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Signage of Genting Malaysia’s Resorts World is seen at its complex of casino, hotel and entertainment park in Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia on September 16, 2022. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

High Court rules against Genting founder’s grandchildren in landmark will challenge

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh urged gym operators to pass on the 80 per cent licence fee reduction to the public through membership discounts, including special rates for seniors. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Pass on the discount to your customers, FT minister tells gyms after 80pc licence fee cut

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (left) speaks at a joint press conference with Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail at Menara 2 MCMC in Cyberjaya, March 3, 2026 — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 17 h ago

‘Explain yourselves’: Fahmi says MPs who skipped PM term limit vote must answer to constituents, party leaders

In a statement, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the quake was centred at 2.0 degrees North and 96.5 degrees East, at a depth of 10km. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

MetMalaysia: Tremors felt in parts of Kedah, Penang, Perlis after 6.5-magnitude Sumatra earthquake

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the figure was calculated based on the stipulated daily rate of RM2.7 million imposed on the contractor for each day of delay. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

LRT3 main contractor liable for RM474.8m in late penalties after 174-day delay, says Loke

In a statement today, MRT Corp expressed its gratitude to Saripuddin for his leadership and guidance during his tenure as chairman. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Money / 18 h ago

Saripuddin Kasim resigns as MRT Corp chairman

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 / 2 h ago

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

Malaysia / 14 h ago

MACC nabs traffic cop over alleged RM30,000 protection fee from transport firms

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Wanted: Artist, husband accused of RM1.5m land scam in viral Threads post

Singapore / 19 h ago

Ex-teacher in Singapore charged with 26 offences over alleged sex acts with underage boy

His Majesty the King Sultan Ibrahim has granted royal assent to nine Acts passed by Parliament, including amendments on insolvency, legal aid and social security. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 16 h ago

King grants royal assent to nine Acts passed by Parliament

All Pakatan Harapan MPs were present and supported the Bill, while the other six absentees were Datuk Hishammuddin Hussein (Sembrong), Larry Sng (Julau), Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal (Bukit Gantang), Henry Sum Agong (Lawas), Riduan Rubin (Tenom), and Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan (Keningau). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Absence explained: Libaran MP in hospital, Tapah MP at prayers during PM tenure vote

The National Scam Response Centre opened on March 3, 2026 and now operates 24/7 out of Menara 2 MCMC in Cyberjaya, after previously being located at the Bank Negara Malaysia building in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Call 997 right away if you suspect a scam, Fahmi tells Malaysians

Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said investigations show most deepfake material circulating online is facilitated by social media platforms. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

‘Scammers paying to target Malaysians’: Fahmi vows crackdown on deepfake social media ads under new law

According to an official statement issued today, DNB said it had taken note of TM’s notice and public statements regarding its intent to terminate the 5G Access Agreement. — SoyaCincau pic

Money / 18 h ago

DNB rejects TM’s early termination notice for 10-year 5G access agreement

Malaysia

4 m ago

Putrajaya saves RM4b in diesel subsidies in 2025 after retargeting, Dewan Rakyat told

The Finance Ministry said retargeting diesel subsidies through SKDS 2.0 cut spending to RM6.2 billion in 2025 from RM10.1 billion in 2024.. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The actual expenditure on diesel subsidies decreased to RM6.2 billion in 2025 compared to RM10.1 billion in 2024, resulting in savings of about RM4 billion.The Ministry of Finance (MoF) said that the savings were achieved through the retargeting of diesel subsidies in Peninsular Malaysia via...

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MAG said that as flights resume, Malaysia Airlines is taking proactive measures to safeguard operations, including using alternative flight paths to avoid affected regions. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 13 m ago

Malaysia Airlines to temporarily resume Jeddah, Madinah flights March 4–8 as Doha services stay suspended

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said data as of yesterday (March 2) showed that 351,789 applications had been recorded for the 2027 intake, including 51,457 children aged five and above. – Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 17 m ago

Over 350,000 apply for early Year 1 admission for 2027 intake, including 51,000 five-year-olds

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 / 24 m ago

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

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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

2 h ago

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

14 h ago

MACC nabs traffic cop over alleged RM30,000 protection fee from transport firms

15 h ago

Wanted: Artist, husband accused of RM1.5m land scam in viral Threads post

A train for the MRT Putrajaya Line is seen during a media preview in Putrajaya on March 14, 2023. — Miera Zulyana pic

15 h ago

Rapid Rail: Cable theft near Damansara Damai could hobble MRT Putrajaya Line for up to three days

Signage of Genting Malaysia’s Resorts World is seen at its complex of casino, hotel and entertainment park in Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia on September 16, 2022. — Reuters pic

15 h ago

High Court rules against Genting founder’s grandchildren in landmark will challenge

All Pakatan Harapan MPs were present and supported the Bill, while the other six absentees were Datuk Hishammuddin Hussein (Sembrong), Larry Sng (Julau), Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal (Bukit Gantang), Henry Sum Agong (Lawas), Riduan Rubin (Tenom), and Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan (Keningau). — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Absence explained: Libaran MP in hospital, Tapah MP at prayers during PM tenure vote

Senior press secretary to the prime minister Tunku Nashrul Abaidah stressed that the government would not tolerate any form of insult towards Islam, particularly against the holy Quran. — Picture by Farhan Najib

15 h ago

Putrajaya says no tolerance for insults to Islam, warns public against spreading false claims

Senior press secretary to the prime minister, Tunku Nashrul Abaidah, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had stressed that the availability of supplies and price stability of daily necessities must be guaranteed nationwide without exception. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

16 h ago

Putrajaya to tighten Ramadan bazaar price checks, ensure essentials remain affordable for Raya

This file picture shows PDRM forensic officers inspecting the scene where Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Bukit Kayu Hitam commander SAC Mohd Nasaruddin Mohd Nasir’s vehicle was shot at in Bukit Kayu Hitam, February 25, 2026 — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Suspect followed border agency chief for a month before Bukit Kayu Hitam shooting, say police

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh urged gym operators to pass on the 80 per cent licence fee reduction to the public through membership discounts, including special rates for seniors. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Pass on the discount to your customers, FT minister tells gyms after 80pc licence fee cut

This file picture shows SWCorp Perlis enforcement officers hanging a banner warning against littering at Arau Ramadan Bazaar, Arau, February 26, 2026. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Nga hails ‘positive impact’ after 1,000 litterbugs given community service since January

Child Protector Siti Nur Fazlina Md Daud said the baby’s mother, known as Dita Ledia, an Indonesian national, had disappeared during discussions over the child’s welfare. — Picture from pexels.com

16 h ago

Welfare dept seeks mother who left baby girl at Seberang Jaya hospital

Deputy Minister M. Kulasegaran said the government is prioritising better drafting of Bills through wider engagement to improve quality, transparency and inclusiveness before they are tabled in Parliament. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Can Bills be drafted better before tabling in Parliament? Kula says improvements underway

Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the committee will examine the Bill, including the accountability mechanism for the Public Prosecutor, and recommend any amendments deemed necessary. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Azalina to head 12-member panel reviewing AG–PP separation Bill, report due in three months

His Majesty the King Sultan Ibrahim has granted royal assent to nine Acts passed by Parliament, including amendments on insolvency, legal aid and social security. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

16 h ago

King grants royal assent to nine Acts passed by Parliament

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