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A still shows two performers in the controversial scene from the Universiti Malaya Theatre Carnival (KARVITER).

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Too hot in here: Universiti Malaya apologises, disqualifies theatre performance over steamy bed scene

The US blockade on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports adds to uncertainty over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been all-but-shut since the start of the Iran ‌war. — Reuters pic

World / 19 h ago

Few ships get through Hormuz since start of war — and Malaysia‑bound tankers are among them

How do you know if you are hopping on to a licensed tour van or tour bus? It will have the government-required words “BAS PERSIARAN” and the colour coniferous green on one-third of the vehicle’s body.— Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 9 h ago

How illegal ‘kereta sapu’ are hurting licensed Malaysian tour van, bus operators

An Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) enforcer removes signs used to illegally block reserved spots beyond permitted hours. — MPAJ pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Red bays are public after 6.30pm — MPAJ warns businesses against ‘chop’ culture following Ampang Point ops

Billionaire Robert Kuok leaves Ilham Tower after attending his first meeting with the Council of Elders in Kuala Lumpur on May 22, 2018. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 6 h ago

How much was your raise? Malaysia’s 50 richest see wealth rocket up 30pc to US$116b

A passenger disembarks from a Rapid KL bus in Kuala Lumpur in this undated photograph. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Cheap but out of reach: Why Malaysians can’t quit their cars despite affordable public transport

It may be just down the road from a much more famous place, but don’t miss out on the excellent Hokkien mee at Peng Yuan. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 4 h ago

Underrated: Peng Yuan Hokkien Mee in PJ Section 14 deserves its moment in the spotlight

A concept model of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)'s fighter jet is displayed during the Defence Security Equipment International (DSEI) Japan at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, east of Tokyo May 21, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 9 h ago

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms‑export shift since WW2

AirAsia said the company had cut 10 per cent of flights across the group, with a surcharge of about 20 per cent on fuel in general. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 19 h ago

Price hikes, outlook cuts: From AirAsia X to Westjet, global airlines react as fuel prices rocket

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow speaks at a press conference after officiating the State Disaster Control Centre at Komtar in George Town on October 14, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Penang CM: Physical works for next phases of Juru-Sungai Dua decongestion project to kick off in Q3

National doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky announced that among the contents of the programme at the training camp based in Herning is the element of match simulation as an important preparation ahead of the 2026 Thomas Cup and Uber Cup in Horsens, Denmark from April 24 to May 3. — Bernama pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Malaysia turn to Herning simulations as final tune‑up for Thomas and Uber Cup, says Rexy

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh reportedly defended the 'Bangun KL' campaign, saying it is a private sector initiative by Zus Coffee Group that does not use public funds. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

‘Better than doing nothing’: Hannah Yeoh defends Bangun KL, says it uses no public funds

The cover of ‘Memoir Shamsiah Fakeh: Dari Awas ke Rejimen ke-10’. — Screengrab via Gerakbudaya website

What You Think / 5 h ago

Why does Malaysia fear the books that tell our story? — Khoo Ying Hooi

An eight‑second Facebook video has gone viral, showing the woman sitting on the driver’s lap as the vehicle moved. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Former bus driver, girlfriend detained after viral video shows woman on lap while driving on PLUS

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives for an official visit to Malaysia at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Subang Air Base on April 15, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Anwar hosts Australian PM Albanese for energy security talks amid US-Iran tensions

Malaysia

2 m ago

DBKL steps up enforcement every two days to tackle street photo touts in KLCC tourist hotspot

Mayor Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud said at least five photo touts were detained during each operation, with their equipment also seized. — File picture by Raymond Manuel

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) conducts joint enforcement operations with the police every two days to curb the activities of street photographers, or photo touts, in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) area.Mayor Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud said at least five photo touts were detained...

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S. Valan, 31, who had custody of the four victims — two boys aged 11 and 17, and two girls aged eight and 16 — was charged at the Selayang Sessions Court here with four counts of causing physical harm to all the victims. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 m ago

Welfare home owner pleads not guilty to abusing four minors, operating unregistered Batu Caves centre

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim welcomes his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese at an official welcome at the Perdana Putra Complex, in conjunction with his three-day official visit to Malaysia from April 15 to 17. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 m ago

Anwar and Albanese deepen food supply cooperation as global supply chains face pressure

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the move is expected to be implemented by the end of June, subject to final review. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 57 m ago

Malaysia targets June rollout of social media curbs for under-16s, Fahmi says

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Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil delivers a speech at the Communications Ministry’s monthly assembly at the Communications Ministry today. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Fahmi says 299 fake posts on global energy crisis removed as Malaysia intensifies online crackdown

In a statement addressing the state’s long-term energy security, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said Selangor can no longer rely solely on conventional sources like gas or coal, as the state looks to insulate its operations and the public from the volatility of global diesel and energy prices. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

War-driven energy shock pushes Selangor to fast-track diversified energy mix

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (second from right) accompanied Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the official welcome ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex today, in conjunction with his three-day official visit to Malaysia from April 15 to 17. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Anwar: Malaysia to prioritise domestic fuel, supply surplus to Australia

He said more time is needed to assess the impact of its implementation. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

More time needed to gauge impact of work from home policy, says Public Service chief

He was responding to a question from Wong May Ing (PH–Pantai Remis) on the state government’s short- and long-term strategies to address the increasingly serious issue of online fraud. — Reuters file pic

1 h ago

Perak logs 4,848 online scams with RM125m losses, students increasingly targeted

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said speaks at a press conference after officiating the Justice On Wheels tour at Dewan Sri Putatan in Kota Kinabalu on August 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Breaking up is hard to do — Malaysia still seeking ‘middle ground’ in AG-Prosecutor split

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh reportedly defended the 'Bangun KL' campaign, saying it is a private sector initiative by Zus Coffee Group that does not use public funds. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

‘Better than doing nothing’: Hannah Yeoh defends Bangun KL, says it uses no public funds

A Toyota Vios is seen after it reportedly lost control and crashed into a Toyota Hilux on Jalan Kuala Selangor-Teluk Intan heading towards Sekinchan on March 11, 2025. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Tired of reckless drivers? Study shows 71pc of Malaysians support tougher traffic penalties

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari speaks at a press conference at the Selangor State Secretariat Building lobby in Shah Alam on March 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Selangor sets aside RM134m to shield poor, small businesses from global energy crisis

Police inspector Kamal Raj Abdullah arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

3 h ago

‘I don’t remember’ — Inspector who ran over traffic cops claims bewitched by ‘black magic’

3 h ago

Bomba Malaysia aims to fill all special operations vacancies by 2027

An eight‑second Facebook video has gone viral, showing the woman sitting on the driver’s lap as the vehicle moved. — Screengrab from social media

3 h ago

Former bus driver, girlfriend remanded four days after viral PLUS video shows woman on driver’s lap

Dr Devalingam Mahalingam, who heads the study at Northwestern University, said the treatment significantly improved outcomes among patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. — Screengrab via Youtube/Breakthroughs for Physicians

2 h ago

Could a new pancreatic cancer drug double survival rates? Malaysian doctor leads breakthrough Chicago trial

Fire and Rescue Department Deputy Director-General (Operations) Datuk Ahmad Izram Osman speaks to the media at PICCA @ Butterworth Arena on April 16, 2026. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

3 h ago

Penang sees RM23.8m in fire losses for Q1 2026

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad attends the State Legislative Assembly meeting at Bangunan Perak Darul Ridzuan in Ipoh on April 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Perak MB: No new forest plantation areas despite 100,000ha federal approval in 2012

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