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Former Malaysian Hannah Thomas (right) is challenging Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (in poster) in the country’s May 3 general election. — Picture from Facebook/Hannah Thomas - Greens Candidate for Grayndler

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Hannah Thomas, daughter of former Malaysian AG Tommy Thomas, aims to unseat Australian PM Albanese in May 3 vote

Urban renewal plans in Kampung Sungai Baru, the heart of Kuala Lumpur, have been stalled for more than 40 years. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Inside KL’s longest-running housing dispute: The Kampung Sungai Baru redevelopment row

Attorney General Datuk Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar gives a thumbs-up after the Federal Court ruled in his favour on April 28, 2025; granting him leave to appeal against the Court of Appeal’s earlier decision to seek a house arrest order that will enable him to serve the remainder of his jail sentence at home instead of in prison. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 3 h ago

AG gets Federal Court nod for bid to stop Najib from seeking to serve remaining prison term at home

Glorious, golden fried chicken is what you get at Restoran Nasi Ayam Ji Wang. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 5 h ago

You say chicken rice, I say glorious fried chicken rice at Gombak’s Restoran Nasi Ayam Ji Wang

Investigations suggest the fight started after a group harassed a woman from another group at the restaurant in Bangsar. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Bangsar brawl: Cops hunt suspects after harassment sparks fight, leaving Telawi restaurant with RM5,000 in damages

US President DonaldTrump’s second-term 'America First' agenda has alienated friends and emboldened adversaries while raising questions about how far he is prepared to go. — Reuters pic

World / 7 h ago

Trump’s first 100 days: America First president is overturning world order

Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has arrived in Malaysia for a four-day official visit to the country. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu arrives in Malaysia for official visit

An illustrative photograph taken on August 22, 2024 shows people being restrained using handcuffs. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Showbiz / 4 h ago

Nearly RM500,000 lost: Police probe Kim Seri’s ex-husband in travel fraud case

Empty shelves show a shortage of baby formula at CVS in San Antonio, Texas, US. May 10, 2022. — Reuters file pic

Money / 2 h ago

Trump tariffs spark severe shortage fears, leave US retailers scrambling for stock

Shahrul Aman Mohd Saari was diagnosed with cancer and died on April 28, 2028 at the National Cancer Institute in Kuala Lumpur, was known and loved by many for his tireless advocacy of transparency and accountability in public service. — Picture from Facebook/ Shahrul Aman Mohd Saari

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Shahrul Aman, Ikram chairman and ex-Bersih deputy chair, dies at the National Cancer Institute

US President Donald Trump said he has been too busy to buy First Lady Melania a present for her 55th birthday yesterday, so he is treating her to a romantic dinner on Air Force One instead. — AFP pic

Life / 17 h ago

‘I’ve been busy’: Trump explains why Melania’s birthday gift is a romantic Air Force One dinner

Malaysia does not agree with the tariff hike imposed by the United States, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Special Parliament session on May 5 to address US tariff hikes, Anwar urges unity amid economic challenge

The Perak state government is unable to resolve the financial crisis that is currently plaguing the Perak FC football team said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, adding that the cost of financing Perak FC is too high and of course it requires a huge expenditure every season. — Bernama pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Perak FC faces financial hurdle too big for state government to clear, says Saarani

Efforts to improve the capacity of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and mastery of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) among youth are needed to build the domestic economic resilience of Malaysia said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

PM Anwar calls for focus on engineering, AI and digital fields to future-proof economy

Lee Jae-myung leads potential conservative opponents by double digits in most polls ahead of the June 3 snap election called after Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office over his brief attempt at martial law in December. — Reuters pic

World / 7 h ago

South Korea martial law put Lee Jae-myung back on track for presidency

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In Kuching, High Court clears path for Petros vs Petronas showdown over gas supply payments

(From front left) Petros Legal Department head Rosalie Tien walks out of the courtroom with State Legal Counsel Datuk JC Fong. — The Borneo Post pic

KUCHING, April 28 — The Kuching High Court today dismissed Petroliam Nasional Berhad’s (Petronas) application to stay proceedings involving Petroleum Sarawak Berhad’s (Petros) originating summons (OS) to stop the former from enforcing a demand for payment under a bank guarantee related to gas supply.The dismissal paves the way for the...

