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Vegetables sold at the markets could rise as much as 50 per cent in April 2026 as the US-Israel-Iran fight that began end-February reaches Malaysia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Your shopping bill is about to get more expensive: Farmers say veggie prices could rise 50pc in April

The exterior of noconnection.coffee at Taman Taynton View, Cheras. — Pictures by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 13 h ago

Half the space, double the charm: These small cafés in KL & PJ offer a sanctuary from the crowds

The Finance Ministry is cracking down on Budi95 abuse by blocking users caught filling subsidised petrol into containers. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Abuse Budi95, lose it: Finance Ministry to freeze cards over subsidised fuel misuse

Police have arrested two individuals suspected of engaging in an indecent act at a cemetery in Batu Gantung, Air Itam. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Disturbing footage of indecent act in Penang cemetery sparks police probe, two now in custody

Stingless bee farm operator Nor Ehsan Abd Rahman said that his involvement in the field began in Form Three. — Bernama pic

Life / 15 h ago

Buzzing with ambition, ex‑banker’s stingless bee farm turns sweet dreams into RM300,000 reality

US President Donald Trump gestures as he steps from Air Force One upon his arrival in West Palm Beach, Florida March 20, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 7 h ago

Trump approved Iran strike after call with Netanyahu and fresh intelligence on leadership target, report says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Netanyahu reiterated that the ongoing strikes were “crushing the missile programme and the nuclear programme” of Iran and also “inflicting heavy damage on Hezbollah”. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Netanyahu says Trump sees chance to turn US-Israeli gains in Iran into deal

Lenient legal deterrence and increasingly organised syndicates have resulted in rising cable theft cases and financial losses. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

A slap on the wrist: Existing legal gaps weaken crackdown on syndicated cable theft, among key challenges, says Prasarana

Israeli emergency service personnel gather at the site of an Iranian missile strike in Tel Aviv March 24, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

Iran hits Israel with missiles after denying Trump talks

An elderly woman and her son were found dead in their home in Kampung Zainol Abidin, Bedong, yesterday evening. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Elderly mum and son found dead in Sg Petani home after more than two days

Videos showing two people filling up a container in their car boot with subsidised petrol have been circulating on social media, prompting the government to investigate the abuse. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Johor petrol station under probe after viral videos of subsidised RON95 poured into car boot container

At 8.01 am, the local currency strengthened to 3.9200/9400 against the greenback from Thursday’s close of 3.9330/9415. — Reuters pic

Money / 12 h ago

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar as Trump signals West Asia de-escalation

The Sessions Court here has ordered the Kuala Lumpur Mayor to pay RM824,180 in damages to a couple who lost their son after he was killed by a fallen tree on a road divider maintained by Kuala Lumpur City Hall. — Photo by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 7 h ago

DBKL to pay parents RM824,180 after fallen tree kills motorcyclist-son, court finds negligence

Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli speaks at a media briefing on the 2026 Hari Raya Aidilfitri special ops at the Menora Control Centre on March 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

JPJ suspends two officers over viral offences: one a double-line breach, another a fatal crash

This video grab taken from handout footage released by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on March 21, 2026, appears to show what it describes as the launch of “the 72nd wave” of missiles carried out against Israeli targets. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Blast shakes Jerusalem after Iran fires two missiles, minor injuries reported

Malaysia

2 h ago

From sunburn to stroke — experts warn heatwave packs more than discomfort

The heatwave currently affecting the country not only increases health risks but may also lead to long-term physiological complications such as heatstroke. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — The heatwave currently affecting the country not only increases health risks but may also lead to long-term physiological complications such as heatstroke.Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) public health medicine expert, Associate Prof Dr Malina Osman said health risks from hot weather can be divided into two...

