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All 14 assemblymen from Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) in Negeri Sembilan have agreed to continue supporting the state Unity Government to ensure political stability, said Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Negeri Sembilan drama settles: Zahid confirms 14 Umno‑BN assemblymen staying with Unity pact

(From 2nd left) Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud, Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh and Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus are seen during a press conference at DBKL Tower in Kuala Lumpur April 30, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Criminals, traffic violators beware: DBKL’s 10,000 CCTVs can now identify faces, track your routes

Malaysia men’s singles player Leong Jun Hao in action against Kodai Naraoka of Japan in their Group B match of the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026 at Forum Horsens April 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Thomas Cup: BAM sec-gen calls for united push as Malaysia face China test in last eight

KL police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus told local media that the number was expected to swell past the 10,000 mark by midnight. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Over 7,000 turn up for Rain Rave day one, KL police chief warns public against misconduct

Lawyer N. Surendran, is representing the family of 25-year-old Trooper Abdul Hamid Talib from 22 Commando Regiment, who was severely injured on March 11, 2026 while at a military camp in Mersing, Johor. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 19 h ago

What happened at Johor military camp? Family questions how healthy soldier ended up in vegetative state

Searchers retrieved the body of a 10-year-old boy found in Sungai Buloh three days after he was reported missing on April 28, 2026 in Lorong Cakera Purnama 12/27, Bandar Puncak Alam in Selangor. — Picture from Facebook/Geng Keselamatan Negara

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Search for 10-year-old boy who fell in Puncak Alam drain ends after three days; body found in Sungai Buloh

File picture of preacher Ebit Lew arriving at the Tenom Magistrates’ Court in Sabah September 27, 2022. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Magistrate orders Ebit Lew to enter defence on 11 sexual harassment charges

RRWMF is a three-day music festival featuring prominent international DJs, an all-female DJ lineup, local stars, and cultural performances, running from April 30 to May 2. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Tourism minister urges critics to stop politicising Rain Rave festival, says it boosts economy and supports traders

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim condemned what he described as violent actions by Israeli forces against the mission in international waters. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Anwar slams Israeli ‘piracy’ as 10 Malaysians held in Gaza aid flotilla raid

A general image of handcuffs taken on August 22, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Explained: How police remand works and why suspects cannot be publicly identified before facing official charges

Iranians stand on a pavement along a street next to a billboard depicting Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, in Tehran on April 24, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Iran’s supreme leader says US suffered ‘disgraceful defeat’ in its plans for Gulf, Hormuz

Charles Lieber leaves federal court after he and two Chinese nationals were charged with lying about their alleged links to the Chinese government, in Boston, Massachusetts January 30, 2020. — Reuters pic

World / 6 h ago

‘Wanted to win a Nobel Prize’: Convicted ex‑Harvard scientist now leads China’s state‑funded brain‑interface lab

Fluffy’s friend and colleague, two-year-old Ahmad Tabby, a hefty white and stripey tabby with a kink in his tail also blood donors to cats in need. Blood transfusions are par for the course in veterinary care but getting blood donors is not always easy. — Bernama pic

Life / 6 h ago

From dumped pets to lifesavers: How three abandoned cats became unlikely heroes at a KL vet clinic

The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) has objected to the Rain Rave Water Music Festival 2026 scheduled to be held in the capital, citing concerns it could harm moral standards and social norms. — Picture via Facebook/Tourism Malaysia

Malaysia / 17 h ago

‘Entertainment has limits’: Jawi calls Rain Rave immoral, issues advisory against festival

The national women’s badminton squad face an uphill task after being drawn against defending champions China in the quarter-finals of the Uber Cup 2026 at Forum Horsens tomorrow. — Bernama pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Malaysia face ‘Great Wall’ test as China await in Thomas Cup quarter-finals

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Fuel subsidies keep lid on transport costs, but Tengku Zafrul warns supply crunch will test households

The impact of the global supply crisis on the cost of living is expected to begin to be felt by Malaysians within one to two months, said senior political advisor to the Prime Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The impact of the global supply crisis on the cost of living is expected to begin to be felt by Malaysians within one to two months, said senior political advisor to the Prime Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.He said this was driven...

