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Ministers Hannah Yeoh, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and other officials stand beside an abandoned car being collected for disposal at PPR Pantai Ria in Kuala Lumpur on April 16, 2026. — Photo by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Move it or lose it: DBKL goes on a 4,500-vehicle towing spree

Datuk Fadil Marsus reportedly said four armed men robbed a gold shop on Jalan Tun Sambanthan this morning, fleeing with 21 trays of jewellery weighing about 15kg. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Armed robbers hit Brickfields gold shop, flee with RM9.7m jewellery

Pearly Tan expressed deep regret over her withdrawal, apologising to teammates, stakeholders and fans for being unable to represent the country in the prestigious team event. — AFP pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Malaysia suffer blow as Pearly Tan withdraws from Uber Cup Finals with back injury

Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza is seen after the accident on the MEX Highway and showing her bandaged foot in an Instagram video with her child. — Combination pictures via social media and Instagram/ctdk

Showbiz / 16 h ago

‘No serious injuries, only a swollen foot’: Siti Nurhaliza reassures fans after four‑car crash on MEX Highway (VIDEO)

DSP Ahmad Ruzaini Ahmad Dahalan, 41, together with Abd Samat Shaari, 44, Faridzuan Yahya, 31, Lim Cheal Kei, 51, Yeoh Choon Siang, 47, and L. Jijayendran, 31, pleaded not guilty to the charges read before Judges Suhaila Haron, Noridah Adam, Mazuliana Abdul Rashid and Siti Shakirah Mohtarudin at four separate Sessions Courts. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Police officer among six charged over RM4.4m gang robberies in Kepong homes, pleads not guilty

Maybank Kota Kemuning branch assistant manager Alfian Othman is seen leaving the court after testifying in Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s corruption case at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Firm used overdraft to pay Bersatu RM1m in 2022, court hears in Muhyiddin power abuse trial

The currency has emerged as the pressure valve, with the Thai baht sliding about 2.8 per cent since the war broke out, though it has clawed back some of the losses since the ceasefire was announced last week. — Reuters pic

Money / 13 h ago

Foreign investors exit Thai assets at fastest pace since 2024 as oil shock exposes economic vulnerabilities

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 / 19 h ago

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

Umno supreme council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan (top, left) during his working visit to the Johor Bahru Public Works Department (JKR) office in his capacity as the deputy works minister, April 16, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Umno to decide tomorrow on comeback bids by ex-members under ‘Rumah Bangsa’ push

Cocokins founder and entrepreneur Nurul Asyiqin Mohamad Ramli shows her cookies produced in various flavours, namely chocolate chip, dark chocolate, red velvet and pistachio, at prices as low as RM7. — Bernama pic

Life / 3 h ago

Home baker turns cookie entrepreneur after RM1.8m remark changed her life

US President Donald Trump has insisted that any deal with Iran must permanently bar the Islamic Republic from acquiring a nuclear weapon. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Trump says Iran agrees to hand over enriched uranium as US nears peace deal

As the West Asia conflict continues to drive global oil prices, some Malaysians are already bracing themselves for the looming economic ripple effect. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 3 h ago

How some Malaysians are coping with price hikes as the West Asia conflict grips global energy supply

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

Malaysia / 18 h ago

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

The ringgit rebounded to close higher against the US dollar ahead of the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product estimates for the first quarter of 2026, due tomorrow. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 16 h ago

Ringgit firms against US dollar ahead of Malaysia’s 1Q GDP data

The helicopter, owned by local firm Matthew Air Nusantara, took off from the West Kalimantan province on the Borneo island heading to another destination in the same province, according to the local search and rescue agency. — Pexels.com pic

World / 18 h ago

Search underway for missing helicopter with eight on board in West Kalimantan

Malaysia

6 m ago

Safety over shortcuts: Kelantan border community turn to Rantau Panjang ICQS after action over illegal Sg Golok crossings

Border police patrol an ungazetted route at Pengkalan Haram Pohon Jambu in Rantau Panjang, Kelantan on April 12, 2026 to guard against illegal entries into Malaysia. — Bernama pic

PASIR MAS, April 17 — A directive by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail for assistance to be given to 34 Thai students caught crossing the Malaysia-Thai border illegally last Sunday comes amid growing awareness of the dangers associated with unlawful routes along Sungai Golok.The risk of “mati katak”...

