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An Algerian man, 30, survived a fall from a height at KLIA2 on May 1, 2026 but died a few hours later in the Cyberjaya Hospital. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 10 h ago

One day, two fatal falls at KLIA2: Police identify second foreigner as 30-year-old Algerian man

A massive crowd fills the closed-off streets of Jalan Bukit Bintang, getting soaked by water cannons during the inaugural Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Kuala Lumpur on April 30, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Songkran is cultural heritage, not water festival entertainment, says Malaysian Siam Association amid growing confusion

A 25-year-old e-hailing passenger suffered minor injuries after jumping from a moving car in Klang, allegedly out of fear of the driver. — Screengrab via Whatsapp

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Woman jumps out of moving car in Klang, cites fear of e-hailing driver watching her

Seri Negara was constructed in 1913 on Bukit Carcosa and served as the official residence for the High Commissioner of the Federated Malay States and later, for the High Commissioner of Malaya during the colonial era. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Buried steps, lost history and a dog named Rudi: What conservators unearthed during Seri Negara’s restoration

Four suspects – two teen boys and a couple in their 60s – were taken to the Magistrates’ Court in Kota Bharu on May 2, 2026 for a police remand order for a murder investigation into the death of 19-year-old Nurfisya Zulkifly from Kuala Kangsar, Perak, whose body was found with 61 stab wounds by the roadside in Keterah, Kelantan a day earlier. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Jealous rage likely motive behind Ketereh college girl’s killing, Kelantan police say amid week-long remand for boyfriend and buddy

An acquaintance of 19-year-old college student Nurfisya Zulkifly, who was murdered in Ketereh, Kelantan, recites Surah Yasin at her grave at the Kampung Periang Muslim Cemetery in Kuala Kangsar, Perak on May 2, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Bernama

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Funeral in Kuala Kangsar for murdered college student, 19; grieving family asks for privacy

A 27-year-old woman from China was critically injured after a fall from a height at KLIA2 and later pronounced dead on May 1, 2026. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Police investigate KLIA2 fall death involving 27-year-old woman scheduled to fly home to China

Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the four suspects in the Ketereh college student murder on May 1, 2026, are three men aged 19 to 66 and a 60-year-old woman. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Ketereh murder probe widens: Four suspects now held over college student found with 61 stab wounds

Yeo Bee Yin said Malaysia’s strength lies in its diversity, including the ability to host a wide range of events that cater to both local and international audiences, particularly in conjunction with national tourism campaigns. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Yeo Bee Yin backs Rain Rave festival, says ‘moral policing’ hurts tourism push

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said the decision was made after taking into account the potential impact on nearby residents and local biodiversity. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

DBKL imposes 300m buffer zone on Bukit Kiara project after TTDI residents’ concerns, says Hannah Yeoh

Perak family learns of college student’s brutal killing a week after Kelantan campus drop-off, brother says couldn’t bear to hear details

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Perak family learns of college student’s brutal killing a week after Kelantan campus drop-off, brother says couldn’t bear to hear details

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng said the event had attracted large crowds and contributed positively to local economic activity, but noted that some parties were attempting to “manufacture controversy out of nothing”. — Picture by Azneal Ishak

Malaysia / 13 h ago

KL must stay open and modern, not be held back by ‘reckless narratives’, says Kepong MP on Rain Rave festival

Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias stressed that the current political crisis was “extraordinary”, following the decision by 14 Umno assemblymen on April 27 to withdraw support for the menteri besar. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 9 h ago

After withdrawing support, Negeri Sembilan Umno says MB’s fate now with BN, PH leadership

Umno vice-president and Federal Territories Umno liaison chairman Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani speaks at Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at WTCKL, Kuala Lumpur May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Johari Ghani: Umno must accept reality of 26 seats, face internal weaknesses

A 45-year-old Malaysian man with criminal and drug records and his foreign female partner were detained after a late night police chase on the NKVE that ended with their Proton Preve crashing into a BMW in Subang Jaya on May 1, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Police chase on NKVE ends with Proton Preve ramming BMW in Subang, fleeing driver has criminal and drug records

Malaysia

2 h ago

Zahid: Political cooperation no longer optional, but Malay interests remain priority

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers his speech during Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at WTCKL, Kuala Lumpur May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said today that political cooperation is now essential rather than optional, but stressed that it must be grounded in clear and firm principles.Speaking at the party’s 80th anniversary celebration, Zahid said that any form of cooperation must remain...

