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His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia (right), poses for a photo with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the state welcome ceremony at Istana Negara today.— Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Far-right US commentator mocks Xi Jinping’s Malaysia visit: ‘The Malays aren’t going to buy your stuff, they don’t have money!’

Dr Vilashini Somiah. — Picture from The Borneo Post

Malaysia / 16 h ago

UM scholar makes history as first South-east Asian to lead prestigious Asia council

Screencap of vernacular Chinese newspaper Sin Chew Daily announcing the suspension of two senior staff on its Mandarin website, after the publication of a front page gaffe of the Malaysian flag.

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Sin Chew Daily takes action over ‘serious lapse’ involving Malaysian flag, suspends senior staff

The chief editor and deputy chief sub-editor of Sin Chew Daily have been called to give statements to police today over an error involving the Jalur Gemilang. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Sin Chew Daily chief editor, designer summoned to Bukit Aman over Jalur Gemilang mishap

The vehicle carrying Chinese President Xi Jinping departs from his hotel en route to the Bunga Raya Complex today, marking the end of his three-day state visit to Malaysia. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘China-Malaysia friendship is eternal’: Chinese students send off Xi Jinping with warm farewell in Putrajaya

Some women have been found to lend their names as the biological mothers of undocumented babies in exchange for cash, according to the National Registration Department (JPN). — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 13 h ago

NRD uncovers cash-for-birth-registration scheme; women paid to falsely register undocumented babies

A general view of visitors at the enclosure of giant panda Fu Wa at the Giant Panda Convention Centre (GPCC) in Zoo Negara August 29, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Malaysia to receive pandas under new 10-year conservation deal with China, says Nik Nazmi

Lion City Sailors players celebrate their qualification for the final after the AFC Champions League Two semi-final second leg football match with Sydney FC of Australia at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on April 16, 2025. — AFP pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

Singapore makes history as Lion City Sailors triumph against Sydney FC — but where can they play the final?

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman (centre) arrives at the Palace of Justice for the third day of his appeal against convictions related to criminal breach of trust, misappropriation, and money laundering involving Armada funds. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Prosecutor: Syed Saddiq showed dishonesty in telling aide to ‘clear’ RM1m fearing MACC seizure

Malaysia’s national songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Taruddin said the opportunity to perform at the official state dinner in honour of Chinese President Xi Jinping and his delegation in Putrajaya yesterday evening as a great privilege. — Picture via X/Anwar Ibrahim

Showbiz / 12 h ago

National songstress Siti Nurhaliza calls performance at state dinner for China’s President Xi a great privilege (VIDEO)

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, in Kuala Lumpur December 6, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Najib drops bid to summon witness protection chief after prosecution agrees to produce Roger Ng for 1MDB trial

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim gives a speech during the closing ceremony of the 44th and 45th Asean Summits and Related Summits at the National Convention Centre (NCC) October 11, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Malaysia pushes for regional stability as Anwar meets Myanmar junta chief

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today backed the Federal Lands Commissioner’s move to evict KL Tower’s former operator, Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd, saying the new concessionaire officially took over on April 1. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Fahmi defends KL Tower eviction, says former operator defied handover deadline

SIC, in a statement today, said Anita Azrina replaced Tan Sri Azman Yahya, who had been helming SIC since 2016.

Sports / 17 h ago

Anita Azrina takes the wheel as first woman chair of Sepang International Circuit

The Paramount fishermen’s jetty was partly damaged due to erosion at the beach. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Batu Ferringhi beaches set for RM61m revival, promising tourism boost

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From singing cafes, friendship lunches and plenty of tea: What Malaysia can learn from a UK town on creating a dementia-friendly community (VIDEO)

Participants have fun and dance during a Dementia Cafe session at St Ives, Cambridgeshire, UK. — Picture by Ida Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Do you know of anyone with a family member who is living with dementia? What would a community where they could feel supported and welcome look like?Here’s what Malay Mail learnt from St Ives — a town in Cambridgeshire, UK — which in 2016 started...

