuilding after being flamed online. — Pictures by Raymond Manuel and Firdaus Latif

Life / 14 h ago

Dragged, doubted, still here: Malaysian creators Sofyank, Brian See and Ms Puiyi on surviving the internet’s worst days

The Prime Minister’s Office today announced the appointment of Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz as the new Senior Political Advisor to the Prime Minister. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 17 h ago

PMO confirms Tengku Zafrul is now senior political adviser to the PM

A view of Changi Airport’s Terminal Two in Singapore October 4, 2017. Singaporeans in the United Arab Emirates are advised to visit the Etihad Airways and Emirates Airlines websites to secure flight tickets to leave the country amid ongoing conflicts. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

Embassy urges Singaporeans to act fast as Etihad, Emirates open limited flights home from UAE

A 43-year-old security guard is escorted out of the Johor Bahru Sessions Court after being sentenced to 21 years’ jail and 24 strokes of the cane for 13 sexual offence charges. His face is obscured to protect the victim’s identity. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Johor court hands down 21 years’ jail, 24 strokes for security guard who raped daughter and recorded the abuse

Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has acknowledged that his official car sometimes goes through red lights, attributing the action to the demanding nature of his daily schedule. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Negri Sembilan MB admits to running red lights… but only when he has cop with him

Najib’s counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah repeatedly pressed Shahrol Azral over his reliance on statements allegedly made by former SRC chief executive officer Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Najib’s defence says witness testimony built on hearsay

This combination of pictures created on February 28, 2026 shows a screen grab from an eight minute video posted by US President Donald Trump on his X account showing Donald Trump making a statement regarding the United States strikes on Iran, on February 28, 2026 and a screen grab from a handout video released by Israel’s Government Press Office (GPO) showing Prime Minister Benjamin Netnayahu giving a televised address from his office in Jerusalem on February 28, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Netanyahu-Trump alliance faces test as Iran war escalates

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said Bukit Tambun assemblyman Goh Choon Aik will be sworn in as a state executive councillor this Friday. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Bukit Tambun rep to be sworn in as Penang exco Friday after predecessor removed, says Penang CM

In a statement posted on Instagram today, the cinema chain said its last day of operations will be March 4, with the outlet officially closing from March 5, 2026. — Picture via Google/Choong Chiew Fei

Life / 17 h ago

Dadi Cinema Pavilion KL to close on March 5

This handout picture taken in Tehran on October 30, 2024, and provided by the office of Iran’s supreme leader, shows Mojtaba Khamenei (2nd left), one of the children of Iran’s slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Khamenei’s son Mojtaba emerges as frontrunner to succeed slain Iranian supreme leader

Malaysia

1 h ago

Court dismisses Vida’s bid to set aside RM15.5m default judgment in loan dispute

The High Court has dismissed an application by cosmetics entrepreneur Datuk Seri Hasmiza Othman, also known as Datuk Seri Vida, to set aside a RM15.5 million default judgment obtained by Maybank Islamic over unpaid loan facilities. — Picture by Choo Choy May

KUALA LUMPUR — Cosmetics entrepreneur Datuk Seri Hasmiza Othman, better known as Datuk Seri Vida, has reportedly failed to set aside a RM15.5 million default judgment obtained by Maybank Islamic over outstanding loan facilities.High Court judge Norsharidah Awang dismissed the application by Vida and her company, Vida Beauty Sdn Bhd,...

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In a statement yesterday, the MACC said several claims made by Chai about the investigation were misleading. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Malaysia / 1 h ago

MACC denies targeting James Chai, says trace notice part of standard investigation procedure

An aircraft taxis at Fujairah International Airport in the gulf emirate of Fujairah on March 4, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

No Malaysians currently affected by UAE security developments, says envoy

Vehicles drive along the King Fahad road, a principal transport arteries that links the city's southern and northern districts, in the Saudi capital Riyadh on March 3, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

‘Report to embassies immediately’, MOHE tells Malaysian students in Middle East

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The Malaysian Employers Federation has called for stronger policies and employer commitment to accelerate women’s advancement in Malaysia’s workforce ahead of International Women’s Day. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1 h ago

MEF urges flexible work, leadership pathways to boost women’s participation in Malaysia’s workforce

NSC director-general Datuk Raja Nurshirwan Zainal Abidin said as a nation governed by the rule of law, the absence of specific legal provisions makes it difficult for security and enforcement agencies to curb such subversive elements decisively. ― Reuters pic

1 h ago

NSC: Malaysia reviewing Penal Code to better counter foreign interference threats

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the security situation in the Malaysian Battalion’s area in Lebanon remains under control despite increased Israeli military activity nearby. — Bernama

2 h ago

Khaled: Malaysian peacekeepers in Lebanon safe but on high alert as Israeli strikes reported nearby

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the dispute between Telekom Malaysia Bhd and Digital Nasional Bhd over a contract termination is a commercial matter that will not affect the government’s target of achieving 95 per cent 5G coverage in populated areas. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2 h ago

TM-DNB contract dispute will not derail Malaysia’s 95pc 5G coverage target, says comms minister

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof speaks to reporters at the Petra breaking of fast event at Menara Petra, Putrajaya, March 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Govt confident PM 10-year term limit bill will pass when retabled in June, says Fadillah

Johor PKR chairman Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the matter was decided during a two-day PKR 2026 Election Workshop retreat held on February 28 and March 1 at a hotel in Muar, which gathered the state’s leadership and party machinery. — Picture by Razak Ghazali

2 h ago

Zaliha: PKR eyes 28 seats in Johor election

Malaysia’s MRT, LRT and KTM trains use a fail-safe system that automatically stops operations if signalling cables are cut. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

4 h ago

Stolen copper, stalled trains: Malaysia’s costly cable theft crisis

A general view at the TTDI Ramadan bazaar in Kuala Lumpur on February 24, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

14 h ago

Ramadan food waste repurposed for compost and biodiesel in George Town

Malaysians in Qatar may contact the Embassy of Malaysia in Doha at 974 3374 6733 (24 hours) or by email at mwdoha@kln.gov.my. — AFP pic

15 h ago

Malaysians in UAE advised to seek shelter when sirens sound

In a statement today, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said diesel prices in Peninsular Malaysia will rise by eight sen to RM3.12 per litre, while rates in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan remain unchanged at RM2.15 per litre. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

15 h ago

Finance Ministery: RON97 up 10 sen, diesel in peninsular rises eight sen

James Chai, former special functions officer to ex-economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, denies allegations of misappropriation linked to a government deal with ARM Limited and criticises the MACC’s handling of the investigation. — Picture from Facebook/James Chai

16 h ago

‘I’m no Jho Low 2’: Rafizi’s ex-aide denies misappropriation claims, slams MACC’s public search

The Prime Minister’s Office today announced the appointment of Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz as the new Senior Political Advisor to the Prime Minister. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

17 h ago

PMO confirms Tengku Zafrul is now senior political adviser to the PM

Najib’s counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah repeatedly pressed Shahrol Azral over his reliance on statements allegedly made by former SRC chief executive officer Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

17 h ago

Najib’s defence says witness testimony built on hearsay

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said Bukit Tambun assemblyman Goh Choon Aik will be sworn in as a state executive councillor this Friday. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

18 h ago

Bukit Tambun rep to be sworn in as Penang exco Friday after predecessor removed, says Penang CM

Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has acknowledged that his official car sometimes goes through red lights, attributing the action to the demanding nature of his daily schedule. — Picture via Facebook

18 h ago

Negri Sembilan MB admits to running red lights… but only when he has cop with him

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