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Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow officiates the seafront road, renamed in honour of the late Tan Sri Chin Fung Kee, Penang’s visionary engineer who played a pivotal role in the construction of the first Penang Bridge, on April 30, 2026. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Penang renames seafront road after engineer behind first Penang Bridge

Mud flood on Jalan Abang Haji Openg to collapsing of retention wall and hoarding. — Picture courtesy of a TTDI resident

Malaysia / 11 h ago

TTDI mud flood sparks concern over Bukit Kiara arboretum project affecting 300 homes (VIDEO)

Jad Faid Arhan, 31, is accused of causing the death of Muzahid Millad, 22, a popular online gamer known as ‘Advance Gaming’, at kilometre 1.9 of the highway along the Salak Selatan to Jalan Tun Razak stretch on April 23. — Composite picture via Facebook/Advance Gaming

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Soldier charged with murder, possible death penalty over fatal MEX crash involving Bangladeshi influencer

In a statement posted on Facebook last night, Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the party’s political bureau had deliberated on recent developments involving the state’s royal institution and adat, which it described as having sparked significant controversy and misunderstandings among unity government component parties. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

N. Sembilan political impasse: Umno backs BN reps’ no-confidence in MB, calls for Pakatan talks

Malaysia men’s singles player Lee Zii Jia in action against Koki Watanabe of Japan in their Group B match of the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026 at Forum Horsens on April 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Lee Zii Jia shines in consolation win as Malaysia fall to Japan in Thomas Cup

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Assistant Director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the department received an emergency call at 2.31am, with the first engine from Selayang Fire and Rescue Station arriving at the scene about 19 minutes later. — Screengrab from Facebook/Di Manakah Joe Jambul

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Kepong blaze kills man, destroys five terrace houses (VIDEO)

MOH says pharmacies cannot offer blood draw services without proper licence; those that do are at risk of a RM500,000 fine, a jail term of up to six years, or both. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

No licence, no blood tests, Health Ministry tells community pharmacies

Police received a report on a crash involving a Perodua Alza multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) carrying two passengers from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, and a Ford Fiesta driven by the military officer at 5.38 am on April 23, 2026. — LLM pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Military officer to face charges over drunk driving death on MEX today

Sumud Nusantara Command Center director-general Datuk Dr Sani Araby Abdul Alim Araby speaks at a press conference on the latest developments of the Global Sumud Flotilla 2026 Mission after Israeli forces boarded the ships on April 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Ten Malaysians missing after Israeli forces board Gaza aid flotilla, says Sumud Nusantara Command Center

Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla interact with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a visit to the 9/11 Memorial in New York City on April 29, 2026. — Reuters pic

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NYC mayor Mamdani urges King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor diamond to India

Shah Alam district police said there were between 50 and 100 loud explosions from the fireworks released successively at about 1.05am on April 26, 2026 and 2.11am the following day, allegedly for a wedding photography session in the public parking area of the Setia Alam Community Trail. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Midnight fireworks chaos in Setia Alam: Police tracking wedding shoot group after viral video

The light show is scheduled to run until June 7. — Screengrabs from Instagram

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Kelana Jaya light show sparks safety concerns, MBPJ to hold special meeting on approval process

A general view outside the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly before the opening of the First Sitting of the Fourth Term of the 15th State Legislative Assembly in Seremban on April 23, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

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The Negeri Sembilan impasse unveils parallel pathways

Malaysia fans cheer on the national team players at Forum Horsens on April 25, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Thomas Cup: Heartbreak for South Korea as Danes squeeze through to quarter-finals despite Taiwan loss

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell smiles as he speaks at the Economic Club of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, on April 16, 2025. — AFP pic

Money / 9 h ago

Defying Trump, Powell ends term with rates on hold, keeps Fed board seat in break from tradition

Malaysia

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Transport Ministry extends Madani30 30pc ETS, ERT discount to May 14 after strong response

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd will provide two additional Electric Train Service trips on the KL Sentral–Padang Besar route and vice versa, in conjunction with the second-term school holidays and upcoming public holidays, including National Day, Maulidur Rasul and Malaysia Day. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — The 30 per cent discount offered under the Madani30 promotional code for Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) Electric Train Service (ETS) and Ekspres Rakyat Timuran (ERT) services has been extended until May 14.The Ministry of Transport (MOT), in a statement today, said the extension was...

