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The three-day event, running from April 30 to May 2, 2026, is being held in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026 and is expected to draw large crowds to the bustling Golden Triangle district. — Graphics courtesy of MOTAC

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Plan accordingly: Bukit Bintang major roads to be closed from April 30 to May 2 for Labour Day, Rain Rave Water Music Festival celebrations

A vendor stir-fries a mix of yellow noodles and kuey teow in a large wok at a food stall in Semenyih April 14, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Noodles to cost more as price of food packaging goes up in Malaysia, but your favourite ‘mee goreng’ may still be same price... for now

A man observes the Rolex luxury watch window display at a jeweller in Vienna, Austria on June 8, 2025. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 4 h ago

Italian tries to scam Singapore watch dealer, accidentally sells him genuine RM331,000 Rolex

Penang athletes formed the number 60 as their target for a gold medal at the XXII Malaysia Games (Sukma) in Selangor at the 120-Day Countdown Ceremony in Conjunction with Sukma XXII Selangor 2026 in George Town April 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Youth and Sports Ministry to review Sultan of Selangor’s call to postpone Sukma 2026, says minister

Authorities said no foul play was found in the death of a 13-year-old following a fall at a Tanjung Tokong condominium. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Penang teen, 13, dies after fall from Tanjung Tokong condominium, no foul play suspected

AirAdvisor, a passenger rights platform, has highlighted 10 lesser-known or unexpected airline fees that travellers in South-east Asia may encounter in 2026, reflecting a wider shift in global aviation pricing models. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Life / 6 h ago

You thought that was the fare? 10 hidden airline fees catching SE Asian travellers off guard

This photo shows a warning message on a screen from a live feed on NHK with tsunami alert after an earthquake hit northern Japan, in Tokyo on April 20, 2026. A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on April 20, Japan’s Meteorological Agency said, issuing a tsunami warning for waves up to three metres. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

After 7.7 quake, Japan warns of higher likelihood of ‘huge’ magnitude‑8 event

Vehicles were moved by strong currents during flash floods triggered by heavy rain in Cameron Highlands. — Pictures via Facebook

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Flash floods hit Cameron Highlands after heavy rain, no injuries reported

An electronic bulletin board displays a warning about the earthquake after it hits northern Japan in Sendai city of Miyagi Prefecture on April 20, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Japan issues megaquake warning after powerful 7.7 magnitude tremblor

The country's nuclear energy regulator stated no proof could be found of radiation safety compliance issues at the university hospital. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Atomic Energy department finds no radiation compliance issues after investigation into UMMC’s alleged ‘cancer cluster’

US Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer testifies during a House Workforce and Education Committee hearing on Department of Labor policies and priorities on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on June 5, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Third woman exits Trump cabinet in weeks as Chavez-DeRemer resigns as labour chief over office scandal

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Apple CEO Tim Cook in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on August 6, 2025. — AFP pic

Money / 4 h ago

One more thing — Tim Cook logs off as Apple CEO

A woman walks past a banner featuring Iran’s late supreme leaders Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei next to newly elected supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran on April 19, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Iran warns US it has ‘new cards’ ready for battlefield if nuclear talks fail

John Ternus, Vice President of Mac and iPad Hardware Engineering, speaks during Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, California on June 5, 2017. — Reuters pic

Money / 3 h ago

Who is John Ternus? How Apple’s hardware chief became its next CEO

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said any decision related to Sukma must be made at the central level, in line with the existing governance structure, in addition to ensuring the preparation of athletes is not affected ahead of the 2027 SEA Games, which is the main focus of the state’s sport development. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Sports / 17 h ago

Selangor govt to let Sports Ministry, Sukma Supreme Committee decide on 2026 Games, says Amirudin

Malaysia

1 h ago

Food vs fuel: Survey shows what Malaysians and Thais fear most as oil jitters rise

Study finds fuel prices are among the main worries of Malaysian consumers amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — A new survey has found food and fuel prices topping consumer worries in Malaysia and Thailand as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz keep oil markets volatile.The study by Rakuten Insight, conducted earlier this month with 2,106 respondents, showed both countries share an identical economic...

