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Malaysians have learned from the past 'surprise' Raya announcement and are better prepared. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Friday or Saturday? Malaysians ready either way for Aidilfitri

A customer utilises the Setel application to access the Budi Madani RON95 (BUDI95) subsidy at the Petronas Sri Hartamas station in Kuala Lumpur on September 30, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Fuel prices surge again: RON97 up 70 sen, diesel hits RM4.72 amid US-Iran conflict

A car believed to belong to activist Cikgu Chandra after it was set on fire in Taman Kinrara, Puchong. — Picture via social media

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Suspect in Cikgu Chandra attack case alleges torture in police custody

Visitors attend a workshop held in conjunction with RIUH Raya Baik-Baik in Kuala Lumpur on March 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Happiness rising: Malaysia outpaces Singapore and global average in latest Ipsos study

Researchers said the malware, dubbed ‘Darksword,’ was used in hacking campaigns affecting Malaysia and several other countries. — Reuters pic

Tech-gadgets / 5 h ago

Malaysia among countries targeted by powerful iPhone spyware ‘Darksword’, researchers warn

Satellite image shows smoke rising from UAE's Fujairah port, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 15, 2026. — Nasa Worldview handout pic via Reuters

Money / 18 h ago

Drone strikes expose reliance on UAE’s Fujairah port as a critical Middle East oil bypass

A childcare centre worker was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of a four-month-old baby boy. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Penang childcare worker charged with murder of four‑month‑old boy at HSJ centre

Planes are parked at Terminal 3 of the Dubai International Airport, following the United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Dubai March 2, 2026. The evacuation operation for Malaysians from the West Asia conflict zone has been suspended following the reopening of airspace in most countries in the region. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

West Asia conflict: Evacuation operations suspended as airspace reopens, Malaysians advised to use commercial flights

The Jaipur Special Uttapam at Jaipur Curry House in TTDI comes topped with an egg, carrot, onions, coriander and the addictive ‘podi masala’. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 6 h ago

Breakfast at Jaipur Curry House in TTDI: A special ‘uttapam’ and truly satisfying curry puffs

Magistrate Teoh Shu Yee handed down the sentence on Amir Abdul Malik, 41, after he pleaded guilty to the offence. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Nine-month jail for man who filmed himself stepping on Quran

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the state would observe the additional holiday regardless of whether 1 Syawal falls on Friday (March 20) or Saturday (March 21). — Picture By Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Doesn’t matter what day is Raya, Kedah will holiday on Monday anyway

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025. Much of the world’s fertiliser is made in the Middle East, with one-third of global trade in it passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping route along Iran’s coast that has largely been shut since the conflict began. — Reuters pic

World / 8 h ago

How does the Iran war affect fertiliser supplies, prices and food security?

Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman delivers a presentation during Plenary 1 of the Drug Policy Summit in Kuala Lumpur on November 4, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

UN appoints Malaysia’s Dr Adeeba to high-level panel to review global drug policies

Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak is believed to be in Saudi Arabia. — Threads pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Fugitive Tamim Dahri offers to surrender if four temples are demolished

China’s ban on exports of diesel, gasoline and jet fuel is poised to exacerbate fuel shortages and further boost prices for Asian industry and transportation buyers already grappling with tightening supplies caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran. — Reuters pic

Money / 18 h ago

China’s fuel export ban tightens Asian markets and drives prices higher

Malaysia

3 m ago

IGP: Businessman Victor Chin linked to money laundering ‘matters’, currently abroad

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail gestures during a press conference at Bukit Aman in Kuala Lumpur on March 19, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — Police have linked businessman Victor Chin, a central figure in the ongoing “corporate mafia” probe, to activities under the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said today.The IGP also disclosed that Chin, who has been openly critical of the...

