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An Algerian man, 30, survived a fall from a height at KLIA2 on May 1, 2026 but died a few hours later in the Cyberjaya Hospital. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

One day, two fatal falls at KLIA2: Police identify second foreigner as 30-year-old Algerian man

A massive crowd fills the closed-off streets of Jalan Bukit Bintang, getting soaked by water cannons during the inaugural Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Kuala Lumpur on April 30, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Songkran is cultural heritage, not water festival entertainment, says Malaysian Siam Association amid growing confusion

Seri Negara was constructed in 1913 on Bukit Carcosa and served as the official residence for the High Commissioner of the Federated Malay States and later, for the High Commissioner of Malaya during the colonial era. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Buried steps, lost history and a dog named Rudi: What conservators unearthed during Seri Negara’s restoration

An acquaintance of 19-year-old college student Nurfisya Zulkifly, who was murdered in Ketereh, Kelantan, recites Surah Yasin at her grave at the Kampung Periang Muslim Cemetery in Kuala Kangsar, Perak on May 2, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Bernama

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Funeral in Kuala Kangsar for murdered college student, 19; grieving family asks for privacy

Four suspects – two teen boys and a couple in their 60s – were taken to the Magistrates’ Court in Kota Bharu on May 2, 2026 for a police remand order for a murder investigation into the death of 19-year-old Nurfisya Zulkifly from Kuala Kangsar, Perak, whose body was found with 61 stab wounds by the roadside in Keterah, Kelantan a day earlier. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Jealous rage likely motive behind Ketereh college girl’s killing, Kelantan police say amid week-long remand for boyfriend and buddy

Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the four suspects in the Ketereh college student murder on May 1, 2026, are three men aged 19 to 66 and a 60-year-old woman. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Ketereh murder probe widens: Four suspects now held over college student found with 61 stab wounds

A 27-year-old woman from China was critically injured after a fall from a height at KLIA2 and later pronounced dead on May 1, 2026. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Police investigate KLIA2 fall death involving 27-year-old woman scheduled to fly home to China

Yeo Bee Yin said Malaysia’s strength lies in its diversity, including the ability to host a wide range of events that cater to both local and international audiences, particularly in conjunction with national tourism campaigns. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Yeo Bee Yin backs Rain Rave festival, says ‘moral policing’ hurts tourism push

Perak family learns of college student’s brutal killing a week after Kelantan campus drop-off, brother says couldn’t bear to hear details

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Perak family learns of college student’s brutal killing a week after Kelantan campus drop-off, brother says couldn’t bear to hear details

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said the decision was made after taking into account the potential impact on nearby residents and local biodiversity. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

DBKL imposes 300m buffer zone on Bukit Kiara project after TTDI residents’ concerns, says Hannah Yeoh

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng said the event had attracted large crowds and contributed positively to local economic activity, but noted that some parties were attempting to “manufacture controversy out of nothing”. — Picture by Azneal Ishak

Malaysia / 8 h ago

KL must stay open and modern, not be held back by ‘reckless narratives’, says Kepong MP on Rain Rave festival

Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias stressed that the current political crisis was “extraordinary”, following the decision by 14 Umno assemblymen on April 27 to withdraw support for the menteri besar. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 4 h ago

After withdrawing support, Negeri Sembilan Umno says MB’s fate now with BN, PH leadership

Some 1,500 supporters performed a solat hajat with Negeri Sembilan Yang di-Pertuan Besar, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir at the Tuanku Muhriz Mosque in Bandar Seri Jempol on May 1, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 9 h ago

After royal crisis, Negeri Sembilan Ruler thanks supporters amid show of solidarity at mosque

Kelantan police say two teen boys are the ‘main suspects’ in the murder of a 19-year-old college girl whose body, riddled with 61 stab wounds, was abandoned by the roadside near a paddy field in Kampung Simah, Ketereh in Kelantan on May 1, 2026. — Benama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Ketereh murder probe: Two held after college student found slain with 61 stab wounds, Kelantan police chief says they are the ‘main suspects’

A 45-year-old Malaysian man with criminal and drug records and his foreign female partner were detained after a late night police chase on the NKVE that ended with their Proton Preve crashing into a BMW in Subang Jaya on May 1, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Police chase on NKVE ends with Proton Preve ramming BMW in Subang, fleeing driver has criminal and drug records

Malaysia

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Dr Akmal: No compromise on ‘red lines’ as Negeri Sembilan proves Umno won’t bow to pressure

Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh delivers his speech during Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at Dewan Merdeka, WTCKL, May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said that the party remains grounded in principle, insisting it will not be swayed by political pressure.He said Umno is open to cooperation with any political party, but will never compromise on what he described as the “red...

