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An undated photograph shows an Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) camera. — SoyaCincau

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Works Ministry’s Raya Gift: A complete AwAS camera cheat sheet (for responsible driving)

Various kuih are sold at a stall in Taman Klebang Restu, Ipoh on March 24, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Raya scam alert: How Perak ‘kuih’ sellers lost RM300,000 to fake food orders

At 6pm, the local currency strengthened to 3.9155/9200 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 3.9260 /9310. — Picture By Choo Choy May

Money / 19 h ago

Ringgit trades higher against most Asean currencies following positive shipping news

Rescuers are seen around a damaged Perodua Myvi that was involved in an accident with a BMW in Bandar Baru Tanah Merah on March 18, 2026. — Bomba pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Six-person Myvi hit by BMW in fatal Kelantan crash, two dead

The Malaysian ringgit has strengthened to its highest level against the Singapore dollar in five years. — AFP pic

Money / 2 h ago

Ringgit surges to strongest level in five years against Singapore dollar

Tehran has not confirmed security chief Ali Larijani’s death, nor did the post address the claim. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

Amid escalating Middle East tensions, a poignant note from Iran’s alleged fallen leader

Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin denies allegations of secret meetings with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim after the former’s expulsion from Bernama. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 17 h ago

‘Why would I meet Anwar? In Parliament, is that wrong?’ Hamzah hits back at claims of secret meetings

Congestion is building up on traffic heading out of the Klang Valley to the east coast of peninsular Malaysia on the morning of March 18, 2026. — Screenshot of live cameras from Facebook/Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia

Malaysia / 3 h ago

‘Balik kampung’ traffic from Klang Valley: East coast-bound jams start early

Gold retailers in Singapore are increasing inventories as demand for the precious metal rises amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and shifting interest rate expectations. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 5 h ago

Gold rush hits Singapore as jewellers, pawnshops and young investors pile in amid global turmoil and volatility

Transport Minister Anthony Loke (standing, centre) distributes Raya 2026 gift packs to KTMB passengers at KL Sentral on March 17, 2026. KTMB is providing 196 extra ETS trips and 10 new trains get Malaysians home faster for Raya this year. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Ticket to ride: KTMB goes near 24-hour to meet Aidilfitri travel rush

Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali (centre), deputy minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) speaks to reporters. — Picture courtesy of the Unit Komunikasi Awam Sarawak via The Borneo Post

Malaysia / 4 h ago

As Petronas heads to Federal Court, state deputy minister says Sarawak ready to file own petition to protect Petros

Digital platforms may play a role in spreading extremist propaganda, but the factors that make youths vulnerable to extremist messaging often started long before they even came across on-screen content. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Why Malaysian youths can be vulnerable to extremist recruitment and how radicalisation takes root

The board of Malaysian telco, U Mobile, underwent a reshuffle with the appointment of Tunku Tun Aminah Sultan Ibrahim as its new chairman as the investment company she co-founded with Tan Sri Vincent Tan, Mawar Setia Sdn Bhd, increases its equity stake to above 50 per cent. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 18 h ago

Tunku Aminah is new U Mobile chairman, Vincent Tan moves to adviser as Mawar Setia stake rises above 50pc

The High Court ruled that the summons filed by P. Waytha Moorthy challenging Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s appointment as prime minister and Tambun MP ‘is unsustainable and unarguable’ on March 18, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Anwar wins bid to strike out legal challenge over PM and Tambun MP posts, judge rules Waytha Moorthy has no case

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Man arrested for suspected rape of 14-year-old after ‘khalwat’ raid in Muar

Malaysia

6 m ago

Indonesian man charged with causing teen’s death while carrying sickle in car

Indonesian oil palm harvester Sutiyono is brought to the Teluk Intan Magistrate’s Court on March 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — An Indonesian man was charged in the Teluk Intan Magistrate's Court today with two counts of dangerous driving, including one for causing the death of a teenager last week while allegedly carrying a long-handled sickle.The accused, Sutiyono, 39, who is hearing-impaired, nodded to show he...

