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Debris at the site of a helicopter crash in Sekadau regency, West Kalimantan province, Indonesia, April 16, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 11 h ago

All eight on board killed in Borneo helicopter crash, including Malaysian national

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to reporters after performing Friday prayers at Surau Bomba in Cyberjaya on April 17, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Anwar orders study on restoring Langkawi’s duty-free status, to review EV policies following BYD plant concerns

Cocokins founder and entrepreneur Nurul Asyiqin Mohamad Ramli shows her cookies produced in various flavours, namely chocolate chip, dark chocolate, red velvet and pistachio, at prices as low as RM7. — Bernama pic

Life / 16 h ago

Home baker turns cookie entrepreneur after RM1.8m remark changed her life

As the West Asia conflict continues to drive global oil prices, some Malaysians are already bracing themselves for the looming economic ripple effect. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 16 h ago

How some Malaysians are coping with price hikes as the West Asia conflict grips global energy supply

US President Donald Trump has insisted that any deal with Iran must permanently bar the Islamic Republic from acquiring a nuclear weapon. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Trump says Iran agrees to hand over enriched uranium as US nears peace deal

Bobby's Double combines two smashed beef patties with onions, cheese, pickle and the Billionaire Sauce. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 14 h ago

Does The Exchange TRX Bobby’s Burgers live up to its promise of the burger you will brag about?

JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the department will conduct detailed investigations before taking any action. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 9 h ago

JPJ probes claims of vehicle number plates being transferred without owners’ knowledge

Kelantan State Administrative Officer Muhammad Riyadhul Hanif Abdullah, 34, (left), accompanied by his wife Zarifah Zulkepli, 33, (right), poses with a mock cheque after being named the winner of the Bank Simpanan Nasional Premium Savings Certificate (BSN SSP) Millionaire draw during the 122nd BSN SSP Winners’ Media Interview Programme on April 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

RM50 start, RM1 million finish: Habitual saver lands BSN SSP dream after 12 years

JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli (centre) and others show some of the numbers under the special ‘P-P’ series. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 10 h ago

JPJ to launch ‘P‑P’ special plate series for 80th anniversary, bidding opens April 20 from RM300

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states until 1pm today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states until 1pm, says MetMalaysia

An express bus driver and his girlfriend were sentenced to jail today after pleading guilty in the Magistrates’ Court to dangerous driving last week. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Bus driver, girlfriend get one‑year and six‑month jail terms in viral ‘lap‑driving’ case

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to reporters after performing Friday prayers at Surau Bomba in Cyberjaya on April 17, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Anwar: One tanker in Malaysian waters while Hormuz tension delays five others, Putrajaya monitoring

The Health Ministry will introduce a new prescription format that requires more detailed patient information, including allergy status and full medication specifications. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 14 h ago

MOH to introduce new prescription format with fuller patient and drug details from 2027

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and a 3D printed oil pipeline are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026. The Malaysian crude oil tanker Ocean Thunder entered Singapore waters today as it continued its final approach to Pengerang, Johor. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Malaysian tanker with Iraqi crude enters Singapore waters after rare Hormuz transit, heads for Johor

A viral dashcam recording showing a car veering into oncoming traffic before a head‑on collision has drawn wide attention online. — Screencap via Reddit/r/Malaysia

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Dashcam video captures moment white Alza swerves into opposite lane before head‑on crash

Malaysia

3 h ago

Air rifles, jihad books seized at home of Ulu Tiram police station attacker’s family, witness tells High Court

Forensic police outside the Ulu Tiram police station in Johor Baru in this file picture dated May 17, 2024. A police officer told the High Court in Kuala Lumpur today that he seized four air rifles, nine Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipes and several books, related to jihad, from the family home of the Ulu Tiram police station attacker in Johor. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — A police officer told the High Court here, today, that he seized four air rifles, nine Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipes and several books, related to jihad, from the family home of the Ulu Tiram police station attacker in Johor.ASP Cassidy Banta, 42, said the items...

