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Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir should still remain the Negeri Sembilan ruler, based on the Negeri Sembilan state constitution, legal experts have said. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Simplified: Why Tuanku Muhriz is legally still the Negeri Sembilan ruler, and why Undangs’ attempt to ‘sack’ him is invalid, experts say

Vijay, 51, launched his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party in February 2024 and traded his stardom for full-time politics after completing his final film, Jana Nayagan, in 2025. — Picture via Instagram/Vijay

Showbiz / 4 h ago

Indian superstar Vijay scores stunning election win, sparking ‘free tea’ celebration in Malaysia

Gua Musang Police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo said the woman from Kuala Lumpur was part of a group of 11 hikers who began their expedition on May 1. He said the expedition covered the areas of Gunung Gerah, Gunung Bilah and Gunung Biyed. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 3 h ago

KL woman slips into river during hike, found dead in Gua Musang

TH said that Malaysia Airlines, through its AMAL service, is currently conducting a thorough inspection of the aircraft before resuming the flight. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Mid-air scare averted: MH8110 diverts to Muscat, all 278 Haj pilgrims safe

The call follows the statement by the Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup, who emphasised that Dara, Amoi, and Kelat should be brought back to Malaysia from Japan if the implementation of the existing agreement is found to no longer align with conservation principles, wildlife welfare and current sensitivities. — Picture from Facebook/The Patriots Studios

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Pahang MB to meet Taiping Zoo over fate of Malaysian elephants at Japan’s Tennoji Zoo

Muhammad Faris Johari who previously held the title Waris Klana Hulu, succeeds as the new Undang following adherence to customary succession procedures outlined under Luak Sungai Ujong traditions. — Picture from Facebook/Majlis Dato Lembaga Adat Sungei Ujong

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Muhammad Faris Johari installed as 11th Undang Luak Sungai Ujong

Three people have died and three are ill after a Netherlands-based cruise ship was ‌hit by a suspected outbreak of hantavirus, authorities and media reports said on Sunday. — AFP pic

Life / 16 h ago

What is hantavirus? Cruise ship deaths spark questions about rare rodent‑borne illness

The statement, signed by secretary-general Loke Siew Fook, said the party also reaffirmed its respect for the constitutional monarchy and stressed that any matters involving the royal institution and Negeri Sembilan’s Adat Perpatih customs must be handled with due respect and in accordance with the law. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

DAP backs Aminuddin to stay MB but still prepares for snap polls in Negeri, Melaka, Johor

Ipoh district police chief ACP Muhammad Najib Hamzah said the victim was found lying motionless and was confirmed dead by medical officers. He said initial checks revealed injuries believed to have been caused by hacking on the body, head and neck. — Picture from Facebook/Update Info

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Woman, 70, found dead in suspected hacking incident in Ipoh, machete found at scene

The organisers of a hill run in which a participant died of heatstroke, the first such fatality in Penang linked to the current hot spell, have been found to have complied with all established standard operating procedures (SOPs). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Penang confirms SOP compliance after runner dies of heatstroke in 30km hill run

Freshwater species, including lokan and kijing snails, found dead during a survey of the dry season at an irrigation canal in Kampung Seberang Chegar in Alor Setar, Kedah, April 5, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

PM Anwar orders urgent cloud seeding in Kedah, Perlis, calls for drones to overcome aircraft shortage

Johor Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) chief Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal said PN and its parties are prepared to face the state election at any time. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Perikatan to contest all 56 Johor seats, open to Muda collaboration in upcoming state polls

A desire to savour the rich taste of fresh durian, the ‘king of fruits’ and to witness Malaysia’s beautiful beaches firsthand inspired Yang Zhi Jun from Chengdu, China, to learn and master the Malay language. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Life / 6 h ago

Durian, diversity and diplomacy: Why China’s youth are learning Malay to connect with Malaysia

People shop at Petaling Street in Kuala Lumpur on January 28, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Life / 3 h ago

New 24-hour ‘museum’ to turn KL’s Petaling Street into an art treasure hunt

At 6pm, the local currency also firmed to 3.9540/9575 against the US dollar from 3.9690/9740 at Thursday’s close.
The local market was closed on May 1 for the Labour Day public holiday. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 17 h ago

Ringgit at RM3.95 to USD as Strait of Hormuz assurances buoy sentiments

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Batu Pahat kindergarten teacher fined RM1,200 for pinching four-year-old pupil until bruised

The accused, Nurul Amira Natasya Mohd Nazri, 25, offered an apology through her lawyer Mohd Razak Shariff during mitigation, saying, ‘I seek forgiveness for failing to control my emotions in educating children.’ — Reuters pic

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — A kindergarten teacher in Batu Pahat has been fined RM1,200 after pleading guilty in the Yong Peng Magistrates’ Court for injuring a four-year-old child under her care by pinching the victim’s arm until it left bruises.The accused, Nurul Amira Natasya Mohd Nazri, 25, offered an...

