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The US blockade on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports adds to uncertainty over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been all-but-shut since the start of the Iran ‌war. — Reuters pic

World / 17 h ago

Few ships get through Hormuz since start of war — and Malaysia‑bound tankers are among them

A still shows two performers in the controversial scene from the Universiti Malaya Theatre Carnival (KARVITER).

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Too hot in here: Universiti Malaya apologises, disqualifies theatre performance over steamy bed scene

Retail diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will decrease by 75 sen to RM5.97 per litre, while both RON95 and RON97 petrol will drop by 25 sen, bringing their prices to RM4.02 and RM5.10 per litre respectively. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Finance Ministry: Local diesel prices to go down following drop in global market prices

How do you know if you are hopping on to a licensed tour van or tour bus? It will have the government-required words “BAS PERSIARAN” and the colour coniferous green on one-third of the vehicle’s body.— Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 7 h ago

How illegal ‘kereta sapu’ are hurting licensed Malaysian tour van, bus operators

Billionaire Robert Kuok leaves Ilham Tower after attending his first meeting with the Council of Elders in Kuala Lumpur on May 22, 2018. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 4 h ago

How much was your raise? Malaysia’s 50 richest see wealth rocket up 30pc to US$116b

The US-sanctioned tanker Rich Starry made its way back to the Strait of Hormuz today after exiting the Gulf the day before, shipping data showed, failing to break through a US blockade ‌on vessels calling at Iranian ports. — Reuters pic

World / 19 h ago

Sanctioned China tanker turns back toward Strait of Hormuz a day after Gulf exit as US blockade holds

A concept model of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)'s fighter jet is displayed during the Defence Security Equipment International (DSEI) Japan at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, east of Tokyo May 21, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 7 h ago

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms‑export shift since WW2

An Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) enforcer removes signs used to illegally block reserved spots beyond permitted hours. — MPAJ pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Red bays are public after 6.30pm — MPAJ warns businesses against ‘chop’ culture following Ampang Point ops

A passenger disembarks from a Rapid KL bus in Kuala Lumpur in this undated photograph. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Cheap but out of reach: Why Malaysians can’t quit their cars despite affordable public transport

AirAsia said the company had cut 10 per cent of flights across the group, with a surcharge of about 20 per cent on fuel in general. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 17 h ago

Price hikes, outlook cuts: From AirAsia X to Westjet, global airlines react as fuel prices rocket

A ship is seen post-transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which is now a point of contention between the US and Iran. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Two Malaysian vessels en route from Strait of Hormuz, five still remain in area, says communications minister

National doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky announced that among the contents of the programme at the training camp based in Herning is the element of match simulation as an important preparation ahead of the 2026 Thomas Cup and Uber Cup in Horsens, Denmark from April 24 to May 3. — Bernama pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Malaysia turn to Herning simulations as final tune‑up for Thomas and Uber Cup, says Rexy

It may be just down the road from a much more famous place, but don’t miss out on the excellent Hokkien mee at Peng Yuan. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 2 h ago

Underrated: Peng Yuan Hokkien Mee in PJ Section 14 deserves its moment in the spotlight

The suspect, Piluta Samad (in orange), is charged for murdering his ex-fiancee last February.

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Kota Kinabalu court orders psychiatric evaluation for man accused of killing and dismembering ex-fiancée

An eight‑second Facebook video has gone viral, showing the woman sitting on the driver’s lap as the vehicle moved. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Former bus driver, girlfriend detained after viral video shows woman on lap while driving on PLUS

Malaysia

16 m ago

Tired of reckless drivers? Study shows 71pc of Malaysians support tougher traffic penalties

A Toyota Vios is seen after it reportedly lost control and crashed into a Toyota Hilux on Jalan Kuala Selangor-Teluk Intan heading towards Sekinchan on March 11, 2025. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Growing alarm over road safety in Malaysia has triggered an unusually strong public mandate for legislative and educational reform, as citizens grow increasingly weary of reckless driving and fatal accidents.According to the Ipsos Mobility Monitor 2026, 61 per cent of Malaysians expressed deep concern regarding...

