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Malaysian child athletes during a ‘sepak takraw’ practice game at the launch of the Malaysia Sepak Takraw Academy, initiated by Hannah Yeoh during her tenure as youth and sports minister from 2022–2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

PM commends DAP’s Hannah Yeoh for elevating sepak takraw, calls it sign of mature society

Tun Dr Mahathir described what led to his hospitalisation at Institut Jantung Negara. — Instagram screenshot

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Dr Mahathir in his own words, on his fall: ‘I just lost control of my legs’ (VIDEO)

Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam said that over the two-day “open house” celebration, only traditional drinks will be served to visitors. — Facebook pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Only ‘traditional’ drinks, not beer, allowed at Kaamatan cultural houses

Investigators lifting sealed boxes believed to contain luxury designer bag, linked to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad financial scandal, onto a Black Maria outside Pavilion Residences in Kuala Lumpur May 18, 2018. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 18 h ago

In Global Royalty vs Rosmah civil suit, bags found in investigation described as stuffed with jewellery and ‘cash spilt out onto the floor’

Some of the 14 juvenile boys, aged 12 to 17, arrive at the Johor Bahru court complex to face rioting charges outside their school at the Magistrate's Court on April 14, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Skudai school fight: Teens and guardians face charges for rioting outside SMK Taman Selesa Jaya

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his government’s priority is to ensure the security of supply of essential goods for the people, following the sharp increase in oil prices and global supply chain disruptions, even though incur additional spending. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Govt raises paddy aid, diesel cash support as fuel crisis bites; payouts April 21

Online scams have transformed from individual acts into structured operations. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Scams in the digital age: How hackers and AI are reshaping online fraud in Malaysia

A screen capture shows L’Ecuyère et les clowns, during its listing on the Sotheby’s auction site.

Malaysia / 16 h ago

MACC recovers Picasso, Miró artworks worth over RM780,000 in 1MDB probe

China warned Tuesday it would retaliate if US President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose new tariffs, after reports alleging Beijing has supplied or plans to supply weapons to Iran. — Reuters file pic

World / 17 h ago

China vows ‘countermeasures’ if Trump tariff threat is imposed

An illustration shows a picture of US President Donald Trump and an AI-generated picture he posted on his Truth Social platform depicting himself as Jesus Christ on April 13, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Pope vs Dr Not Jesus: Why the US religious right is turning against Trump

The government is offering RM50 flight rebates for travellers and extending the payment terms to support the Malaysian aviation sector struggling with the economic fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran and its neighbours in the Middle East. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Putrajaya steps in with festive rebates for travellers, financial relief for airlines amid strain from Middle East conflict

Cargo ships in the Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz are seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates on March 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 15 h ago

IEA sees global oil demand falling for first time since Covid, warns of ‘demand destruction’

An illustration shows a map of the Strait of Hormuz and 3D printed oil barrels on March 26, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 3 h ago

Who’s blockading whom? How the US lockdown of Iranian oil affects global markets

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the development would be carried out using local expertise, foreign technology and cooperation with friendly nations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Malaysia’s own combat drone in works, says defence minister

Expect rain in the afternoon until 4pm in KL, Putrajaya and most of Malaysia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Pack your umbrella: Heavy rain, storms expected in KL, Putrajaya and 10 other states until 4pm

Malaysia

2 m ago

Paddy farmers to get boost as IPKP rate nearly doubles to RM300 per hectare, says economy minister

The government has agreed to raise the Ploughing Incentive for padi farmers to RM300 per hectare for the 2026 planting season, in a move that forms part of immediate measures to manage the global energy crisis while safeguarding farmers’ livelihoods. — Bernama file pic

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — The government has agreed to increase the Ploughing Incentive for Padi Farmers (IPKP) rate for the 2026 planting season from RM160 to RM300 per hectare, says Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.He said the incentive, involving an additional allocation of about RM40 million, was among...