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Puteri Umno chief Datuk Nurul Amal Mohd Fauzi said said the challenge facing Umno today is not to favour either older or younger generations, but to bridge the gap between them. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 46 m ago

Puteri Umno chief urges stronger support for M40 women, says group often overlooked

Nurfisya Zulkifly, 19, was found dead with 61 stab wounds near a paddy field in Ketereh, Kelantan on May 1, 2026, a week after returning to her college campus in Kota Bharu for a new semester. She was buried at 5.30am May 2 at Kampung Periang Muslim Cemetery in Kuala Kangsar, Perak. — Picture from Facebook/Fuziah Salleh

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Kota Bharu college offers support to family of teen student murdered in Ketereh, pledges full cooperation in police investigation

MetMalaysia said thunderstorms are expected in all states with rainfall likely to exceed 20mm per hour and expected to last till 6pm May 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of afternoon thunderstorms in all states, heavy rain and strong winds in Klang Valley

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Johor DAP vice-chairman Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali said Malaysia’s position as a Muslim-majority country with a diverse society requires policy discussions to be handled in a measured manner rather than emotionally. — Picture via Facebook

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Rain Rave festival debate should not be framed in extremes, says Johor DAP vice-chairman

A 45-year-old Malaysian man with criminal and drug records and his foreign female partner were detained after a late night police chase on the NKVE that ended with their Proton Preve crashing into a BMW in Subang Jaya on May 1, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Police chase on NKVE ends with Proton Preve ramming BMW in Subang, fleeing driver has criminal and drug records

Melaka police detained four boys between 15 and 16 for alleged bullying at Rumah Anak Yatim Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Al Haj Pantai Puteri in Tanjung Kling on April 30, 2026. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

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Kicked, dragged, dunked in water: Four teen boys under police questioning after report of bullying at Tanjung Kling orphanage

Datuk Mohd Yaakob Jaafar (standing, second right) engaging with participants during the Sabah Electricity Kaamatan Chess Festival 2026. —- The Borneo Post pic

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Sabah electricity bills rising? Energy company says aircon use likeliest reason as tariff unchanged

JIM Sarawak, in a statement, announced that of the total, 16 individuals were Indonesians, while the others were Pakistani nationals. — Reuters pic

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Immigration swoops on Kuching premises, detains 17 foreigners in crackdown on undocumented workers

Abang Johari is scheduled to attend an engagement session between SMD Semiconductor and the University of Bristol and deliver a speech at the event. — Picture by Roystein Emmor/The Borneo Post

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Abang Johari leads Sarawak delegation to UK, Ireland in push for AI, data centres and semiconductor growth

Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias stressed that the current political crisis was “extraordinary”, following the decision by 14 Umno assemblymen on April 27 to withdraw support for the menteri besar. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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After withdrawing support, Negeri Sembilan Umno says MB’s fate now with BN, PH leadership

Four suspects – two teen boys and a couple in their 60s – were taken to the Magistrates’ Court in Kota Bharu on May 2, 2026 for a police remand order for a murder investigation into the death of 19-year-old Nurfisya Zulkifly from Kuala Kangsar, Perak, whose body was found with 61 stab wounds by the roadside in Keterah, Kelantan a day earlier. — Bernama pic

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Jealous rage likely motive behind Ketereh college girl’s killing, Kelantan police say amid week-long remand for boyfriend and buddy

An Algerian man, 30, survived a fall from a height at KLIA2 on May 1, 2026 but died a few hours later in the Cyberjaya Hospital. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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One day, two fatal falls at KLIA2: Police identify second foreigner as 30-year-old Algerian man

Nordina Zulkarnain, 34, (holding teddy bear) waits for news as rescuers continue the second day search search for her nine-year-old daughter who was swept away by strong currents in Bandar Mahkota Cheras on May 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Regular play spot but not her slippers, says mum of missing nine-year-old girl swept into Bandar Mahkota Cheras drain

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said the decision was made after taking into account the potential impact on nearby residents and local biodiversity. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

DBKL imposes 300m buffer zone on Bukit Kiara project after TTDI residents’ concerns, says Hannah Yeoh

An acquaintance of 19-year-old college student Nurfisya Zulkifly, who was murdered in Ketereh, Kelantan, recites Surah Yasin at her grave at the Kampung Periang Muslim Cemetery in Kuala Kangsar, Perak on May 2, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Bernama

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Funeral in Kuala Kangsar for murdered college student, 19; grieving family asks for privacy

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) operations assistant director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the operation involves firefighters from the Kajang station, supported by two Water Rescue Team (PPDA) units from Shah Alam and KLIA. — Picture by Choo Choy May

7 h ago

Second-day search underway for nine-year-old feared swept away in Bandar Mahkota Cheras drain

Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan acknowledged that the party’s loss of federal power in 2018 had eroded public trust, but said Umno has since drawn strength from the crisis and grassroots loyalty. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Umno must reinvent itself or risk irrelevance, says Mohamad Hasan as party marks 80th anniversary

Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuk said the party's 80th anniversary celebrations were not merely ceremonial, but carried significant implications for the party’s future direction. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Umno sees membership surge as online registration dubbed ‘gamechanger’, says Asyraf Wajdi

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