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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 .

Malaysia / 16 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 17 h ago

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

A view of Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska as USS Spruance (DDG 111) conducts its interception 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 / 17 h ago

Iran launches drone strikes on US vessels in retaliation for cargo ship seizure

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to media after the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning, following a 7.5-magnitude earthquake off the north-eastern coast of Japan, at her official residence in Tokyo April 20, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 12 h ago

First tsunami wave reaches Japan’s Iwate coast after strong earthquake, authorities monitor nuclear plants

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 / 17 h ago

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

Lim Guan Eng arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court to continue his trial in a corruption case related to the Penang undersea tunnel project April 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Prosecution seeks to drop the word ‘received’ from Lim Guan Eng’s undersea tunnel corruption charge

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 / 19 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that in facing prolonged global pressures, the government will continue to act proactively to ensure the business ecosystem remains resilient and able to adapt to change. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 13 h ago

PM announces measures to ease cost pressures on micro, small and medium enterprises amid global energy crisis

Transport Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Jana Santhiran Muniayan chairs an emergency coordination meeting involving the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), airline representatives and operational teams, April 20, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Transport Ministry

Malaysia / 15 h ago

KLIA baggage system glitch traced to power fault, 1,061 bags shortshipped, says Transport Ministry

The Indonesian navy confirmed a US naval vessel, identified as the Japan-based USS Miguel Keith, transited the Malacca Strait, a key global shipping route. — US Navy pic

World / 14 h ago

US warship transits Strait of Malacca in line with international law, Indonesia says

A television screen shows a news report on the Japan Meteorological Agency’s tsunami warning, saying it expected tsunami waves of up to 3m to reach large coastal areas in northern Japan after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 struck off the north-eastern coast of Japan today. — Reuters pic

World / 13 h ago

Tsunami warning for Hokkaido after 7.5-magnitude quake off north-east Japan, waves up to 3m expected

Police rescued a Chinese national who was allegedly held captive for three days at an Airbnb unit in Jalan Peel here after being used as a guarantor for a friend’s gambling debt. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Police rescue Chinese national held captive three days over friend’s RM100,000 gambling debt in KL Airbnb, two arrested

The three-day event, running from April 30 to May 2, 2026, is being held in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026 and is expected to draw large crowds to the bustling Golden Triangle district. — Graphics courtesy of MOTAC

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Plan accordingly: Bukit Bintang major roads to be closed from April 30 to May 2 for Labour Day, Rain Rave Water Music Festival celebrations

M. Indira Gandhi (centre), her lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan (right) and Indira Gandhi Action Team (Ingat) chief Arun Dorasamy (left) speak to reporters at the High Court in Ipoh in this file photo taken on April 6, 2026. — Picture by John Bunyan

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Court of Appeal dismisses Indira Gandhi’s bid to adduce fresh evidence in lawsuit against IGP, Home Ministry and govt

Tourists are seen in Bangkok’s Chinatown. Thailand is considering an emergency decree to raise borrowing capacity to respond to economic and security risks. — Reuters pic

Money / 13 h ago

Thailand weighs emergency decree to borrow up to 500b baht for crisis buffer

Malaysia

10 h ago

Plan accordingly: Bukit Bintang major roads to be closed from April 30 to May 2 for Labour Day, Rain Rave Water Music Festival celebrations

The three-day event, running from April 30 to May 2, 2026, is being held in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026 and is expected to draw large crowds to the bustling Golden Triangle district. — Graphics courtesy of MOTAC

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — Major road closures will take effect in Bukit Bintang from next week as the city prepares for the World Labour Day Celebration cum Rain Rave Water Music Festival 2026, organisers have announced.The three-day event, running from April 30 to May 2, 2026, is being held...

