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Smoke rises from the Thai bulk carrier 'Mayuree Naree' near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack on March 11, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 17 h ago

Oil breaks US$100 as Iran strikes tankers, Bahrain fuel tanks, Oman port

Emergency responders attend to a crash involving a Peugeot and a Toyota Vellfire along Jalan Tun Razak in Kuala Lumpur early March 12, 2026. — KLCCC pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

KL Fire Dept: Woman pulled from burning Peugeot after Jalan Tun Razak crash suffers 70pc burns

The estate of the Malaysian tycoon Tan Sri Ta Kin Yan is finally moving forward two years after his death on June 15, 2024, following the probate granted by the High Court on March 11, 2026 to his business partner and Waz Lian co-founder Datuk Poh Po Lian. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Executor of late Waz Lian co-founder Ta Kin Yan’s estate welcomes High Court probate ruling

The sister of national journalism figure Adibah Amin, Khalilah Fadzilah Amin, shows a photo of the siblings while being interviewed about her sister’s health, which is now reported to be stable despite her continued weakness and need for full-time care. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

National journalism laureate Adibah Amin in stable condition, needs full-time care

File picture of a man working from the comfort of home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government is aware that some companies have adopted hybrid working arrangements, including WFH, following the Covid-19 pandemic. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 16 h ago

WFH for civil servants under study, may be discussed at Cabinet meeting tomorrow, says Fahmi

MetMalaysia warned of thunderstorms and heavy rain in parts of Kedah, Perak, Pahang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya until 7pm today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Brace for thunderstorms: MetMalaysia warns of heavy rain, strong winds in several states until 7pm

The Court of Appeal ruled that the High Court had not erred in finding the ophthalmologist liable for negligence. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Court dismisses ophthalmologist’s appeal, orders RM1.28m in damages to mechanic blinded in one eye

Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said Malaysians aged 30 and below account for about 40 per cent of buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) transactions in the country. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Under-30s make up 40pc of Malaysia’s BNPL use, raising concern, says deputy finance minister

He stressed that swift enforcement is needed to restore public confidence in the police. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Gobind urges police to act swiftly on desecration of religious symbols

The author argues that the restoration and reopening of Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad shows how preserving heritage landmarks can enrich Kuala Lumpur’s cultural identity while complementing the city’s modern development. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

What You Think / 14 h ago

A city is more than its skyline: Lessons from restoration of Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad — Ben Fong Kok Seng

Former diplomat Datuk Zainal Abidin Alias (2nd left) and his son Mohamed Rizal (3rd left) were acquitted by the Temerloh High Court of drug trafficking and cultivation charges.

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Temerloh High Court acquits ex-diplomat, son of cannabis trafficking and cultivation charges

Sembrong MP Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said he is ready to return to Umno if the party leadership decides to lift his suspension. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Hishammuddin says he never left Umno, ready to return if suspension lifted

Yong Zheng Xi shared with Malay Mail his journey in the entertainment industry, which eventually led to him playing Lord Barnaby in season four of Bridgerton. — Picture via IMDb

Showbiz / 19 h ago

The long road to ‘Bridgerton’: Malaysian-born actor Yong Zheng Xi on perseverance and performance

Delegates leave at the end of the closing session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 11, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

China criminalises ‘ethnic separatism’, mandates Mandarin education in sweeping new minority law

Sungai Golok near Pos Ibrahim Pencen has turned shallow following prolonged hot weather. Residents along the Rantau Panjang border have complied with authorities’ instructions not to cross the river despite the low water levels. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Border at a glance: Sungai Golok low waters bring Thailand closer to Rantau Panjang

Malaysia

3 m ago

Senate passes Employment Insurance amendments, enabling lump-sum mobility allowance for jobseekers

Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan said the new provision under Section 37A is among four key amendments to the Employment Insurance System Act 2017 (Act 800). — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The implementation of the Employment Insurance System (Amendment) Bill 2025 will allow the Mobility Assistance Allowance to be paid as a lump sum to jobseekers who successfully secure new employment.Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan said the new provision under Section 37A...