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Khairy Jamaluddin speaks to reporters after attending Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at Dewan Merdeka, WTCKL, May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Khairy: Umno’s image only restored ‘to some extent’, faces uphill battle to regain trust

Khairy Jamaluddin (centre) attends Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at Dewan Merdeka at WTCKL, Kuala Lumpur May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Khairy: No official Umno role yet, too early to share details

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the number of monkey malaria cases in Sabah was serious, with early detection and immediate treatment crucial. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Sabah records 357 monkey malaria cases, one death as hotspots emerge

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A 25-year-old e-hailing passenger suffered minor injuries after jumping from a moving car in Klang, allegedly out of fear of the driver. — Screengrab via Whatsapp

4 h ago

Woman jumps out of moving car in Klang, cites fear of e-hailing driver watching her

Umno vice-president and Federal Territories Umno liaison chairman Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani speaks at Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at WTCKL, Kuala Lumpur May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

4 h ago

Johari Ghani: Umno must accept reality of 26 seats, face internal weaknesses

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the Health Ministry has formed an interministerial special task force to address shortages of doctors and medical specialists. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Health Ministry sets up task force to tackle doctor shortage, focus on Sabah

Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh delivers his speech during Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at Dewan Merdeka, WTCKL, May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

5 h ago

Dr Akmal: No compromise on ‘red lines’ as Negeri Sembilan proves Umno won’t bow to pressure

Puteri Umno chief Datuk Nurul Amal Mohd Fauzi said said the challenge facing Umno today is not to favour either older or younger generations, but to bridge the gap between them. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

6 h ago

Puteri Umno chief urges stronger support for M40 women, says group often overlooked

Nurfisya Zulkifly, 19, was found dead with 61 stab wounds near a paddy field in Ketereh, Kelantan on May 1, 2026, a week after returning to her college campus in Kota Bharu for a new semester. She was buried at 5.30am May 2 at Kampung Periang Muslim Cemetery in Kuala Kangsar, Perak. — Picture from Facebook/Fuziah Salleh

6 h ago

Kota Bharu college offers support to family of teen student murdered in Ketereh, pledges full cooperation in police investigation

MetMalaysia said thunderstorms are expected in all states with rainfall likely to exceed 20mm per hour and expected to last till 6pm May 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of afternoon thunderstorms in all states, heavy rain and strong winds in Klang Valley

Johor DAP vice-chairman Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali said Malaysia’s position as a Muslim-majority country with a diverse society requires policy discussions to be handled in a measured manner rather than emotionally. — Picture via Facebook

7 h ago

Rain Rave festival debate should not be framed in extremes, says Johor DAP vice-chairman

A 45-year-old Malaysian man with criminal and drug records and his foreign female partner were detained after a late night police chase on the NKVE that ended with their Proton Preve crashing into a BMW in Subang Jaya on May 1, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

7 h ago

Police chase on NKVE ends with Proton Preve ramming BMW in Subang, fleeing driver has criminal and drug records

Melaka police detained four boys between 15 and 16 for alleged bullying at Rumah Anak Yatim Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Al Haj Pantai Puteri in Tanjung Kling on April 30, 2026. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

7 h ago

Kicked, dragged, dunked in water: Four teen boys under police questioning after report of bullying at Tanjung Kling orphanage

Datuk Mohd Yaakob Jaafar (standing, second right) engaging with participants during the Sabah Electricity Kaamatan Chess Festival 2026. —- The Borneo Post pic

8 h ago

Sabah electricity bills rising? Energy company says aircon use likeliest reason as tariff unchanged

JIM Sarawak, in a statement, announced that of the total, 16 individuals were Indonesians, while the others were Pakistani nationals. — Reuters pic

8 h ago

Immigration swoops on Kuching premises, detains 17 foreigners in crackdown on undocumented workers

Abang Johari is scheduled to attend an engagement session between SMD Semiconductor and the University of Bristol and deliver a speech at the event. — Picture by Roystein Emmor/The Borneo Post

9 h ago

Abang Johari leads Sarawak delegation to UK, Ireland in push for AI, data centres and semiconductor growth

Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias stressed that the current political crisis was “extraordinary”, following the decision by 14 Umno assemblymen on April 27 to withdraw support for the menteri besar. — Picture by Choo Choy May

9 h ago

After withdrawing support, Negeri Sembilan Umno says MB’s fate now with BN, PH leadership

Four suspects – two teen boys and a couple in their 60s – were taken to the Magistrates’ Court in Kota Bharu on May 2, 2026 for a police remand order for a murder investigation into the death of 19-year-old Nurfisya Zulkifly from Kuala Kangsar, Perak, whose body was found with 61 stab wounds by the roadside in Keterah, Kelantan a day earlier. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Jealous rage likely motive behind Ketereh college girl’s killing, Kelantan police say amid week-long remand for boyfriend and buddy

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