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Khairy Jamaluddin (left) shares a moment with former Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman on April 17, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Dato Sri Tajuddin Rahman

Malaysia / 7 h ago

‘I’m home’: Khairy Jamaluddin returns to Umno

Tan Sri Azam Baki said the Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia director-general and a senior officer are suspected of misappropriating RM900,000 public funds and are expected to be charged either on April 22 or 23, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 9 h ago

MACC: Top officials from Survey and Mapping Dept to face charges over RM900,000 fund abuse

Indian authorities are investigating a sexual harassment and forced religious conversion scandal at IT giant Tata Consultancy Services, involving allegations of a wider network and a possible Malaysia-based link linked to a purported preacher known as ‘Imran’. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Malaysia link emerges in sexual abuse and conversion scandal at global IT giant TCS in India

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) says that efforts, including possible negotiations with Russia, are being made to ensure enough domestic supply. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

PM Anwar says Petronas negotiating with Russia for oil is an option, domestic needs priority over supplying other nations

Global supply risks push pump prices up despite subsidies, says Finance Ministry. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

MOF explains why fuel is getting pricier: Insurance up 17 times, shipping costs triple amid West Asia conflict

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

World / 9 h ago

Iran warns it will close Strait of Hormuz if US blockade continues

In an Instagram post, Caltex stated that the affected states are Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, and Kelantan. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Caltex Malaysia announces temporary fuel supply disruption in five states due to port delay

In an emergency, don’t Google — dial 999 for faster help

Malaysia / 11 h ago

In an emergency, don’t Google — dial 999 for faster help

The Petronas vessel Ocean Thunder carries one million barrels of crude oil from Basrah, Iraq amid a global fuel and shipping disruption due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. — Picture from Instagram/Petronas

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Tanker with one million barrels of crude oil from Iraq arrives in Malaysia

Universiti Malaysia Sabah has denied links to several conferences using its name, including Prof Ts Dr Rodeano Roslee as the keynote speaker, and lodged police report on April 17, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Malaysia / 9 h ago

No approval given: UMS rejects claims of involvement in engineering, biomedical conferences

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi signalled his personal support to BN’s long-term ally Malaysian Indian Muslim Congress (Kimma) to be accepted as a full member of the coalition, saying ‘Loyalty has a price, and it must be paid, no matter how expensive’. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Zahid backs Kimma entry into BN, but says other components must agree ‘100pc’ first

Magistrate Wan Farrah Farriza Wan Ghazali meted out the sentence to Nikolaus Owin Yohanes Laba after he pleaded guilty to dishonestly using a payslip in his name purportedly issued by an auto accessories company, knowing it to be false, on July 3, 2023, at 12.54pm, at Kwang Woon Trading Sdn Bhd in Taman Indah Permai, Manggatal. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Man jailed for using fake payslip to buy products on instalment

Afloat Coffee Roaster’s Jacky Chang takes 1st Runner-Up at the 2026 World Latte Art Championship in San Diego, USA. — Picture courtesy of Loo Choy Leng

Eat-drink / 7 h ago

Beyond the pour: How Afloat’s Jacky Chang claimed 1st Runner-Up at the World Latte Art Championships for Malaysia

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that any announcement on minister salary cuts would be decided by the prime minister. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Ready for orders on ministers’ salary cuts, says Fahmi

A formation of Avenger-class mine countermeasure ships USS Devastator (MCM 6), USS Gladiator (MCM 11), USS Sentry (MCM 3) and USS Dextrous (MCM 13) maneuvers in the Arabian Sea on July 6, 2019. — Reuters pic

World / 11 h ago

Can the US Navy’s technology stop Iran’s mines in the Strait of Hormuz?

Malaysia

32 m ago

Stay cool: Seven areas in Peninsular Malaysia under level 1 hot weather alert

In a statement today, the department explained that Level 1 alert is issued when the maximum daily temperature in an area reaches between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius for at least three consecutive days. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Seven areas in Peninsular Malaysia were placed under Level 1 hot weather alert, or caution status, as of 4pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).It said the affected areas includes the whole of Perlis, Setiu in Terengganu, and five districts in Kelantan, namely...

