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Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah said investigations found that the 43-year-old suspect has been married nine times, with all his current and former wives working as civil servants. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Man remanded in wife assault case married nine times, targeting working civil servants for their income

Malaysia’s National Transfer Accounts show older persons rely on savings, family support and public transfers as income declines with age. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Explainer: What are National Transfer Accounts and what do they reveal about Malaysians’ lives?

Mud flood on Jalan Abang Haji Openg to collapsing of retention wall and hoarding. — Picture courtesy of a TTDI resident

Malaysia / 5 h ago

TTDI mud flood sparks concern over Bukit Kiara arboretum project affecting 300 homes (VIDEO)

In a media statement released today, the Madani Government attributed the adjustments to ongoing volatility in global petroleum markets, driven by the prolonged crisis in West Asia. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Unsubsidised RON95, RON97 prices up while diesel unchanged as West Asia crisis continues

Singaporean DJ Wukong and Dutch DJ duo Bassjackers will bring the energy at the World Labour Day Celebration cum Rain Rave Water Music Festival (RRWMF). — Picture courtesy of Tourism Malaysia

Showbiz / 15 h ago

Bukit Bintang set to make a splash: Rain Rave festival brings Bassjackers, Wukong, an all-female DJ lineup and local stars

French teenager Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien arrives for an application to leave jurisdiction at the State Courts in Singapore on April 29, 2026. — AFP pic

Singapore / 19 h ago

Singapore court lets straw-licking French teen fly to Manila for internship

In a statement posted on Facebook last night, Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the party’s political bureau had deliberated on recent developments involving the state’s royal institution and adat, which it described as having sparked significant controversy and misunderstandings among unity government component parties. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 3 h ago

N. Sembilan political impasse: Umno backs BN reps’ no-confidence in MB, calls for Pakatan talks

Jad Faid Arhan, 31, is accused of causing the death of Muzahid Millad, 22, a popular online gamer known as ‘Advance Gaming’, at kilometre 1.9 of the highway along the Salak Selatan to Jalan Tun Razak stretch on April 23. — Composite picture via Facebook/Advance Gaming

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Soldier charged with murder, possible death penalty over fatal MEX crash involving Bangladeshi influencer

Malaysia men’s singles player Lee Zii Jia in action against Koki Watanabe of Japan in their Group B match of the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026 at Forum Horsens on April 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 4 h ago

Lee Zii Jia shines in consolation win as Malaysia fall to Japan in Thomas Cup

Tunku Mahkota Ismail said among the main problems long affecting the sport are the lack of structured grassroots development and a competitive youth competition system, which he said has impacted the continuity of national talent production. — Picture from Facebook/HRH Crown Prince of Johor

Sports / 17 h ago

Tunku Mahkota Ismail flags four key issues holding back Malaysian football

At 6pm, the local note appreciated to 3.9495/9540 against the greenback from 3.9505/9550 at yesterday’s close. — Bernama pic

Money / 17 h ago

Ringgit closes higher against US dollar, regional currencies on easing oil concerns

A driver checking the status of his electric truck at a charging station in Beijing. — AFP pic

Tech-gadgets / 15 h ago

Electric trucks in China surge as lower costs and charging network disrupt logistics

Pedestrians and vehicles are seen at the Revolution Square in Tehran on April 28, 2026. Wearing the headscarf in public has been mandatory for women since shortly after the Islamic Revolution of 1979 in what was long seen as an ideological pillar of the clerical leadership. But enforcement of the rule appears to have slackened, at least in parts of Tehran and other cities. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Iran hijab rules loosen in public view, but restrictions still firmly in place

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Assistant Director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the department received an emergency call at 2.31am, with the first engine from Selayang Fire and Rescue Station arriving at the scene about 19 minutes later. — Screengrab from Facebook/Di Manakah Joe Jambul

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Kepong blaze kills man, destroys five terrace houses (VIDEO)

Shah Alam district police said there were between 50 and 100 loud explosions from the fireworks released successively at about 1.05am on April 26, 2026 and 2.11am the following day, allegedly for a wedding photography session in the public parking area of the Setia Alam Community Trail. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Midnight fireworks chaos in Setia Alam: Police tracking wedding shoot group after viral video

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Penang renames seafront road after engineer behind first Penang Bridge

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow officiates the seafront road, renamed in honour of the late Tan Sri Chin Fung Kee, Penang’s visionary engineer who played a pivotal role in the construction of the first Penang Bridge, on April 30, 2026. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

GEORGE TOWN, April 30 — An 800-metre stretch of Jalan Persiaran Pantai Sinaran here was today renamed in honour of the late Tan Sri Chin Fung Kee, Penang’s visionary engineer who played a pivotal role in the construction of the first Penang Bridge.Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who officiated...

