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EPF chief executive officer Sazaliza Zainuddin said the fund took 6,011 criminal actions against directors and employers who failed to remit workers’ contributions. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Over 2,000 company directors banned from leaving Malaysia over unpaid EPF contributions last year

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said efforts to track down the two are ongoing, with help from Thai authorities. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

IGP says Zamri Vinoth, Tamim Dahri fled to Thailand as probes head to prosecution

KPDN enforcement director-general Datuk Azman Adam said the operation was carried out in collaboration with the Royal Malaysia Police and representatives of the trademark owners. — AFP file pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

KPDN seizes suspected Gucci, Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton fakes worth about RM292,800 in PJ

Wangsa Maju police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Lazim Ismail reportedly said that the victim was first introduced to the purported investment company by an agent in 2023. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 2 h ago

KL retiree loses over RM2.26m in alleged fraudulent investment scheme

Badrul Hisham Shaharin, also known as Chegubard, faces a sedition charge at the Johor Bahru Sessions Court over alleged remarks linked to the Forest City casino issue in Johor. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Court of Appeal allows Chegubard’s bid to obtain journalist’s statement in sedition case

A woman holds an image of Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, alongside late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a funeral ceremony for the Iranian military commanders who were killed in strikes, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 11, 2026. — Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) handout pic via Reuters

World / 16 h ago

Iran’s new leader speaks: Five takeaways from Mojtaba Khamenei’s defiant first message

Petaling Jaya police chief ACP Shamsudin Mamat said the 50-year-old victim was discovered by a man who found him lying unconscious and covered in blood before lodging a police report at 2.20 pm. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Man found dead with stab wounds in Petaling Jaya shophouse

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said that the viral claim could also disrupt harmony among the community, especially while Muslims are observing Ramadan. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Fadhlina Sidek: Party behind false claim of school programme at church must apologise

Kuala Lumpur JPJ director Hamidi Adam said the 26-year-old woman turned back in an attempt to avoid the roadblock but was successfully detained by authorities. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

JPJ: AWAS blacklisted individuals can lift status via MyJPJ app from March 18

The National Climate Change Bill will introduce a monitoring, reporting and verification system to support carbon pricing, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability said. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysia’s Climate Change Bill to pave way for carbon tax from 2026, says ministry

This file picture shows European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas during a courtesy call on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur, July 17, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/European Union in Malaysia

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysia–EU free trade talks make progress, fourth round set in June

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth salutes during a dignified transfer of the remains of US Army Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, who died on March 8 from injuries sustained during a March 1 attack at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware, US, March 9, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 4 h ago

Iran's new supreme leader wounded, likely disfigured after Israeli strike, says US defence secretary

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said said that the initiative is expected to benefit more than 10,000 stalls and small business premises owned by DBKL. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 1 h ago

DBKL to slash hawker stall rents by 50pc until end of 2027 to ease cost of living

This marks the first time Malaysia has exported locally produced bulk fresh milk, highlighting F&N AgriValley’s role in the country’s growing capacity for large-scale dairy farming and supporting efforts to boost domestic food production. — Reuters pic

Money / 18 h ago

Malaysia scores dairy first with bulk milk export to Singapore

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends a special state development meeting at Kompleks Satria Pertiwi in Petra Jaya, Kuching, March 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

PM instructs chief secretary and Petra to address Sarawak floods, water problems

Malaysia

13 m ago

Teen killed in motorcycle crash while fleeing police in Kampar

Kampar district police chief Supt Mohamad Nazri Daud said in the incident at about 10.08 pm, the 17-year-old victim, who was riding a Yamaha motorcycle, suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. — Picture by Choo Choy May

IPOH, March 14 — A teenage boy died after his motorcycle crashed while he was riding against the traffic and fleeing from police along Jalan Pasar in Kampar yesterday.Kampar district police chief Supt Mohamad Nazri Daud said in the incident at about 10.08 pm, the 17-year-old victim, who was riding...

