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Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department Director Datuk M. Kumar displays seized vehicles during a press conference at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) in Kuala Lumpur on March 18, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Car cloning in Malaysia: How syndicates turn stolen cars into ‘legitimate’ deals

Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin speaks during a press conference in Bidor on April 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Man sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment for damaging Sunway City temple

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran speaks at the Dewan Negara in Kuala Lumpur on December 11, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

DAP leaders publicly rebuke own deputy minister over appearance with activist Arun

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

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Friday or Saturday? Malaysians ready either way for Aidilfitri

Malaysians preparing to celebrate Aidilfitri are advised to remain vigilant over weather conditions, with dry and hot weather expected across most parts of the country from March 20 to 23. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Stay alert: MetMalaysia forecasts hot, dry Aidilfitri, public advised to stay hydrated, says minister

Cambodia is importing more fuel from suppliers in Singapore and Malaysia to make up for supply shortfalls from Vietnam and China, its energy minister told Reuters on Wednesday. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Cambodia turns to Singapore and Malaysia for fuel as regional suppliers tighten exports amid global squeeze

Malaysia has three pairs in the world’s top 10: 2022 world champions and world number two Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik (pic), world number six Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun and world number seven Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani. — Bernama pic

Sports / 15 h ago

Thomas Cup draw: Japan emerge as biggest threat to Malaysia in Group B despite favourable grouping

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 / 2 h ago

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

Zhang Linghe faced online criticism after a comment made during a ‘Hello Saturday’ segment was perceived as insensitive by South-east Asian viewers. — Picture via Instagram

Showbiz / 18 h ago

C-drama star Zhang Linghe apologises after variety show joke falls flat with SE Asian fans

Chinese visitors to Japan tumbled 45.2 per cent in February from a year earlier. — Reuters pic

World / 17 h ago

Japan’s tourism reshuffle: Chinese numbers collapse, South Korea, Taiwan and US visitors hit new highs

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 / 13 h ago

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

In a statement issued at 4 pm, MetMalaysia said the adverse weather is forecast to affect the whole of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, as well as several areas in Selangor - Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak, Petaling, Kuala Langat and Sepang. — Picture via Facebook/MetMalaysia

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Storm, heavy rain warning for four states, KL, Putrajaya until 7pm

The accused, charged with assault, told the Sessions Court on March 18, 2026 that ‘my wife married the man (the victim) without us being divorced’. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Jobless man lands in dock for hurting wife’s new hubby with spanner in Dang Wangi

Sabah announces an extra public holiday, with the date depending on the official first day of Syawal. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Friday or Monday? Sabah sets extra Raya public holiday based on Syawal date

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the recent presence of two United States Navy vessels in Penang was a routine port of call for logistical purposes that had received official approval from the Malaysian government. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 15 h ago

US Navy vessels’ Penang stop was routine, approved by govt, says Khaled Nordin

Malaysia

25 m ago

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

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

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Malaysian public health expert Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman has been appointed by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to an international panel tasked with evaluating global drug policies.Dr Adeeba, who chairs the Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF), will join the independent group of experts established...

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A view of George Town is seen from Butterworth in Penang. — Picture by KE Ooi

Malaysia / 35 m ago

In Raya missive, CM says respect for Ramadan during CNY a sign of Penang’s unique harmony

Police are actively tracking a man believed to be involved in the attempted theft of cables on Jalan Medan Istana here after a video recording of the incident went viral on social media on Tuesday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 45 m ago

Ipoh police tracking man seen in viral video attempting cable theft

Police said a total of 9,833 road accidents were recorded in Pahang throughout 2025, with 108 cases classified as fatal, claiming 115 lives. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 50 m ago

Police: Pahang recorded 9,833 road accidents in 2025, 108 of them fatal

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Traffic flows out of the Klang Valley heading north and the East Coast are reported to be congested but still under control as of this morning. — Picture by Hari Anggara

55 m ago

LLM: Traffic to East Coast and north congested but under control this morning

Pos Malaysia staff sort mail for delivery at the National Mail Centre (PMN) in Shah Alam on May 15, 2019. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

1 h ago

Sending international parcels? Pos Malaysia just added a 40pc fuel surcharge

Police have arrested two men suspected of being involved in the theft of Telekom Malaysia cables during an operation at Jalan Pasir Berdamar, Teluk Intan, three days ago. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

Cops nab two men suspected of stealing TM cables in Teluk Intan

Five houses were destroyed in a fire incident in Kampung Pulau Ketam, Kuala Perlis on Tuesday, but no casualties were reported. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Kg Pulau Ketam fire destroys five homes, PMO pledges to fund reconstruction

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

1 h ago

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

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

1 h ago

Suspect in Cikgu Chandra attack case alleges torture in police custody

A man has been reported missing after he was believed to have been swept away by strong river currents while attempting to cross a river in the Ulu Temburong area. — Picture by Devan Manuel

1 h ago

Border survey team member missing after being swept away by river currents in Ulu Temburong, says Sarawak Fire Dept

Police carried out three traffic dispersal operations at several key locations, following an increase in vehicles due to those returning to their hometowns for Hari Raya Aidilfitri, entering the state via Jalan Kuala Lipis, Pahang-Gua Musang yesterday. — Picture by Hari Anggara

1 h ago

Police carry out three traffic dispersal ops in Gua Musang to ease Aidilfitri congestion

The Malaysian Highway Authority continues to enhance its preparedness by deploying Emergency Response Teams at 12 strategic locations and activating 873 closed-circuit television cameras throughout the country’s highway network to monitor traffic movements in conjunction with the Aidilfitri celebrations. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

1 h ago

LLM ramps up Aidilfitri preparations with deployment of emergency response teams, activates 873 CCTVs

Traffic flow on major highways nationwide worsened post-iftar, following a surge in vehicles heading back to hometowns for the Aidilfitri celebration. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2 h ago

Heavy post‑iftar traffic yesterday as Rawang crash adds to northbound congestion

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

2 h ago

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

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

3 h ago

Friday or Saturday? Malaysians ready either way for Aidilfitri

Different varieties of imported dates from the Middle East on display at Al Badr Trading in Danau Kota, Setapak. — Picture by Kenneth Tee

3 h ago

Enjoy your iftar dates now: Local wholesalers say prices, supplies unaffected by Middle East conflict but that could change

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

14 h ago

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

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the recent presence of two United States Navy vessels in Penang was a routine port of call for logistical purposes that had received official approval from the Malaysian government. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

15 h ago

US Navy vessels’ Penang stop was routine, approved by govt, says Khaled Nordin

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