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Online scams have transformed from individual acts into structured operations. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Scams in the digital age: How hackers and AI are reshaping online fraud in Malaysia

An illustration shows a map of the Strait of Hormuz and 3D printed oil barrels on March 26, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 11 h ago

Who’s blockading whom? How the US lockdown of Iranian oil affects global markets

People shelter under umbrellas as they walk through the rain in Kuala Lumpur on December 30, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Umbrella alert: MetMalaysia forecasts a very wet afternoon for seven states

An illustration shows a picture of US President Donald Trump and an AI-generated picture he posted on his Truth Social platform depicting himself as Jesus Christ on April 13, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

Pope vs Dr Not Jesus: Why the US religious right is turning against Trump

File picture of traffic on the Federal Highway, October 14, 2020. Traffic flow on the first day of the civil service work-from-home (WFH) policy was generally under control today, although several major highways in the Klang Valley experienced slow-moving traffic during peak hours. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Klang Valley traffic stays normal as govt work-from-home policy begins

Delivering the court’s unanimous decision, Justice Datuk Azmi Ariffin said the Industrial Court and High Court erred in relying on AirAsia Group Berhad’s (AAGB) consolidated losses to justify retrenching an employee of AAB, which is a separate legal entity. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Court of Appeal rules ex-AirAsia co-pilot was unlawfully dismissed, awards RM147,400

This bowl of Clam Soup Noodles lives up to the signboard’s promise as it’s definitely ‘tasty lala noodles’ — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 9 h ago

Pandan Indah’s Restoran Tasty Lala Noodles lives up to its name

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor arrives for a hearing regarding a USD14.57 million lawsuit filed by Global Royalty Trading SAL at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Rosmah’s US$14.6m jewellery lawsuit: High Court to rule on June 10

Life / 7 h ago

Malaysian brothers achieve four major titles in 24 hours across global AI innovation and international sports

In a statement, LGM said the premises were believed to be actively involved in the buying, storing and selling of rejected and scrap rubber gloves without a permit. The seized items are worth an estimated RM20,000. — Pexels.com pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Puchong raid nets four tonnes of illegal rubber gloves, says LGM

File picture of Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arriving at Kuala Lumpur high court September 4, 2023. The Bar is seeking to challenge the AG’s decision on September 4, 2023, to grant Ahmad Zahid a DNAA on 47 charges involving criminal breach of trust, corruption and money laundering linked to Yayasan Akalbudi funds. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 2 h ago

DNAA in Zahid corruption case not against law, federal counsel tells court

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcers speak with individuals touting unlicensed photography services. — DBKL pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

DBKL intensifies crackdown on KLCC and Saloma Link photo touts

Iskandar Puteri police chief M Kumarasan said the incident, which occurred at about 2.40pm, was believed to have happened when the motorcycle ridden by the 31-year-old victim, with his 29-year-old wife as pillion, lost control and struck the rear of a lorry. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Man killed, wife injured in Linkedua crash during routine commute to Singapore

Members of the Perak State Legislative Assembly listen to the royal address by Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah at the opening ceremony of the Fourth Session of the 15th Perak State Legislative Assembly at the Perak Darul Ridzuan building in Ipoh, April 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Perak faces medical officer shortfall as doctor-to-population ratio lags national level

Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Khairul Anuar Khalid said they received a report on the hit-and-run at 12.39 am, adding that preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was crossing from left to right of the road near the pedestrian crossing when they were hit. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Ampang cops hunt driver in Taman Muda hit-and-run that left pedestrian seriously injured

Malaysia

3 m ago

Kota Kinabalu court orders psychiatric evaluation for man accused of killing and dismembering ex-fiancée

The suspect, Piluta Samad (in orange), is charged for murdering his ex-fiancee last February.

KOTA KINABALU, April 15 — A 71-year-old man charged with murdering his ex-fiancée and dismembering her body last February has been ordered by the court to undergo a 30-day mental observation at Hospital Mesra Bukit Padang.Magistrate Dzul Elmy Yunus issued the order on Piluta Samad, who has a heart condition,...

