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Malaysia’s proposed single window, single offer system aims to reduce uncertainty in admissions. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Single window, single offer: What you need to know about Malaysia’s new university admissions system

Head of Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) Margaret Aliyatul Maimunah holds a ‘toy firearm’, with text written using wite-out, as evidence is displayed during a press conference following explosions that occurred at a mosque inside a school complex during Friday prayers last year, at the Jakarta police headquarters in Jakarta November 11, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 4 h ago

‘Welcome to hell’: How white supremacist content is radicalising teens in South-east Asia

At 6 pm, the local currency strengthened to 3.9200/9260 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 3.9590/9655. — Reuters pic

Money / 15 h ago

Ringgit strengthens against US dollar, boosted by Trump Iran comments and crude oil slide

Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery on Sitra Island, Bahrain on March 9, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 19 h ago

Aramco warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ for world oil markets as Iran vows to block all Gulf exports

Jeju Air Flight 2216 was coming in to land at Muan International Airport from Thailand when it struck a flock of birds and was forced to make a belly landing. — AFP file pic

World / 18 h ago

Jeju Air disaster blamed on concrete structure built to reduce costs, state report says

US Air Force B-1 Lancer bombers are pictured on the tarmac after arriving overnight at RAF Fairford in south-west England yesterday. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

US, Israeli strikes escalate in Iran, hitting multiple airports including Kerman

The victim, 84-year-old Siti Mariam Naam, was driving a Perodua Myvi home after purchasing items at an animal feed store when the incident occurred around 10.45am. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Former PAS candidate dies after losing control of car, plunging into river in Negri Sembilan

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the ministry is strengthening measures to ensure a safe working environment for healthcare staff. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Health minister: No tolerance for harassment or public shaming in hospitals

MIDA chairman Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia’s status as an oil producer helps cushion the public from rising global energy prices. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Malaysia’s oil wealth helps cushion blow of rising global energy prices, says Tengku Zafrul

This screen grab obtained from video released by the US Central Command shows what they say is an Iranian naval vessel just before it is struck by a projectile

World / 2 h ago

US destroys Iranian minelaying vessels near Strait of Hormuz as Trump issues stark warning

Airlines are raising ticket prices as surging jet fuel costs driven by the Middle East conflict squeeze the aviation industry. — Reuters pic

Money / 14 h ago

Brace for pricier flights: Airlines pass on soaring fuel costs to travellers

Motorists queue to pump gasoline into their vehicles at a gas station in Hanoi on March 10, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

Thailand, Vietnam urge work-from-home and energy cuts as Middle East war fuels fuel price surge

The conflict between the United States and Iran could potentially disrupt the global tourism industry, which is highly sensitive to international tensions. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Tourism experts warn Gulf aviation disruptions could affect Visit Malaysia 2026 targets

Students and teachers nationwide will get an extra day off on March 18 to celebrate Aidilfitri in 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Education Ministry declares March 18 as extra holiday for schools nationwide

A screengrab from Threads shows independent preacher Firdaus Wong Wai Hung’s post on the incident involving community activist Cikgu Chandra. — Screengrab from Threads/firdauswong

Malaysia / 19 h ago

National Unity Ministry urges stern action over incidents threatening racial and religious harmony

Malaysia

6 m ago

High commissioner: Malaysian car firms could assemble vehicles in Bangladesh

Malaysian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Mohd Shuhada Othman (left) and Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Minister Shama Obaed Islam (right) discuss bilateral ties on March 10, 2026 as the South Asian nation bids to become an Asean sectoral dialogue partner. — Picture from Facebook/ Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh

NEW DELHI, March 11 — Malaysia sees potential for partnerships with Bangladesh in the automobile sector and industrial collaboration said Malaysian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Mohd Shuhada Othman.Mohd Shuhada made the remarks during a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam at the Ministry of Foreign...

