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Police have arrested a man in connection with the fatal assault of a security guard at a residential estate in Bandar Bukit Raja, Klang, in the early hours of the morning. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Man arrested after security guard beaten to death in Klang housing estate, car lock seized

Yoong, 23, posing with his trophy after winning the Indian Racing League again in September 2025 in Chennai, India. — Picture courtesy of Alister Yoong

Sports / 10 h ago

Alex Yoong’s son Alister turns pro after decade in the fast lane

MACC are probing allegations that repair works claimed under a consultancy invoice were never carried out. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 8 h ago

MACC nabs temple ex-chairman over RM50,000 claim for repairs that allegedly never happened

US President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a televised address on the conflict in the Middle East from the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran as fighting spreads across Middle East

Mohd Rosli Idris, 54, has been unable to work or access basic services after being mistakenly declared dead in official records since 2008. — AI-generated image

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Dead on paper, alive in KL: Man’s 17-year fight to prove he’s no ghost in the system

Pahang-born Joy Ngiaw became the first Malaysian to win an Emmy Award, taking home the prize for Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for the animated series WondLa. — Picture via Instagram/joyngiaw

Showbiz / 4 h ago

‘Malaysia will always be my home’: Emmy winner Joy Ngiaw reflects on journey from Pahang to Hollywood

Motorists attend to victims at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash involving three lorries and a pickup truck along the DUKE highway towards Ampang, where two men were killed. — Picture via Facebook/LembagaLebuhrayaMalaysia

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Two killed, three injured in DUKE chain crash after broken-down lorry triggers pile-up

The sentence was carried out in Guangzhou the south of the country.— Unsplash pic

World / 8 h ago

Frenchman executed in China for drug trafficking, Paris condemns death penalty

Thai officials seized around 100,000 litres of diesel during a joint operation in southern Thailand’s Songkhla province. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Thai authorities swoop on 100,000-litre diesel stockpile in Songkhla, Malaysian-linked operator investigated

Members of the public gather at the scene of a six-vehicle crash along Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, where a 41-year-old motorcyclist was killed after a car lost control and struck him before hitting several parked vehicles. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Motorcyclist dies in Kota Bharu pile-up after speeding car veers off road, hits four parked vehicles

Pablo Picassio’s ‘L’Ecuyère et les clowns (1961)’ is seen here in a photo from its listing on the Christie’s auction website. — Christie’s screenshot

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Azam: Arrival of US$30m 1MDB-linked art haul in Malaysia kept secret for security reasons

A 24-year-old man has been detained in connection with a viral sexual harassment case at the Kajang MRT station. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Police arrest suspect in Kajang MRT station sexual harassment case after viral clip

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the Johor Keadilan Convention 2026 in Johor Bahru April 5, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Anwar defends strong Iran position, says Malaysia’s stance delivered results

Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has hinted his ‘new home’ may be an existing party within Perikatan Nasional, keeping his next political move unclear. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Hamzah teases shift without moving: Opposition Leader hints at PAS-linked ‘new home’

File picture of Mount Kinabalu as seen from Kampung Tanjung Aru in Labuan. The Unesco World Heritage Site is at the centre of debate over a proposed cable car project. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Mount Kinabalu’s Unesco World Heritage status not up for trade in cable car debate, says Sabah DCM

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MetMalaysia warns of stormy weather across peninsula, Sabah and Sarawak until 8pm

Heavy thunderstorms are expected across much of Malaysia until 8pm on April 5, 2026, with rain, strong winds, and lightning forecast. — Unsplash pic

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected across most Malaysian states and Kuala Lumpur until 8 pm today, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) warned this afternoon.In peninsular Malaysia, the weather is forecast for Perlis, Kedah (Kubang Pasu, Baling, Kulim, Bandar Baharu), and Penang (North,...

