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Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan, who recently retired as a Federal Court judge, said legal aid, ‘pro bono’ work and artificial intelligence can all be used to improve Malaysians’ access to justice. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Former Federal Court judge Nallini Pathmanathan: Lawyers should do more ‘pro bono’ work so more Malaysians can access justice

District police chief ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat stated that police received an emergency call from a member of the public regarding the incident at approximately 3.50 pm. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Two men dead, one injured after fall from Subang Jaya skylift

Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan, who recently retired as a Federal Court judge, wanted to be a doctor but ended up becoming the only lawyer in her family for her generation. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Malaysia’s first Indian woman Federal Court judge Nallini Pathmanathan looks back on a long career

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Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail (second, left) speaks during a press conference at the Putrajaya District Police Headquarters on March 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

‘Which authority will come next?’: Businessman Victor Chin denounces home raid in ‘corporate mafia’ probe

Rain clouds are seen over the city centre in Kuala Lumpur, on Dec 8, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of heavy rain and strong winds across KL, Selangor, five other states

National Union of Bank Employees (NUBE) members picket in Kuala Lumpur on July 26, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Ex-HR minister acted with ‘clear bias’ in banks vs NUBE dispute, High Court finds

A still shows Federal Territories Department staff performing in a Hari Raya video.

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Hannah Yeoh unveils FT Dept’s Raya video at restored Sultan Abdul Samad Building

An Emirates Boeing 777 aircraft prepares for landing as a smoke plume rises from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 16, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

Missiles and drones hammer UAE, shutting Dubai airport, sparking Fujairah oil fires and rattling Gulf travellers

Malaysian manufacturers are under pressure to cut prices and improve efficiency as competition from Chinese products intensifies, says FMM president Jacob Lee Chor Kok. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Money / 6 h ago

Price wars incoming? Malaysian manufacturers say nearly half of local firms forced to cut prices amid China pressure

An excavator driver refuelling the vehicle with diesel in Khantan, Perak on June 10, 2024. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 4 h ago

MOF disburses extra RM100 to cushion impact of 80 sen diesel price spike amid Iran crisis

Preacher Zamri Vinoth is brought by the police to the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on March 17, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Preacher Zamri Vinoth claims trial over inflammatory FB post, denies fleeing to Thailand

Activist Arun Dorasamy (centre) arrives at the Jawi Magistrate’s Court on March 17, 2026. — Facebook pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Johor PKR Youth criticises Deputy Minister Kulasegaran for accompanying activist Arun to court

A person looks at social media on a mobile phone on October 24, 2025. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Soldier’s wife learns of husband’s death through Facebook message after fatal crash

US President Donald Trump said Monday he had asked China to delay his summit with Xi Jinping by around a month while he deals with the war in the Middle East. — AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

Trump asks China to push back Xi summit, saying Middle East war makes staying home more urgent

Finance Minister II Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan conducts a site visit of the ECRL track construction from Kota Bharu to Gombak on March 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Amir Hamzah: Works on ECRL main track from Kota Bharu to Gombak ahead of schedule

Malaysia

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Poultry in motion: PM Anwar contributes 14,000 chickens for Raya, reaches 29 mosques in Permatang Pauh

A Permatang Pauh constituent receives a fresh chicken from the prime minister’s special officer at a mosque in Bukit Mertajam, Penang for Raya. — Bernama file pic

BUKIT MERTAJAM, March 17 — A total of 14,000 chickens were distributed to residents in the Permatang Pauh parliamentary constituency through 29 mosques in the area as preparation to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri.Permatang Pauh Madani People’s Service Centre officer Ahmad Zhafri Mohd Nazri said the contribution is an initiative by...

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Transport Minister Anthony Loke (standing, centre) distributes Raya 2026 gift packs to KTMB passengers at KL Sentral on March 17, 2026. KTMB is providing 196 extra ETS trips and 10 new trains get Malaysians home faster for Raya this year. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 29 m ago

Ticket to ride: KTMB goes near 24-hour to meet Aidilfitri travel rush

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Malaysia / 45 m ago

Raya road trip countdown: 3.5 million vehicles set to roll, smart lanes and discounts ready from March 18

Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Johor (right) owns 16.6 hectares of land in Holland Road and is planning to develop low-density residential properties there following a June 2025 land swap with the Singapore government. — Picture from Facebook/HRH Crown Prince of Johor