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A ship is seen post-transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which is now a point of contention between the US and Iran. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 4 m ago

Two Malaysian vessels en route from Strait of Hormuz, five still remain in area, says communications minister

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has taken a firm stance on diesel-related issues, including subsidy leakage, smuggling and misuse of subsidised fuel. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 20 m ago

Diesel smuggling crackdown: Police deployed at 150 risky fuel stations, diesel subsidy equivalent to BUDI95 being considered

Federal Territory Minister Hannah Yeoh and officials walk through a public park during a site visit regarding additional open and green spaces in Kuala Lumpur. April 15, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 39 m ago

FT minister Hannah Yeoh says 45 more green spaces now off-limits to development

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Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government has instructed the Ministry of Finance to review the targeted diesel subsidy mechanism. — Picture by Yusof Isa

50 m ago

Fahmi: Finance ministry to review diesel subsidy mechanism, raise biodiesel blend to B15

The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) says preliminary findings indicate that the blaze which destroyed three blocks at Sekolah Menengah Ugama (A) Darul Ulum Al-Muhammadiah in Bachok, Kelantan last Sunday was accidental. — Picture from X/Bernama

1 h ago

Fire Dept: Bachok school fire preliminarily classified as accident

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) stated that the region, which is about 60 per cent larger than Peninsular Malaysia, coupled with challenging terrain, makes residents of Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan more dependent on diesel. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

1 h ago

Sabah, Sarawak diesel stays at RM2.15, as MoF calls it ‘lifeline’

According to the Penang State Secretary’s Office, the closure will run from 8.30am to 12.30pm. The affected roads are Lorong Siakap 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and Tingkat Siakap 11. Residents must remove their vehicles from these roads before 8.30am. — Picture via X/Bernama

2 h ago

Taman Siakap road closures on Saturday for CBRNE Hazmat simulation exercise

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Civil servant arrested in Johor Bahru over sexual assault of teen girl

Datuk Lily Yong Lee Lee (centre) hands over appeal documents for herself and Yoong to Lo. — The Borneo Post pic

2 h ago

Lily Yong files last-day appeal against SUPP expulsion (VIDEO)

2 h ago

Meta urges ‘nuanced’ approach as Malaysia eyes social media restrictions for youths

Firefighters and voluntary units band together to fight the blaze under the supervision of Lutong fire station chief Henry Jugah (second right). — The Borneo Post

2 h ago

Miri records highest API in Sarawak as bush, peat fires continue to burn

The Sarawak Forest Department (SFD) said the reduction excludes the Timber Industry Tariff H0272502 and will be implemented within two weeks to allow for system updates. — The Borneo Post

2 h ago

Sarawak cuts timber royalties, statutory charges by 50pc to ease industry pressure

Immigration Department Director-General Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the operation involved raids on six separate locations following six months of continuous intelligence gathering. — Reuters pic

2 h ago

Immigration Dept smashes forgery syndicate in Ops Serkap, nine arrested

Deputy director of Domestic Haj Operations for 1447H/2026M, Mohd Norber Kassim, said TH is continuously monitoring developments and has taken appropriate measures to ensure a smooth pilgrimage. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Haj goes on as planned, Tabung Haji assures pilgrims amid West Asia conflict fears

Enforcement of PKM for littering offences in public places began on January 1 this year in line with the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672) (Amendment 2025). If convicted, offenders may be fined not more than RM2,000 and/or subjected to PKM for up to 12 hours. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Nearly 3,000 littering notices issued nationwide since Jan 1, SWCorp says

Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar speaks to reporters after the Opening of the Legal Year 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur on January 12, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

AG mandates compensation claims for crime victims; focus on drunk driving fatalities

File picture of Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arriving at Kuala Lumpur high court September 4, 2023. The Bar is seeking to challenge the AG’s decision on September 4, 2023, to grant Ahmad Zahid a DNAA on 47 charges involving criminal breach of trust, corruption and money laundering linked to Yayasan Akalbudi funds. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

2 h ago

DNAA in Zahid corruption case not against law, federal counsel tells court

In a statement following the Special Report on Impact of Floods in Malaysia 2025 released today, Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said public assets and infrastructure accounted for the highest losses, rising to RM380.2 million (2024: RM303.4 million). — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Flood losses ease: Malaysia’s damage bill drops from RM933.4m in 2024 to RM636.9m in 2025

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