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Police said a 32-month-old boy was found drowned in a homestay swimming pool in Teluk Kumbar yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Penang police: Toddler drowns in homestay pool during family visit in Balik Pulau

A general view of visitors at the enclosure of giant panda Fu Wa at the Giant Panda Convention Centre (GPCC) in Zoo Negara August 29, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Malaysia to receive pandas under new 10-year conservation deal with China, says Nik Nazmi

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (third right) presents the Jalur Gemilang to Deputy Head of the Haj Delegation (Health) Dr Hairul Izawan Abdul Rahman (2nd right) at the meeting with the a meeting with the Medical Taskforce Delegation to the Holy Land for the 1446H/2025M Haj season at the Ministry of Health April 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Over 31,000 Malaysian Haj pilgrims registered in IPS system to streamline care access, says Dzulkefly

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Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said RM2 million has been allocated for the Pahang Lead programme, up from RM1 million last year. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Pahang Lead aims to groom 66 high-calibre young leaders in 2025 with RM2m allocation, says MB

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has described the report that the state wanted to acquire a stake in AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank Group) to merge with Affin Bank Bhd as mere speculation. — The Borneo Post pic

12 h ago

Abang Johari dismisses speculation of Sarawak’s interest in AmBank stake acquisition and Affin Bank merger talks

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left), along with his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra (right), witness the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Construction Agreement (CA) for the Rantau Panjang-Sungai Kolok Bridge Project in Bangkok April 17, 2025. The MoU was signed by Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (2nd left) and his counterpart Suriya Juangroongruangkit (2nd right). — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Works Minister: Malaysia-Thailand’s jointly-funded Rantau Panjang-Sungai Kolok cross-border bridge to be completed by 2028

Police have completed recording statements from the Chief Editor and Deputy Chief Sub-editor of the Sin Chew Daily newspaper today to assist in investigations into the publication of an incomplete illustration of the Jalur Gemilang on the newspaper’s front page. — Picture by Choo Choy May

12 h ago

Police wrap up investigation into Sin Chew’s Jalur Gemilang front page gaffe

The Immigration Department rescued a Bangladeshi man believed to be a victim of forced labour exploitation by his fellow countrymen during an operation at two construction sites in Seremban yesterday. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

12 h ago

Immigration Department rescues Bangladeshi man from forced labour by fellow countrymen during Seremban operation

Screencap of vernacular Chinese newspaper Sin Chew Daily announcing the suspension of two senior staff on its Mandarin website, after the publication of a front page gaffe of the Malaysian flag.

12 h ago

Sin Chew Daily takes action over ‘serious lapse’ involving Malaysian flag, suspends senior staff

Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin has concluded a successful working visit to Azerbaijan from April 15 to 16, paving the way for stronger Malaysia-Azerbaijan ties and laying the groundwork for enhanced cooperation in the years to come. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

12 h ago

Deputy foreign minister’s visit to Azerbaijan paves way for enhanced bilateral cooperation

Some women have been found to lend their names as the biological mothers of undocumented babies in exchange for cash, according to the National Registration Department (JPN). — Picture by Miera Zulyana

13 h ago

NRD uncovers cash-for-birth-registration scheme; women paid to falsely register undocumented babies

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra greets her Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) at the Government House in conjunction with his two-day working visit to Thailand April 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Anwar lauds Thai leadership in advancing border projects and bilateral ties

Public Service Department director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz delivers a speech at the Northern Zone HEMAT Aspirations: Aspirations Towards Reforms programme at the PICCA Convention Centre in Butterworth April 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Public Service DG urges Malaysia civil servants to reform practices and restore public trust

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has been given four months to conduct a regularisation exercise for unlicensed traders in the federal capital. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Dr Zaliha outlines four-month plan for DBKL to regulate unlicensed street vendors

Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Aziz is set to meet United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and other relevant officials in Washington on April 24, to discuss the reciprocal tariff imposed on Malaysia. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Tengku Zafrul to meet US trade officials in Washington on April 24 for talks on tariffs, Asean trade concerns

Pahang Police Chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman (centre) speaking at a press conference regarding the success of the Pahang Police in seizing syabu drugs with an estimated total weight of 468.3 kilograms worth RM14,985,600.00 at the Pahang Police Contingent Headquarters April 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Bukit Aman finds abandoned 4WD with 468kg of meth worth RM15m on East Coast Highway

The Paramount fishermen’s jetty was partly damaged due to erosion at the beach. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

14 h ago

Batu Ferringhi beaches set for RM61m revival, promising tourism boost

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman (centre) arrives at the Palace of Justice for the third day of his appeal against convictions related to criminal breach of trust, misappropriation, and money laundering involving Armada funds. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Prosecutor: Syed Saddiq showed dishonesty in telling aide to ‘clear’ RM1m fearing MACC seizure

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