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DAP Bintulu chairman Chiew Chan Yew inspects a worn-out bench at the park. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 29 m ago

Good, but needs fixing: Bintulu DAP leader welcomes new Summerville Villa park but flags maintenance issues

Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek (centre) presents the excellence incentive to Jeremiah Jangga Aming during the ceremony. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 37 m ago

‘Grab the chance’: Bukit Assek rep urges SPM leavers to use Sarawak’s free tertiary education scheme

Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari (2nd left) and others with a veteran beneficiary during the outreach programme. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 44 m ago

Adly Zahari: Over RM300m allocated for veterans’ welfare as Mindef expands outreach in rural Sarawak

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Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari (2nd left) and others with a veteran beneficiary during the outreach programme. — The Borneo Post pic

44 m ago

Adly Zahari: Over RM300m allocated for veterans’ welfare as Mindef expands outreach in rural Sarawak

A nine-second viral video sparked outrage after showing a woman seated on a bus driver’s lap while driving. — Picture via Facebook/Community Roda Johor - CRJ

1 h ago

Former bus driver, girlfriend to be charged over viral ‘lap‑driving’ video on PLUS highway

Kelantan State Administrative Officer Muhammad Riyadhul Hanif Abdullah, 34, (left), accompanied by his wife Zarifah Zulkepli, 33, (right), poses with a mock cheque after being named the winner of the Bank Simpanan Nasional Premium Savings Certificate (BSN SSP) Millionaire draw during the 122nd BSN SSP Winners’ Media Interview Programme on April 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

RM50 start, RM1 million finish: Habitual saver lands BSN SSP dream after 12 years

Jasin police are investigating a viral TikTok clip, purportedly of a woman in handcuffs being escorted by two officers at the ‘Merlimau station’, believing it to be AI-generated. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

TikTok video of handcuffed woman at ‘Merlimau’ station’ sparks investigation, police say likely AI-generated

Kelantan Bomba’s March 2026 fuel bill jumped to RM60,000 amid heatwave emergencies. — Unsplash pic

1 h ago

Too hot, too many fires: Bachok tops list as Kelantan battles spike in open burning cases

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his government plans to intensify Bumiputera entrepreneurship to raise investment by GLICs to as much as RM2 billion. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

1 h ago

More listings, bigger firms: Govt eyes 10 IPOs and RM500m Bumiputera champions within five years

The Health Ministry will introduce a new prescription format that requires more detailed patient information, including allergy status and full medication specifications. — Picture by Hari Anggara

1 h ago

MOH to introduce new prescription format with fuller patient and drug details from 2027

General Operations Force police staff monitor activities at a petrol station in Changlun, Kedah on April 16, 2026 as Malaysia cracks down on fuel smuggling amid a global shortage. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Police begin surveillance at 13 petrol stations in Perak, Kedah and Perlis along Malaysia–Thailand border

A more transparent, technology-driven foreign worker recruitment system is being proposed to curb illegal intermediaries and improve integrity in the hiring process, according to industry stakeholders. — File picture by Hari Anggara

1 h ago

Malay Chambers backs planned AI-based labour recruitment system to boost integrity, cut out illegal agents

Raja Zarith Sofiah speaks to a cancer patient during a Raya Aidilfitri event organised by the Tunku Laksamana Johor Cancer Foundation in Johor Bahru on April 16, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

1 h ago

Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah graces Aidilfitri celebration for cancer fighters in JB

Kedah PKR communications director Tunku Nashrul Abaidah said direct leader-to-leader talks now essential in fast-moving geopolitics. — Screengrab from Facebook/PMO Malaysia

1 h ago

Kedah PKR fires back at exco, cites Anwar’s phone diplomacy as example of agile statecraft

Health Ministry assures Malaysian patients, especially those with diabetes, of a stable supply of insulin, vaccines amid West Asia tensions. — File picture by Hari Anggara

1 h ago

Govt keeps medical supplies steady, but monitors slight shortages in some devices

Firefighters battle an after midnight blaze at three houses in Taman Temerloh Jaya, Pahang April 17, 2026. — Pictures from Facebook/Bernama

54 m ago

Early morning blaze destroys house, damages two others in Kuantan, no casualties

As the West Asia conflict continues to drive global oil prices, some Malaysians are already bracing themselves for the looming economic ripple effect. — Picture by Farhan Najib

3 h ago

How some Malaysians are coping with price hikes as the West Asia conflict grips global energy supply

An unemployed man denied in the Sessions Court in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, today that he had conspired to abduct a man using criminal force in an incident alleged to have taken place last year. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Unemployed man pleads not guilty to abduction conspiracy in Tumpat

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