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Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the hospital’s SIH programme began on August 5, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 m ago

Seberang Jaya Hospital pioneers Penang’s School in Hospital initiative, ensuring children continue learning while warded

An assessment of the short-, medium- and long-term impact of the West Asia conflict on the country will be discussed at the Special Cabinet Meeting tomorrow, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 m ago

Special Cabinet meeting today to assess short, medium and long-term fallout from West Asia crisis

Sungai Golok near Pos Ibrahim Pencen has turned shallow following prolonged hot weather. Residents along the Rantau Panjang border have complied with authorities’ instructions not to cross the river despite the low water levels. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Border at a glance: Sungai Golok low waters bring Thailand closer to Rantau Panjang

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Former diplomat Datuk Zainal Abidin Alias (2nd left) and his son Mohamed Rizal (3rd left) were acquitted by the Temerloh High Court of drug trafficking and cultivation charges.

12 h ago

Temerloh High Court acquits ex-diplomat, son of cannabis trafficking and cultivation charges

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the ministry is monitoring student involvement in extremist activities to prevent radical ideologies from entering schools. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Education Ministry steps up vigilance against extremism in schools, says Fadhlina

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the ministry is working with airlines and aviation stakeholders to manage the impact of rising fuel prices linked to the West Asia conflict. — Picture via Facebook/Anthony Loke

13 h ago

Transport Ministry holds talks with aviation sector over rising fuel costs

Sabah State Attorney General Datuk Brenndon Keith Soh said the state will oppose a federal application to stay a High Court order on its 40 per cent revenue entitlement. — The Borneo Post pic

13 h ago

Sabah to oppose federal bid to stay High Court order on 40pc revenue entitlement

Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said Malaysians aged 30 and below account for about 40 per cent of buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) transactions in the country. — Picture by Hari Anggara

13 h ago

Under-30s make up 40pc of Malaysia’s BNPL use, raising concern, says deputy finance minister

The Court of Appeal ruled that the High Court had not erred in finding the ophthalmologist liable for negligence. — Picture by Choo Choy May

14 h ago

Court dismisses ophthalmologist’s appeal, orders RM1.28m in damages to mechanic blinded in one eye

Sarawak minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said claims about the allocation of the state’s 17 additional seats are premature. — The Borneo Post pic

14 h ago

Abdul Karim dismisses rumours over allocation of Sarawak’s 17 new state assembly seats

Sembrong MP Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said he is ready to return to Umno if the party leadership decides to lift his suspension. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Hishammuddin says he never left Umno, ready to return if suspension lifted

In a statement today, the SC said it had obtained a warrant of arrest against Mohd Abdul Karim, who is also a non-independent non-executive director of SCIB, in connection with an offence under Section 396(b)(B) of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007. — Picture via Twitter/Bernama

14 h ago

SC obtains arrest warrant, seeks public help to locate Serba Dinamik’s Abdul Karim Abdullah

Police arrested two men over a snatch theft incident in Taman Midah, Cheras, that left a Spanish woman injured last month. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

15 h ago

Police: Two held over snatch theft that left Spanish woman injured in Cheras

In a statement, in-person visits will be from 8.15am to 4.15pm, and visitors are requested to bring their identity and visiting cards to facilitate the process. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

15 h ago

Prisons Dept sets third and fourth days of Aidilfitri for Raya visits

Malaysia Airlines said in a statement today that safety concerns linked to the US-Iran conflict have forced it to extend the suspension of its Doha services. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

15 h ago

Malaysia Airlines extends Doha flight suspension to March 20

Emergency responders attend to a crash involving a Peugeot and a Toyota Vellfire along Jalan Tun Razak in Kuala Lumpur early March 12, 2026. — KLCCC pic

15 h ago

KL Fire Dept: Woman pulled from burning Peugeot after Jalan Tun Razak crash suffers 70pc burns

According to the first to third charges, Bakri Bibi, 53, was accused of dishonestly using false documents to obtain payments for food and beverage services for programmes organised by the AADK in Kunak, amounting to RM9,700. — Pexels pic

15 h ago

Anti-drugs agency officer in Sabah pleads not guilty to using false documents to claim RM19,440

MetMalaysia warned of thunderstorms and heavy rain in parts of Kedah, Perak, Pahang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya until 7pm today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

15 h ago

Brace for thunderstorms: MetMalaysia warns of heavy rain, strong winds in several states until 7pm

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