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Guess where most of Malaysia’s overseas travellers come from. Tourists pose for a group photo at the River of Life area in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Can you guess who the big spenders are among international visitors to Malaysia? Check out these tourism numbers

The driver at the centre of a viral crash that hurled a motorcyclist onto another car was brought before the Magistrates’ Court here today to face a murder charge and a separate drug offence. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Driver at centre of viral Klang crash faces murder charge, pleads guilty to drug offence

This picture handed out by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation shows damage to the Kuwait-flagged Al-Salmi crude oil tanker, following a reported strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 18 h ago

Iran drone strike sets oil tanker ablaze off Dubai after Trump warning

An Indonesian woman was allegedly beaten, starved and forced to sleep on stairs or in a garage while working as a ‘slave’ for a Malaysian couple, an Australian court heard. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Malaysia couple accused in Melbourne of enslaving Indonesian woman, abusing her and treating her like property

A man in his 20s was brought to court today over a fatal drink‑driving crash on Jalan Raya Barat. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Widow demands retribution as suspect in fatal Klang drink-driving crash brought to court

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said that this transition period is intended to provide platform operators with sufficient time to adapt to the new legislative requirements without the immediate threat of punitive enforcement. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Gig economy platforms have 3 to 6 months to comply with new Perkeso law

US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump attend the opening night of ‘Chicago’ at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Trump tells struggling countries to ‘go get your own oil’ in Hormuz

At 6pm, the local currency fell to 4.0475/0520 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0280/0350. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 18 h ago

Ringgit slips further as investors track Iran war, rising energy prices

US President Donald Trump speaks during the signing ceremony for an executive order on mail ballots in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 4 h ago

Malaysia’s manufacturing sector rebounds in March, but war-driven inflation hits 45-month high

People shop at the Grand Bazaar in Tehran on March 30, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

What the Middle East war means for China’s ties with Iran

Tenaga Nasional Bhd has announced the Automatic Fuel Adjustment rate for April, with consumers set to receive a slightly reduced rebate of 0.47 sen per kilowatt hour. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 3 h ago

TNB announces April automatic fuel adjustment rate with slightly lower electricity rebate

Pablo Picassio's 'L’Ecuyère et les clowns (1961)' is seen here in a photo from its listing on the Christie's auction website. — Christie's screenshot

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Picasso painting among four high-value artworks with 1MDB links being repatriated back to Malaysia

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government will give social media platforms sufficient time to implement clean-up measures, including ensuring that no more children under 16 register new accounts or maintain existing accounts on their respective platforms. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Communications minister: New social media age limit could start by June

For something different, try the Fried Heng Hwa Bee Hoon, which features fine, delicate strands wok fried with broth, prawns, shiitake mushrooms, bean sprouts and greens. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 5 h ago

Discover Fujian noodles and Jinjang’s famous Hakka ‘lui cha’ at the newly opened Restoran Hua Wei Fang in Taman Jinjang Baru

Nasa astronauts Reid Wiseman (Artemis II commander), Victor Glover (pilot), Christina Koch and CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen (mission specialists) pose ahead of Nasa’s Artemis II countdown at Launch Complex 39B, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, March 30, 2026. — Nasa handout pic via AFP

World / 17 h ago

Nasa begins countdown for first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years

Malaysia

33 m ago

Police appeal for leads on two individuals missing since March 25 and 26 in Nibong Tebal

Police are actively trying to locate two individuals who have been reported missing after leaving their respective homes on March 25 and 26, and have not returned since. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

NIBONG TEBAL, April 1 — Police are actively trying to locate two individuals who have been reported missing after leaving their respective homes on March 25 and 26, and have not returned since.Seberang Perai Selatan police chief Supt Jay January Siowou said that the first individual is a 44-year-old man,...

