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Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has failed her last bid to get a new High Court judge to hear her entire solar bribery case all over again, which means her next step is to continue her appeal against her conviction and sentence of 10 years' jail and RM970 million fine. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Explained: Why Rosmah couldn’t ‘reset’ her bribery trial and lost all three tries to remove judge

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki speaks during a press conference at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, March 4, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 7 h ago

MACC: Former federal minister among 12 called in for questioning over RM1.11b semiconductor chip deal

In a letter posted on Facebook, Farm Fresh Bhd said its farm director Jacob Mathan, 35, died in a helicopter crash in Pililla, Rizal province, the Philippines. — Screengrab via Facebook/Farm Fresh Milk Malaysia

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Farm Fresh confirms farm director killed in Philippines helicopter crash

This Volcano Curry Mee is topped with so many ingredients. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 13 h ago

Overseas Union Garden’s Volcano Curry House serves a thick, fragrant curry mee and curry ‘chee cheong fun’ with ‘yong liew’

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said state executive councillor Fahmi Zainol has been removed from his post with immediate effect following a proposal by PKR. — File picture by Opayn Mok

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Penang CM: State exco Fahmi Zainol terminated after charge of hurting wife

Yan Sulian (second left) helps a patient with electronic registration at a community health centre in Shanghai on February 11, 2026. — AFP pic

Life / 14 h ago

This Shanghai doctor has 160,000 patients and he has never met any of them

In a media advisory today, Wisma Putra said it noted the announcement by UAE authorities on the opening of designated safe air corridors and Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG)’s temporary resumption of return services to and from Jeddah and Madinah on March 4 to 8. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Malaysians strongly advised to defer non-essential travel to seven Middle East countries

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the whereabouts of three of Tun Daim Zainuddin's children were currently unknown. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Only one of the four Daim children being sought in Ops Godfather probe has come forward, MACC says

This US Navy handout photo released by US Central Command public affairs shows an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, making an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury on February 28, 2026. The United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes against targets in Iran on February 28, sparking swift retaliation by the Islamic republic which responded with missile attacks across the region. — US Navy handout/AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Trump says Iran was ‘weeks from a weapon’ as he signals US Navy tanker escorts and contradicts Rubio

Former SRC director Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi testified in court that Nik Faisal, appointed as both director and CEO of the company, acted as Najib’s proxy and served as the link between the then prime minister and SRC’s board of directors. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Najib ran SRC International through proxy Nik Faisal, ex-director tells court

Britain said yesterday it would block study visas for nationals from four countries and halt work visas for Afghans, using what it called an “emergency brake” to curb rising asylum claims from people entering through legal routes. — Reuters pic

World / 9 h ago

UK triggers ‘emergency brake’ to stop study visas for four countries and Afghan work visas

James Chai, former special functions officer to ex-economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, denies allegations of misappropriation linked to a government deal with ARM Limited and criticises the MACC’s handling of the investigation. — Picture from Facebook/James Chai

Malaysia / 3 h ago

‘I’m no Jho Low 2’: Rafizi’s ex-aide denies misappropriation claims, slams MACC’s public search

Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin reportedly said he would oppose any attempt by former deputy Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin to join Perikatan Nasional with his new party, citing a loss of trust. — File picture by Hari Anggara.

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Muhyiddin: Hamzah’s new party cannot join Perikatan after ‘betrayal’

issued a notice today regarding Chai Jin Shern, also known as James Chai, who previously served as a special functions officer to Rafizi during the latter’s tenure as Minister of Economy. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 8 h ago

MACC seeks Rafizi’s former aide in chip project probe

Rocket trails are seen in the sky above Netanya amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile attacks on March 3, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Iran launches new strikes on US targets across the Gulf, fuelling regional energy fears

Malaysia

57 m ago

Ramadan food waste repurposed for compost and biodiesel in George Town

A general view at the TTDI Ramadan bazaar in Kuala Lumpur on February 24, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

GEORGE TOWN, March 4 — While the vibrant sights and irresistible aromas of iftar treats fill Ramadan bazaars, tens of tonnes of food are discarded daily, highlighting a growing concern over food waste.Penang Island City Council (MBPP) mayor Datuk A Rajendran said up to 30 tonnes of waste are collected...

