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Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow officiates the seafront road, renamed in honour of the late Tan Sri Chin Fung Kee, Penang’s visionary engineer who played a pivotal role in the construction of the first Penang Bridge, on April 30, 2026. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Penang renames seafront road after engineer behind first Penang Bridge

Mud flood on Jalan Abang Haji Openg to collapsing of retention wall and hoarding. — Picture courtesy of a TTDI resident

Malaysia / 10 h ago

TTDI mud flood sparks concern over Bukit Kiara arboretum project affecting 300 homes (VIDEO)

Jad Faid Arhan, 31, is accused of causing the death of Muzahid Millad, 22, a popular online gamer known as ‘Advance Gaming’, at kilometre 1.9 of the highway along the Salak Selatan to Jalan Tun Razak stretch on April 23. — Composite picture via Facebook/Advance Gaming

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Soldier charged with murder, possible death penalty over fatal MEX crash involving Bangladeshi influencer

In a statement posted on Facebook last night, Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the party’s political bureau had deliberated on recent developments involving the state’s royal institution and adat, which it described as having sparked significant controversy and misunderstandings among unity government component parties. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 8 h ago

N. Sembilan political impasse: Umno backs BN reps’ no-confidence in MB, calls for Pakatan talks

Malaysia men’s singles player Lee Zii Jia in action against Koki Watanabe of Japan in their Group B match of the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026 at Forum Horsens on April 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Lee Zii Jia shines in consolation win as Malaysia fall to Japan in Thomas Cup

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Assistant Director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the department received an emergency call at 2.31am, with the first engine from Selayang Fire and Rescue Station arriving at the scene about 19 minutes later. — Screengrab from Facebook/Di Manakah Joe Jambul

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Kepong blaze kills man, destroys five terrace houses (VIDEO)

MOH says pharmacies cannot offer blood draw services without proper licence; those that do are at risk of a RM500,000 fine, a jail term of up to six years, or both. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

No licence, no blood tests, Health Ministry tells community pharmacies

Police received a report on a crash involving a Perodua Alza multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) carrying two passengers from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, and a Ford Fiesta driven by the military officer at 5.38 am on April 23, 2026. — LLM pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Military officer to face charges over drunk driving death on MEX today

Shah Alam district police said there were between 50 and 100 loud explosions from the fireworks released successively at about 1.05am on April 26, 2026 and 2.11am the following day, allegedly for a wedding photography session in the public parking area of the Setia Alam Community Trail. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Midnight fireworks chaos in Setia Alam: Police tracking wedding shoot group after viral video

Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla interact with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a visit to the 9/11 Memorial in New York City on April 29, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 8 h ago

NYC mayor Mamdani urges King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor diamond to India

The light show is scheduled to run until June 7. — Screengrabs from Instagram

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Kelana Jaya light show sparks safety concerns, MBPJ to hold special meeting on approval process

Sumud Nusantara Command Center director-general Datuk Dr Sani Araby Abdul Alim Araby speaks at a press conference on the latest developments of the Global Sumud Flotilla 2026 Mission after Israeli forces boarded the ships on April 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Ten Malaysians missing after Israeli forces board Gaza aid flotilla, says Sumud Nusantara Command Center

A general view outside the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly before the opening of the First Sitting of the Fourth Term of the 15th State Legislative Assembly in Seremban on April 23, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Opinion / 7 h ago

The Negeri Sembilan impasse unveils parallel pathways

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell smiles as he speaks at the Economic Club of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, on April 16, 2025. — AFP pic

Money / 8 h ago

Defying Trump, Powell ends term with rates on hold, keeps Fed board seat in break from tradition

US President Donald Trump and his son Eric Trump drive in a golf cart during previews for LIV Golf Miami at Trump National Doral Miami on April 03, 2025. — AFP pic

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Malaysia

5 m ago

IGP urges restraint over N. Sembilan political crisis, assures public order intact

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said what is currently taking place in Negeri Sembilan relates to customs practiced and the public should allow due process to proceed without interference. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has urged for calm and restraint amid an ongoing political crisis in Negeri Sembilan, as law enforcement work to ensure public order.Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said what is currently taking place in Negeri Sembilan relates to...

