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A KTMB freight train and the Intercity line were seen stopping at one of the station before embarking to its next destination here at Padang Jawa KTM Station. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 8 h ago

No longer ‘keretapi’, no longer ‘Tanah Melayu’? KTMB dismisses call to ‘modernise’ name, points to heritage value

US President Joe Biden speaks at Vernon Electric Cooperative in Westby, Wisconsin, on September 5, 2024, with solar panels in the background. — Reuters pic

Money / 7 h ago

Malaysia among four countries hit by new US solar import duties

‘Kampung’ chicken curry mee at Jiu Ding Ji’s Roaster & Coffee Maker. — Picture by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 8 h ago

Don’t miss the ‘kampung’ chicken curry mee at Jiu Ding Ji in Taman Cheras — every bite is super smooth and well worth the queue

An undated photograph shows work on a terrestrial viaduct along Jalan Tun Abdul Razak in Johor Baru for the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link Project. — Picture from MRT Corp

Malaysia / 10 h ago

‘Game changer’: How the RTS could transform Johor-Singapore connectivity and drive new growth for Malaysia

A display showing suspects and vehicles seized during Op Northern Star, including images of individuals in the operation. April 22, 2025 — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Bukit Aman: ‘Tan Sri’ and ‘Datuk Seri’ among five more arrested in MBI scam as cops seize RM3.5b in assets including three durian orchards

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) witnessed the Exchange of Memoranda of Understanding between the Government of Malaysia and the Government of China, represented by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (second right) and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (second left) at the Seri Perdana Complex. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Saifuddin: Malaysia, China set to extend mutual visa-free travel for five more years amid tourism boom

In a statement yesterday, the Human Resources Ministry outlined a vision to move beyond the conventional “Made in Penang/Malaysia” branding to a new paradigm — “Made by Penang/Malaysia” — emphasising homegrown innovation, technology ownership, and talent development. — File picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Penang must shift from ‘Made in Malaysia’ to ‘Made by Malaysia’, says HR minister amid global uncertainty

Water is seen dripping from a pipe in this undated file photograph. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Penang braces for one of its largest planned water cuts starting Friday night

A staff member shows US pork and beef in a smokehouse at Home Plate BBQ, an American-style restaurant, in Beijing, China April 17, 2025. — Reuters pic

Money / 10 h ago

Tariffs take a bite: US beef booted from Beijing menus as trade war sizzles

B. Nantha Kumar along with his lawyer was seen entering Shah Alam Court Complex where he was be charged over allegedly receiving RM20,000 worth of bribe from a Pakistani agent. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Malaysiakini reporter suspended over alleged RM20,000 bribe returns to work after internal probe finds no wrongdoing

Screengrab of a video showing a brawl in front of the 1 Utama shopping centre.

Malaysia / 4 h ago

PJ police: Five arrested over Songkran brawl at 1 Utama mall, probe opened for rioting after tussle over water gun refills

Perak State Executive Councillor Woo Kah Leong says satire has long been a recognised and non-violent method of expression. — Picture courtesy of Woo Kah Leong

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Can’t take satire? Then go back to your ‘cave’, Perak exco tells PAS man Razman after legal threat over clown image

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Jakim orders recall of products linked to Indonesian porcine DNA findings

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Billions at stake as experts say Sarawak’s ambitious plans lack key groundwork

Screengrabs of a viral video showing the young man being surrounded and beaten up by a group of men.

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Police: Factory worker lured through social media and pummelled in JB flat, eight arrested including woman

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Malaysia

4 m ago

Besut police probe housewife who lied about RM7,000 robbery to avoid husband’s wrath

Besut District Police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad@Abu said the case is being investigated under Section 182 of the Penal Code for giving false information with intent to cause a public servant to use his lawful power to the detriment of another person. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

JERTIH, April 22 — Police are investigating a housewife who lodged a false report claiming she was robbed by two armed suspects, resulting in a loss of RM7,000, in Kampung Hutan Nangka here yesterday.Besut District Police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad@Abu said the 31-year-old woman lodged the report at the district...