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Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari speaks at a press conference at the Selangor State Secretariat Building lobby in Shah Alam on March 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 36 m ago

Selangor sets aside RM134m to shield small businesses from global energy crisis

Dr Devalingam Mahalingam, who heads the study at Northwestern University, said the treatment significantly improved outcomes among patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. — Screengrab via Youtube/Breakthroughs for Physicians

Malaysia / 36 m ago

Could a new pancreatic cancer drug double survival rates? Malaysian doctor leads breakthrough Chicago trial

Police inspector Kamal Raj Abdullah arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 53 m ago

‘I don’t remember’ — Inspector who ran over traffic cops claims bewitched by ‘black magic’

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An eight‑second Facebook video has gone viral, showing the woman sitting on the driver’s lap as the vehicle moved. — Screengrab from social media

1 h ago

Former bus driver, girlfriend remanded four days after viral PLUS video shows woman on driver’s lap

Dr Devalingam Mahalingam, who heads the study at Northwestern University, said the treatment significantly improved outcomes among patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. — Screengrab via Youtube/Breakthroughs for Physicians

36 m ago

Could a new pancreatic cancer drug double survival rates? Malaysian doctor leads breakthrough Chicago trial

Fire and Rescue Department Deputy Director-General (Operations) Datuk Ahmad Izram Osman speaks to the media at PICCA @ Butterworth Arena on April 16, 2026. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

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Penang sees RM23.8m in fire losses for Q1 2026

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad attends the State Legislative Assembly meeting at Bangunan Perak Darul Ridzuan in Ipoh on April 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Perak MB: No new forest plantation areas despite 100,000ha federal approval in 2012

Police inspector Kamal Raj Abdullah arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2 h ago

Inspector charged with attempted murder of traffic cop, sent for psychiatric evaluation

A passenger disembarks from a Rapid KL bus in Kuala Lumpur in this undated photograph. — Picture by Hari Anggara

2 h ago

Cheap but out of reach: Why Malaysians can’t quit their cars despite affordable public transport

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives for an official visit to Malaysia at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Subang Air Base on April 15, 2025. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Anwar hosts Australian PM Albanese for energy security talks amid US-Iran tensions

A still shows two performers in the controversial scene from the Universiti Malaya Theatre Carnival (KARVITER).

3 h ago

Too hot in here: Universiti Malaya apologises, disqualifies theatre performance over steamy bed scene

An Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) enforcer removes signs used to illegally block reserved spots beyond permitted hours. — MPAJ pic

4 h ago

Red bays are public after 6.30pm — MPAJ warns businesses against ‘chop’ culture following Ampang Point ops

Billionaire Robert Kuok leaves Ilham Tower after attending his first meeting with the Council of Elders in Kuala Lumpur on May 22, 2018. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

4 h ago

How much was your raise? Malaysia’s 50 richest see wealth rocket up 30pc to US$116b

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow speaks at a press conference after officiating the State Disaster Control Centre at Komtar in George Town on October 14, 2025. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Penang CM: Physical works for next phases of Juru-Sungai Dua decongestion project to kick off in Q3

Meanwhile, Negeri Sembilan DOE director Abdul Aziz Parmin said all the drums remained at the location under the supervision of the authorities. — File pic by Devan Manuel

5 h ago

26 drums of chemical waste found in Felcra Air Hitam palm plantation in Negeri Sembilan, DOE investigates dumping

He said that although the increase from B10 to B15 may seem small, it would have a significant impact, as biodiesel usage is expected to rise by up to 50 per cent. — Bernama file pic

5 h ago

Biodiesel blend increase to B15 can reduce diesel dependence, says Akmal Nasrullah

He said following these findings, a notice had been issued to the fuel station management and that investigations were being carried out under Section 16A(1)(b) of the Control of Supplies Act 1961 for refusing to sell controlled goods. — Bernama file pic

5 h ago

Penang KPDN probes Juru R&R petrol station over viral claim of diesel refusal to lorry drivers

Ramsay said anyone with further information regarding the incident can contact the investigating officer Insp Laymand Rayne at 014-6907071. — Reuters file pic

5 h ago

Shah Alam man arrested over TikTok video showing puppy submerged in water tank at Section 32

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