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Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, whose position was targeted in a disputed declaration that the state government says has no legal validity. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

No authority, no validity: Negeri Sembilan MB rejects bid to unseat state Ruler

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said public cooperation helped police recapture the escaped detainee after nine days. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Selangor police chief: Sungai Buloh Prison escapee recaptured after nine days on the run

Police have arrested a 71‑year‑old man in connection with the fatal shooting of three people at a restaurant in Kota Tinggi this afternoon. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Police arrest 71-year-old, seize shotgun after three shot dead in Kota Tinggi; debt motive probed

A van was damaged after being struck by debris from a 15-by-20-foot slope along Jalan Indah 4, Kampung Ampang Indah. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Ampang hit by two landslides after heavy downpour, no casualties recorded

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said this is an extension of the previously used principle, ‘di mana ada jalan, di situ ada internet’ (where there is a road, there is internet). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Bad WiFi on trains? Govt tells telcos to fix internet on KL-Segamat route within one month

The government’s call for Malaysians to be more mindful in their spending reflects the realities of a supply shock, economists say, as global disruptions begin to put pressure on prices. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Economists back govt’s call for prudent spending as Malaysia faces supply‑driven inflation

DAP National Deputy Chairman Nga Kor Ming spoke at the DAP 60th anniversary event in Bukit Mertajam April 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

At DAP’s 60th anniversary, Nga calls on members to remain humble and service‑focused

US President Donald Trump leaves following a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 6, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 6 h ago

Trump’s pressure point: Hormuz crisis shows Iran can hit the US where it hurts — the economy

The Pugh and Elkins families gather while grieving the death of family members in Shreveport, Louisiana, April 19, 2026. Eight children were killed and two women were wounded during a domestic violence incident in the early morning hours, according to local authorities. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

US shooting leaves eight children aged one to 14 dead in suspected domestic attack

Malaysian actress Fish Liew was recognised for her portrayal of an artist living with cerebral palsy in the drama ‘Someone Like Me’. — Picture from Facebook/Hong Kong Film Awards

Showbiz / 3 h ago

Malaysia’s Fish Liew lands Best Actress at Hong Kong Film Awards, Tony Leung Ka-Fai bags Best Actor

The Telaga Undang building in Kampung Telaga Undang, Seremban where Negeri Sembilan chiefs and their heirs as well as elders gather to discuss matters related to state custom and religion. — Picture from Facebook/Majlis Dato Lembaga Adat Sungei Ujong

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Ex-Undang Luak Sungai Ujong’s move to depose Negeri Sembilan Ruler ‘disloyal’, should face legal action, says official

Smoke rises after USS Spruance (DDG 111) fired during the interception of Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska in a location given as the north Arabian Sea, in this screen capture from a video released April 19, 2026. — Centcom/Handout via Reuters

World / 4 h ago

Iran military vows to ‘soon respond’ after US destroyer hits cargo ship

A view of stilt houses destroyed in a fire at Kampung Bahagia in Sandakan April 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

DPM Zahid: Central disaster committee to coordinate aid for 9,000 displaced in Kampung Bahagia fire

Qingyuan chicken, a breed from Guangzhou prized for its flavour, can be found at this restaurant in Taman Cheras. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 3 h ago

Strictly for serious chicken fans: Taman Cheras Restoran Missokimissok serves the coveted Qingyuan breed of chicken

Police personnel stand guard at a closed road leading to the Serena Hotel in the Red Zone area of Islamabad April 19, 2026. A second round of talks between the United States and Iran is expected in Islamabad this coming week. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Iran says no to US talks in Pakistan after warship fires on cargo vessel in Gulf of Oman

Malaysia

19 m ago

Health ministry: Study shows just 14pc of Malaysians over 60 ‘ageing well’

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad (third from left) attends the launching ceremony of the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2025: Health of the Elderly findings at Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) . April 20,2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

PUTRAJAYA, April 20 — Only 14.7 per cent of Malaysians aged 60 and above are living well, the latest National Health and Morbidity Survey showed, a finding the Ministry of Health today described as “a call to action” amid concerns about the country’s care system.“As a minister I am not...

