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Samenta says SMEs face financial strain from sudden holidays due to penalties on contracts, triple wage payments, and disruptions to perishable inventory and delivery schedules. — Picture courtesy of Samenta

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Ad-hoc public holidays an ‘unhealthy economic habit’ that must stop, says SME association

Transport Minister Anthony Loke speaks at a press conference on the regulation and oversight of pick‑up trucks at the Ministry of Transport in Putrajaya, March 16, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Transport Ministry clarifies use of pick‑up trucks, de‑controlled vehicles for business goods transport from April 1

US President Donald Trump holds a chart on reciprocal tariffs while speaking about how to ‘Make America Wealthy Again’ at the White House in Washington April 2, 2025. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Guan Eng urges Putrajaya to help Malaysian firms reclaim share of RM543b illegal Trump tariffs

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi shaking hands with Rembau Umno deputy chief Khairy Jamaluddin (left) at the World Trade Centre in Kual Lumpur on January 12, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

‘I’m coming home’: Khairy confirms formal bid to rejoin Umno after meeting Zahid

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh speaks during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur on March 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Hannah Yeoh: KL’s RM33m road maintenance budget ‘not enough’ for a million vehicles daily

Transit through the Strait of Hormuz has been closed off by Iran, making the shipment of goods via sea routes difficult. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

Australia says won't send navy ship to Strait of Hormuz after Trump request

People walk outside a Maybank branch in Kuala Lumpur on July 9, 2021. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Got a car loan? Banks offer ‘goodwill discounts’ for early settlement as hire-purchase reforms kick in

An undated file photograph shows yellow tape used by the Royal Malaysia Police to secure a perimeter. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Botched jewellery store heist in PJ: Suspect shot dead following struggle with security guards

Five Spices Beef Noodles is a bowl not to be missed if you appreciate a lighter, cleaner beef broth served with egg noodles, gelatinous tendons, beef brisket and tripe — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 17 h ago

Taman Muda’s Yee Gourmet Noodle House serves up a worthy bowl of beef noodles for the lighter palate

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech during an iftar ceremony at the Second Central Lecture Hall Complex, Universiti Malaysia Sabah in Kota Kinabalu on March 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘Case closed’: Anwar says 40pc Sabah revenue right final, court move only to protect credibility of past leaders

A car believed to belong to activist Cikgu Chandra after it was set on fire in Taman Kinrara, Puchong. — Picture via social media

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Police arrest 12, including mastermind, over attack on activist Cikgu Chandra

An Iranian man gestures as he stands near destroyed homes following a military strike on the Iranian capital Tehran on March 15, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

Iran warns countries to keep out of war as drone hits base used by Italy

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today said the party’s former Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin has formally appealed to return to the party. — Picture via Facebook/Zahid Hamidi

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Khairy Jamaluddin knocks on Umno’s door again, appeal letter delivered during Ramadan visit

An undated file photograph shows yellow tape used by the Royal Malaysia Police to secure a perimeter. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Teen found dead in Taman Menglembu Impiana drain

Perikatan Nasional today called for a special parliamentary sitting to discuss the implications of the nullification of the Malaysia–US Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), which it said could have broad business implications. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Perikatan calls for special Parliament sitting on nullification of US-Malaysia trade deal

Malaysia

7 h ago

Foreign Minister says Malaysians stranded in West Asia safely repatriated amid regional conflict

An Emirates aircraft flies past plumes of smoke from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 16, 2026. — AFP pic

PUTRAJAYA, March 16 — All Malaysians stranded by the conflict in West Asia, including those on self-arranged umrah, have been safely repatriated, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.Mohamad said there are currently no plans to evacuate Malaysians residing in the affected countries, though they may return home independently as...

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Four individuals who made statements that sparked provocative debates on religious and racial issues will be charged at separate courts in various locations tomorrow morning, said Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 7 h ago

IGP confirms four individuals to stand in separate courts tomorrow over provocative racial, religious statements

File picture of a ‘blood moon’ sighted in Kuala Lumpur on July 28, 2018. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 7 h ago

US Embassy, Mosti unveil ‘One Moon, Many Worlds’ campaign to spark Malaysia’s next space generation

The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) confirmed that it has conducted inspections of several premises belonging to a businessman following allegations of corporate manipulation linked to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Police confirm raids on businessman’s premises amid corporate manipulation probe linked to MACC

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The government is looking to recruit retired military personnel to work as haulage truck drivers to address labour shortages in the port logistics sector, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

8 h ago

Govt to recruit retired servicemen as haulage drivers to ease logistics labour crunch at Port Klang

Port Klang handled a record 15.14 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2025, marking the highest container throughput since the port began operations in 1973, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

8 h ago

Loke: Port Klang hits record 15.14 million TEUs in 2025 as new PKA annex opens

Most states in Malaysia will have clear skies throughout Aidilfitri, from March 20 to 22, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

8 h ago

MetMalaysia forecasts mostly clear skies for Aidilfitri, with brief thunderstorms expected in several states

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that international law must be applied consistently to all nations to retain its credibility, warning that selective enforcement would erode confidence in the global system. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Anwar calls for consistent application of international law, warns selective enforcement threatens world stability

Three men were found dead, believed to have been electrocuted while attempting to steal cables in an open field at Taman Rapat Perdana here this morning. — AFP pic

9 h ago

Police: Three men electrocuted while trying to steal cables from TNB pylon in Ipoh

Malaysia’s S. Sivasangari crushed US squash player Marina Stefanoni to win the 2026 Australian Open crown in Brisbane on March 15. — Picture from X/PSA Squash Tour

9 h ago

Anwar congratulates Sivasangari on Australian Open triumph, calls it inspiration for youth

A former financial administrative assistant at a university pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to a charge of criminal breach of trust, involving customers’ cash amounting to RM204,603.10, six years ago. — Reuters pic

9 h ago

Zamri Vinoth to face charges over Feb 7 rally in court tomorrow, Arun Dorasamy over temple issue

Domestic flight capacity has been increased to accommodate the surge in travel demand ahead of Aidilfitri, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

Govt boosts domestic flight capacity for Aidilfitri rush, assuring no cancellations despite global tensions

An undated file photograph shows yellow tape used by the Royal Malaysia Police to secure a perimeter. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

Botched jewellery store heist in PJ: Suspect shot dead following struggle with security guards

The government will hold talks with Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) today to review the rising cost of flights and the safety of Malaysian haj pilgrims this year. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

Rising flight costs spark talks with Tabung Haji on Malaysian haj pilgrims’ welfare

A still shows Subang MP Wong Chen speaking during a press conference in the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur.

11 h ago

Is the US trade deal officially annulled? PKR lawmakers press Putrajaya for proof

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on December 22, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

11 h ago

Ex‑SRC director tells court Najib sole factor behind RM4b KWAP loan

People walk outside a Maybank branch in Kuala Lumpur on July 9, 2021. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

11 h ago

Got a car loan? Banks offer ‘goodwill discounts’ for early settlement as hire-purchase reforms kick in

The Batang Igan Bridge spans 1,439.40 metres. — The Borneo Post pic/JKR Sarawak

12 h ago

Batang Igan Bridge opens in Mukah, Sarawak’s ninth coastal bridge cuts 30‑minute ferry ride to minutes

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the cable theft case cannot be considered a normal theft case because it has the potential to threaten public safety. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Anthony Loke: Cable theft not ‘normal theft’, harsher punishments proposed

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