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Local community leaders say the changes currently seen on the ground form only the first phase of a wider upgrading plan, with additional improvements expected in a second stage. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Roads being redesigned in Brickfields: What and why it is happening

Members of the public sign up for a payment app to facilitate the Budi Madani initiative in Kuala Lumpur on September 25, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Malaysia raises RON97, RON95, diesel retail prices by up to 80 sen amid Iran war; BUDI95 stays RM1.99

Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, on Dec 5 last year, was charged at the Shah Alam Sessions Court with one count of corruptly obtaining RM62,924 from Tei at a bank in Country Heights, Kajang between Nov 28, 2023 and Sept 23, 2024. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Sessions Court told probe can continue against Shamsul Iskandar despite existing charges

This handout photo taken on March 11, 2026 and released by the Royal Thai Navy shows smoke rising from the Thai bulk carrier 'Mayuree Naree' near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack. A Thai bulk carrier travelling in the crucial Strait of Hormuz was attacked today, with 20 crew members rescued so far, the Thai navy said. — Royal Thai Navy handout/AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

Thai navy says cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz, 20 crew rescued, three missing

Malcolm Owens, an Australian public transport expert with four decades of experience in helping to design and operate metro systems in Asia, said recently that other systems proposed such as the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART), while potentially costing less, was not cost effective and would not cope well with the traffic and passenger increases projected for Johor Bahru. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 6 h ago

An APM/LRT system for JB’s metro line is the way to go as city counts down to RTS, says international public transport expert

Commercial vessels are pictured offshore in Dubai on March 11, 2026. New attacks hit three commercial ships in the Gulf on March 11, with one of the vessels in flames as Iran pressed its campaign against its oil-exporting neighbours, threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and plunging the global energy economy into crisis.

World / 16 h ago

US ignites Iran war, but Gulf Arab states pay the price, Gulf sources say, as fallout spreads

Cargo containers are seen in Nanjing port, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province on March 10, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Malaysia among countries in US trade investigations that could lead to new tariffs

Donald Trump gestures during a visit to Verst Logistics in Hebron, Kentucky, US, on March 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 4 h ago

‘We won’: Trump says Iran war was over in first hour but US staying to ‘finish the job’

The crash occurred at around 5am, with one of the vehicles catching fire following the impact. — Screengrab from Facebook/

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Flames before dawn: Car blaze after crash on Jalan Tun Razak snarls KL traffic

Liquidators recovering assets for Malaysia’s scandal-hit sovereign wealth fund 1MDB said today that they will pursue ‘possible workarounds’ after a Singapore court upheld the dismissal of their bid to sue Standard Chartered Bank and BSI Bank for alleged fraud. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Singapore / 17 h ago

1MDB liquidators seek workarounds after Singapore court dismisses fraud suit against Standard Chartered and BSI Bank

A three-member bench comprising Justices Datuk Azman Abdullah, Datuk Hayatul Akmal Abdul Aziz and Datuk Meor Hashimi Abdul Hamid dismissed Mat Salleh Jalani’s appeal against his conviction and sentence. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Appeal dismissed, ex-bowling coach to serve six years for sexual assault of teen athlete

Curry ‘mee’ at Joy Ho Kopitiam in Kota Syahbandar, Melaka. — Picture by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 5 h ago

At Joy Ho Kopitiam in Melaka, a big breakfast means curry ‘mee’, ‘char kway teow’ and a slice of pumpkin cake

A man was killed after falling from the third floor of a residential block while attempting to escape during a police raid at a unit on Jalan Gombak last night. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Police raid turns fatal on Jalan Gombak: Man dies after jumping from third floor to flee motorcycle theft bust

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said Zamri Vinoth (pic) is being called in following a police report lodged against him on March 8. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Penang police to summon preacher Zamri Vinoth over alleged racist, provocative remarks

The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar, other major currencies, and Asean peers at today’s close following news that the International Energy Agency has proposed releasing oil reserves, which could help stabilise global crude oil prices. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 18 h ago

Ringgit ends higher against US dollar and major currencies on oil‑reserve optimism

Malaysia

2 m ago

LTAT proves its strength in navigating global economic uncertainty, says defence minister

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (centre) at the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) dividend announcement ceremony for the 2025 financial year in Kuala Lumpur, March 12, 2026. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) has proven its ability to provide a better dividend payout for the 2025 financial year despite facing global economic uncertainties.Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said that the performance was a commendable achievement considering the challenging global economic...