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Perak Ruler Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah delivers his royal keynote address during the Putrajaya Forum 2026 at Mitec in Kuala Lumpur on April 21, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Act now, not after harm: Perak Sultan urges early AI regulation at global forum

File photo of Negeri Sembilan Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun. Four Undang have disputed his account of a DKU meeting and recent developments involving the Sungei Ujong Undang. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Negeri Sembilan Undang dispute MB’s account of council advice

Alor Gajah police secured a remand order for a driver accused of unsafe driving following a widely shared video. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Bus driver in viral video remanded for four days over dangerous driving probe

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Authorities said no foul play was found in the death of a 13-year-old following a fall at a Tanjung Tokong condominium. — Picture by Choo Choy May

3 h ago

Penang teen, 13, dies after fall from Tanjung Tokong condominium, no foul play suspected

Perlis Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim said claims of a no-confidence plot against the Perlis menteri besar are baseless. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

‘Show me proof’: Perlis Perikatan rejects no-confidence plot talk as assembly delay fuels rumours

A minor earthquake struck Kundasang in Sabah, with no damage or injuries reported, authorities said. — Daily Express pic

3 h ago

Light tremors felt after 3.4-magnitude earthquake in Kundasang

Firefighters extinguished a blaze that gutted a double-decker bus in Semporna late at night. — Daily Express pic

3 h ago

Express bus burns out along Semporna-Kunak road, firefighters contain blaze

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency said new enforcement tools are being evaluated to improve safety during high-risk maritime operations. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

3 h ago

MMEA weighs non-lethal weapons to strengthen maritime enforcement

The animals, believed to be intended for Aidiladha, were seized during enforcement checks. — AFP file pic

3 h ago

Livestock worth RM110,000 seized in Perak during illegal transport operation

The Human Resources Ministry said proposals for a digital foreign worker recruitment system remain under evaluation. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

3 h ago

Kesuma says digital foreign worker system still under review, no decisions made

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin witnesses the handover of a ‘Road to LIMA 2027’ letter from Defence Ministry secretary-general Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali to Global Exhibition and Conference Sdn Bhd (GEC) chief executive Abdul Hafiz A. Bakar at the Defence Ministry pavilion during the Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (Natsec) Asia 2026 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur April 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Mindef hands over LoA to Global Exhibitions & Conferences to promote LIMA 2027

Recoda officials inspect the work progress at the Lawas Airport project site. — The Borneo Post pic

3 h ago

Sarawak’s new Lawas Airport project on track for 2028 completion, says development authority

Alor Gajah district police have detained an express bus driver after a viral video showed him driving in an unsafe manner. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

4 h ago

Bus driver detained over dangerous driving caught on video, Alor Gajah police say

Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) said the Songkran event failed to fully comply with approval conditions and may face action. — The Borneo Post

4 h ago

Kota Kinabalu City Hall to act against organiser over Songkran Splash Run breaches

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met the Secretary-General of the Muslim World League Fadhilatus Syeikh Dr Abdul Karim Al-Essa and his delegation to discuss global issues and the welfare of Muslim communities in Putrajaya yesterday. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

4 h ago

Anwar, Muslim World League chief discuss global conflicts, humanitarian concerns

Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah attends a royal banquet held in conjunction with the First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Selangor State Legislative Assembly at the Concorde Hotel Shah Alam in Shah Alam April 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Selangor Sultan attends dinner in conjunction with state assembly opening

Hajiji meeting the victims yesterday. — Daily Express pic

4 h ago

Hajiji: RM2,000 immediate aid for each household after fire leaves 9,000 homeless in Sandakan

Police arrested a woman and seized several firearms during a raid in Kuala Krai, Kelantan. — Picture via Facebook

4 h ago

Woman arrested, five firearms seized during raid targeting illegal wildlife activities in Kelantan

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