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People shelter under umbrellas as they walk through the rain in Kuala Lumpur on December 30, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Umbrella alert: MetMalaysia forecasts a very wet afternoon for seven states

File picture of Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arriving at Kuala Lumpur high court September 4, 2023. The Bar is seeking to challenge the AG’s decision on September 4, 2023, to grant Ahmad Zahid a DNAA on 47 charges involving criminal breach of trust, corruption and money laundering linked to Yayasan Akalbudi funds. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 15 h ago

DNAA in Zahid corruption case not against law, federal counsel tells court

Federal Territory Minister Hannah Yeoh and officials walk through a public park during a site visit regarding additional open and green spaces in Kuala Lumpur. April 15, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 h ago

FT minister Hannah Yeoh says 45 more green spaces now off-limits to development

In a statement, LGM said the premises were believed to be actively involved in the buying, storing and selling of rejected and scrap rubber gloves without a permit. The seized items are worth an estimated RM20,000. — Pexels.com pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Puchong raid nets four tonnes of illegal rubber gloves, says LGM

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor arrives for a hearing regarding a USD14.57 million lawsuit filed by Global Royalty Trading SAL at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Rosmah’s US$14.6m jewellery lawsuit: High Court to rule on June 10

Putrajaya appeared noticeably quieter following the start of the Work From Home (WFH) policy for the public sector today, April 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Civil servants go remote as WFH starts, services to public stay uninterrupted

Members of the Perak State Legislative Assembly listen to the royal address by Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah at the opening ceremony of the Fourth Session of the 15th Perak State Legislative Assembly at the Perak Darul Ridzuan building in Ipoh, April 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Perak faces medical officer shortfall as doctor-to-population ratio lags national level

Petronas said it continues to actively manage its supply chain to ensure sufficient stock across its station network amid the current global energy crisis arising from the West Asia conflict. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 18 h ago

Petronas confirms fuel supply secured nationwide until June 2026

Iskandar Puteri police chief M Kumarasan said the incident, which occurred at about 2.40pm, was believed to have happened when the motorcycle ridden by the 31-year-old victim, with his 29-year-old wife as pillion, lost control and struck the rear of a lorry. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Man killed, wife injured in Linkedua crash during routine commute to Singapore

According to the author, government healthcare in Malaysia is not without its challenges. But it is resilient, committed, and always present. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

What You Think / 18 h ago

Do government hospitals sleep? A reality many don’t see — Naveen Nair Gangadaran

The US-sanctioned tanker Rich Starry made its way back to the Strait of Hormuz today after exiting the Gulf the day before, shipping data showed, failing to break through a US blockade ‌on vessels calling at Iranian ports. — Reuters pic

World / 12 h ago

Sanctioned China tanker turns back toward Strait of Hormuz a day after Gulf exit as US blockade holds

Retail diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will decrease by 75 sen to RM5.97 per litre, while both RON95 and RON97 petrol will drop by 25 sen, bringing their prices to RM4.02 and RM5.10 per litre respectively. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Finance Ministry: Local diesel prices to go down following drop in global market prices

The US blockade on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports adds to uncertainty over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been all-but-shut since the start of the Iran ‌war. — Reuters pic

World / 10 h ago

Few ships get through Hormuz since start of war — and Malaysia‑bound tankers are among them

National women’s singles head coach Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin said confidence was high based on the current form of the women shuttlers selected for the prestigious team event. — Bernama pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Malaysia can end 16-year Uber Cup knockout drought, says women’s singles coach

A ship is seen post-transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which is now a point of contention between the US and Iran. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Two Malaysian vessels en route from Strait of Hormuz, five still remain in area, says communications minister

Malaysia

31 m ago

How illegal ‘kereta sapu’ are hurting licensed Malaysian tour van, bus operators

How do you know if you are hopping on to a licensed tour van or tour bus? It will have the government-required words “BAS PERSIARAN” and the colour coniferous green on one-third of the vehicle’s body.— Picture by Choo Choy May

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — So what exactly is a kereta sapu? This is when drivers of private cars or vans illegally offer to drive you around for a spot of sightseeing in Malaysia, at cheaper prices than licensed tour vans and tour buses.Malaysian Tour Van Drivers Association (PVPM) chairman Simon...

