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Since mid-2024, individuals who test positive for Covid-19 in Malaysia are no longer required to undergo Home Surveillance Orders or report via the MySejahtera app. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Tested positive for Covid-19? No quarantine, no check-in — here’s what to do now

Malaysia’s Pearly Tan (left) and Thinaah Muralitharan return a shot against South Korea’s Kim Hye Jeong and Kong Hee Yong during their women’s doubles semi-final match at the India Open 2025 badminton tournament in New Delhi, January 18, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 10 h ago

Pearly-Thinaah storm into Thailand Open semi-finals with dominant win

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived at Kazan yesterday for the second leg of his official visit to Russia, where he held a meeting with the Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Anwar slams unilateral decisions by some countries as sheer display of power and arrogance, ignoring interests of small nations

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced in October last year that the government would introduce a two-tier pricing system for RON95 petrol in mid-2025. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Malaysia committed to petrol subsidy cuts in second half of 2025, says MOF

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said efforts to bring fugitive financier Jho Low back to Malaysia may unsettle certain quarters. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Anwar: No confirmation on Jho Low’s location, but return could reveal more 1MDB links

The application process to convert all foreign driving licences to Malaysian driving licences will cease on May 19. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 5 h ago

JPJ: Foreign driving licence conversions to cease on May 19 as Malaysia tightens road safety rules

Police officers conducting investigations at the scene of a shooting that claimed the lives of two male suspects in the parking area of a condominium today.
The two suspects, believed to be actively involved in robbery and drug trafficking cases, were shot by police at 10 pm last night. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Two robbery suspects with over 80 criminal records shot dead by police in Nilai

Chan Wee Siang cooks up the handmade egg noodles at Kota Damansara’s Chan SinKee Noodle. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 14 h ago

The irresistible allure of handmade egg noodles at Kota Damansara’s Chan SinKee Noodle

PKR communications director Datuk Fahmi Fadzil was responding to the actions of a group of division committee members from Lenggong and Masjid Tanah, who had threatened to resign following dissatisfaction with the results of the party’s divisional elections last month. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

PKR may act against division members threatening resignation, warns Fahmi Fadzil

A man’s failure to heed height restrictions caused the lorry he was driving to become lodged inside a tunnel at Bukit Kecewa, Jalan Ibrahim, Labis, yesterday.

Malaysia / 11 h ago

How low can you go? Lorry gets wedged under tunnel after driver ignores height limits in Labis

Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim today reminded all assemblymen to carry out their responsibilities effectively by providing the best service to the people and the state. — Picture courtesy of the Johor state government

Malaysia / 9 h ago

‘Serve the people, not politics’: Johor Regent tells assemblymen to stay focused and accountable

PKR deputy president candidate Nurul Izzah Anwar delivers a speech at the Temu Rapat Akar Umbi programme at Kenanga International last night. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Nurul Izzah says grassroots involvement key to restoring trust and building the nation

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in this handout released on May 14, 2025. — AFP pic/Saudi Royal Palace/Bandar Al-Jaloud

What You Think / 15 h ago

Trump didn’t just leave Syria — he pushed the whole damn table over — Che Ran

PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan conceded that such a serious oversight demands more than just a mere apology. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 14 h ago

‘A mere apology is not enough’: PAS sec-gen admits fault, says party will accept firm action over flawed Jalur Gemilang

A Malaysian Prisons Department officer was killed after being run over by a cement lorry that reportedly suffered brake failure at a traffic light junction along the Sungai Udang-Paya Rumput-Ayer Keroh (SPA) route yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Prison officer brutally crushed beneath runaway cement lorry in Melaka

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Malaysia

3 h ago

Malaysian Prisons Dept marks 235 years, prioritises rehabilitation and reform for the future

File picture of the Penang Prison along Jalan Penjara. As the Malaysian Prisons Department commemorates its 235th anniversary this year, its focus is firmly on implementing the Prison Reform Agenda aimed at improving rehabilitation, management and infrastructure within the correctional system. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — As the Malaysian Prisons Department commemorates its 235th anniversary this year, its focus is firmly on implementing the Prison Reform Agenda aimed at improving rehabilitation, management and infrastructure within the correctional system.Commissioner General of Prisons, Datuk Abdul Aziz Abdul Razak, said the agenda is part...

