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M. Jegathesan, 58, pleaded guilty to the offence under Section 377D of the Penal Code. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Couple jailed one year for indecent act at Chinese cemetery in Penang

Gold prices have declined sharply despite geopolitical tensions, driven by investor demand for cash and expectations of higher interest rates. — Reuters pic

Money / 14 h ago

Gold’s big drop in a global crisis — what’s really going on

Victor Chin said the payment was not made to influence enforcement agencies, close any investigation, or settle allegations of wrongdoing against him. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Victor Chin says RM9.5m payment to corporate mafia was a service fee to protect associates

A timestamp on the footage, believed to have been captured via CCTV, indicates it was recorded on Tuesday (March 24). — Screengrab via TikTok

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Viral video of alleged solicitation at Wangsa Maju massage centre sparks police probe

A Singapore court has jailed a former teacher for five months after he admitted to committing an obscene act with a minor student. — TODAY file pic

Singapore / 12 h ago

Singapore ex-teacher jailed after late-night video calls with student turn sexual

A man reacts as he holds a portrait of Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei as people march in support of the Iranian armed forces in central Tehran March 25, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

Trump ready to ‘unleash hell’ as Iran refuses talks and war rages on

Anwar said that in a telephone conversation with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Malaysia described the energy infrastructure as critical to the global economy. — Picture via Facebook/Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Anwar expresses support for Qatar, condemns attack on Ras Laffan LNG facility

The extensive viaducts along the elevated MRT Kajang and Putrajaya Lines offer direct access and allow undetected movement, inadvertently enabling cable theft when breached. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Concrete capillaries: How hidden viaduct passages enable MRT cable thieves to access tracks in the Klang Valley

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 / 4 h ago

Malaysia adjusts BUDI95 allocation to 200L monthly as US-Iran war drives up oil price

Enforcement of the ban on the purchase and sale of RON95 petrol to foreign-registered vehicles will take effect on April 1, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 6 h ago

RON95 ban on foreign vehicles kicks in April 1 as govt tightens fuel‑subsidy controls, says Armizan

PLUS Malaysia Berhad traffic volume is expected to peak from March 27 to 29. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

PLUS urges Raya travellers to plan return trips as 2.3 million vehicles expected on highways

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh has introduced 13 reform measures within her first 100 days in office to strengthen governance and increase administrative transparency in the capital. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Hannah Yeoh’s first 100 days: 13 reforms to strengthen governance and transparency in the Federal Territories

The suspect was arrested by a police team at 8.32 pm yesterday in Butterworth, Penang. — File picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Police detain man over viral Facebook post insulting Prophet Muhammad

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 16 h ago

Western powers burned billions failing in Red Sea; now Hormuz blockade looks even tougher to crack

Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan, who has denied the allegations, did not attend the hearing citing health reasons. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Paris court hands Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan 18-year sentence for rape

Malaysia

3 h ago

JPJ: Driving licences expired more than 36 months automatically disqualify holders from BUDI95

Malaysian Driving Licence holders whose licences have expired for more than 36 months will not qualify for the targeted BUDI Madani RON95 (BUDI95) subsidy, said Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

PUTRAJAYA, March 26 — Malaysian Driving Licence (LMM) holders whose licences have expired for more than 36 months will not qualify for the targeted BUDI Madani RON95 (BUDI95) subsidy, said Road Transport Department (RTD) director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli.He explained that eligibility for the BUDI95 subsidy depends on the licence’s...