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Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said conflicts in West Asia could disrupt the stability of global energy supply and international trade flows, triggering commodity price shocks. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 m ago

Keeping Malaysia’s economy stable and cost of living in check is govt’s focus, says minister

In a warning issued at noon, MetMalaysia said the affected areas in Pahang include Maran, Kuantan, Bera, Pekan and Rompin. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 22 m ago

MetMalaysia: Thunderstorms and heavy rain expected in Pahang, Johor and Sarawak until 4pm

The sister of national journalism figure Adibah Amin, Khalilah Fadzilah Amin, shows a photo of the siblings while being interviewed about her sister’s health, which is now reported to be stable despite her continued weakness and need for full-time care. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 30 m ago

National journalism laureate Adibah Amin in stable condition, needs full-time care

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The research highlighted that while 96.1 per cent of listings were open to Chinese renters and 92.4 per cent to Malay renters, only 68.3 per cent accepted Indian renters. — Pexels.com pic

52 m ago

Room rentals in Klang Valley discriminate by race, Indians most excluded, study finds

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the action plan will serve as a public reference, and the more detailed master plan will guide all implementing parties in developing the special economic zone.— Bernama pic

1 h ago

Johor-Singapore SEZ master plan finalised, launch set for March 30

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

1 h ago

Serdang activist Cikgu Chandra threatened again, police investigating two incidents

Vehicles are seen approaching the drop-off/pick-up area of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. — KLIA pic

1 h ago

KLIA expands vehicle access management system to Terminal 2 in traffic flow trial

SSM deputy chief executive officer (Registration & Business Services) Khuzairi Yahaya, 55, was charged with obtaining the money without consideration from Muhammad Faisal Hamzah, whom he knew was related to his official business. — Pexels pic

1 h ago

SSM deputy chief pleads not guilty to receiving RM50,000 from former home minister's son

The accused, Sara Frederica Santa Maria, 57, and her husband, Sikim Gompongan, 60, made the plea before Judge Elesabet Paya Wan. — Reuters pic

1 h ago

Married couple pleads not guilty to misusing RM30,000 cultural grant in Melaka

Former PKR vice-president and Umno activist Datuk Marina Yusoff has died at the age of 84. She passed away at a private hospital in Kuala Lumpur at 5.16pm yesterday due to old age. — Screengrab from X/Bernama

1 h ago

From Umno stalwart to PKR vice-president: Politician, activist Marina Yusoff dies at 84

Ei Jean Yee, 56, made the plea after the charge was read out in Mandarin before Judge Mujib Saroji. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Man pleads guilty to attempted murder of woman in Kluang

Al-Sultan Abdullah also called on traders, manufacturers, restaurant operators and all parties in the halal industry chain to uphold this trust responsibly and not exploit the sensitivities of Muslims.— Picture by Choo Choy May

2 h ago

Sultan of Pahang urges SMEs to seize halal certification to boost market confidence

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said of this number, 1,158 individuals were detained for offences under Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963, for abusing the conditions of their passes. — Reuters pic

2 h ago

Bangladesh, Thailand top list of foreigners caught misusing visas in Malaysia

Kedah DOE director Sharifah Zakiah Syed Sahab said three districts, namely Sungai Petani, Kota Setar and Kulim, recorded the highest rate of open burning complaints compared to other districts in the state. — Unsplash pic

2 h ago

Kedah DOE receives 108 complaints on open burning in first two months of 2026

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the approach could be seen, among other things, through the implementation of different ticket prices at the Johor Zoo, with locals charged RM10 compared to RM30 for foreign tourists. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Johor govt gives domestic tourists first access to upgraded attractions

The distribution totals RM524.74 million, the largest dividend payment by the fund since 2017, according to a statement issued today. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

LTAT declares highest dividend in eight years at 5.35pc, payout exceeds RM524m

There were also Filipino, Australian and other nationals on board who would take connecting flights to their respective countries after arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). ― File picture by Hari Anggara

2 h ago

Another 179 Malaysians safely evacuated from Doha under West Asia conflict operation

Minister of Human Resources Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said the initiatives under the scheme have now entered the final phase of study and are expected to be implemented in the second quarter of this year. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Ramanan: Traveller Scheme to protect 400,000 Malaysians commuting to Singapore expected to be tabled soon

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