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The expanded Mengkuang Dam in Seberang Perai. — Picture courtesy of Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP)

Malaysia / 54 m ago

Penang CM says Sungai Muda recovering after recent drop to dangerous levels

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during a courtesy visit by AirTrunk founder and chief executive officer Robin Khuda and his delegation. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 57 m ago

AirTrunk to boost Malaysia investment to RM27b, Anwar says after meeting CEO

James Chai Jin Shern, a former aide to ex-economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, returned to the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya at 9.50am, for the third-day of questioning into UK-based semiconductor giant, Arm Holdings Plc. — Facebook pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Ex-aide to Rafizi returns to MACC for third day over RM1.1b semiconductor probe

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No extra budget needed for Penang as state remains in surplus, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow says on April 30, 2026 despite rising costs. — Picture by KE Ooi

1 h ago

Penang finances still strong, but some projects delayed amid cost pressures, says chief minister

Prasarana president and group chief executive officer Amir Hamdan (far left) is leaving the public transport firm for personal reasons, the company said on April 30, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

1 h ago

Prasarana CEO Amir Hamdan to step down after nearly eight years at helm

Jad Faid Arhan, 31, is accused of causing the death of Muzahid Millad, 22, a popular online gamer known as ‘Advance Gaming’, at kilometre 1.9 of the highway along the Salak Selatan to Jalan Tun Razak stretch on April 23. — Composite picture via Facebook/Advance Gaming

1 h ago

Soldier charged with murder, possible death penalty over fatal MEX crash involving Bangladeshi influencer

In the 5.57pm incident, two shots were fired at the rear tyres of a pickup truck after the suspect allegedly acted aggressively and tried to ram police officers during an arrest attempt. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

1 h ago

Tanah Merah suspect with 13 criminal records held after alleged bid to ram police

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Assistant Director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the department received an emergency call at 2.31am, with the first engine from Selayang Fire and Rescue Station arriving at the scene about 19 minutes later. — Screengrab from Facebook/Di Manakah Joe Jambul

2 h ago

Kepong blaze kills man, destroys five terrace houses (VIDEO)

Bera district police chief Superintendent Zulkiflee Nazir said the duo were arrested during Op Taring Laras conducted by the intelligence unit of Battalion 7, General Operations Force (GOF) Kuantan. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Bera police arrest foreign couple, homemade air rifle seized in Felda plantation raid

Jempol district police chief Superintendent Norhisham Mustapar said the victims were travelling in a Proton Saga from Simpang Pertang towards Kuala Pilah when the incident occurred, Harian Metro reported. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

2 h ago

Couple killed after vehicle loses control and crashes into drain in Jempol

The light show is scheduled to run until June 7. — Screengrabs from Instagram

3 h ago

Kelana Jaya light show sparks safety concerns, MBPJ to hold special meeting on approval process

Nurse Nurul Azmiza Mazlan assists a child using the Ronald McDonald Sensory Room (RMSR) at Rumah Taman Sinar Harapan in Seremban April 27, 2026. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

A new sensory therapy space in Seremban is helping children with special needs thrive

The 41-year-old, whose real name is Ebit Irawan Ibrahim, has been on trial since September 2022 before Magistrate Nur Asyraf Zolhani. A total of 18 prosecution witnesses have testified during the proceedings. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Preacher Ebit Lew’s verdict to be delivered today in Tenom sexual harassment case

Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said the state government has been consistently involved at every stage of technical and diplomatic discussions to ensure Sabah’s rights are not compromised. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

3 h ago

Pulau Sebatik row: Sabah says state interests protected in Malaysia-Indonesia border talks

Lim Guan Eng said reductions affecting key sectors such as healthcare, education, security and infrastructure risk compromising services that should not be curtailed. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Malaysia’s austerity cuts risk slowing growth, hurting public services, says Lim Guan Eng

In a statement posted on Facebook last night, Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the party’s political bureau had deliberated on recent developments involving the state’s royal institution and adat, which it described as having sparked significant controversy and misunderstandings among unity government component parties. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

3 h ago

N. Sembilan political impasse: Umno backs BN reps’ no-confidence in MB, calls for Pakatan talks

Shah Alam district police said there were between 50 and 100 loud explosions from the fireworks released successively at about 1.05am on April 26, 2026 and 2.11am the following day, allegedly for a wedding photography session in the public parking area of the Setia Alam Community Trail. — Screengrab from social media

3 h ago

Midnight fireworks chaos in Setia Alam: Police tracking wedding shoot group after viral video

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chairs a Petaling District Development Meeting in Shah Alam, Selangor on April 29, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

3 h ago

Anwar: No hardcore poor left in Selangor after targeted aid programmes

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