Malaysia / 51 m ago

Johor Regent eyes residential project near Singapore Botanic Gardens

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Activist Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak is believed to be in Riyadh on the day he was supposed to attend court in Langkawi to be charged with sacrilege; the magistrate has set May 17, 2026 as the new date for his case. — Reuters pic

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Out of the country, out of court: No-show Tamim Dahri delays sacrilege charge to May 17, whereabouts unconfirmed

Communications Minister and Unity Government spokesman Datuk Fahmi Fadzil speaks during a weekly Cabinet press conference at Menara Komunikasi in Putrajaya on March 17, 2026. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Miti to continue engaging US on trade after ART voided, says Fahmi

WCE is expecting a surge in traffic, from 160,000 vehicles a day to over 200,000 during Raya this March 2026. — File picture by Farhan Najib

1 h ago

Download the app first: West Coast Expressway braces for Raya rush from March 20–29, but some sections yet to open

Mohamad Danial Md Sanin, 36, received a certificate of appreciation from Johor Fire and Rescue director Siti Rohani Nadir on March 17, 2026 for saving a nine-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl who were swept out to sea while on holiday at Kota Tinggi on January 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Johor Bomba honours holidaying dad for saving two kids from drowning at Kota Tinggi

Nalinee Kothandabani, 41, pled guilty on March 17, 2026 to a charge of intentionally causing hurt to Rani Arumugam,45, by punching her at a fast food outlet in Serdang Raya, Selangor, on December 8, 2025 and was fined RM2,000. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

For punching disabled fast food worker in Serdang Raya, IT engineer gets RM2,000 fine

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil speaks during the ministry’s weekly press conference at the Communications Ministry in Putrajaya, March 4, 2026.

2 h ago

Fahmi: Decision on WFH for civil servants expected after Hari Raya, won’t affect frontline services

Military trucks on display at the Asia Defence Services Exhibition and National Security Exhibition Asia 2024 at Mitec, May 8, 2024. — Bernama file pic

2 h ago

Who’s coming to Malaysia’s big defence show? US, China, Turkiye among 30 nations set for April 20–23 in KL

Three Hino and Isuzu lorries, and a Proton Wira car were the vehicles seized alongside their petrol and diesel stored in modified tanks at the Rantau Panjang Complex in Kelantan on March 16, 2026 during a morning inspection. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Fuel tank mods backfire on smugglers at Rantau Panjang ICQS, RM125,000 worth of petrol and diesel seized

Ipoh Barat MP M. Kulasegaran attends a press conference in Buntong, Perak on March 5, 2021. — Picture by Farhan Najib

3 h ago

Kulasegaran defends ‘brief’ appearance with activist Arun Dorasamy after drawing flak

Heavy traffic is seen at the Gombak Toll Plaza heading towards the East Coast in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations on April 6, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

4 h ago

Anwar announces 50pc toll discount for Hari Raya, says will cost Putrajaya RM21m

A projectile approaches what U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says is an Iranian naval vessel during strikes near the Strait of Hormuz on March 10, 2026, in this screen grab from a video released by CENTCOM. — Reuters pic

4 h ago

Why can’t Malaysia escape global fuel prices despite being oil producer? MoF explains

Palestinian Muslims pray outside the Old City of Jerusalem on Laylat al-Qadr or Night of Destiny, one of the holiest nights during the holy fasting month of Ramadan on March 15, 2026, as the nearby al-Aqsa Mosque remains closed following the outbreak of the US-Israel war with Iran on February 28. — AFP pic

4 h ago

Malaysia calls on Israel to allow worshippers at Al-Aqsa, closed since Feb airstrikes, as Muslims prepare for Eid

A signboard lists the maximum prices of goods and services controlled by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry during the Aidilfitri festive season from March 14 to 28, 2026 at the public wet market in Seberang Perai, Penang. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Raya essentials: Govt says supply and prices under watch so Malaysians can celebrate worry-free

Senior Assistant Commissioner Zaihairul Idrus (right) is the new deputy police chief of Perlis, succeeding Senior Assistant Commissioner Mohd Ismail Ibrahim who retires with immediate effect on March 17, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Polis Perlis

4 h ago

Perlis gets new deputy police chief Zaihairul Idrus, focuses on AI, integrity and border security

The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) launched the i‑Mula 50 Starter Pack insurance scheme on August 28, 2024 until December 31, 2025 as part of its 50th anniversary initiative to make basic life insurance more accessible and affordable. — Bernama file pic

3 h ago

RM50 subsidy, RM2.14m claims paid: Malaysian insurers say i-Mula 50 shows value of financial protection

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