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A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration in Washington, DC on June 22, 2025. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Anwar confirms Iran granting safe passage for Malaysian oil tankers through Hormuz strait

The government is bearing petrol and diesel subsidies estimated at up to RM4 billion a month under the implementation of the BUDI Madani RON95 (BUDI95) and BUDI Diesel programmes, following the rise in global crude oil prices. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 3 h ago

MOF: Malaysia’s subsidy bill rises to RM4b a month under BUDI95, BUDI Diesel programmes

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will continue to uphold fiscal discipline and curb waste and leakages to ensure Malaysia’s economic growth momentum remains sustainable. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Anwar: Govt to uphold fiscal discipline, prevent leakages to sustain economic growth

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A KPDN officer takes a look at the modified tank concealed under the tarp. — Picture courtesy of KPDN Miri

3 h ago

Pickup truck driver caught red‑handed misappropriating subsidised diesel at Miri petrol station

Ba Kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian says the claims are entirely baseless, malicious, and clearly intended to damage his credibility and reputation. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

3 h ago

Baru Bian threatens lawsuit over ‘baseless’ Facebook allegations linking him to drugs, corruption

Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching Branch Chairperson Datuk Lily Yong Lee Lee has confirmed that she has been sacked from the party. — The Borneo Post pic

3 h ago

‘Not rumours’: Lily Yong confirms sacked from SUPP, cites Kenyalang Gold Card allegations as trigger

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that civil servants will be allowed to work from home on a phased and selective basis as part of more flexible working arrangements being considered by the government to cushion the impact of rising oil prices stemming from the US-Iran conflict. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

4 h ago

Putrajaya mulls phased WFH for civil servants to ease impact of rising fuel costs

A worker sprays pesticide at a vegetable farm in Cameron Highlands June 13, 2021. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security said input subsidies for seeds, fertilisers, and pesticides will continue as usual, despite rising global fertiliser costs amid ongoing unrest in West Asia. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

4 h ago

Agriculture Ministry to maintain input subsidies for seeds, fertilisers and pesticides despite rising costs from West Asia unrest

The Sarawak branch of the Department of Environment has advised the public not to conduct open burning without the permission of the authorities, especially during the ongoing hot and dry weather in the country.In a statement today, the DOE said such conditions can increase the risk of haze and uncontrolled fires. — Reuters pic

4 h ago

DOE urges public to avoid open burning during hot, dry season

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

4 h ago

Malaysia adjusts BUDI95 allocation to 200L monthly as US-Iran war drives up oil price

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will make a special visit to Jakarta tomorrow to discuss the escalating geopolitical developments in West Asia, as well as to strengthen bilateral cooperation. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

4 h ago

Anwar heads to Jakarta tomorrow for talks with Prabowo on West Asia crisis, bilateral ties

Melaka Police Chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar (left) being interviewed on the program on Melaka FM in conjunction with the 219th Police Day Celebration March 26, 2026. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Cybercrime in Melaka rises to 538 cases, losses reach RM8.59m, says state top cop

The Penang Health Department has investigated a well-known food outlet in Lorong Pitt here following a complaint by a customer over the alleged discovery of a cockroach leg in a dish. — PolyPEDAL Lab, UC Berkeley handout pic via Reuters

5 h ago

Penang Health Dept inspects Lorong Pitt eatery over alleged cockroach leg in dish

Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said the body of Donysius Gabriel Goh, 36, was found in a river about 500 metres from the location where he was reported missing. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Body of Jupem officer swept away during Malaysia–Brunei border survey found 500m from last known location, says minister

Local Government and Housing Minister cum organising chairman Datuk Mohd Ariffin Mohd Arif speaks to reporters March 26, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Local Government and Housing Ministry

5 h ago

Sabah’s Aidilfitri open house to proceed with scaled‑down, inclusive approach on Saturday

Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah speaks during a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on December 18, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

5 h ago

Shafee denies report claiming Najib is seeking a fresh pardon

Perlis and four districts in Kedah are experiencing a Level 2 heatwave, while 16 other areas in Peninsular Malaysia are under Level 1 (alert) status as at 4pm today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

5 h ago

MetMalaysia: Perlis, four Kedah districts hit Level 2 heatwave, 16 areas at Level 1

Iranian missiles are displayed at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran November 12, 2025. Malaysia expressed deep concern over the escalating military actions and retaliatory strikes across West Asia, underscoring the need to address the root causes of the conflict to achieve lasting peace. — Majid Asgaripour/Wana (West Asia News Agency) pic via Reuters

5 h ago

Malaysia urges world to address root causes amid escalating West Asia tensions

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