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Malaysians in Qatar may contact the Embassy of Malaysia in Doha at 974 3374 6733 (24 hours) or by email at mwdoha@kln.gov.my. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Malaysians in UAE advised to seek shelter when sirens sound

In a statement today, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said diesel prices in Peninsular Malaysia will rise by eight sen to RM3.12 per litre, while rates in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan remain unchanged at RM2.15 per litre. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Finance Ministery: RON97 up 10 sen, diesel in peninsular rises eight sen

James Chai, former special functions officer to ex-economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, denies allegations of misappropriation linked to a government deal with ARM Limited and criticises the MACC’s handling of the investigation. — Picture from Facebook/James Chai

Malaysia / 3 h ago

‘I’m no Jho Low 2’: Rafizi’s ex-aide denies misappropriation claims, slams MACC’s public search

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The Prime Minister’s Office today announced the appointment of Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz as the new Senior Political Advisor to the Prime Minister. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

3 h ago

PMO confirms Tengku Zafrul is now senior political adviser to the PM

Najib’s counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah repeatedly pressed Shahrol Azral over his reliance on statements allegedly made by former SRC chief executive officer Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

3 h ago

Najib’s defence says witness testimony built on hearsay

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said Bukit Tambun assemblyman Goh Choon Aik will be sworn in as a state executive councillor this Friday. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

4 h ago

Bukit Tambun rep to be sworn in as Penang exco Friday after predecessor removed, says Penang CM

Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has acknowledged that his official car sometimes goes through red lights, attributing the action to the demanding nature of his daily schedule. — Picture via Facebook

4 h ago

Negri Sembilan MB admits to running red lights… but only when he has cop with him

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said no action has been taken so far against MPs absent during the vote on the proposed 10-year prime minister term limit, with two having submitted explanations and six yet to do so. — Picture by Yusof Isa

4 h ago

Fahmi: Six govt MPs yet to explain absence from 10-year PM term limit vote, Anwar to decide next steps

A 43-year-old security guard is escorted out of the Johor Bahru Sessions Court after being sentenced to 21 years’ jail and 24 strokes of the cane for 13 sexual offence charges. His face is obscured to protect the victim’s identity. — Picture by Ben Tan

5 h ago

Johor court hands down 21 years’ jail, 24 strokes for security guard who raped daughter and recorded the abuse

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil speaks during the ministry’s weekly press conference at the Communications Ministry in Putrajaya, March 4, 2026.

5 h ago

Fahmi: 10-year PM term limit Bill to be retabled in June after vote falls short

Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow that the state has only received 300 appeals against the new rates out of 370,000 bills that were sent out. — Photo by Hari Anggara

5 h ago

Penang CM: Quit rent hike was sensationalised, fewer than 1pc submitted appeal

In a letter posted on Facebook, Farm Fresh Bhd said its farm director Jacob Mathan, 35, died in a helicopter crash in Pililla, Rizal province, the Philippines. — Screengrab via Facebook/Farm Fresh Milk Malaysia

6 h ago

Farm Fresh confirms farm director killed in Philippines helicopter crash

MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki gestures towards items seized under ‘Ops Middleman’ during a press conference at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, March 4, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

6 h ago

RM12.48m paid to shield overloaded lorries: MACC says traffic police, JPJ officers among 18 arrested in ‘tonto’ bribery ring

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said state executive councillor Fahmi Zainol has been removed from his post with immediate effect following a proposal by PKR. — File picture by Opayn Mok

6 h ago

Penang CM: State exco Fahmi Zainol terminated after charge of hurting wife

Both victims, a 72-year-old woman and her 39-year-old son, were pronounced dead at the scene by health personnel. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Woman and adult son found dead at Taman Sahabat flats

The Federal Court will now hear the two legal questions put forward by the widow of former Finance Minister Tun Daim Zainuddin. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

6 h ago

Federal Court to hear two questions of law from late Daim’s wife

Nilai district police chief Supt Johari Yahya said the 20 individuals included the victim’s friends, dormitory residents, and security guards. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

6 h ago

Cops record statements from 20 people in Nilai foreign woman death probe

Judge Nor Hasniah Ab Razak imposed the sentence on Mohd Daniel Hakim Abdullah, 39, after he pleaded guilty to the charge. The court ordered the sentence to take effect from today. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

7 h ago

Man jailed 22 months after failing to pay RM60,000 fine for kicking kitten to death

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