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A delivery driver from a local courier company delivers parcels to its respective customers in Sungai Buloh, June 12, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zanudin

Malaysia / 6 m ago

Beat the Raya rush: Last call for parcels before March 16

Sabah Youth Development, Sports and Creative Economy Minister Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan has inspected three out of 17 sports complexes and stadia and said all three need repairs and upgrading works. — Picture from Facebook/Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan

Malaysia / 13 m ago

Sabah flags Penampang Stadium track for urgent repairs, taps new contractor for unfinished Tongod Sports Complex

Petaling Jaya mayor Datuk Mohamad Zahri Samingon said the cumulative rebate amount reached nearly RM1 million. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 25 m ago

PJ homes earn RM1m in green rebates as eco initiatives take off

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The court ruled that the incident stemmed from the plaintiff’s own actions, describing her choice to hide the phone in her underwear as a planned, high-risk decision. — Reuters pic

46 m ago

Court bins student’s suit over iPhone hidden in underwear during SPM exam in Dungun six years ago

Kuala Langat district police chief Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi said after pretending to ask for directions, one of the suspects pulled out a machete and tied the victim’s hands and feet. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

54 m ago

Contractor robbed of over RM9,000 by machete-wielding ‘lost travellers’ in Banting palm oil estate

Sandakan Civil Defence district officer Sulaiman Salama said authorities received a report on the incident at about 6am, with the collapse believed to have been triggered by heavy rain since yesterday. — Picture from Facebook/APM Sandakan

1 h ago

About 20 graves at Sim-Sim Cemetery damaged in Sandakan landslide

Sandakan Fire and Rescue Station chief Jimmy Lagung said the department received a distress call at 6.39am and dispatched 10 personnel to the scene. Upon arrival, he said rescuers found the victim partially buried under soil from the landslide. — Picture by Devan Manuel

1 h ago

Sandakan hotel worker, 76, killed in landslide while starting generator

Earlier, a video circulated online showing a man driving a Honda HR-V getting out of his vehicle before damaging another car’s side mirror and leaving the scene. — Screengrab from TikTok

1 h ago

Police hunt Honda HR-V driver caught on video damaging car’s side mirror in Cheras (VIDEO)

PKR Youth chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim speaking with police personnel after distributing food packs for pre-dawn meals to frontliners at the Perak Police Contingent Headquarters in Ipoh, Perak. — Picture courtesy by Muhammad Kamil’s Media unit

2 h ago

PKR Youth backs ‘Rumah Bangsa’ push, rejects claims Malays are divided

Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (second from right) receives business zakat from PKNS CEO Datuk Mahmud Abbas (second from left) during the Breaking of Fast and Hari Raya contribution ceremony at Tengku Ampuan Jemaah Mosque, Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam on March 10, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Sultan of Selangor receives RM8.48m in business zakat from five companies, PKNS and Sime Darby Property top donors

Students and teachers nationwide will get an extra day off on March 18 to celebrate Aidilfitri in 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Education Ministry declares March 18 as extra holiday for schools nationwide

Prasarana CEO Amir Hamdan gave an assurance that all public transport services under its supervision will run smoothly without interruption during the Aidilfitri festive season. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

1 h ago

Prasarana says staff, tech ready to handle Aidilfitri festive travel surge

Chinese EV makers like Zeekr, XPeng and MG Motor plan to start local assembly in Malaysia in 2026 and will enjoy full tax exemptions for locally assembled EVs until the end of 2027. — SoyaCincau pic

1 h ago

Miti: EV tax exemptions for local assembly till end 2027 as some Chinese auto makers set to start this year

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (right) says AI should be used to assist, not replace, creatives in Malaysia’s music and film industries. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Fahmi urges music bodies to set limits on AI use to protect creators

Miti said that the ART, signed on October 26, 2025, has not yet entered into force, and any commitments related to the adoption of standards and market access remain subject to existing domestic processes and regulations. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1 h ago

Miti: Govt studying impact of US trade measures on local industries before ART kicks in

Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan says Umno’s ‘Rumah Bangsa’ initiative has received positive feedback from former party leaders. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Positive response so far, says Ahmad Maslan, as Umno pushes ‘Rumah Bangsa’ to strengthen Malay unity

Google introduces new verification rules for financial services ads in Malaysia to protect users from scams. — Reuters pic

2 h ago

Google rolls out new verification rules for finance ads in Malaysia to curb scams, starts April 14

Malaysians stranded in Saudi Arabia, Syria, Jordan and Qatar prepare to board a specially chartered Malaysia Airlines flight home under an evacuation operation at King Abdulaziz International Airport on March 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Putrajaya brings home first group of Malaysians stranded in West Asia as tensions grow, passengers include Thai and Indonesian kin

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