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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 / 14 h ago

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

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 / 10 h ago

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

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid, 32, said she was satisfied with the prosecution’s decision. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Widow relieved by murder charge, vows RM1m civil suit over fatal Klang crash

A general view shows cloudy and rainy weather conditions around Kuala Lumpur on October 19, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Thunderstorm warning issued for Cameron Highlands, Selangor, KL and seven other regions today

A man in his 20s was brought to court today over a fatal drink‑driving crash on Jalan Raya Barat. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

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

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 / 11 h ago

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

US President Donald Trump speaks during the signing ceremony for an executive order on mail ballots in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 11 h ago

Malaysia’s manufacturing sector rebounds in March, but war-driven inflation hits 45-month high

US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump attend the opening night of ‘Chicago’ at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Trump tells struggling countries to ‘go get your own oil’ in Hormuz

Suzanne Liew, wife of Pastor Raymond Koh, leaves the courtroom after the decision of her husband’s case at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex November 5, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Government withdraws appeal on Pastor Koh report; court awards RM15,000 costs to family

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

Malaysia / 10 h ago

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

Malaysian vehicle owners are advised to fill before entering Brunei, as its government will require all foreign vehicles to have at least three-quarters of a tank of fuel starting April 1. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Malaysian vehicles among foreign cars required to have three‑quarters full tank to enter Brunei from April 1

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

World / 14 h ago

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

Mockups of domestically-made Iranian missiles are displayed at an exhibition outside the Defence Museum in Tehran on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Iran says has ‘zero trust’ in US, demands full end to war

James Chai, former special functions officer to ex-economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. — Picture from Facebook/James Chai

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Flight costs covered: MACC tells James Chai to return in RM1.1b ARM probe

Get ready to fork out a maximum RM2,200 today instead of a maximum RM1,205 for an entire tour bus, due to soaring global oil prices from the Iran war that is also affecting Malaysia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 9 h ago

New max price guide: If you rent a tour bus, tour van now in Malaysia, you might pay…

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Anwar: Petronas to help govt guarantee steady oil and gas supply until May

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Petronas’ planning is helping the government secure adequate oil and gas supplies through at least May. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) planning is assisting the government in providing sufficient oil and gas supplies at least until May, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.“This is very helpful to the people and the country,” he said.He said in a video message today that...

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The government has called on agencies such as the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to crack down on the rising circulation of false information about fuel and electricity prices. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 5 m ago

Anwar calls for crackdown on fake news over fuel and electricity prices

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the situation has disrupted global supply chains, particularly in energy, although Malaysia has thus far managed to remain resilient. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 m ago

Long road ahead from West Asia conflict, Malaysia remains resilient, says Anwar

File picture of a man working from the comfort of home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. The government today announced the implementation of work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for the public sector and government-linked companies (GLCs) effective April 15 as a proactive measure to address the global energy crisis. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 28 m ago

Anwar announces WFH for public sector and GLCs from April 15 to ease energy strain

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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said following the implementation of Phase I of the Madani Accountability Framework in early 2026, the legal and institutional reform agenda is now moving into Phase II, spanning May to August. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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Law minister confirms re-tabling of AG separation, PM term limit bill

The sources told Bernama that the suspect is believed to have submitted false claims for travel, transport, accounting fees, the purchase of generators and diesel, credit card payments, as well as claims for entertaining, property and personal protective equipment, petty cash, miscellaneous expenses, landscaping work, and salaries. — Picture by Yusof Isa

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Who’s counting? MACC detains man after racking up RM4m in alleged fraudulent claims

The government has refrained from fully floating retail prices at the pump for three consecutive weeks following the outbreak of the crisis in West Asia. Instead, it continues to absorb a substantial portion of subsidy costs for petrol and diesel.. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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Finance Ministry: Fuel subsidies maintained but BUDI95 quota reduced to 200 litres, as unsubsidised diesel breaches RM6 mark

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil explained that daily briefings or press conferences will be held around 4pm, and the committee will initially meet every day to ensure government communications are fully coordinated. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

3 h ago

Fahmi: Cabinet approves Communications Command Centre to coordinate responses to global energy crisis, all Asean meetings this year to be held online

Sarawak United People’s Party president Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the sacking of Kuching chairman Datuk Lily Yong Lee Lee is currently under a ‘legal process’. — The Borneo Post

4 h ago

SUPP president: Lily Yong’s sacking under legal process

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil leaves a press conference in Kuala Lumpur, April 1, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

4 h ago

Fahmi says stricter penalties for fatal drunk driving not yet discussed, prosecutions ongoing

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said a viral press statement displaying the percentage of student achievement by race for the 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results is untrue. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

4 h ago

MOE denies viral statement on SPM 2025 achievement by race, says deputy minister

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to meet state leaders tomorrow to discuss the ongoing global energy crisis and its implications for Malaysia’s economy. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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PM Anwar to meet state leaders Thursday over global energy crisis

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh (right) during a working visit to the Replacement Building Project at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil (SJKT) Dengkil April 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

SJKT Dengkil redevelopment ahead of schedule, completion expected early, says deputy education minister

Energy Commission Chief Executive Officer Siti Safinah Salleh (2nd right) speaks at a media briefing session on the Energy Commission’s Annual Regulatory Review April 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

CEO: Energy Commission reviews legal, regulatory frameworks to support sector stability, align with energy needs

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that Petronas operations remain stable for the period between April and May. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

4 h ago

Petronas operations stable, weekly fuel prices to be announced every Wednesday, says comms minister

Johor State Economic and Investment Advisor Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad said the state will not remain complacent despite its strong performance, but will enhance its competitiveness and investment ecosystem continuously. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

4 h ago

Johor aims to lead in FDI, strengthens Johor‑Singapore SEZ framework, says Hasni

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the investigation into the shareholdings of Tan Sri Azam Baki, chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, is still ongoing. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

3 h ago

Fahmi: MACC investigation into Azam Baki’s shareholdings, ‘corporate mafia’ claims to be made public

The Volunteer Smartphone Patrol application used during Op Selamat 26 has helped lower the crime index during this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive period.— Picture by Choo Choy May

4 h ago

Police credit Volunteer Smartphone Patrol app for crime drop during Hari Raya

The Social Security Organisation is fully prepared to implement social protection for gig workers, including through system integration using Application Programming Interface technology with platform providers. — Picture by Choo Choy May

4 h ago

Socso set to enforce Gig Workers Act, urges platform providers to integrate systems for contributions

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