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The Waterfall Cafe outside the Penang Botanic Gardens being demolished on April 28, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Urimai

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Owner claims 100-year legacy wiped out as Penang demolishes Waterfall Cafe

A general view of the Hospital Sungai Buloh compound in this file picture dated January 16, 2025. Certain government hospitals have been designated to provide specialised care to Malaysians. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 6 h ago

How cheap can public hospitals get? Here's a how-to guide to receiving care from MOH specialised institutions

In a strongly-worded media statement issued today, PH Communications Director Datuk Fahmi Fadzil expressed the coalition’s deep regret over what he described as a treacherous move that disregards the welfare of the people. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Pakatan condemns ‘betrayal’ by 14 Negeri Sembilan Umno lawmakers

Thailand is considering a 1,000-baht departure fee to fund cheaper holidays at home for its citizens. — Unsplash pic

World / 16 h ago

Thai govt plans 1,000-baht exit tax on travellers to boost local tourism subsidies

Opec Secretary-General Haitham Al Ghais attends the United Nations climate change conference COP29 in Baku on November 20, 2024. — Reuters pic

Money / 3 h ago

Why the UAE is leaving Opec: The US$150b conflict with Saudi Arabia that will reshape energy markets

A total of 14 areas in Peninsular Malaysia, two in Sabah and one in Sarawak recorded hot weather at Level 1, or the alert category, as of 6am today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 3 h ago

MetMalaysia flags Level 1 hot weather alert across 17 areas nationwide as mercury climbs past 35°C

This new stall inside Restoran Goodview Kopitiam offers comforting bowls like this Fresh Dragon Garoupa with a sweet pork bone broth laced with wine. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 5 h ago

Kampung Chicken Wantan stall in Restoran Goodview Kopitiam expands with a new noodle venture, Moon Fish Head Kitchen

The loss of the UAE, a longstanding Opec member, could create disarray and weaken the group, which has usually sought to show a united front despite internal disagreements over a range of issues from geopolitics to production quotas. — Reuters pic

Money / 16 h ago

UAE quits Opec, Opec+ after protesting lack of protection from Iran attacks

James Chai arrived at the MACC headquarters at 10am with his lawyer accompanying him. — Facebook pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Former Rafizi aide James Chai seen leaving MACC at 6.30pm, more than eight hours after arriving to give statement

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the recovery of crude oil supply could be delayed between three and 12 months, if disruptions prolong. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Oil supply recovery could take up to a year if fuel crisis drags on, says economy minister

A satellite image shows a fleet of small boats at sea north of the Strait of Hormuz near the Kargan coast in Iran on April 22, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 3 h ago

Thailand courts Singapore for ‘land bridge’ to rival Malacca Strait amid Hormuz crisis

The teacher was accused exploiting his position of trust to establish an inappropriate relationship with the student under the guise of academic mentorship. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 4 h ago

Singapore teacher convicted of grooming 13-year-old student he called ‘daughter’, ‘precious’

Datuk Tan Lek Khang, a former Johor Bersatu associate leader, was injured after accidentally discharging a firearm at a shooting range in Kota Tinggi at about 3pm April 28, 2026. —- Picture from Facebook/Datuk Tan Lek Khang

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Ex-Johor Bersatu associate chief hurt after discharging firearm at Kota Tinggi shooting range

Money / 4 h ago

Ringgit strengthens against US dollar as UAE shocks markets by quitting Opec

Hong Kong singer-actress Charlene Choi has revealed she is married to fitness coach Elvis Lam after sharing wedding photos on social media. — Picture via Instagram/Charlene Choi

Showbiz / 5 h ago

Twins’ Charlene Choi reveals she’s married in surprise Instagram post

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4 m ago

Stats Dept warns Malaysians: Surplus years limited to ages 29–55, save wisely before income declines

Malaysians spend most of their lives either dependent on others or drawing down savings, with only a narrow 26-year window to truly build wealth. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Malaysians spend most of their lives either dependent on others or drawing down savings, with only a narrow 26-year window to truly build wealth, according to new findings released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia under its National Transfer Accounts (NTA) 2022.Chief Statistician Datuk Seri...