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Police detained a man at Hospital Kuala Lumpur’s Coronary Care Unit after a tip-off linked him to a slashing attack at a Triang kopitiam in March. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 30 m ago

Tip-off lands suspect in custody at Hospital Kuala Lumpur over Triang kopitiam slashing, police hunt six more

Transport Minister Anthony Loke poses for a photo with former transport minister Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik (seated) during a visit to his residence in November last year. — Picture via Facebook/lokesiewfook

Malaysia / 44 m ago

‘Devoted his life to the nation’: Anthony Loke pays tribute to Ling Liong Sik’s transport legacy

Authorities at the crash site in Gemas Baharu on April 2, 2026, where a trailer slammed into a van, killing three and injuring two. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

JPJ audits trailer company after Segamat crash kills three, driver found positive for meth

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Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim addresses PKR members at the Johor Keadilan Convention 2026 in Johor Bahru April 5, 2026, urging leaders to strengthen grassroots support ahead of the next general election. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

No free passes: Anwar tells PKR leaders to earn GE16 spots through groundwork

Photo is for illustration purposes only. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has urged childcare centres to suspend outdoor activities during hot weather. — Reuters pic

1 h ago

Skip outdoor play: Nancy advises childcare centres to shield kids from heat

A stage bus operating in Perak, where the state government has pledged to maintain all routes. — Picture via Facebook/PerakTransitBerhadOfficial

2 h ago

No more stage bus route cancellations, says Perak rep after commuter complaints

A view of Bukit Merah Dam in Perak on March 29, 2026, where water levels have been falling due to prolonged hot weather and have now reached at Stage One Critical Irrigation status. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Bukit Merah at critical stage as Perak keeps close watch on dam levels amid prolonged heat

A white Proton Saga is seen driving against traffic along Jalan Klang Lama in Kuala Lumpur, in a viral video that has prompted a police search for the driver. — Screengrab via Facebook video

2 h ago

Wrong way on Old Klang Road: KL police seek white Proton Saga driver after viral video

Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said priority should be given to addressing the cost of living. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

No polls, no distractions: Umno backs Anwar, says tackle cost-of-living crisis first

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the Johor Keadilan Convention 2026 in Johor Bahru April 5, 2026. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Anwar defends strong Iran position, says Malaysia’s stance delivered results

Perikatan Nasional deputy chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the Opposition is ready to work with the government, urging genuine collaboration to tackle rising energy pressures. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

Muhyiddin says Opposition open to energy crisis talks, warns Putrajaya against tokenism

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) deputy director of operations Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the victim was found several kilometres from where he was believed to have fallen. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Three days on, body of missing wheelchair-bound man recovered from Kuala Selangor river

Fr Ling blesses congregants with holy water at St Joseph’s Cathedral in Kuching. — The Borneo Post pic

3 h ago

Easter brings faithful together across Kuching in celebration and prayer

Based on the official Facebook page of the IPG campus, the two students were identified as Christopher Ling Jia Siang, 21, and Joey Ling Lin Siang, 20. — Picture via Facebook

3 h ago

Education Ministry offers support, launches probe after two trainee teachers drown at Pantai Merdeka in Kedah

The fire in Kampung Gudon, Menggatal, destroyed seven houses, leaving families in need of assistance. — Picture via Facebook

3 h ago

Anwar steps in with aid for families after seven homes lost in Menggatal blaze

The accused arrives at the Sessions Court in Alor Setar April 5, 2026, where she faces eight cheating charges involving alleged jewellery orders. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Kedah housewife faces court over RM173,500 ‘phantom jewellery’ scam, pleads not guilty

Malaysian Meteorological Department warned of adverse weather conditions affecting multiple regions. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

MetMalaysia issues storm warning across Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Sarawak and Sabah until 4pm

File photo of Putrajaya under hazy conditions, as parts of the Klang Valley and Negeri Sembilan record unhealthy air quality levels today while most areas remain moderate. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

3 h ago

Air quality breaches unhealthy levels in four areas, Putrajaya hovers near 150

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