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State Women, Family, and Community Development Committee chairman Datuk Kalsom Nordin said one such initiative is the Two Years Empowerment Programme (2 YEP) by the Social Welfare Department, which provides a grant of RM5,000 for the purchase of business equipment and capital. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 m ago

Melaka boosts disabled entrepreneurs with grants, training and business support, says state exco

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo speaks at a process conference after visiting the Penang Island City Council’s Intelligent Operations Centre in George Town on April 28, 2025. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 23 m ago

As Data Sharing Act takes effect today, Gobind urges states to enact laws for seamless sharing

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said that in an era rapidly advancing with disruptive technology, service efficiency heavily relies on the ability to utilise technology and efficient digital systems. — Bernama

Malaysia / 26 m ago

Tech and talent: Defence Ministry must invest in workforce to stay ahead, says minister

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Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo speaks at a process conference after visiting the Penang Island City Council’s Intelligent Operations Centre in George Town on April 28, 2025. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

23 m ago

As Data Sharing Act takes effect today, Gobind urges states to enact laws for seamless sharing

The purchase limit for 10kg of local white rice, priced at RM26, has been increased to five bags per transaction, up from the previous limit of two bags. — Picture by Hari Anggara

55 m ago

Govt raises purchase limit for 10kg local white rice to five bags to meet demand, says minister

Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said these initiatives are not standalone actions, but long-term investments in climate resilience, resource efficiency and sustainable healthcare operations. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Health Ministry pilots renewable energy projects at hospitals, launches innovation centre for sustainable healthcare

The PSD, in a statement posted on Facebook today, said the new model would replace the 2016 service placement merit-based Convertible Loan (PBU), with the academic merit-based convertible loan (PBU Academic) coming into effect from June 1. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Madani govt introduces merit-based JPA sponsorships with loan reductions for top students starting June

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim holds a meeting with Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu at Perdana Putra Complex, April 28, 2025. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Malaysia, Maldives to boost ties in floating solar, defence and digital tech, says PM Anwar

Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, Chair of AFPPD Malaysia, said hosting the AFPPD Secretariat is a recognition of Malaysia’s proactive role in championing critical issues such as youth empowerment, gender equality, ageing populations, and reproductive health. — Picture from Facebook/Alexander Nanta Linggi

1 h ago

Malaysia to host Asian parliamentarians’ population and development secretariat

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said one of the centres will be a green data centre, developed by US investors in Nilai, while the other will be an artificial intelligence (AI) technology data centre in Springhill, Port Dickson, developed by Gamuda Berhad (Bhd). — Bernama pic

1 h ago

N. Sembilan to host two data centres backed by Gamuda, US investors, says MB

Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said a team from the Anti-Vice, Gambling, and Secret Societies Division (D7) of the state police headquarters’ (IPK) Criminal Investigation Department (CID) apprehended all the suspects, aged between 40 and 70, who are believed to be members of a syndicate. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Perak cops bust illegal lottery ring in Ipoh, seize RM110,000 in cash and arrest four suspects

The Melaka government had previously expressed its intention to rebrand the name of a Chinese school to SJKC Laksamana Cheng Ho to commemorate the spirit of diplomatic ties between Melaka and China. — Bernama

1 h ago

Melaka still fine-tuning plan to rename Chinese school as SJKC Laksamana Cheng Ho

The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) said that water supply has been restored to about 337,000 out of the 341,708 affected users. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

1 h ago

PBAPP: Water supply restored to 99pc of affected areas in Penang as of 10am

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu in Putrajaya, April 28, 2025. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim

1 h ago

Malaysia, Maldives ink deals on tourism, sports, health as PM Anwar hosts President Muizzu in Putrajaya

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg at the launch of the Affin Kenyalang Savings account. From right are Datuk Agil Natt, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, Datuk Wan Razly Abdullah Wan Ali, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, and Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Husain. — Ukas pic via The Borneo Post

2 h ago

Sarawak premier: Ignore outsiders’ cynical outlook on state’s future, govt’s plans sound and strategic

Muda Sabah chairwoman Faezrah Rizalman (seated, 2nd left) and acting Muda president and Puteri Wangsa assemblywoman Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz (seated, centre) at the Teroka Muda programme launch. — The Borneo Post pic

2 h ago

Muda to contest in Sabah elections, open to alliances

Shahrul Aman Mohd Saari was diagnosed with cancer and died on April 28, 2028 at the National Cancer Institute in Kuala Lumpur, was known and loved by many for his tireless advocacy of transparency and accountability in public service. — Picture from Facebook/ Shahrul Aman Mohd Saari

2 h ago

Shahrul Aman, Ikram chairman and ex-Bersih deputy chair, dies at the National Cancer Institute

Attorney General Datuk Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar gives a thumbs-up after the Federal Court ruled in his favour on April 28, 2025; granting him leave to appeal against the Court of Appeal’s earlier decision to seek a house arrest order that will enable him to serve the remainder of his jail sentence at home instead of in prison. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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AG gets Federal Court nod for bid to stop Najib from seeking to serve remaining prison term at home

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