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Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh extended their Ugadi greetings today. — Pictures via Facebook/Ramanan Ramakrishnan Official Media and Facebook/Hannah Yeoh

Malaysia / 41 m ago

Cabinet ministers extend Ugadi greetings, call for unity and harmony

His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim are seen at Istana Bukit Tunku March 19, 2026. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 47 m ago

King lauds security forces, urges public to prioritise safety this Aidilfitri following audience with Anwar

Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths said today it had started producing samarium oxide at its Malaysian plant, bolstering its role as a key alternative to China for supplies of critical minerals. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 57 m ago

Lynas expands rare earth output in Malaysia with early samarium oxide production

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Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak is believed to be in Saudi Arabia. — Threads pic

1 h ago

Fugitive Tamim Dahri offers to surrender if four temples are demolished

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, together with telecommunications service providers, is taking proactive measures to strengthen communication networks nationwide ahead of Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. — Picture by Choo Choy May

1 h ago

MCMC, telcos step up measures to ensure uninterrupted services during Aidilfitri

Malaysia’s inflation rose modestly to 1.4 per cent in February 2026, with the consumer price index climbing to 136.0 from 134.1 a year earlier, the Department of Statistics Malaysia said. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

DOSM: Malaysia’s inflation eases to 1.4pc, with eight categories recording softer gains

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said operational readiness for flood risk management during the Northeast Monsoon remains a key government priority to safeguard public safety, especially with Hari Raya Aidilfitri approaching. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Govt maintains high flood‑readiness level ahead of Aidilfitri, says DPM Fadillah

The charge under Sections 395 and 397 of the Penal Code carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison along with whipping if convicted. — Pexels pic

1 h ago

Man charged over armed gang robbery at Bangsar clinic

Former senior manager of a multinational company VN Vemal (left) is once again brought before the Magistrate's Court in Ipoh on two charges of receiving stolen property, namely money totaling more than RM2.1 million belonging to an Indonesian company, three years ago. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Ex-senior manager claims trial to two counts of receiving RM2.1m in stolen funds in Ipoh

Magistrate Teoh Shu Yee handed down the sentence on Amir Abdul Malik, 41, after he pleaded guilty to the offence. — Pexels pic

1 h ago

Nine-month jail for man who filmed himself stepping on Quran

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail today urged Malaysians to remain calm over the issue of unauthorised houses of worship, warning that rising rhetoric risks inflaming racial tensions if left unchecked. —Picture by Choo Choy May

2 h ago

IGP: Stay calm, avoid inflaming tensions over unauthorised houses of worship

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said activist Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak may have fled to Saudi Arabia and police are actively tracking his whereabouts. — Picture by Choo Choy May

2 h ago

IGP: Activist Tamim may have fled to Saudi Arabia

Police may soon call in up to 14 more individuals to assist in investigations into an alleged attempt to topple the government and acts of sabotage against national stability, Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said today. — Picture by Choo Choy May

2 h ago

IGP: Police to record statements from 14 more individuals in alleged plot to topple govt probe

An aerial view of the Sungai Krian Bridge. — Picture via Facebook/JKR Sarawak

2 h ago

New Sungai Krian Bridge opens, ending long wait for Pusa and Kabong residents, says Uggah

3 h ago

Businessman Victor Chin accuses police of ‘unguided bombardment’ in AMLA probe

Sarawak United Peoples’ Party Bawang Assan branch chairman Cr Kevin Lau (2nd right) monitors the upgrading work. — The Borneo Post pic

3 h ago

Culvert installation underway to tackle flooding at Jalan Hua Lai, Jalan Hock Ming in Bawang Assan, says SUPP

A total of 217,000 Electric Train Service (ETS) tickets for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri travel period have been sold as of 9am today, out of 257,000 tickets offered. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

ETS tickets 86pc already sold as KTMB boosts trips for Raya travel

Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said he has instructed the department to extend all necessary assistance, including moral support and welfare coordination, to the victim’s family. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Natural Resources Ministry pledges support for family of border survey officer swept away in Sarawak river, says Arthur Kurup

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