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Smoke rises from the Thai bulk carrier 'Mayuree Naree' near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack on March 11, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 19 h ago

Oil breaks US$100 as Iran strikes tankers, Bahrain fuel tanks, Oman port

Emergency responders attend to a crash involving a Peugeot and a Toyota Vellfire along Jalan Tun Razak in Kuala Lumpur early March 12, 2026. — KLCCC pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

KL Fire Dept: Woman pulled from burning Peugeot after Jalan Tun Razak crash suffers 70pc burns

File picture of a man working from the comfort of home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government is aware that some companies have adopted hybrid working arrangements, including WFH, following the Covid-19 pandemic. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 18 h ago

WFH for civil servants under study, may be discussed at Cabinet meeting tomorrow, says Fahmi

The Court of Appeal ruled that the High Court had not erred in finding the ophthalmologist liable for negligence. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Court dismisses ophthalmologist’s appeal, orders RM1.28m in damages to mechanic blinded in one eye

Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said Malaysians aged 30 and below account for about 40 per cent of buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) transactions in the country. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Under-30s make up 40pc of Malaysia’s BNPL use, raising concern, says deputy finance minister

MetMalaysia warned of thunderstorms and heavy rain in parts of Kedah, Perak, Pahang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya until 7pm today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Brace for thunderstorms: MetMalaysia warns of heavy rain, strong winds in several states until 7pm

The author argues that the restoration and reopening of Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad shows how preserving heritage landmarks can enrich Kuala Lumpur’s cultural identity while complementing the city’s modern development. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

What You Think / 16 h ago

A city is more than its skyline: Lessons from restoration of Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad — Ben Fong Kok Seng

Former diplomat Datuk Zainal Abidin Alias (2nd left) and his son Mohamed Rizal (3rd left) were acquitted by the Temerloh High Court of drug trafficking and cultivation charges.

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Temerloh High Court acquits ex-diplomat, son of cannabis trafficking and cultivation charges

He stressed that swift enforcement is needed to restore public confidence in the police. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Gobind urges police to act swiftly on desecration of religious symbols

Sembrong MP Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said he is ready to return to Umno if the party leadership decides to lift his suspension. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Hishammuddin says he never left Umno, ready to return if suspension lifted

An American KC-135 aerial refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq while a second plane involved in the incident landed safely, the US military said on March 12, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq as Iran claims allied group shot it down

Sungai Golok near Pos Ibrahim Pencen has turned shallow following prolonged hot weather. Residents along the Rantau Panjang border have complied with authorities’ instructions not to cross the river despite the low water levels. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Border at a glance: Sungai Golok low waters bring Thailand closer to Rantau Panjang

Sabah State Attorney General Datuk Brenndon Keith Soh said the state will oppose a federal application to stay a High Court order on its 40 per cent revenue entitlement. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Sabah to oppose federal bid to stay High Court order on 40pc revenue entitlement

In a statement today, the SC said it had obtained a warrant of arrest against Mohd Abdul Karim, who is also a non-independent non-executive director of SCIB, in connection with an offence under Section 396(b)(B) of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007. — Picture via Twitter/Bernama

Malaysia / 16 h ago

SC obtains arrest warrant, seeks public help to locate Serba Dinamik’s Abdul Karim Abdullah

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Hasan said Jawi had been directed to take action under the law after the banner, which contained a mistranslated verse from the Holy Quran, went viral on social media. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Jawi tasked with investigating alleged misuse of Quranic verse at parade in capital city

Malaysia

3 m ago

Fomca says no major price hikes yet, advises consumers avoid panic buying and wastage

The domestic economy and supply of essential goods in the country remain very stable and are not facing any significant impact following the escalating conflict in West Asia. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The domestic economy and supply of essential goods in the country remain very stable and are not facing any significant impact following the escalating conflict in West Asia.In relation to this, consumers and the public are advised to remain calm and not enter into panic...