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Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the supply of basic food items, including rice, chicken and vegetables, is currently sufficient at least until May, and the public has been advised not to engage in panic buying. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 21 m ago

Food and Agriculture Ministry to reassess country’s food stocks after May

Authorities will conduct stepped-up enforcement operations at Woodlands Checkpoint from February 13 to 17 ahead of the festive season, said Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Johor will monitor border congestion, ensure smooth operation of eGate system during Aidilfitri

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said said that the initiative is expected to benefit more than 10,000 stalls and small business premises owned by DBKL. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 1 h ago

DBKL to slash hawker stall rents by 50pc until end of 2027 to ease cost of living

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Amira told delegates that their mandate was not only to speak, but to bring the voices of their states — to the table — from children in rural villages, to mothers in public housing, to students at universities. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2 h ago

Muda acting president urges members to ‘marhaenkan Malaysia’, ensure policies reach public

Muda acting president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz emphasised that Muda members come from across Malaysia, including the Federal Territories, Melaka, Johor, Selangor, Sabah, Penang, Pahang, Terengganu, Kelantan, Perak, Kedah and Sarawak. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2 h ago

Acting president Amira Aisya rejects ‘Bangsar bubble’ claim, says Muda members come from across Malaysia

Wangsa Maju police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Lazim Ismail reportedly said that the victim was first introduced to the purported investment company by an agent in 2023. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

KL retiree loses over RM2.26m in alleged fraudulent investment scheme

Petaling Jaya police chief ACP Shamsudin Mamat said the 50-year-old victim was discovered by a man who found him lying unconscious and covered in blood before lodging a police report at 2.20 pm. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Man found dead with stab wounds in Petaling Jaya shophouse

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said that the viral claim could also disrupt harmony among the community, especially while Muslims are observing Ramadan. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Fadhlina Sidek: Party behind false claim of school programme at church must apologise

Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said all operators should comply with the requirement, as enforcement had been announced as early as 2020. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Compliance with speed-limiting devices among commercial vehicles remains low, says JPJ

Kedah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Division assistant director, Senior Fire Superintendent I Azhar Mohamad, said they received an emergency call at 5.50 pm and dispatched a fire engine from the Jitra Fire and Rescue Station to the scene. — Picture by Devan Manuel

4 h ago

Man killed after being trapped in burning tent shed in Jitra

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the strike, which occurred at about 2.35 am local time, was reported near the unit’s observation post, estimated to be between 100 and 200 metres from the MALBATT 850-13 base. — Bernama

4 h ago

Defence minister: Malaysian peacekeepers safe after IDF airstrike in southern Lebanon

Kuala Lumpur JPJ director Hamidi Adam said the 26-year-old woman turned back in an attempt to avoid the roadblock but was successfully detained by authorities. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

JPJ: AWAS blacklisted individuals can lift status via MyJPJ app from March 18

Permits have been given to traders who have met the regulations and received police approval to carry out sales of these items during the festive season.— Picture by Choo Choy May .

4 h ago

Penang police approve 378 permits to sell fireworks ahead of Aidilfitri

Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister (MITI) Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said even if Malaysia has excess production capacity, it does not mean that Malaysia is dumping the products exported to the US. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

4 h ago

Johari: Malaysia will clarify excess capacity, forced labour allegations to US

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he has asked Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to cooperate with enforcement agencies, including the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Anwar seeks Sarawak’s help to curb diesel smuggling at state borders

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said efforts to track down the two are ongoing, with help from Thai authorities. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

IGP says Zamri Vinoth, Tamim Dahri fled to Thailand as probes head to prosecution

Norain Mohamad Hadi, 34, shows Raya cards she received from dignitaries including His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, at Bandar Tun Razak in Kuala Lumpur, March 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Pandemic sparks KL woman’s Raya card-giving hobby, prompts reply from King

Malaysian Bar president Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab said the absence of a National Harmony framework has left sensitive disputes involving race and religion to be managed reactively. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

17 h ago

Malaysian Bar calls for national harmony framework to address racial, religious sensitivities

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