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KL police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus told local media that the number was expected to swell past the 10,000 mark by midnight. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Over 7,000 turn up for Rain Rave day one, KL police chief warns public against misconduct

RRWMF is a three-day music festival featuring prominent international DJs, an all-female DJ lineup, local stars, and cultural performances, running from April 30 to May 2. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Tourism minister urges critics to stop politicising Rain Rave festival, says it boosts economy and supports traders

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given all relevant agencies a two-week deadline to submit reports on the implementation of each workers’ initiative announced today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Anwar says no more waiting, workers’ initiatives must hit ministers’ desks in two weeks

For Thinaah, 28, who arrived in Horsens without regular partner Pearly Tan due to injury, the campaign reshaped her view of leadership. — Picture via Facebook

Sports / 6 h ago

‘All of you are leaders too’: Thinaah praises Malaysia Uber Cup women after China quarter-final exit

Charles Lieber leaves federal court after he and two Chinese nationals were charged with lying about their alleged links to the Chinese government, in Boston, Massachusetts January 30, 2020. — Reuters pic

World / 12 h ago

‘Wanted to win a Nobel Prize’: Convicted ex‑Harvard scientist now leads China’s state‑funded brain‑interface lab

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today received a visit from Dave Williams, the grandson of William Hanna. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 3 h ago

From Bedrock to Johor: Sultan Ibrahim meets grandson of ‘Flintstones’ co‑creator

A general image of handcuffs taken on August 22, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Explained: How police remand works and why suspects cannot be publicly identified before facing official charges

Fluffy’s friend and colleague, two-year-old Ahmad Tabby, a hefty white and stripey tabby with a kink in his tail also blood donors to cats in need. Blood transfusions are par for the course in veterinary care but getting blood donors is not always easy. — Bernama pic

Life / 12 h ago

From dumped pets to lifesavers: How three abandoned cats became unlikely heroes at a KL vet clinic

Your next midday meal can be this banana leaf rice set served at Jamun. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 10 h ago

Dine in comfort at Jamun in Bangsar, which offers a banana leaf rice set for just RM11.90

The Balai Undang Sungei Ujong pictured following claims of a notice to vacate the premises. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Negeri Sembilan Umno wings push back, call state’s Balai Undang Luak directive unfair and heavy‑handed

Police in Japan are questioning a zoo employee over allegations he used an incinerator at his workplace to dispose of his wife’s body, according to local media reports. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Hokkaido zoo worker arrested for allegedly incinerating wife’s body in animal waste furnace

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (centre in black shirt) said that Malaysia has seen an increase in tourists from Asia and Europe despite the Middle East war. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Tiong says Malaysia’s tourist arrivals continue to grow despite Middle East conflict

Wong had been receiving treatment at Kuala Lumpur Hospital after suffering a stroke. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Blossom Wong, feared Special Branch undercover officer, dies at 87

Speaking at the Umno Bumiputera Education Congress, Zambry said gaps in education are shaped early in life by factors such as access to quality schooling, conducive learning environments, family support, reading culture, language proficiency, nutrition, and broader social support systems. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Zambry: Education gaps start early, calls for holistic overhaul of Bumiputera education system

Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the two suspects, both 24 and from the same camp, were arrested by the Criminal Investigation Division of the Mersing district police headquarters at about 11.45 pm on March 14. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Johor police chief: Two army personnel arrested over assault that left soldier with fractured skull

Malaysia

3 m ago

Get your umbrellas ready: MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for all states except Terengganu until 9pm

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in 12 states, as well as the federal territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, until 9pm today. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidom

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in 12 states, as well as the federal territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, until 9pm today.In a statement, MetMalaysia said the warning covers the entire states of Perlis,...

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A woman’s body with 61 stab wounds was found in a paddy field in Kampung Simah, Ketereh, early this morning. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 39 m ago

Kelantan police: Woman stabbed 61 times before body dumped in Ketereh paddy field

Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said he has been called up by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to give his statement over an ongoing probe linked to the government’s joint venture with Arm Holdings. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 52 m ago

Rafizi says summoned by MACC over Arm Holdings JV probe, expects possible charges

Khairy Jamaluddin speaks to reporters during the Bumiputera Education Congress 2026 at WTC in Kuala Lumpur May 1, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Khairy says nostalgia, stability fuel rising youth interest in Umno

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Khairy Jamaluddin speaks to reporters during the Bumiputera Education Congress 2026 at WTC in Kuala Lumpur May 1, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

1 h ago

Khairy says nostalgia, stability fuel rising youth interest in Umno

Sekolah Kebangsaan Hashim Awang in Kepala Batas. — Picture via Facebook

1 h ago

Penang schools battered by storm, officials pledge swift repairs and safety for students

Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has called on the public to cease all forms of criticism and speculation against a high-achieving SPM student, following the circulation of a video on social media recently. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Defence minister defends high‑achieving SPM student, calls for end to online criticism

SNCC director-general Datuk Dr Sani Araby Abdul Alim Araby said while there was initial information that all the activists would be released at Lerapetra Port, Crete, Greece at noon today (Malaysia time), it has yet to be verified. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Safety of 175 Gaza flotilla activists, including 10 Malaysians, still unconfirmed 38 hours after Israeli detention

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged all parties to remain calm in addressing the situation in Negeri Sembilan and to prioritise efforts to revive the economy and safeguard the interests of the people. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Prime Minister Anwar calls for restraint, stresses economy over politics in Negeri Sembilan crisis

A foreign woman in her 20s died after she was believed to have fallen from the 13th floor of an apartment building in Bandar Baru Nilai here at 1.51am today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Foreign woman dies after falling from 13th‑floor apartment during police narcotics raid in Nilai

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit nearly all states across the country until 6.00pm this evening. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

2 h ago

Heavy rain and strong winds forecast nationwide, MetMalaysia issues sweeping alert until evening

Wong had been receiving treatment at Kuala Lumpur Hospital after suffering a stroke. — Picture via Facebook

2 h ago

Blossom Wong, feared Special Branch undercover officer, dies at 87

Senior assistant director at the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), Nurfarehin Abd Aziz, 35, said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to empowering women. — AFP file pic

3 h ago

Workers welcome post-maternity leave allowance, say it eases burden on new mothers

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today received a visit from Dave Williams, the grandson of William Hanna. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

3 h ago

From Bedrock to Johor: Sultan Ibrahim meets grandson of ‘Flintstones’ co‑creator

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said various efforts have also been and are being implemented by the government to ensure food security in the state. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Food security drive gains RM559.85m boost as Hajiji ties Kaamatan spirit to harvest resilience

The Balai Undang Sungei Ujong pictured following claims of a notice to vacate the premises. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Negeri Sembilan Umno wings push back, call state’s Balai Undang Luak directive unfair and heavy‑handed

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given all relevant agencies a two-week deadline to submit reports on the implementation of each workers’ initiative announced today. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Anwar says no more waiting, workers’ initiatives must hit ministers’ desks in two weeks

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow at the official opening of the Indian Heritage Gallery and Cultural Centre. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

5 h ago

Penang picked for Indian Ocean maritime heritage Unesco bid involving 17 countries

The Penang State Government has extended the appeal period for cases arising from the implementation of the new quit rent (land tax) review until May 31 said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Chow Kon Yeow announces late fee exemptions as Penang land tax review sparks over 10,000 appeals

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