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Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak is believed to be in Saudi Arabia. — Threads pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Fugitive Tamim Dahri offers to surrender if four temples are demolished

US president Donald Trump said the United States did not have advance knowledge of Israel’s attack, adding that Qatar had not been involved. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

US president Trump says Israel ‘violently lashed out’ on Iran gas field, warns of massive retaliation if Qatar attacked

Visitors attend a workshop held in conjunction with RIUH Raya Baik-Baik in Kuala Lumpur on March 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Happiness rising: Malaysia outpaces Singapore and global average in latest Ipsos study

An undated photograph shows the grounds at the Nirvana Memorial Garden. — Picture by Saw Siow Feng

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Nirvana Asia suspects Cambodian scam syndicates behind urn theft-extortion plot

Tan Sri Tony Fernandes holds his newborn granddaughter, Olivia Rose in this undated picture shared on social media. — Picture via Facebook/Tony Fernandes

Life / 10 h ago

AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes earns new ‘datuk’ title with birth of granddaughter

Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad announces the date of Hari Raya Aidilfitri during a televised broadcast in Putrajaya, March 19, 2026. — Screengrab via Facebook/TV3 Malaysia

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Malaysia to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Saturday

Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus speaks to reporters at the Sentul District Police Headquarters on February 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Hong Kong national among four held in Damansara Heights ‘mini casino’ bust

Preacher Zamri Vinoth is escorted by police to the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on March 17, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 15 h ago

IGP defends handcuffing Zamri Vinoth, says procedure follows Sedition Act requirements

Former senior manager of a multinational company VN Vemal (left) is once again brought before the Magistrate's Court in Ipoh on two charges of receiving stolen property, namely money totaling more than RM2.1 million belonging to an Indonesian company, three years ago. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Ex-senior manager claims trial to two counts of receiving RM2.1m in stolen funds in Ipoh

Magistrate Teoh Shu Yee handed down the sentence on Amir Abdul Malik, 41, after he pleaded guilty to the offence. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Nine-month jail for man who filmed himself stepping on Quran

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said activist Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak may have fled to Saudi Arabia and police are actively tracking his whereabouts. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 17 h ago

IGP: Activist Tamim may have fled to Saudi Arabia

The North-South Expressway is seeing heavy traffic as city dwellers head back to their hometowns for Hari Raya Aidilfitri. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Heavy congestion hits highways out of Klang Valley as Hari Raya travel peaks

A childcare centre worker was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of a four-month-old baby boy. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Penang childcare worker charged with murder of four‑month‑old boy at HSJ centre

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Businessman Victor Chin accuses police of ‘unguided bombardment’ in AMLA probe

The charge under Sections 395 and 397 of the Penal Code carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison along with whipping if convicted. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Man charged over armed gang robbery at Bangsar clinic

Malaysia

10 h ago

Malaysia to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Saturday

Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad announces the date of Hari Raya Aidilfitri during a televised broadcast in Putrajaya, March 19, 2026. — Screengrab via Facebook/TV3 Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, March 19 — Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Saturday, March 21 this year.The announcement was made by Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad in a televised broadcast this evening.“In fulfilment of the command of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong,...

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described Anutin as a “dear friend” and expressed his hopes for continued close engagement between the two leaders. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Anwar congratulates Thailand’s Anutin on re-election, vows stronger bilateral ties

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim welcomed the reconciliation efforts, saying the initiative also uplifted the spirit of mutual respect between the races. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Anwar hails NGO-led Malay-Indian reconciliation as sign of national maturity

The North-South Expressway is seeing heavy traffic as city dwellers head back to their hometowns for Hari Raya Aidilfitri. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Heavy congestion hits highways out of Klang Valley as Hari Raya travel peaks

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Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus speaks to reporters at the Sentul District Police Headquarters on February 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Hong Kong national among four held in Damansara Heights ‘mini casino’ bust

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the ministry is stepping up efforts to strengthen governance in the real estate sector through its Madani Housing Reform agenda, with a target of achieving zero sick projects by 2030. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Housing and Local Govt Ministry targets zero sick projects by 2030 under Madani housing reform, says Nga Kor Ming

An undated photograph shows the grounds at the Nirvana Memorial Garden. — Picture by Saw Siow Feng

13 h ago

Nirvana Asia suspects Cambodian scam syndicates behind urn theft-extortion plot

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the allocation marks an increase from RM17.67 million last year, noting that there are currently 258 mosques in Penang, including seven newly completed and operational ones, thereby expanding access to places of worship for the local community. — Picture via Facebook/ChowKonYeow

13 h ago

CM: Penang raises funding for mosque, surau development to RM25m this year

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said Penang will establish a Special Task Force Committee to continue efforts to set up the Penang International Financial Centre. — Picture via Facebook/Chow Kon Yeow

14 h ago

Penang establishes PIFC task force to position state as tech‑finance hub, white paper due 3Q, says CM

A couple were killed in an accident involving two vehicles at kilometre 77.3 of the Johor Bahru–Mersing road near Kota Tinggi this morning. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

14 h ago

Couple killed in crash after car veers into opposite lane in Kota Tinggi, four others injured

The Kota Kinabalu District Police Headquarters recorded losses totaling RM11.12 million from 214 online fraud cases between January and March 15. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

14 h ago

Kota Kinabalu police warn of vehicle scam tactics as online fraud losses hit RM11.12m

Storm clouds are seen from Layang-Layangan Beach in Labuan on June 26, 2022. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Evening commute alert: Thunderstorms to hit KL, Putrajaya, Selangor, multiple other states

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud (left) taking children from underprivileged families around the Sepanggar area to buy Hari Raya clothes at Jakel Alam Mesra in Kota Kinabalu March 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Madani govt ensuring sufficient supply of basic items, public urged not to panic buy, says Mustapha Sakmud

Preacher Zamri Vinoth is escorted by police to the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on March 17, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

15 h ago

IGP defends handcuffing Zamri Vinoth, says procedure follows Sedition Act requirements

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail gestures during a press conference at Bukit Aman in Kuala Lumpur on March 19, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

15 h ago

IGP: Businessman Victor Chin linked to money laundering ‘matters’, currently abroad

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh extended their Ugadi greetings today. — Pictures via Facebook/Ramanan Ramakrishnan Official Media and Facebook/Hannah Yeoh

15 h ago

Cabinet ministers extend Ugadi greetings, call for unity and harmony

His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim are seen at Istana Bukit Tunku March 19, 2026. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

16 h ago

King lauds security forces, urges public to prioritise safety this Aidilfitri following audience with Anwar

Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths said today it had started producing samarium oxide at its Malaysian plant, bolstering its role as a key alternative to China for supplies of critical minerals. — Reuters pic

16 h ago

Lynas expands rare earth output in Malaysia with early samarium oxide production

Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak is believed to be in Saudi Arabia. — Threads pic

16 h ago

Fugitive Tamim Dahri offers to surrender if four temples are demolished

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