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Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the allocation comprised RM500,000 for the Parit Raja Health Clinic, Sri Gading Health Clinic (RM950,000), Parit Yaani Health Clinic (RM1.268 million) and RM685,000 for the Tongkang Pechah Health Clinic. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Health Ministry earmarks RM3.42m to improve Batu Pahat clinics

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad speaks to Health personnel during a visit to the Tongkang Pechah Health Clinic in Batu Pahat, Johor, April 17, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

MOH sets up task force to study nursing allowance increase

The MACC said that Datuk Mohd Hafaz Nazar has been appointed as MACC Investigations Division senior director from his previous position of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy (MACA) senior director while Datuk Karunanithy Y Subbiah has been promoted to MACC senior director, from his previous position as Penang MACC director. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 3 h ago

MACC appoints Hafaz Nazar as investigations chief, Karunanithy promoted to MACA head

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In a statement today, Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the syndicate, believed to have been operating for the past year, was foiled following a month of intelligence gathering. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

3 h ago

Maid trafficking ring busted in Klang Valley, eight Indonesian women rescued

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (centre)) witnesses the Director-General of the Malaysia Border Protection and Control Agency (AKPS), Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain (left), present the Malaysia Border Guard Pledge to retired Staff Sergeant Taufik Maulop during the launch of the Malaysia Border Guard (Armed Forces Veterans) Initiative 2026 at the Malaysia Prison College in Kajang on April 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Malaysia to arm border agency with pistols or tasers following Bukit Kayu Hitam shooting

Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup delivers his officiating remarks during the soft launch of International Sustainability Week at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur on April 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Putrajaya rejects report of Sebatik land loss, says Malaysia gained 662ha in broader border deal

A still shows the two community representatives talking to the receptionist at a massage parlour in Wangsa Maju. — Screengrab via TikTok

5 h ago

After Wangsa Maju scandal, FT Dept says MPPWP is a welfare body and not a business entity

Umno President Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers a speech during the simultaneous opening ceremony of Umno branch conferences across Melaka at the Melaka International Trade Centre on April 17, 2026. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Zahid Hamidi: Election readiness primary goal for Melaka Umno meet tonight

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to reporters after performing Friday prayers at Surau Bomba in Cyberjaya on April 17, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

5 h ago

Anwar orders study on restoring Langkawi’s duty-free status, to review EV policies following BYD plant concerns

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) personnel conduct enforcement against photo touts in the vicinity of KLCC in Kuala Lumpur on April 16, 2026. — DBKL pic

6 h ago

No let-up for KLCC ‘photo touts’ as DBKL seizes more cameras in latest ‘Op Lens’ raid

The Petronas Twin Towers are shrouded in rain clouds in Kuala Lumpur on November 18, 2025. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Widespread thunderstorm warning hits KL, Selangor, Penang; Friday commuters brace for heavy rain

The Coroner’s Court here has heard that WhatsApp chats and voice notes were extracted from a mobile phone tagged WF11, one of the exhibits in the case involving Zara Qairina Mahathir’s death. — The Borneo Post pic

6 h ago

Zara Qairina inquest: Forensic analyst extracts WhatsApp chats, voice notes from seized phone

Indonesia’s ambassador to Malaysia Datuk Raden Mohammad Iman Hascarya Kusumo has denied reports from Indonesian media alleging that part of Pulau Sebatik in Sabah is now under Indonesia’s jurisdiction. — Google Maps screencap

6 h ago

Indonesian envoy denies report claiming 127ha of Sebatik shifted to Indonesia, says area still a ‘grey zone’

Factory supervisor Mohd Syahril Nazrul Ruslim (second from right), 37, was charged on April 17, 2026 at the Magistrate’s Court in Klang with the murder of a nine-month-old boy at an apartment unit in Taman Bayu Perdana at about 3.30 pm on April 6. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Man, 37, faces murder charge in death of nine-month-old baby in Klang

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is keen for Amazon Web Services to open wider opportunities for Malaysian companies in cloud ecosystem. — Reuters pic

6 h ago

Amazon Web Services to expand presence in Malaysia as Anwar urges more local companies to join in

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security welcomed Selangor’s RM131 million resilience package aimed at supporting farmers, fishermen and agro-food entrepreneurs amid rising production costs driven by global energy pressures. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

6 h ago

Agriculture Ministry welcomes Selangor’s RM131m plan to boost food sector resilience

Hajiji has denied that 127.3 hectares on Pulau Sebatik, previously within Malaysian territory, now belongs to Indonesia. — Daily Express pic

7 h ago

Sabah CM denies Sebatik land transfer claim amid conflicting reports from Indonesia

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today he is not discounting suggestions that ministers take a pay cut if the global energy crisis worsens and raises pressure on government spending. — Picture by Yusof Isa

7 h ago

‘Let’s see’: Anwar doesn’t rule out minister pay cuts if energy crisis escalates

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