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Amirudin said the failure of the flood control pump system, which was one of the causes of delays in flood control efforts in the area during heavy rains, was resolved when TNB reconnected the electricity supply to the pump house involved. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 10 m ago

Taman Sri Muda Pump House fully operational, says Selangor MB

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex in Kuala Lumpur December 12, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 15 m ago

Najib’s trial: Witness says 1MDB signed US$1b deal despite risk warnings, impossible to check Cayman partner in just three days

A police officer casts their vote during early voting for the Ayer Kuning state by-election (PRK) at Dewan Anggerik, Tapah District Police Headquarters residential complex, April 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 21 m ago

Early voting for Ayer Kuning by-election concludes

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On repairs of the affected homes, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said a preliminary briefing will be held this Thursday to provide residents a clearer picture of how the reconstruction project will be carried out. — Bernama pic

29 m ago

Selangor MB: First rental aid payout for 396 Putra Heights fire-hit households this Thursday

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right) chats with Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad during the Health Ministry’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration at Complex F, Putrajaya. — Bernama pic

35 m ago

Anwar reaffirms RM1b boost for Kedah paddy sector amid Sanusi’s call for annual RM200m rice aid

File picture of the Fire Department’s K-9 unit dogs Grouse and Denty at the site of the landslide at the Father’s Organic Farm campsite, Batang Kali, December 18, 2022. — Bernama pic

36 m ago

Sniff squad upgrade: Fire Dept to bring in 16 new K9 dogs from UK for RM2.4m, as half over 12 years old

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor emphasised that ECoS has undertaken various initiatives, particularly in the energy sector, such as launching the latest version of the ECoS-Sirim Safety Label to promote state development and enhance public well-being. — Picture from Facebook/Hajiji Haji Noor

42 m ago

Sabah, Sarawak forge alliance to power up electrical, gas equipment safety regulations

The use of the Jalur Gemilang badge on student uniforms, implemented in stages across all educational institutions under the purview of the Education Ministry, began yesterday. — Bernama pic

50 m ago

Instilling patriotism early: Extend wearing of Jalur Gemilang badge to kindergarten students, says unity minister

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said that in Sarawak, women have the qualities, capabilities and representation needed to play a key role in driving the state’s socio-economic transformation. — Bernama pic

55 m ago

Federal, Sarawak govts reaffirm push for gender parity in politics, economy

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said the move is essential to combat the growing threat of cyberattacks, particularly the spread of extreme or malicious falsehoods. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Time for new laws to curb AI-fuelled defamation, says Dewan Rakyat Speaker

Anthony Loke (right), presenting a souvenir locally made by Royal Selangor, to Chinese president Xi Jinping. — Picture from Facebook/Anthony Loke

1 h ago

Loke: Royal Selangor plaque for Xi was personal, not an official gift

A file photograph of Toh Puan Na’imah Abdul Khalid speaking to the press at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on January 23, 2024. Previously, on October 18, 2024, the same court dismissed Na’imah’s application for a temporary stay of the order requiring her to settle RM313.82 million in income tax arrears to the IRB. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif

1 h ago

Daim’s widow Na’imah gets High Court go-ahead to challenge IRB’s RM313.8m tax order

Judge Datuk Hassan Abdul Ghani made the ruling after dismissing an appeal by Mat Salleh Jalani (pic), 62, to set aside the conviction and sentence handed down by the Sessions Court on May 16 last year. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

In Terengganu, court sends ex-bowling assistant coach to prison for sexual assault of teen Sukma athlete

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said Malaysia, which is located in the middle of the strategic route of the Straits of Malacca and the South China Sea, has the advantage of being a link between western and eastern countries. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Transport minister: Asean rail link vital to weather global supply shocks

Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said that five of the reports were classified as ‘No Offence Disclosed’ (NOD), while two others are being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code for mischief. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Ayer Kuning polls: Seven police reports lodged, two flag vandalism cases under probe

Starting May 1, taxpayers who receive letters or notices via the MyTax portal mailbox and require further clarification may schedule an appointment with the officer in charge through the system. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Need to speak to your tax officer? IRB expands e-Janji Temu system for direct appointments

A display showing suspects and vehicles seized during Op Northern Star, including images of individuals in the operation. April 22, 2025 — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Bukit Aman: ‘Tan Sri’ and ‘Datuk Seri’ among five more arrested in MBI scam as cops seize RM3.5b in assets including three durian orchards

B. Nantha Kumar along with his lawyer was seen entering Shah Alam Court Complex where he was be charged over allegedly receiving RM20,000 worth of bribe from a Pakistani agent. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2 h ago

Malaysiakini reporter suspended over alleged RM20,000 bribe returns to work after internal probe finds no wrongdoing

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