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The Atmosphere on Level 4 of Merdeka 118 features an 88-metre glass dome and 20,000 square feet of event space powered by immersive LED screens. — PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Berhad pic

Life / 6 h ago

New 118 Mall confirms August launch, reveals tenant list

Nasi Lemak with Ayam Rendang and Paru is double happiness, especially with the well prepared ‘paru’ and ‘ayam rendang’. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 12 h ago

Show some love to Nasi Lemak Pak Din, a neighbourhood favourite in PJ Section 17

The Rain Rave Water Music Festival (RRWMF) officially wrapped up after three days of soaking-wet festivities and non-stop music. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

How Rain Rave took over Bukit Bintang with massive crowds and viral moments (VIDEO)

A 33-year-old Malaysian man was arrested for public nuisance after allegedly slapping several people yesterday at a church on Prinsep Street in Singapore. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

Malaysian man arrested after allegedly slapping churchgoers in Singapore

Firefighters and emergency personnel at the scene after a Proton Persona crashed into the rear of a parked school bus along the MRR2 highway near Taman Layang-Layang in Kuala Lumpur early May 4, 2026, killing a 26-year-old woman. — Bomba pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Woman killed, fiancé injured after car slams into parked bus on MRR2

Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has arrived at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, to provide a statement over an investigation linked to the government’s collaboration with Arm Holdings. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Rafizi arrives at MACC over Arm Holdings probe

Two 19-year-old suspects remain under remand as police continue investigations into the murder of a college student in Ketereh. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Couple freed on bail as police zero in on two teens over 61-stab murder in Ketereh

China’s world number one shuttler Shi Yu Qi plays against Christo Popov of France during the BWF Thomas Cup final at Forum Horsens in Horsens, Denmark, May 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 12 h ago

China deny France fairytale with 3-1 win to defend Thomas Cup crown

A bystander restrains a woman allegedly carrying a knife during the Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Bukit Bintang before police officers arrived at the scene. — Viral video screen grab

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Knife-wielding woman at Rain Rave charged, ordered to undergo psychiatric assessment

Kota Bharu police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Azmir Damiri said online claims linking one of the teen suspects in the 61-stab murder case to a retired police officer are false. — Benama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Kelantan cops deny Ketereh teen murder suspect comes from influential police family

The granite base of the parabolic staircase at the main entrance has been left cordoned off until specialists are available to restore it. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 14 h ago

A century-old clock above, hidden tunnel below: How Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad’s legacy was given new life

‘Inspector Sheila’ (in red), whose real name is Sheila Sharon Steven Kumar, will stand trial in December after the Attorney General’s Chambers rejected her representation. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

December trial date set for ‘Inspector Sheila’ after AGC rejects representation

Motorists ride past an anti-US billboard referring to President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz at Valiasr Square in Tehran on May 2, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 11 h ago

Middle East conflict triggers stockpiling frenzy, pushing Malaysia’s manufacturing PMI to four-year high

Storms clouds are seen over Kuala Lumpur on December 1, 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 8 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of afternoon thunderstorms in Klang Valley, multiple states

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the move would mark a significant milestone for the ministry in streamlining national identity management and ensuring smoother and more orderly movement of people. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

MyNIISe to be rolled out in September with enhanced MyKad security features debuting in June, says home minister

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Semporna waters drama: Suspect dives into sea as MMEA seizes 575kg fertiliser for fish bombs

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) seized 575 kilogrammes (kg) of ammonia fertiliser believed to be used to produce fish bombs in a boat abandoned in the waters of Pulau Bum Bum. — Picture via Facebook/Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia

SEMPORNA, May 4 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) seized 575 kilogrammes (kg) of ammonia fertiliser believed to be used to produce fish bombs in a boat abandoned in the waters of Pulau Bum Bum here yesterday.MMEA Semporna maritime zone director Cmdr (M) Amir Shubli said the seizure at...