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File picture of the the General Operations Force (GOF) Southeast Brigade. The GOF Tenggara Brigade seized more than 200kg of suspected cannabis worth RM709,450 in a patrol operation around Jeram Perdah, Pasir Mas, on Monday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 m ago

GOF busts RM700,000 drug haul in Pasir Mas

Kuala Lumpur JPJ director Hamidi Adam said in a statement today that 283 summonses were issued and 80 individuals were checked during the two-hour operation by the department’s Falcon Unit, which started at 3am. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 m ago

JPJ crackdown nets 26 bikes, 283 summonses in DUKE illegal racing ops

National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang and Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo today conveyed Vishu greetings to Malaysians of Malayalee heritage. — Pictures from Facebook/Aaron Ago Dagang/Gobind Singh Deo

Malaysia / 17 m ago

Aaron, Gobind extend Vishu greetings, call for stronger neighbourly spirit

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Coconut trees are seen swaying in strong winds at Kampung Jambu Bongkok in Marang on January 15, 2025. — Bernama pic

44 m ago

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for Langkawi, parts of Johor

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

47 m ago

Bus driver in viral lap video to be questioned by police today

Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Khairul Anuar Khalid said they received a report on the hit-and-run at 12.39 am, adding that preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was crossing from left to right of the road near the pedestrian crossing when they were hit. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

51 m ago

Ampang cops hunt driver in Taman Muda hit-and-run that left pedestrian seriously injured

The Prisons Department said inmate escort operations to court yesterday adhered to established procedures, with all actions guided by security needs, operational priorities and on-ground conditions. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

56 m ago

Prisons Dept denies SOP breach in escort convoy, cites technical glitch

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcers speak with individuals touting unlicensed photography services. — DBKL pic

56 m ago

DBKL intensifies crackdown on KLCC and Saloma Link photo touts

Delivering the court’s unanimous decision, Justice Datuk Azmi Ariffin said the Industrial Court and High Court erred in relying on AirAsia Group Berhad’s (AAGB) consolidated losses to justify retrenching an employee of AAB, which is a separate legal entity. — Bernama pic

59 m ago

Court of Appeal rules ex-AirAsia co-pilot was unlawfully dismissed, awards RM147,400

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with Bank Rakyat chairman Datuk Mohd Irwan Mohd Mubarak and Bank Rakyat chief executive officer Ahmad Shahril Mohd Shariff, April 14, 2026. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim

1 h ago

Anwar urges Bank Rakyat to reinvent, stay competitive

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

Indonesian man arrested after newborn found buried in Labu

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chairs the National Economic Action Council (NEAC) meeting, April 14, 2026. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim

1 h ago

Anwar: NEAC acts to secure power supply and basic goods, cushion rakyat from energy squeeze

According to its April 2026 World Economic Outlook (WEO) released yesterday, the IMF also estimated Malaysia’s real GDP growth at 4.3 per cent in 2027. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

1 h ago

IMF lifts Malaysia’s 2026 growth outlook to 4.7pc, 4.3pc in 2027

Online scams have transformed from individual acts into structured operations. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

3 h ago

Scams in the digital age: How hackers and AI are reshaping online fraud in Malaysia

A 14-year-old boy poses at his home near Gosford as he looks at social media on his mobile phone on October 24, 2025. — AFP pic

13 h ago

Malaysia’s social media age limit: Why experts say parental monitoring must go beyond filters

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said that to avoid excessive dependence on imported fossil fuels and external markets, economic restructuring through a transition to renewable energy must be accelerated. — Reuters pic

14 h ago

Economy minister: Biodiesel blend rate to be increased from B10 to B15

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the development would be carried out using local expertise, foreign technology and cooperation with friendly nations. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Malaysia’s own combat drone in works, says defence minister

Tun Dr Mahathir described what led to his hospitalisation at Institut Jantung Negara. — Instagram screenshot

14 h ago

Dr Mahathir in his own words, on his fall: ‘I just lost control of my legs’ (VIDEO)

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