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Several state assemblymen have urged Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah (pictured) to give an immediate explanation over the postponement of the state legislative assembly session, which had been scheduled from April 21 to 23. — Facebook pic/Abu Bakar Hamzah

Malaysia / 38 m ago

Perlis MB urged to explain last minute postponement of state assembly meeting

Khairy Jamaluddin pledged to serve and help restore public confidence in Umno after his readmission as announced on April 17, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Khairy Jamaluddin

Malaysia / 1 h ago

In return to Umno, Khairy says no demands, ready to rebuild trust in public

Malaysian Digital Economic Corporation said that the backlog was due to several factors including technological system constraints requiring manual processing, limited workforce resources, and a sharp increase in application volumes. — Facebook/MDEC pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Digital Ministry: Backlog of 3,600 foreign knowledge worker applications cleared, processing to stabilise by Q2

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Malaysian Digital Economic Corporation said that the backlog was due to several factors including technological system constraints requiring manual processing, limited workforce resources, and a sharp increase in application volumes. — Facebook/MDEC pic

1 h ago

Digital Ministry: Backlog of 3,600 foreign knowledge worker applications cleared, processing to stabilise by Q2

In an Instagram post, Caltex stated that the affected states are Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, and Kelantan. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

1 h ago

Caltex Malaysia announces temporary fuel supply disruption in five states due to port delay

Malaysia continues to import crude oil despite being a producer as consumption nearly doubles output, while disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are driving up global oil prices and supply chain costs. — Reuters file pic

1 h ago

What you need to know: Why Malaysia still imports oil and how the Hormuz disruption is driving up costs

Indian authorities are investigating a sexual harassment and forced religious conversion scandal at IT giant Tata Consultancy Services, involving allegations of a wider network and a possible Malaysia-based link linked to a purported preacher known as ‘Imran’. — Reuters file pic

2 h ago

Malaysia link emerges in sexual abuse and conversion scandal at global IT giant TCS in India

The Prime Minister said only 15 per cent of the people are affected by the fuel price increase due to the current global energy crisis. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

PM: 85pc of Malaysians paying subsidised diesel rates, including fishermen, school bus services

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) says that efforts, including possible negotiations with Russia, are being made to ensure enough domestic supply. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

PM Anwar says Petronas negotiating with Russia for oil is an option, domestic needs priority over supplying other nations

Deputy Prime Minister and also Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi attends the 46th Malaysian Indian Muslim Congress (KIMMA) General Assembly for the year 2025 at the WTC in Kuala Lumpur on April 18, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

4 h ago

BN to refine seat formula but stick to existing framework, says Zahid

The Prime Minister said this courageous stance is reflected in Malaysia’s position on the West Asian conflict, particularly the United States-backed Israeli attacks on Iran. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

PM Anwar: Malaysia stands firm in speaking truth on global stage

Magistrate Wan Farrah Farriza Wan Ghazali meted out the sentence to Nikolaus Owin Yohanes Laba after he pleaded guilty to dishonestly using a payslip in his name purportedly issued by an auto accessories company, knowing it to be false, on July 3, 2023, at 12.54pm, at Kwang Woon Trading Sdn Bhd in Taman Indah Permai, Manggatal. — Reuters pic

4 h ago

Man jailed for using fake payslip to buy products on instalment

Hendry (centre) poses with police officers. — Daily Express pic

4 h ago

Man fined RM48,000 for possessing carcasses, live specimen of various protected species

Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi affirms that MIC remains a core member of the coalition on April 18, 2026 at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Yusof Isa

5 h ago

MIC still ‘core’ member of BN, says Zahid

The aftermath of the accident, which saw both vehicles completely destroyed in the ensuing fire. — Borneo Post pic

5 h ago

Sudden lane change suspected in fatal Miri crash involving sports coupe and lorry

The government is working to align enforcement and explore new laws to tackle online scams, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

5 h ago

Fahmi: Govt to streamline anti-scam efforts with new laws, joint agency session soon

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi signalled his personal support to BN’s long-term ally Malaysian Indian Muslim Congress (Kimma) to be accepted as a full member of the coalition, saying ‘Loyalty has a price, and it must be paid, no matter how expensive’. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

5 h ago

Zahid backs Kimma entry into BN, but says other components must agree ‘100pc’ first

Kimma president Datuk Seri Syed Ibrahim Kader (front, left) handing over the party’s resolutions to BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi during the 46th Malaysian Indian Muslim Congress at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur on April 18, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

6 h ago

Kimma renews push for BN inclusion, raises worker shortage woes at AGM

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