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on employers to be more considerate and compassionate in ensuring the welfare of workers continues to be protected. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 m ago

Anwar pushes for fairer wages, telling corporate Malaysia to match profits with compassion for workers

A new report from the Department of Statistics Malaysia has seen the average monthly wage for the formal sector hitting RM3,167 in December 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 46 m ago

Average formal sector wage rises to RM3,167 in December 2025, says DOSM

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the initiative was introduced following findings that the labour force participation rate among women had shown a slight decline, partly due to maternity commitments. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Anwar rolls out allowance plan, giving mothers 80pc salary support for longer recovery after childbirth

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the initiative was introduced following findings that the labour force participation rate among women had shown a slight decline, partly due to maternity commitments. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Anwar rolls out allowance plan, giving mothers 80pc salary support for longer recovery after childbirth

JPJ said it had received complaints regarding the spread of fake advertisements promoting such offers on social media platforms. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

1 h ago

JPJ denies viral claims of free driving licence offer, warns public of fake ads

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this was part of efforts to strengthen human capital development and ensure the stability of the national labour market. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

Anwar announces RM710m PACE package to strengthen jobs and human capital development

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the global economic situation has become more challenging this month compared to three months ago in February. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Global economic conditions more challenging now than in February, says Anwar

Speaking at the Umno Bumiputera Education Congress, Zambry said gaps in education are shaped early in life by factors such as access to quality schooling, conducive learning environments, family support, reading culture, language proficiency, nutrition, and broader social support systems. — Picture by Yusof Isa

2 h ago

Zambry: Education gaps start early, calls for holistic overhaul of Bumiputera education system

RRWMF is a three-day music festival featuring prominent international DJs, an all-female DJ lineup, local stars, and cultural performances, running from April 30 to May 2. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Tourism minister urges critics to stop politicising Rain Rave festival, says it boosts economy and supports traders

The Kepala Batas Fire and Rescue Station was also affected when its roof was blown off by strong winds. — Picture via Facebook/JBBP Penang

3 h ago

Storm damages over 30 homes and premises in Kepala Batas, no casualties reported

Some 10,000 workers from the public and private sectors attended the National Labour Day 2025 celebration. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Over 15,000 expected at National Workers’ Day 2026 celebration in Bukit Jalil today

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (centre in black shirt) said that Malaysia has seen an increase in tourists from Asia and Europe despite the Middle East war. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

3 h ago

Tiong says Malaysia’s tourist arrivals continue to grow despite Middle East conflict

Seremban Deputy Police Chief Supt Ahmad Lutfti Abdul Mutalip said police seized four computers, 19 mobile phones of various brands, a router, a set of keys, and a remote control during the raid at a house. The seized items are estimated to be worth RM10,000. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

3 h ago

Police arrest four foreigners in Seremban over alleged obscene video scam syndicate

Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the two suspects, both 24 and from the same camp, were arrested by the Criminal Investigation Division of the Mersing district police headquarters at about 11.45 pm on March 14. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Johor police chief: Two army personnel arrested over assault that left soldier with fractured skull

KL police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus told local media that the number was expected to swell past the 10,000 mark by midnight. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

4 h ago

Over 7,000 turn up for Rain Rave day one, KL police chief warns public against misconduct

Maritime Network Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Seri Jeyenderan Ramasamy said without proper alignment between physical cargo conditions and documentation, the industry risks ongoing compliance gaps. — Reuters file pic

4 h ago

Clearer guidelines needed on cargo handling after Hin Leong, Ocean Tankers scandals, says industry player

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the ministry is reviewing a suitable mechanism, including evaluating any potential impacts on government revenue. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Anthony Loke says decision on proposed diesel road tax reduction to be announced soon

AKPS director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said the agency required an Entry Point Commander who was well-versed in transborder crime and capable of acting swiftly to strengthen operational capabilities at the relevant entry points. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Northern entry points at risk of smuggling should be led by police, says border agency chief

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