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A 41-year-old man charged with killing his 83-year-old father has been sent to Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta in Perak for a psychiatric assessment. — Screenshot from Google Map

Malaysia / 8 m ago

Kelantan man with schizophrenia facing murder charge for killing 83-year-old dad sent for mental assessment

The clip, circulating widely on Threads, showed the tiger pacing slowly inside its enclosure before sitting and lying down on a patch of grass, with its ribs and hip bones clearly visible. — Screengrab from Threads

Malaysia / 11 m ago

Viral clip of ‘emaciated’ Malayan tiger in Japan sparks renewed concerns over welfare of Malaysian animals abroad (VIDEO)

Organ donor Muhammad Syukri Bazli’s kidneys went to a 19-year-old man and 47-year-old woman respectively while his liver went to a 13-year-old girl. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 16 m ago

One life lost, three saved: Terengganu man’s organs give new hope to 13-year-old girl, 19-year-old man, and 47-year-old woman

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Organ donor Muhammad Syukri Bazli’s kidneys went to a 19-year-old man and 47-year-old woman respectively while his liver went to a 13-year-old girl. — Unsplash pic

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One life lost, three saved: Terengganu man’s organs give new hope to 13-year-old girl, 19-year-old man, and 47-year-old woman

The SMK Tanjong Mas Form One student who survived the April 12, 2026 crash that killed her classmate was discharged on April 26, having undergone a skin graft on her earlobe, but will require more surgeries in the future, according to Kelantan Health director Datuk Dr Mohd Azman Yacob. — Bernama pic

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Survivor of SMK Tanjong Mas crash that killed classmate leaves hospital after two weeks, but still needs more surgeries

Public Service director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz said the fuel savings since April 15, 2026 involves 120,816 litres of petrol, or RM239,215.68 a day. — File picture by Hari Anggara

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Work-from-home civil servants help cut petrol subsidy bill by RM1.9m since April 15

Cross border taxi services between Singapore and Malaysia will be expanded from May 4 to give travellers more flexibility while ensuring fair competition among operators. — Bernama pic

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New cross‑border taxi rules kick in May 4 as Singapore and Malaysia widen routes and options

Melaka Bersatu information chief Datuk Hishamuddin Abdul Karim has apologised to state executive councillor Datuk Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman after a party assemblyman posted an image of him online with a dog sticker covering his face. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

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Bersatu info chief apologises after dog sticker post sparks outrage, says conduct was inappropriate

Demonstrators in a march for women’s rights in Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Bar says gender equality is not optional but a constitutional right, and called for the immediate removal of reservations under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Malaysian Bar calls for removal of gender equality reservations, warns of possible constitutional challenge

Consumer confidence among Malaysians declined steeply in April as inflation continued to soar, but remained considerably higher than that of their international peers, an Ipsos report said today. — Raymond Manuel

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No splurges, no risks: Ipsos says Malaysians tighten wallets as inflation bites

Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail praised the state’s economic achievements, which have recorded impressive figures over the past four years with investments totalling RM272 billion. — Bernama pic

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Tunku Ismail praises Johor’s RM272b investment haul, says record RM110b in 2025 marks history

PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said the four recommendations to be implemented by the MoE include the introduction of the nationwide ‘Zero Dilapidated School Buildings’ programme to create a safe and conducive environment for teaching and learning. — Bernama pic

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Mas Ermieyati slams Bersatu rep’s dog sticker post, says it insults Muslim manners and elected office

The Sabah government warned against land clearing by fire as well as open burning during the current dry spell in a bid to prevent forest fires. — Unsplash pic

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Sabah bans open burning as El Niño raises forest fire risk

Shoppers check out the Cold Storage supermarket at The Tenz Emporium in Alor Setar, Kedah on April 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Kedah gets first Cold Storage outlet in Alor Setar as RM350m Tenz Emporium takes shape

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing attends a meeting in Indonesia on April 30, 2026, where Malaysia and Indonesia agreed to strengthen tourism cooperation, including in cultural, education, and health tourism sectors ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Dato' Seri Tiong King Sing （拿督斯里张庆信）

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New Malaysia–Indonesia pact to tap health, education and cultural travel

Sumud Nusantara Command Center director-general Datuk Dr Sani Araby Abdul Alim Araby speaks at a press conference on the latest developments of the Global Sumud Flotilla 2026 Mission after Israeli forces boarded the ships on April 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Ten Malaysians missing after Israeli forces board Gaza aid flotilla, says Sumud Nusantara Command Center

Malaysia Airlines resumes its Doha route from July 2, 2026 after Qatar reopens its airspace. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Malaysia Airlines returns to Doha from July 2, only one daily flight for now

DAP secretary‑general Anthony Loke has said Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi does not support the formation of a new government in Negeri Sembilan. — Bernama pic

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Anthony Loke says Zahid rejects backdoor bid, insists Negeri Sembilan Unity Government remains intact and stable

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