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As part of broader efforts, the state has set up a Sabah Tourism Safety Committee involving agencies such as the Royal Malaysia Police, Immigration Department, Eastern Sabah Security Command and port authorities to coordinate monitoring and enforcement. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 29 m ago

Crackdown on illegal tourism turned up 71 cases of unlicensed operators in Sabah since last year

State Investment, Trade and Mobility Committee chairman Ng Sze Han said the initiative is among proposals by the state government to ensure sustainable water resource management, while avoiding disruption to treated water supplies for consumers. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 36 m ago

Selangor to encourage data centres to use raw or recycled water to not affect consumer water supply

The man detained on remand after allegedly beating his wife was also involved in another case where a woman was beaten severely to point she was in a coma. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Man captured, put on seven day remand after being on the run for allegedly beating wife so severely she miscarried

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Muar district police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the 49-year-old man was drawn to an investment advertisement on Facebook before getting in touch with the suspect via WhatsApp. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1 h ago

Man duped by Facebook investment scam promising returns of up to 750pc, loses RM610,000

Damaged vehicles are seen at the site of a fatal accident on the Maju Expressway on April 23, 2026. — LLM pic

1 h ago

Remand extended for army officer suspected of drunk driving in fatal MEX crash

Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the victim was introduced to the Malay male suspect on October 30, 2024, at a restaurant near The Clock Towers in Mecca. — Pexels pic

2 h ago

Police probe RM415,000 Haj permit scam after Kuching man tricked by suspect in Mecca

Tambunan Assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan called on the Government to drop the term ‘negeri’ for Sabah, saying Sabah is a founding partner of Malaysia and not on the same level as the peninsular states. — Picture by Julia Chan

2 h ago

Drop ‘negeri’ label, Jeffrey Kitingan insists, as Sabah deserves territory status

Four suspects who were fleeing after allegedly stealing cables and being chased by police were injured when their four-wheel-drive crashed into another vehicle at Kampung Berungis, here, early Tuesday. — Daily Express pic

2 h ago

Cable theft suspects injured after 4WD crashes while fleeing police in Tuaran

Three teenage boys were arrested for alleged sexual crimes against a 14-year-old girl in several incidents since late last year. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

2 h ago

Three teenage boys arrested in Tawau over alleged sexual crimes against 14‑year‑old girl

Usukan Assembly-woman Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis wants action taken on foreigners running businesses using Sabahans’ names and cited Pakistani-manned sundry shops statewide that are killing local businesses. — Daily Express pic

2 h ago

Sabah assemblyman demands crackdown on foreigners fronting shops under locals’ names

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today granted an audience to Menteri Besar Johor Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

2 h ago

King of Malaysia meets Johor Menteri Besar at Istana Pasir Pelangi to discuss current issues

— A former aide to Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, Chai Jin Shern or James Chai, is back at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here today to continue providing his statement in connection with an ongoing investigation. — Picture by Choo Choy May

3 h ago

James Chai back at MACC for second day of testimony in RM1.1b semiconductor probe

Systematic documentation of decisions is a critical safeguard in maintaining the integrity of enforcement agencies as the country copes with the global supply crisis arising from conflicts in West Asia, according to Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) chairman Tan Sri Dr Ismail Bakar. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Comprehensive documentation key to preserving integrity in crisis, says EAIC chairman amid rising supply strains

A PAS flag flies on a mast at the Kompleks PAS Kedah in Alor Setar April 27, 2017. - Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

3 h ago

PAS sets sights on 16 Melaka seats as state election gears up for December showdown

A total of 14 areas in Peninsular Malaysia, two in Sabah and one in Sarawak recorded hot weather at Level 1, or the alert category, as of 6am today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

3 h ago

MetMalaysia flags Level 1 hot weather alert across 17 areas nationwide as mercury climbs past 35°C

About 30 non-permanent homes spanning 3.5 acres were destroyed in an early morning fire at a village behind PPH along Jalan Bokara, Karamunting. — Daily Express pic

3 h ago

Another Sandakan blaze leaves 30 families displaced, coming less than two weeks after 1,000‑home inferno

Police have confirmed that the school van driver featured in a viral video showing the vehicle being driven against traffic. — Screengrab of video

4 h ago

Pontian police confirm arrest of school van driver seen driving against traffic in viral video

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has obtained a prohibitory order on transactions involving funds amounting to USD1.7 million held in Barbados, believed to be linked to funds misappropriated from 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

4 h ago

High Court blocks RM6.7m transactions in Barbados as MACC widens 1MDB asset hunt

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