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Tun Dr Mahathir described what led to his hospitalisation at Institut Jantung Negara. — Instagram screenshot

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Dr Mahathir in his own words, on his fall: ‘I just lost control of my legs’ (VIDEO)

Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam said that over the two-day “open house” celebration, only traditional drinks will be served to visitors. — Facebook pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Only ‘traditional’ drinks, not beer, allowed at Kaamatan cultural houses

Some of the 14 juvenile boys, aged 12 to 17, arrive at the Johor Bahru court complex to face rioting charges outside their school at the Magistrate's Court on April 14, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Skudai school fight: Teens and guardians face charges for rioting outside SMK Taman Selesa Jaya

Online scams have transformed from individual acts into structured operations. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Scams in the digital age: How hackers and AI are reshaping online fraud in Malaysia

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his government’s priority is to ensure the security of supply of essential goods for the people, following the sharp increase in oil prices and global supply chain disruptions, even though incur additional spending. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Govt raises paddy aid, diesel cash support as fuel crisis bites; payouts April 21

An illustration shows a picture of US President Donald Trump and an AI-generated picture he posted on his Truth Social platform depicting himself as Jesus Christ on April 13, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Pope vs Dr Not Jesus: Why the US religious right is turning against Trump

A screen capture shows L’Ecuyère et les clowns, during its listing on the Sotheby’s auction site.

Malaysia / 17 h ago

MACC recovers Picasso, Miró artworks worth over RM780,000 in 1MDB probe

China warned Tuesday it would retaliate if US President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose new tariffs, after reports alleging Beijing has supplied or plans to supply weapons to Iran. — Reuters file pic

World / 18 h ago

China vows ‘countermeasures’ if Trump tariff threat is imposed

An illustration shows a map of the Strait of Hormuz and 3D printed oil barrels on March 26, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 4 h ago

Who’s blockading whom? How the US lockdown of Iranian oil affects global markets

Delivering the court’s unanimous decision, Justice Datuk Azmi Ariffin said the Industrial Court and High Court erred in relying on AirAsia Group Berhad’s (AAGB) consolidated losses to justify retrenching an employee of AAB, which is a separate legal entity. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Court of Appeal rules ex-AirAsia co-pilot was unlawfully dismissed, awards RM147,400

Cargo ships in the Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz are seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates on March 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 16 h ago

IEA sees global oil demand falling for first time since Covid, warns of ‘demand destruction’

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the development would be carried out using local expertise, foreign technology and cooperation with friendly nations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Malaysia’s own combat drone in works, says defence minister

An information panel shows cancelled flights during a strike by the Cockpit pilots union at Frankfurt Airport on April 13, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 15 h ago

Running on fumes: Airlines warn of groundings as jet fuel becomes the new gold

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Hydroshoppe, director seek to transfer bribery case to High Court

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said that to avoid excessive dependence on imported fossil fuels and external markets, economic restructuring through a transition to renewable energy must be accelerated. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Economy minister: Biodiesel blend rate to be increased from B10 to B15

Malaysia

8 m ago

Penang gets RM800m federal boost for water security projects

A Penang Water Supply Corporation handout image shows an aerial view of the Mengkuang Dam.

GEORGE TOWN, April 15 — The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation will implement five key water supply projects in Penang worth an estimated RM800 million to bolster the state’s water security, the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) announced today.According to PBAPP chief executive officer Datuk K. Pathmanathan, the...

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Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said Sarawak has positioned itself as a player in renewable and green energy. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 9 m ago

Rising diesel costs back Sarawak’s energy shift, says Abang Johari

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul says he has not yet received any formal notification letter regarding Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin’s resignation as Opposition Leader. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 m ago

No official letter yet on Hamzah Zainudin’s resignation as Opposition Leader, says Speaker

A Google Maps image shows the epicentre of the quake north of Mataram, Indonesia.

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes Bali Sea, no tsunami threat to Malaysia

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File picture of traffic on the Federal Highway, October 14, 2020. Traffic flow on the first day of the civil service work-from-home (WFH) policy was generally under control today, although several major highways in the Klang Valley experienced slow-moving traffic during peak hours. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

1 h ago

Klang Valley traffic stays normal as govt work-from-home policy begins

1 h ago

MCMC questions individual over fake news on diesel shipment to Philippines

File picture of the the General Operations Force (GOF) Southeast Brigade. The GOF Tenggara Brigade seized more than 200kg of suspected cannabis worth RM709,450 in a patrol operation around Jeram Perdah, Pasir Mas, on Monday. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

GOF busts RM700,000 drug haul in Pasir Mas

Kuala Lumpur JPJ director Hamidi Adam said in a statement today that 283 summonses were issued and 80 individuals were checked during the two-hour operation by the department’s Falcon Unit, which started at 3am. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

JPJ crackdown nets 26 bikes, 283 summonses in DUKE illegal racing ops

National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang and Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo today conveyed Vishu greetings to Malaysians of Malayalee heritage. — Pictures from Facebook/Aaron Ago Dagang/Gobind Singh Deo

1 h ago

Aaron, Gobind extend Vishu greetings, call for stronger neighbourly spirit

Coconut trees are seen swaying in strong winds at Kampung Jambu Bongkok in Marang on January 15, 2025. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for Langkawi, parts of Johor

An eight‑second Facebook video has gone viral, showing the woman sitting on the driver’s lap as the vehicle moved. — Screengrab from social media

2 h ago

Bus driver in viral lap video to be questioned by police today

Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Khairul Anuar Khalid said they received a report on the hit-and-run at 12.39 am, adding that preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was crossing from left to right of the road near the pedestrian crossing when they were hit. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

2 h ago

Ampang cops hunt driver in Taman Muda hit-and-run that left pedestrian seriously injured

The Prisons Department said inmate escort operations to court yesterday adhered to established procedures, with all actions guided by security needs, operational priorities and on-ground conditions. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2 h ago

Prisons Dept denies SOP breach in escort convoy, cites technical glitch

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcers speak with individuals touting unlicensed photography services. — DBKL pic

2 h ago

DBKL intensifies crackdown on KLCC and Saloma Link photo touts

Delivering the court’s unanimous decision, Justice Datuk Azmi Ariffin said the Industrial Court and High Court erred in relying on AirAsia Group Berhad’s (AAGB) consolidated losses to justify retrenching an employee of AAB, which is a separate legal entity. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Court of Appeal rules ex-AirAsia co-pilot was unlawfully dismissed, awards RM147,400

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with Bank Rakyat chairman Datuk Mohd Irwan Mohd Mubarak and Bank Rakyat chief executive officer Ahmad Shahril Mohd Shariff, April 14, 2026. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim

2 h ago

Anwar urges Bank Rakyat to reinvent, stay competitive

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Indonesian man arrested after newborn found buried in Labu

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chairs the National Economic Action Council (NEAC) meeting, April 14, 2026. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim

2 h ago

Anwar: NEAC acts to secure power supply and basic goods, cushion rakyat from energy squeeze

According to its April 2026 World Economic Outlook (WEO) released yesterday, the IMF also estimated Malaysia’s real GDP growth at 4.3 per cent in 2027. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

2 h ago

IMF lifts Malaysia’s 2026 growth outlook to 4.7pc, 4.3pc in 2027

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