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Former Perlis menteri besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man appeared at his trial on 10 charges related to false claims and receiving money from illegal activities at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court April 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 m ago

Witness tells court former Perlis MB Azlan Man received RM1.06m from cancelled state-funded travel packages

Lawyer N. Surendran, is representing the family of 25-year-old Trooper Abdul Hamid Talib from 22 Commando Regiment, who was severely injured on March 11, 2026 while at a military camp in Mersing, Johor. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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(From 2nd left) Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud, Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh and Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus are seen during a press conference at DBKL Tower in Kuala Lumpur April 30, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Former Perlis menteri besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man appeared at his trial on 10 charges related to false claims and receiving money from illegal activities at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court April 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Witness tells court former Perlis MB Azlan Man received RM1.06m from cancelled state-funded travel packages

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said what is currently taking place in Negeri Sembilan relates to customs practiced and the public should allow due process to proceed without interference. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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IGP urges restraint over N. Sembilan political crisis, assures public order intact

The clip, circulating widely on Threads, showed the tiger pacing slowly inside its enclosure before sitting and lying down on a patch of grass, with its ribs and hip bones clearly visible. — Screengrab from Threads

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Viral clip of ‘emaciated’ Malayan tiger in Japan sparks renewed concerns over welfare of Malaysian animals abroad (VIDEO)

(From left) Datuk Mendika Menteri Akhirulzaman Datuk Maarof Mat Rashad (Jelebu), Datuk Klana Petra Datuk Mubarak Dohak (Sungai Ujong), Datuk Johan Pahlawan Lela Perkasa Setiawan Datuk Muhammad Abdullah (Johol) and Datuk Lela Maharaja Datuk Seri Utama Muhammad Shariff Omar (Rembau). Mubarak was today ordered to immediately vacate the official residence at Balai Luak Undang Sungei Ujong, where he has stayed for more than three decades. — Facebook screenshot

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Mubarak ordered to vacate Sungei Ujong Undang official residence after 30 years

A 41-year-old man charged with killing his 83-year-old father has been sent to Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta in Perak for a psychiatric assessment. — Screenshot from Google Map

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Kelantan man with schizophrenia facing murder charge for killing 83-year-old dad sent for mental assessment

Organ donor Muhammad Syukri Bazli’s kidneys went to a 19-year-old man and 47-year-old woman respectively while his liver went to a 13-year-old girl. — Unsplash pic

1 h ago

One life lost, three saved: Terengganu man’s organs give new hope to 13-year-old girl, 19-year-old man, and 47-year-old woman

The SMK Tanjong Mas Form One student who survived the April 12, 2026 crash that killed her classmate was discharged on April 26, having undergone a skin graft on her earlobe, but will require more surgeries in the future, according to Kelantan Health director Datuk Dr Mohd Azman Yacob. — Bernama pic

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Survivor of SMK Tanjong Mas crash that killed classmate leaves hospital after two weeks, but still needs more surgeries

Public Service director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz said the fuel savings since April 15, 2026 involves 120,816 litres of petrol, or RM239,215.68 a day. — File picture by Hari Anggara

1 h ago

Work-from-home civil servants help cut petrol subsidy bill by RM1.9m since April 15

Cross border taxi services between Singapore and Malaysia will be expanded from May 4 to give travellers more flexibility while ensuring fair competition among operators. — Bernama pic

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New cross‑border taxi rules kick in May 4 as Singapore and Malaysia widen routes and options

Melaka Bersatu information chief Datuk Hishamuddin Abdul Karim has apologised to state executive councillor Datuk Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman after a party assemblyman posted an image of him online with a dog sticker covering his face. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

2 h ago

Bersatu info chief apologises after dog sticker post sparks outrage, says conduct was inappropriate

Demonstrators in a march for women’s rights in Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Bar says gender equality is not optional but a constitutional right, and called for the immediate removal of reservations under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Malaysian Bar calls for removal of gender equality reservations, warns of possible constitutional challenge

Consumer confidence among Malaysians declined steeply in April as inflation continued to soar, but remained considerably higher than that of their international peers, an Ipsos report said today. — Raymond Manuel

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No splurges, no risks: Ipsos says Malaysians tighten wallets as inflation bites

Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail praised the state’s economic achievements, which have recorded impressive figures over the past four years with investments totalling RM272 billion. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Tunku Ismail praises Johor’s RM272b investment haul, says record RM110b in 2025 marks history

PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said the four recommendations to be implemented by the MoE include the introduction of the nationwide ‘Zero Dilapidated School Buildings’ programme to create a safe and conducive environment for teaching and learning. — Bernama pic

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Mas Ermieyati slams Bersatu rep’s dog sticker post, says it insults Muslim manners and elected office

The Sabah government warned against land clearing by fire as well as open burning during the current dry spell in a bid to prevent forest fires. — Unsplash pic

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Sabah bans open burning as El Niño raises forest fire risk

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