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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 / 14 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 / 12 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 / 10 h ago

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

Life / 16 h ago

Malaysian brothers achieve four major titles in 24 hours across global AI innovation and international sports

File picture of traffic on the Federal Highway, October 14, 2020. Traffic flow on the first day of the civil service work-from-home (WFH) policy was generally under control today, although several major highways in the Klang Valley experienced slow-moving traffic during peak hours. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Klang Valley traffic stays normal as govt work-from-home policy begins

Delivering the court’s unanimous decision, Justice Datuk Azmi Ariffin said the Industrial Court and High Court erred in relying on AirAsia Group Berhad’s (AAGB) consolidated losses to justify retrenching an employee of AAB, which is a separate legal entity. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Court of Appeal rules ex-AirAsia co-pilot was unlawfully dismissed, awards RM147,400

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 / 15 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 / 15 h ago

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

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcers speak with individuals touting unlicensed photography services. — DBKL pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

DBKL intensifies crackdown on KLCC and Saloma Link photo touts

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 / 15 h ago

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

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 / 13 h ago

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

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 / 15 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 / 15 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 / 15 h ago

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

Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Khairul Anuar Khalid said they received a report on the hit-and-run at 12.39 am, adding that preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was crossing from left to right of the road near the pedestrian crossing when they were hit. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Ampang cops hunt driver in Taman Muda hit-and-run that left pedestrian seriously injured

Malaysia

8 h ago

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

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

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will intensify efforts to bring home the remaining crew of Berkat Tuah, the offshore support vessel, still stranded at Hamriyah Port in Dubai.In a Facebook post today, Anwar said the effort is being coordinated through close cooperation between...

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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 / 9 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 / 9 h ago

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

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 / 9 h ago

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

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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

10 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

10 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

10 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

11 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

11 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

11 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

11 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

12 h ago

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

12 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

12 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

12 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

12 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

12 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

12 h ago

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

Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar speaks to reporters after the Opening of the Legal Year 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur on January 12, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

12 h ago

AG mandates compensation claims for crime victims; focus on drunk driving fatalities

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