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In a Facebook post today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the effort is being coordinated through close cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia, the Malaysian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and relevant agencies. — Facebook pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

PM Anwar: Malaysia steps up efforts to bring home stranded crew from Hamriyah port

Retail diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will decrease by 75 sen to RM5.97 per litre, while both RON95 and RON97 petrol will drop by 25 sen, bringing their prices to RM4.02 and RM5.10 per litre respectively. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Finance Ministry: Local diesel prices to go down following drop in global market prices

The suspect, Piluta Samad (in orange), is charged for murdering his ex-fiancee last February.

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Kota Kinabalu court orders psychiatric evaluation for man accused of killing and dismembering ex-fiancée

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The suspect, Piluta Samad (in orange), is charged for murdering his ex-fiancee last February.

12 h ago

Kota Kinabalu court orders psychiatric evaluation for man accused of killing and dismembering ex-fiancée

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has taken a firm stance on diesel-related issues, including subsidy leakage, smuggling and misuse of subsidised fuel. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

13 h ago

Diesel smuggling crackdown: Police deployed at 150 risky petrol stations, diesel subsidy equivalent to BUDI95 being considered

Federal Territory Minister Hannah Yeoh and officials walk through a public park during a site visit regarding additional open and green spaces in Kuala Lumpur. April 15, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

13 h ago

FT minister Hannah Yeoh says 45 more green spaces now off-limits to development

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government has instructed the Ministry of Finance to review the targeted diesel subsidy mechanism. — Picture by Yusof Isa

13 h ago

Fahmi: Finance ministry to review diesel subsidy mechanism, raise biodiesel blend to B15

The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) says preliminary findings indicate that the blaze which destroyed three blocks at Sekolah Menengah Ugama (A) Darul Ulum Al-Muhammadiah in Bachok, Kelantan last Sunday was accidental. — Picture from X/Bernama

14 h ago

Fire Dept: Bachok school fire preliminarily classified as accident

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) stated that the region, which is about 60 per cent larger than Peninsular Malaysia, coupled with challenging terrain, makes residents of Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan more dependent on diesel. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

14 h ago

Sabah, Sarawak diesel stays at RM2.15, as MoF calls it ‘lifeline’

According to the Penang State Secretary’s Office, the closure will run from 8.30am to 12.30pm. The affected roads are Lorong Siakap 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and Tingkat Siakap 11. Residents must remove their vehicles from these roads before 8.30am. — Picture via X/Bernama

14 h ago

Taman Siakap road closures on Saturday for CBRNE Hazmat simulation exercise

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

14 h ago

Civil servant arrested in Johor Bahru over sexual assault of teen girl

Datuk Lily Yong Lee Lee (centre) hands over appeal documents for herself and Yoong to Lo. — The Borneo Post pic

15 h ago

Lily Yong files last-day appeal against SUPP expulsion (VIDEO)

15 h ago

Meta urges ‘nuanced’ approach as Malaysia eyes social media restrictions for youths

Firefighters and voluntary units band together to fight the blaze under the supervision of Lutong fire station chief Henry Jugah (second right). — The Borneo Post

15 h ago

Miri records highest API in Sarawak as bush, peat fires continue to burn

The Sarawak Forest Department (SFD) said the reduction excludes the Timber Industry Tariff H0272502 and will be implemented within two weeks to allow for system updates. — The Borneo Post

15 h ago

Sarawak cuts timber royalties, statutory charges by 50pc to ease industry pressure

Immigration Department Director-General Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the operation involved raids on six separate locations following six months of continuous intelligence gathering. — Reuters pic

15 h ago

Immigration Dept smashes forgery syndicate in Ops Serkap, nine arrested

Deputy director of Domestic Haj Operations for 1447H/2026M, Mohd Norber Kassim, said TH is continuously monitoring developments and has taken appropriate measures to ensure a smooth pilgrimage. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Haj goes on as planned, Tabung Haji assures pilgrims amid West Asia conflict fears

Enforcement of PKM for littering offences in public places began on January 1 this year in line with the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672) (Amendment 2025). If convicted, offenders may be fined not more than RM2,000 and/or subjected to PKM for up to 12 hours. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Nearly 3,000 littering notices issued nationwide since Jan 1, SWCorp says

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