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Sultan Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (right) is seen here with Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (left). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 47 m ago

Sultan of Selangor reprimands state government for lack of seriousness in flood mitigation efforts, despite his past counsel

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has denied issuing any letter with the Miti letterhead soliciting payments or deposits under the guise of investments and urged the public to be vigilant against scams. — Screengrabs from Facebook Reel/Johari Abdul Ghani

Malaysia / 1 h ago

‘I got scammed too’: Johari Abdul Ghani exposes fake Miti letter promising RM80,000 investment returns

From left: Datuk Mendika Menteri Akhirulzaman Datuk Maarof Mat Rashad (Jelebu), Datuk Klana Petra Datuk Mubarak Dohak (Sungai Ujong), Datuk Johan Pahlawan Lela Perkasa Setiawan Datuk Muhammad Abdullah (Johol) and Datuk Lela Maharaja Datuk Seri Utama Muhammad Shariff Omar (Rembau). — Facebook screenshot

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Negeri Sembilan’s unique ruler selection system: Who are the Undang Yang Empat and what role are they playing?

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends the launch of the Defence Services Asia and National International Security Exhibition Asia 2026 exhibition at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur on April 20, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

Anwar: Malaysia’s ‘active non-alignment’ helps cut red tape in global defence supply chains amid Middle East conflict

A fishing trip off Kampung Tamau Batu Gadung in Kota Belud, Sabah on April 19, 2026 turned tragic when the boat capsized, resulting in the death of 18-year-old. Of the eight on board, six have been rescued while a search is ongoing for the last man, aged 23. — Picture from Facebook/Bomba Channel

2 h ago

Boat overturns in Kota Belud with eight onboard; six rescued, one dead, search continues for one missing

The Health Ministry says the supply of medical devices in Malaysia remains stable and under control after the Medical Device Authority finalised a deal with China. — Unsplash pic

1 h ago

China deal helps Malaysia avoid medical device shortages, says Health Ministry

General Operations Force police in Pasir Mas, Kelantan arrested two men aged 22 and 25 caught during a delivery of 13 cows from Thailand when they were unable to produce proper legal documents after crossing the border on April 19, 2026. — File picture by Farhan Najib

2 h ago

Cross-border cattle run for RM70 each ends with duo in handcuffs in Pasir Mas

The Telaga Undang building in Kampung Telaga Undang, Seremban where Negeri Sembilan chiefs and their heirs as well as elders gather to discuss matters related to state custom and religion. — Picture from Facebook/Majlis Dato Lembaga Adat Sungei Ujong

2 h ago

Ex-Undang Luak Sungai Ujong’s move to depose Negeri Sembilan Ruler ‘disloyal’, should face legal action, says official

Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg (front, fourth left) says the current global fuel turmoil is speeding up Sarawak’s move away from diesel for alternative energy sources like hydrogen. — The Borneo Post pic

3 h ago

Sarawak eyes hydrogen as diesel prices remain volatile

Forensic police officers carry out investigation work at the scene of a shooting incident that claimed the lives of two Malaysian men and a foreign woman, at a restaurant in Taman Kota Jaya, Kota Tinggi, Johor on April 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

‘We thought they were fireworks’: Kota Tinggi traders recount chaos before three killed in shooting

Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah speaks to reporters after the prize-giving ceremony of the Perlis Open Moto X Meeting at the Sungai Batu Pahat Motocross Circuit in Kangar on April 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Perlis assembly delay not political, will sit before June 8, says MB

Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, whose position was targeted in a disputed declaration that the state government says has no legal validity. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

No authority, no validity: Negeri Sembilan MB rejects bid to unseat state Ruler

A demonstrator holds a placard that reads: ‘Ferry rationing has caused Langkawi’s economy to decline sharply’ during a rally in Kuah on April 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Reduced ferries spark outcry as Langkawi groups demand govt intervention

The government’s call for Malaysians to be more mindful in their spending reflects the realities of a supply shock, economists say, as global disruptions begin to put pressure on prices. — Picture by Choo Choy May

6 h ago

Economists back govt’s call for prudent spending as Malaysia faces supply‑driven inflation

Police have arrested a 71‑year‑old man in connection with the fatal shooting of three people at a restaurant in Kota Tinggi this afternoon. — Picture via Facebook

16 h ago

Police arrest 71-year-old, seize shotgun after three shot dead in Kota Tinggi; debt motive probed

A view of stilt houses destroyed in a fire at Kampung Bahagia in Sandakan April 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

DPM Zahid: Central disaster committee to coordinate aid for 9,000 displaced in Kampung Bahagia fire

Eight people were injured in an accident involving a lorry and a tour van near the National Library of Malaysia on Jalan Tun Razak today. — Video screencaps via Facebook

17 h ago

Eight injured in lorry-tour van collision near Menara TH Selborn on Jalan Tun Razak

DAP National Deputy Chairman Nga Kor Ming spoke at the DAP 60th anniversary event in Bukit Mertajam April 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

17 h ago

At DAP’s 60th anniversary, Nga calls on members to remain humble and service‑focused

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