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Islamic Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan said the total profit distribution amounts to RM3.22 billion and will benefit close to 10 million TH depositors. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 33 m ago

Tabung Haji posts highest profit in eight years, 3.5pc payout to benefit 9.7 million depositors

Penang Police Chief Datuk Azizee Ismail speaks to the media at the Juru Toll Plaza in Bukit Mertajam on March 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 35 m ago

Penang police: Baby found unconscious at Seberang Jaya daycare died of asphyxiation

Tailor Wan Shamsudin, 73, prepares Raya orders at Kuantan Central Market on March 15, 2026, and has added alteration services as customer demand shifts to ready-to-wear and online clothes. The MEF says small business owners may need swift government assistance to survive geopolitical disruptions. —Bernama pic

Malaysia / 40 m ago

Businesses need ready cash relief, wait-and-see approach could hurt MSMEs if Gulf crisis deepens, employers tells govt

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Children play with fireworks during the Lip Lap Raya Programme at Felda Jerangau in Dungun on March 17, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Sarawak government aligns with Putrajaya, declares additional Hari Raya holiday

Participants hold placards calling for answers in the disappearance of Prasana Diksa during the “Justice March” in Kuala Lumpur on November 22, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

Race against the clock: Indira Gandhi launches contempt action against IGP before missing daughter turns 18

Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan (centre) inspected the construction site of the Kuching Federal Multipurpose Building Complex on March 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

JKR projects see mixed progress, Kuching complex leads the way with one-third on track

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said his state government will not be having a Raya open house this year, but is not preventing state agencies from doing so, only advising them to keep the scale modest.— Bernama pic

1 h ago

Negeri Sembilan MB says following Putrajaya’s lead, cancels state Raya open house to save cost

Saiful Hadi Othman, 44, (centre) was charged on March 18, 2026 with the March 11 murder of Muhamad Hanafi Yusof, 25, in a Sungai Udang, Melaka house but has not recorded a plea. His case is set for the High Court on April 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Murder charge for Melaka man over fatal attack on associate in Sungai Udang, case set for April 29

1 h ago

Ex-HR minister Steven Sim touts pro-worker record after High Court rules he was ‘biased’

A combination photo shows ex-prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and former attorney general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas. — Pictures by Firdaus Latif/Yusof Mat Isa

2 h ago

Does the AG have immunity? Najib’s launches final bid to revive suit against Tommy Thomas

FT Minister Hannah Yeoh said the Go KL bus service to the hospital from April 1, 2026 is to improve access for patients, especially the elderly and those with mobility challenges. — Screengrab from YouTube/Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras

2 h ago

Free Go KL bus to Cheras Rehab Hospital from April 1, says Hannah Yeoh

Penang JPJ is stepping up its inspection on motorists during Ops Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026, part of the department’s efforts to reduce road accidents and ensure safe travel for festival-goers. — Bernama file pic

3 h ago

Penang JPJ ramps up Raya patrols in road safety push, aims to cut accidents by 10pc

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living seized 790 units of counterfeit watches, worth an estimated RM790,600, during a raid in Putrajaya on March 13, 2026 without disclosing the brands. — Unsplash pic

3 h ago

Tick-tock trouble: Domestic trade officers seize knock-off luxe watches worth nearly RM800,000 in Putrajaya

The High Court ruled that the summons filed by P. Waytha Moorthy challenging Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s appointment as prime minister and Tambun MP ‘is unsustainable and unarguable’ on March 18, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

3 h ago

Anwar wins bid to strike out legal challenge over PM and Tambun MP posts, judge rules Waytha Moorthy has no case

Bank Muamalat chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid says amendments to hire-purchase financing will benefit borrowers, especially those looking to trade in vehicles early, while having minimal impact on banks. — Reuters pic

3 h ago

Hire-purchase changes aim to protect borrowers, little impact on banks, says economist

LHDN says taxpayers don’t have to amend their tax forms for 2025 if they accidentally ticked the box ‘tax borne by employer’. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Accidental tick? Marking error won’t hold up 2025 income tax refunds, IRB assures taxpayers

Congestion is building up on traffic heading out of the Klang Valley to the east coast of peninsular Malaysia on the morning of March 18, 2026. — Screenshot of live cameras from Facebook/Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia

3 h ago

‘Balik kampung’ traffic from Klang Valley: East coast-bound jams start early

An undated photograph shows an Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) camera. — SoyaCincau

4 h ago

Works Ministry’s Raya Gift: A complete AwAS camera cheat sheet (for responsible driving)

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