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Guess where most of Malaysia’s overseas travellers come from. Tourists pose for a group photo at the River of Life area in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Can you guess who the big spenders are among international visitors to Malaysia? Check out these tourism numbers

Kajang district police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof said the accident occurred at about 1.20 am involving a Range Rover Velar sports utility vehicle (SUV) driven by a 51-year-old man and a Mazda van. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Six injured in Kajang-Semenyih crash, police nab SUV driver for alleged drink-driving

The damaged tanker that collided with a lorry along Kilometre 40.6 (northbound) of the North-South Expressway near Kulai today. March 31, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Johor Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Trailer collision and fire along North-South Expressway triggers closure and traffic congestion

Miti says conditions for automotive investments are applied consistently to all carmakers, following reports that Chinese EV maker BYD is reassessing plans for a CKD plant in Tanjung Malim. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

BYD not singled out, Miti says CKD rules designed to protect vendor ecosystem and boost exports

This picture handed out by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation shows damage to the Kuwait-flagged Al-Salmi crude oil tanker, following a reported strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 16 h ago

Iran drone strike sets oil tanker ablaze off Dubai after Trump warning

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said that this transition period is intended to provide platform operators with sufficient time to adapt to the new legislative requirements without the immediate threat of punitive enforcement. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Gig economy platforms have 3 to 6 months to comply with new Perkeso law

The Finance Ministry is maintaining the RM300 monthly Budi Diesel aid for April 2026 to support individuals and the agri-commodity sector amid volatile global fuel prices. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Keeping engines running: Govt says Budi Diesel aid to continue for April amid volatile fuel market

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said there have been no disruptions to Malaysia’s aviation and logistics sectors so far, although both industries are facing mounting pressure from rising costs due to the ongoing US–Iran tensions. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

No disruptions yet, but aviation and shipping sectors under strain, says transport minister

SETIA ALAM 31/03/2026 Transport Minister Anthony Loke speaks to the press during the Mock Cheque Presentation Ceremony from Top Glove Chairman Tan Sri Dr Lim Wee Chai, Berjaya Group Executive Datuk Seri Robin Tan to SMJK Chan Wa here at Courtyard by Marriott Hotel. PICTURE BY SAYUTI ZAINUDIN

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Loke: Iranian government assures safe passage, no tolls for Malaysian ships in Strait of Hormuz

At 6pm, the local currency fell to 4.0475/0520 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0280/0350. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 15 h ago

Ringgit slips further as investors track Iran war, rising energy prices

An Indonesian woman was allegedly beaten, starved and forced to sleep on stairs or in a garage while working as a ‘slave’ for a Malaysian couple, an Australian court heard. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Malaysia couple accused in Melbourne of enslaving Indonesian woman, abusing her and treating her like property

People shop at the Grand Bazaar in Tehran on March 30, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

What the Middle East war means for China’s ties with Iran

Pablo Picassio's 'L’Ecuyère et les clowns (1961)' is seen here in a photo from its listing on the Christie's auction website. — Christie's screenshot

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Picasso painting among four high-value artworks with 1MDB links being repatriated back to Malaysia

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government will give social media platforms sufficient time to implement clean-up measures, including ensuring that no more children under 16 register new accounts or maintain existing accounts on their respective platforms. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Communications minister: New social media age limit could start by June

Thailand's newly elected Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's BYD electric vehicle outside the Government House in Bangkok March 31, 2026. Thailand’s king endorsed the new cabinet of second-term Anutin, with the nephew of jailed ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra made a deputy prime minister, the Royal Gazette said today. — Reuters pic

World / 18 h ago

Thai king endorses Anutin’s new Cabinet, with Thaksin nephew named deputy PM

Malaysia

5 m ago

Malaysia, Saudi Arabia to deepen cooperation on Haj and umrah management, says minister

Muslim pilgrims circumambulate around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, during the annual Haj pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca, July 6, 2022. — AFP pic

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Malaysia and Saudi Arabia will continue to strengthen strategic cooperation in the management of Haj, umrah and related affairs to ensure high-quality services for pilgrims, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan.He said the matter was discussed during his courtesy...