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Amid growing speculation that the Johor state election could be called earlier than expected, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the matter is not his priority at the moment. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 m ago

Speculation swirls over Johor polls, Onn Hafiz insists serving people outweighs election timing

DAP’s Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng has urged the government to accompany austerity measures with a moratorium on tax hikes. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 23 m ago

Lim Guan Eng urges moratorium on taxes, subsidies for MSMEs amid Anwar’s austerity package

The number of flood victims in Sabah remains at 75 people, involving 23 families, as of 8am today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 47 m ago

Sabah floods keep 75 victims displaced, relief centres remain open as authorities monitor conditions

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Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail during a press conference at the the federal police headquarters in Bukit Aman, Kuala Lumpur September 24, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1 h ago

IGP says 540 illegal routes threaten security, police boost patrols with regional cooperation

A file photograph shows a wild elephant in Sungai Siput, Perak January 8, 2024. — Picture by Farhan Najib

1 h ago

Three beloved Taiping Zoo elephants begin Osaka chapter, Perak pledges close care and monitoring

The savings measures announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim amid global economic uncertainty reflect the Madani Government’s commitment to prioritising public welfare, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Hannah Yeoh says Anwar’s savings directive shows Madani govt commitment to prioritising public welfare

Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan said the new provision under Section 37A is among four key amendments to the Employment Insurance System Act 2017 (Act 800). — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Senate passes Employment Insurance amendments, enabling lump-sum mobility allowance for jobseekers

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the hospital’s SIH programme began on August 5, 2024. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Seberang Jaya Hospital pioneers Penang’s School in Hospital initiative, ensuring children continue learning while warded

An assessment of the short-, medium- and long-term impact of the West Asia conflict on the country will be discussed at the Special Cabinet Meeting tomorrow, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Special Cabinet meeting today to assess short, medium and long-term fallout from West Asia crisis

Sungai Golok near Pos Ibrahim Pencen has turned shallow following prolonged hot weather. Residents along the Rantau Panjang border have complied with authorities’ instructions not to cross the river despite the low water levels. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Border at a glance: Sungai Golok low waters bring Thailand closer to Rantau Panjang

Former diplomat Datuk Zainal Abidin Alias (2nd left) and his son Mohamed Rizal (3rd left) were acquitted by the Temerloh High Court of drug trafficking and cultivation charges.

14 h ago

Temerloh High Court acquits ex-diplomat, son of cannabis trafficking and cultivation charges

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the ministry is monitoring student involvement in extremist activities to prevent radical ideologies from entering schools. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Education Ministry steps up vigilance against extremism in schools, says Fadhlina

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the ministry is working with airlines and aviation stakeholders to manage the impact of rising fuel prices linked to the West Asia conflict. — Picture via Facebook/Anthony Loke

15 h ago

Transport Ministry holds talks with aviation sector over rising fuel costs

Sabah State Attorney General Datuk Brenndon Keith Soh said the state will oppose a federal application to stay a High Court order on its 40 per cent revenue entitlement. — The Borneo Post pic

15 h ago

Sabah to oppose federal bid to stay High Court order on 40pc revenue entitlement

Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said Malaysians aged 30 and below account for about 40 per cent of buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) transactions in the country. — Picture by Hari Anggara

15 h ago

Under-30s make up 40pc of Malaysia’s BNPL use, raising concern, says deputy finance minister

The Court of Appeal ruled that the High Court had not erred in finding the ophthalmologist liable for negligence. — Picture by Choo Choy May

15 h ago

Court dismisses ophthalmologist’s appeal, orders RM1.28m in damages to mechanic blinded in one eye

Sarawak minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said claims about the allocation of the state’s 17 additional seats are premature. — The Borneo Post pic

16 h ago

Abdul Karim dismisses rumours over allocation of Sarawak’s 17 new state assembly seats

Sembrong MP Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said he is ready to return to Umno if the party leadership decides to lift his suspension. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Hishammuddin says he never left Umno, ready to return if suspension lifted

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