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The crash involved a Perodua Kembara and a Honda City. — Picture from X/Bernama

Malaysia / 5 m ago

Kuala Krai crash: Two killed, two injured in Perodua Kembara and Honda City collision

Mohd Hafiz Haron, 42, was accused of knowingly initiating and publishing an extremely offensive comment against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 m ago

Man jailed three months, fined RM5,000 for insulting Yang di-Pertuan Agong

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the timeline is significantly earlier than the previously requested three-month period, as the draft has already been completed and is now awaiting Cabinet approval before being presented to Parliament. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 m ago

MARA Act amendment ready for Cabinet in three weeks, says Zahid

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Perak Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Sandrea Ng Shy Ching meets Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Prime Minister’s Office, Putrajaya. — Picture via Facebook/Sandrea Ng

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‘Must look at issue comprehensively’: Perak exco meets Anwar over elephants sent to Japan

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing attends the Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Kuala Lumpur, May 2, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

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Lim Guan Eng slams BN, Umno, PN, PAS over Rain Rave criticism, cites RM200m tourism boost

Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli arrived at the MACC headquarters at about 9.30am in a dark-coloured Volvo XC60 SUV, wearing a white shirt and black suit, to continue his statement recording for a second session. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Rafizi says has ‘nothing to hide’ in RM1.1b probe, declines further comment

Ipoh district police chief ACP Muhammad Najib Hamzah said the victim was found lying motionless and was confirmed dead by medical officers. He said initial checks revealed injuries believed to have been caused by hacking on the body, head and neck. — Picture from Facebook/Update Info

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Woman, 70, found dead in suspected hacking incident in Ipoh, machete found at scene

Muhammad Faris Johari who previously held the title Waris Klana Hulu, succeeds as the new Undang following adherence to customary succession procedures outlined under Luak Sungai Ujong traditions. — Picture from Facebook/Majlis Dato Lembaga Adat Sungei Ujong

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Muhammad Faris Johari installed as 11th Undang Luak Sungai Ujong

Gua Musang Police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo said the woman from Kuala Lumpur was part of a group of 11 hikers who began their expedition on May 1. He said the expedition covered the areas of Gunung Gerah, Gunung Bilah and Gunung Biyed. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

3 h ago

KL woman slips into river during hike, found dead in Gua Musang

The statement, signed by secretary-general Loke Siew Fook, said the party also reaffirmed its respect for the constitutional monarchy and stressed that any matters involving the royal institution and Negeri Sembilan’s Adat Perpatih customs must be handled with due respect and in accordance with the law. — Bernama pic

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DAP backs Aminuddin to stay MB but still prepares for snap polls in Negeri, Melaka, Johor

Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong signs the guestbook at the Malayan Tiger Conservation Centre (MTCC) in Lanchang, Temerloh, Also pictured are his wife, Ho Ching and Pahang Investment, Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation Committee chairman Datuk Mohamad Nizar Najib. — Picture from Facebook/Nizar Najib NN11

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Tiger stop diplomacy: Singapore senior minister Lee Hsien Loong kicks off Pahang visit at conservation centre

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the services and sacrifices of firefighters go beyond saving lives and property, serving as a crucial pillar in supporting the nation’s continued development and well-being. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim

4 h ago

‘True heroes’ in action: Anwar salutes firefighters’ life-saving role on global day

The Pahang Umno Liaison Committee chairman added that the party is taking a more proactive approach in engaging young people, particularly voters aged 18, by focusing on their aspirations rather than relying solely on historical narratives. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Umno at 80: Party veep says party must evolve or risk fading relevance

MADA says delays in Kedah’s padi planting stem from water shortages and rising operating costs, adding it is keeping a close watch on field conditions. — Bernama file pic

4 h ago

Kedah rice delays: Mada blames water shortage, erratic weather

File picture of Haj pilgrims in Mecca. Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) said in a statement today that the flight operated by AMAL by Malaysia Airlines is scheduled to depart Muscat International Airport on May 6 at 3am (Oman time). — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Technical issue grounds MH8110: 278 pilgrims from KT051 to resume Haj journey on replacement flight via Muscat

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the move was taken in response to the global dynamic challenges involving the raw material supply crisis, energy crisis, and the increasing surge in logistics costs worldwide following the tensions in West Asia. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Medicine supply jitters: Health Ministry forms special task force to secure pipeline

The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak) said the first focus is to finalise the calculation formula based on the federal government’s net revenue derived from Sabah, in line with Articles 112C and 112D of the Federal Constitution. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

4 h ago

Sabah’s 40pc revenue claim gains traction with structured federal-state talks, says minister

The Pandan MP said he has been instructed to appear at 10am today to assist with the investigation, which he described as routine. — Bernama pic

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RM1.1b probe: Rafizi scheduled back at MACC at 10am today as questioning rolls into second day

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