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Sacks of rice displayed for sale at a supermarket in in Kuala Lumpur October 16, 2024. Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Mohamad Sabu: Malaysia steps up food security measures as West Asia conflict and hot weather bite

The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) rescued a critically injured hornbill found on the ground near a building in the Kuala Baram Industrial Estate, as Miri experienced sweltering heat and bush fires in Lutong on Tuesday. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Hornbill crashes into building as bush fire haze blankets Miri, firefighters race to save protected bird

A student at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), charged with desecrating the Quran and posting offensive content on social media, has been expelled from the university. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Student facing court charges over Quran desecration and offensive Threads posts expelled from university

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Orange-clad heroes spend Raya fighting bush fire as smoke disrupts celebrations near Desaru. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Aidilfitri amid the flames: Kota Tinggi firefighters battle 150-hectare blaze through festive season

Traffic flow on several major expressways nationwide showed an increasing trend, with slow-moving traffic reported following a rise in the number of vehicles heading towards the Klang Valley. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Highway jams stretch north, south and east as Klang Valley-bound motorists make their way home

The current supply of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the country remains stable, with no shortages reported so far, says Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

4 h ago

No shortage here: Armizan says petrol, diesel and LPG supply steady as authorities step up monitoring

Indira Gandhi (centre) and Indira Gandhi Action Team (Ingat) chairman Arun Dorasamy (right) are seen before the meeting with IGP Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail at the Bukit Aman police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur December 10, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

4 h ago

Indira Gandhi’s ex-husband’s Budi95 petrol subsidy account still active; lawyers ask why not suspended

Malaysia recorded RM82.1 billion in trade and investment payments with China, Thailand and Indonesia settled in local currencies as at November 2025, a sharp rise from just RM3.6 billion in 2009. — Reuters pic

4 h ago

Anwar: Malaysia’s local currency trade with China, Thailand and Indonesia surges to RM82b, cutting reliance on US dollar

Scorching temperatures in Penang have done little to deter tourists with popular attractions continuing to draw strong crowds during the Hari Raya and school holiday period. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Heatwave fails to slow Penang’s holiday buzz as tourists flock to heritage streets and seaside spots

An outdoor LED display in Chuping, Perlis shows the temperature at over 40° Celsius on March 23, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Mohd Fadli Salleh

5 h ago

Fun in the sun? Perlis at 40°C reshapes 2026 Aidilfitri celebrations for Chuping residents

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained two oil tankers suspected of conducting unauthorised ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering activities near Pulau Jarak, Lumut March 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

MMEA swoops in off Lumut, detains two tankers over suspected illegal oil transfer near Pulau Jarak

Malaysia must position itself as a credible and compelling alternative as global investors reassess risk amid the crisis in West Asia, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

5 h ago

Tengku Zafrul urges Malaysia to seize Gulf capital as investors rethink risk in a turbulent world

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that Malaysia strongly condemns the military attacks against Iran in a telephone conversation with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

5 h ago

Malaysia calls for ceasefire as Anwar and Luxon swap views on West Asia turmoil and its ripple effects on global security

A view of the Sungai Golok Integrated River Basin Development Project in Kelantan. Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the government is accelerating the implementation of Integrated Water Resources Management across major river basins, strengthening water storage strategies, and enhancing the use of digital technology and artificial intelligence in the sector. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

DPM Fadillah clarifies Malaysia not facing ‘water bankruptcy’, but must manage rising demand by 2030

Selangor KPDN recorded 67 cases of trader offences during an anti-profiteering operation of Ramadan and Raya bazaars from February 19–26, 2026. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

No price tags, misleading pricing, unverified scales: Selangor cracks down on rogue traders at festive bazaars in anti-profiteering sweep

Federal Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali (left) in discussion with Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor over concerns of shortage of fuel in Sabah on March 24, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Sabah Chief Minister's Department

6 h ago

No need for panic buying: Hajiji, Armizan address Sabah fuel concerns amid recent rumours

Rising fertiliser costs, driven by Middle East conflicts and China’s export curbs, are putting pressure on Malaysia’s vegetable production. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

6 h ago

Explainer: How the Middle East conflict and China fertiliser curbs are rattling Malaysia’s vegetable supply

PBAPP Chief Executive Officer Datuk K. Pathmanathan the water supplied from the Teluk Bahang Dam can sustain Penang for 261 days (8.7 months) under current usage rates as of March 24, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

7 h ago

Penang water supply stable for at least two months as dams, Sungai Muda above alert level despite heatwave

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