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The organisers of a hill run in which a participant died of heatstroke, the first such fatality in Penang linked to the current hot spell, have been found to have complied with all established standard operating procedures (SOPs). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Penang confirms SOP compliance after runner dies of heatstroke in 30km hill run

Freshwater species, including lokan and kijing snails, found dead during a survey of the dry season at an irrigation canal in Kampung Seberang Chegar in Alor Setar, Kedah, April 5, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

PM Anwar orders urgent cloud seeding in Kedah, Perlis, calls for drones to overcome aircraft shortage

Ten Malaysians involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 (GSF) humanitarian mission, who were previously held by Israeli forces in international waters, are now in safe in Istanbul. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Ten Malaysians safe in Istanbul after Israeli detention, set to join second Gaza flotilla wave

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Johor Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) chief Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal said PN and its parties are prepared to face the state election at any time. — Picture by Ben Tan

3 h ago

Perikatan to contest all 56 Johor seats, open to Muda collaboration in upcoming state polls

The call follows the statement by the Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup, who emphasised that Dara, Amoi, and Kelat should be brought back to Malaysia from Japan if the implementation of the existing agreement is found to no longer align with conservation principles, wildlife welfare and current sensitivities. — Picture from Facebook/The Patriots Studios

4 h ago

Pahang MB to meet Taiping Zoo over fate of Malaysian elephants at Japan’s Tennoji Zoo

The Madani Government Backbenchers Club Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, said that while the need to strengthen the country’s fiscal position is understood in the current economic context, a clear and comprehensive mitigation plan must be presented to ensure that adjustments to allocations do not affect the quality of public healthcare services. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Backbenchers Club urge mitigation plan over proposed RM3b health budget restructuring

Kedah KPDN Enforcement Chief Zalina Aziz said during the 2pm raid, authorities discovered diesel being transferred from a cargo lorry into a tanker lorry. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Kedah KPDN foils illegal diesel transfer at Chinese cemetery

Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) president Datuk Mohd Sakeri Abdul Kadir said the decrease shows that conventional approaches alone are no longer sufficient to address dengue challenges in densely populated urban areas. ― AFP pic

4 h ago

Putrajaya dengue cases drop 36.2pc, Wolbachia method shows success

Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said the pilot phase will help identify gaps in the Malaysia Health Insurance and Takaful Initiative before full implementation in 2027. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Deputy finance minister: Malaysia must become tech-driven nation to tackle low wages

The convenience store has since been cordoned off as police begin their investigation. — The Borneo Post pic

5 h ago

Knife-wielding robber flees with RM1,200 cash after threatening convenience store worker in Sarawak

Sabah Customs seized more than 305kg of methamphetamine worth over RM15 million at Sepanggar Port. — The Borneo Post pic

5 h ago

Sabah Customs seizes RM15m worth of methamphetamine at Sepanggar Port

A bystander restrains a woman allegedly carrying a knife during the Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Bukit Bintang before police officers arrived at the scene. — Viral video screen grab

5 h ago

Knife-wielding woman at Rain Rave charged, ordered to undergo psychiatric assessment

A tour bus carrying eight Indian tourists veered off the North-South Expressway near Alor Gajah on Monday morning after the driver is believed to have lost control of the vehicle. Three people suffered minor injuries. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

5 h ago

Tour bus carrying Indian tourists veers off PLUS expressway near Alor Gajah, injuring driver and two children

The Petronas Twin Towers and Kuala Lumpur Tower shrouded in rain clouds. Several districts in the Klang Valley and northern states are among areas expected to experience heavy rain and strong winds. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

MetMalaysia: Adverse weather conditions expected across much of the country until evening

Chegubard acknowledged in court that his allegations against Nik Nazmi were false and baseless. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Chegubard apologises to Nik Nazmi in court, defamation suit settled

Cropmate previously disclosed that RM12.21 million in company-linked accounts had been frozen by the MACC. — Picture by Yusof Isa

6 h ago

Cropmate says some frozen bank accounts released by MACC

Anthony Loke’s political secretary has lodged a police report against blogger Chegubard over a Facebook post. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

6 h ago

Anthony Loke’s pol-sec lodges police report against Chegubard over alleged defamatory remarks

International Firefighters’ Day is observed annually to honour the service and sacrifices of firefighters worldwide. — Picture by Choo Choy May

6 h ago

Zahid pays tribute to Bomba personnel for courage and sacrifice on International Firefighters’ Day

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