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The driver at the centre of a viral crash that hurled a motorcyclist onto another car was brought before the Magistrates’ Court here today to face a murder charge and a separate drug offence. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 m ago

Driver at centre of viral Klang crash faces murder charge, pleads guilty to drug offence

Police conduct security controls in front of the court complex in Kota Kinabalu. The inquest proceedings into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir will continue with testimony from two more expert witnesses, comprising medical specialists, in sessions scheduled to take place in April. — Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 10 m ago

Two more medical experts to testify in Zara Qairina inquest

This file picture shows police standing guard outside the Kota Kinabalu Court Complex. A young girl, previously not listed as a witness, gave testimony today at the inquest into the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir at the Coroner’s Court. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 m ago

New child witness provides new chronology in inquest into Zara Qairina’s death

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DBKL has installed smart closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras to strengthen monitoring. — Picture via Facebook/Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur

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KLCC gets tighter security as DBKL, police deploy smart cameras and panic buttons

Tenaga Nasional Bhd has announced the Automatic Fuel Adjustment rate for April, with consumers set to receive a slightly reduced rebate of 0.47 sen per kilowatt hour. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

28 m ago

TNB announces April automatic fuel adjustment rate with slightly lower electricity rebate

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Iranian president Masoud Pezeskian during a phone call. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

34 m ago

Anwar’s phone‑call diplomacy wins safe transit for Malaysian vessels through Strait of Hormuz (VIDEO)

Police have detained three individuals, including a 17-year-old teenager, to assist in an investigation into the dissemination of content on the TikTok application containing elements of incitement, defamation, and insults against Islam, the Johor royal institution, and the Johor police chief. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

51 m ago

Three detained in Johor over TikTok content alleged to insult Islam and Johor royal institution

Police are looking for a motorcyclist, believed to be a local, who hit a car driver and damaged a Honda City in an incident by the roadside along Kampung Bukit Senggeh, Selandar on March 26. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

Police seek motorcyclist who assaulted driver and smashed car door in Jasin

Cooperation between Malaysia and the World Health Organisation (WHO) will strengthen the country’s preparedness and early warning systems against infectious disease threats. — AFP pic

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Malaysia, WHO ramp up cooperation to improve early detection of infectious diseases, says health minister

33 m ago

Widow demands retribution as suspect in fatal Klang drink-driving crash brought to court

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has issued its first invitation for the submission of draft plans under the National Digital Network Phase 2, reflecting the government’s continued commitment to strengthening digital infrastructure and enhancing connectivity nationwide. — Picture by Choo Choy May

1 h ago

MCMC calls for submissions under Jendela 2 as Malaysia moves to expand nationwide connectivity infrastructure

Commuters wait at the Kerinchi LRT Station in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur on April 20, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

1 h ago

Why your morning commute was hit: Overgrown tree disrupts Kelana Jaya LRT line

An Indonesian woman was allegedly beaten, starved and forced to sleep on stairs or in a garage while working as a ‘slave’ for a Malaysian couple, an Australian court heard. — Pexels pic

1 h ago

Malaysia couple accused in Melbourne of enslaving Indonesian woman, abusing her and treating her like property

Police are tracking down four men to assist in investigations into a machete attack that left a man seriously injured at a shop in Jalan Besar Mengkuang, Triang, Bera. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

1 h ago

Police seek four men over machete attack that left man seriously hurt in Bera

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) poses for a group photo with ministers after the Madani Malaysian Scholars Forum Series 9 session, 'Driving the Malaysian Economy: The Role of the Financial Sector and Structural Reform in Addressing Global Geopolitical Uncertainties' at Sasana Kijang Kuala Lumpur March 31, 2026. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the government has urged the public to adopt a more prudent and moderate lifestyle in facing global economic uncertainties. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Amir Hamzah urges Malaysians to adopt prudent, moderate lifestyle amid global uncertainties

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s positive economic performance reflects that the government’s policies are on the right track. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

2 h ago

Malaysia posts 5.2pc growth in 2025, with lowest inflation in five years, showing govt policies are working, says Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia must continue undertaking reforms to rebuild its economic foundations and remain competitive globally. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Anwar says bold reforms needed to rebuild Malaysia’s economic foundations

The government has strongly denied a Bloomberg report alleging that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had instructed a special committee to delay the disclosure of findings into the shareholding investigation involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. — Picture by Yusof Isa

2 h ago

Putrajaya denies Bloomberg claim on alleged delay in Azam Baki probe disclosure

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