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In a statement today, JAN said it views the existence of forged documents using the department’s name and identity seriously, particularly in the context of audit matters and payment claims for an ‘External Audit Clearance Certificate’ (EACC). — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 11 h ago

National audit dept denies role in fake payment scheme

The country's nuclear energy regulator stated no proof could be found of radiation safety compliance issues at the university hospital. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Atomic Energy department finds no radiation compliance issues after investigation into UMMC’s alleged ‘cancer cluster’

Lim Guan Eng arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court to continue his trial in a corruption case related to the Penang undersea tunnel project April 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Prosecution seeks to drop the word ‘received’ from Lim Guan Eng’s undersea tunnel corruption charge

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M. Indira Gandhi (centre), her lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan (right) and Indira Gandhi Action Team (Ingat) chief Arun Dorasamy (left) speak to reporters at the High Court in Ipoh in this file photo taken on April 6, 2026. — Picture by John Bunyan

12 h ago

Court of Appeal dismisses Indira Gandhi’s bid to adduce fresh evidence in lawsuit against IGP, Home Ministry and govt

A food shop assistant who went viral after peeping on a woman while she was in a toilet cubicle at the Sentul LRT station was fined RM3,500 by the Magistrate’s Court in Kuala Lumpur April 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Man who went viral for peeping on woman at Sentul LRT toilet fined RM3,500

Fire victims look through used clothes donated by the public during a survey in Kampung Bahagia April 20, 2026. The Ministry of Health has mobilised frontline health teams to support victims of a fire in Sandakan, Sabah, including providing counselling services and essential medical care at temporary relief centres. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Health Ministry deploys medical and psychosocial teams to support 9,000 Sandakan fire victims

Police rescued a Chinese national who was allegedly held captive for three days at an Airbnb unit in Jalan Peel here after being used as a guarantor for a friend’s gambling debt. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

12 h ago

Police rescue Chinese national held captive three days over friend’s RM100,000 gambling debt in KL Airbnb, two arrested

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission received 203,918 requests from the public for social media platforms to take down various categories of content from January 1 until last night. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

12 h ago

Fahmi: MCMC logs 203,918 takedown requests since Jan 1, 91pc tied to gambling and scams

The second Malaysian oil-laden vessel that had passed through the Strait of Hormuz is expected to arrive in the country by the end of the week, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

13 h ago

Second Malaysian oil‑laden vessel clears Strait of Hormuz, due this weekend, says Fahmi

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are forecasted to hit Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and eight states until 6pm today, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said. — Picture by Farhan Najib

13 h ago

Severe weather alert: Thunderstorms in KL, Putrajaya and eight states until 6pm, says MetMalaysia

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that in facing prolonged global pressures, the government will continue to act proactively to ensure the business ecosystem remains resilient and able to adapt to change. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

13 h ago

PM announces measures to ease cost pressures on micro, small and medium enterprises amid global energy crisis

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said efforts are being driven with clear determination to ensure that no one is left behind and that every segment of society can enjoy fair and equitable prosperity and well-being. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

13 h ago

PM Anwar: Government committed to uplifting dignity, welfare of Kelantan people

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof who is also Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, said the cases were uncovered through 18,261 inspections conducted nationwide.

13 h ago

DPM Fadillah: 320 cases of illegal misuse of subsidies detected under Ops Tiris 4.0

The remand order was issued by Magistrate Nurkhalida Farhana Abu Bakar at the Kota Tinggi Magistrate’s Court today to facilitate further investigation under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

15 h ago

Man in his 70s remanded over fatal triple shooting in Kota Tinggi

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has decreed that celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of his reign be held modestly, with several planned programmes scaled down or cancelled. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Selangor Sultan orders modest Silver Jubilee celebration amid economic concerns

In a statement, the airline said the offer covers its Economy Value and Economy Flexi fares, available for booking until April 30 for travel through January 31, 2027. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Batik Air rolls out up to 35pc fare discounts as travellers seek flexible bookings

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said that several proposals have been made including one for land reclamation to support future housing development. — Picture courtesy of Sabah chief minister's office

15 h ago

Sabah weighing redevelopment plans, including land reclamation, after Sandakan fire

Transport Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Jana Santhiran Muniayan chairs an emergency coordination meeting involving the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), airline representatives and operational teams, April 20, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Transport Ministry

15 h ago

KLIA baggage system glitch traced to power fault, 1,061 bags shortshipped, says Transport Ministry

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