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Higher Education Ministry Deputy Secretary-General (Policy) Datuk Megat Sany Megat Ahmad Supian said the ministry has called on industry players to take advantage of the RM5 million fund provided under the Public Private Research Network initiative to enhance company productivity. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 44 m ago

Higher Education Ministry urges industry to tap RM5m Public Private Research Network fund to boost productivity

Police are appealing to the public to help locate a 15-year-old girl who went missing yesterday. — Picture courtesy of police

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Police seek public help to find missing 15‑year‑old girl in Mukah

Malaysian vehicle owners are advised to fill before entering Brunei, as its government will require all foreign vehicles to have at least three-quarters of a tank of fuel starting April 1. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Malaysian vehicles among foreign cars required to have three‑quarters full tank to enter Brunei from April 1

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Suzanne Liew, wife of Pastor Raymond Koh, leaves the courtroom after the decision of her husband’s case at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex November 5, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

1 h ago

Government withdraws appeal on Pastor Koh report; court awards RM15,000 costs to family

Firefighters carrying one of the victims bodies out from the campsite. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

1 h ago

Two teens drown during morning swim at Papar riverside campsite

Police investigating the scene at Kampung Kangkawang in Tenom. — Picture courtesy of police

1 h ago

Police shoot dead armed man who allegedly killed his younger brother in Tenom

James Chai, former special functions officer to ex-economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. — Picture from Facebook/James Chai

1 h ago

Flight costs covered: MACC tells James Chai to return in RM1.1b ARM probe

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan announced that the appointment of two experienced individuals to the Board of Directors of the Skills Development Fund Corporation is part of an effort to strengthen the nation’s human capital development through more strategic and high-impact skills training. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Ramanan: Two seasoned professionals join Skills Development Fund Corp board to drive skills‑training governance

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has launched an investigation into three individuals suspected of spreading false information about a new electricity tariff increase on digital platforms. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2 h ago

MCMC probes three for circulating fake electricity‑tariff claims with edited news graphics on social media

The Johor Bahru High Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a foreign shipping company against the government and police over the alleged wrongful detention of its crew and seizure of cargo five years ago. — Pexels pic

2 h ago

JB High Court dismisses foreign shipping firm’s suit over crew detention and cargo seizure

Get ready to fork out a maximum RM2,200 today instead of a maximum RM1,205 for an entire tour bus, due to soaring global oil prices from the Iran war that is also affecting Malaysia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

New max price guide: If you rent a tour bus, tour van now in Malaysia, you might pay…

Muslim pilgrims circumambulate around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, during the annual Haj pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca, July 6, 2022. — AFP pic

2 h ago

Malaysia, Saudi Arabia to deepen cooperation on Haj and umrah management, says minister

The driver at the centre of a viral crash that hurled a motorcyclist onto another car was brought before the Magistrates’ Court here today to face a murder charge and a separate drug offence. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Driver at centre of viral Klang crash faces murder charge, pleads guilty to drug offence

Police conduct security controls in front of the court complex in Kota Kinabalu. The inquest proceedings into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir will continue with testimony from two more expert witnesses, comprising medical specialists, in sessions scheduled to take place in April. — Borneo Post pic

2 h ago

Two more medical experts to testify in Zara Qairina inquest

This file picture shows police standing guard outside the Kota Kinabalu Court Complex. A young girl, previously not listed as a witness, gave testimony today at the inquest into the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir at the Coroner’s Court. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

New child witness provides new chronology in inquest into Zara Qairina’s death

DBKL has installed smart closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras to strengthen monitoring. — Picture via Facebook/Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur

3 h ago

KLCC gets tighter security as DBKL, police deploy smart cameras and panic buttons

Tenaga Nasional Bhd has announced the Automatic Fuel Adjustment rate for April, with consumers set to receive a slightly reduced rebate of 0.47 sen per kilowatt hour. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

3 h ago

TNB announces April automatic fuel adjustment rate with slightly lower electricity rebate

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Iranian president Masoud Pezeskian during a phone call. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

3 h ago

Anwar’s phone‑call diplomacy wins safe transit for Malaysian vessels through Strait of Hormuz (VIDEO)

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