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A four-year-old boy died in a room fire in the Paya Rumput People’s Housing Project (PPR) flats in Melaka today. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Four-year-old boy dies in Paya Rumput PPR fire in Melaka, family receives emergency assistance

A rousing performance across key economic sectors lifted Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, in line with the GDP advance estimates and higher than the 4.2 per cent growth recorded in 1Q 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 4 h ago

MoF: Malaysia’s Q1 GDP growth hits 4.4pc, surpassing previous year’s performance as govt prioritises continued investment push

Police have identified several other individuals believed to be involved with the man who was killed in a shootout at Jalan Lintang Bukit Jambul, Bayan Lepas yesterday. ― Reuters pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Penang police intensify hunt for suspects linked to slain gang leader after Bayan Lepas shootout

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The application process to convert all foreign driving licences to Malaysian driving licences will cease on May 19. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

5 h ago

JPJ: Foreign driving licence conversions to cease on May 19 as Malaysia tightens road safety rules

Kelantan has recorded a sharp rise in hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases, with 8,801 infections reported as of the 19th Epidemiological Week this year, compared to 2,348 cases during the same period last year. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Kelantan sees alarming threefold rise in HFMD cases, surpassing 8,800; parents urged to take precautions

Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad (3rd left) and other officers show an assortment of narcotics worth RM2.1 million seized in two raids in Butterworth during a press conference in George Town May 16, 2025. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Police uncover courier-assisted drug ring in Penang, seize RM2.1m in narcotics as suspect used juice boxes for MDMA distribution

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a dredger ship suspected of carrying an excessive load of sand in the waters of Pulau Rimau yesterday. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

MMEA detains dredger ship carrying excessive sand near Pulau Rimau in Penang, investigates crew for immigration offences

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain (right) presents a donation to Corporal Mohd Harrisul Ikhsan Mohd Mahabudin when visiting members of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) who are being treated at the Teluk Intan Hospital May 16, 2025. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

IGP: High-level committee to enhance SOP on police convoys, personnel movement safety after fatal Teluk Intan FRU crash

The EAIC reported that an officer of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) was found to have acted in breach of the Director-General’s Standing Orders by releasing a vessel suspected of committing an offence in Bintulu waters. — Picture by Fung Weng Cheong

5 h ago

EAIC uncovers misconduct by Fisheries Dept and MMEA officers, recommends disciplinary action

PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) will activate the tidal flow lane along the Kota Damansara-Damansara stretch (from KM18.90 to KM18.40) of the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) from 10pm today until noon tomorrow. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

6 h ago

PLUS activates tidal flow lane on NKVE’s Kota Damansara-Damansara stretch tonight for pavement improvement works

Kuala Muda district police chief ACP Hanyan Ramlan said the men, 18 to 21, were arrested along Jalan Jati near here at about 7 pm yesterday. — Picture by Hari Anggara

7 h ago

Eight arrested for assault on teens in Sungai Petani over TikTok misunderstanding

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail revealed that drug-related crimes are among the main contributors to other crimes, calling it a gateway to more severe criminal activities. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

6 h ago

Drugs the gateway to crime: Saifuddin says substance abuse driving extortion, corruption and overwhelming prisons

Hilir Perak district police chief ACP Bakri Zainal Abidin said the owner was among 15 witnesses who had been called to give their statements so far. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

Lorry company owner called to assist probe into Teluk Intan crash that killed nine FRU personnel

PKR Party Election Committee (JPP) Chairperson Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said actions such as threatening to resign would only disrupt efforts to strengthen the party and could affect the smooth organisation of the congress. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

PKR leaders urged to prioritise unity ahead of national congress, avoid rash decisions

The project—which was slated to cost US$67 billion when it was approved in November—is a much-needed boost to infrastructure that is expected to drive growth and enhance Vietnam’s reputation among foreign investors. — AFP pic

8 h ago

Vingroup proposes high-speed railway to connect Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said efforts to bring fugitive financier Jho Low back to Malaysia may unsettle certain quarters. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

Anwar: No confirmation on Jho Low’s location, but return could reveal more 1MDB links

A Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) boat lost control during a rehearsal for a capability demonstration held in conjunction with the opening of the maritime segment of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA’25) yesterday. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

Navy boat crashes into tourist vessel during LIMA’25 drill, no major injuries reported

Three men were charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today for their involvement in the assault of local punk group Armpunk Sindicate’s vocalist here last week. — Picture by Ben Tan

9 h ago

Three men charged over trash bin attack on Armpunk Sindicate’s vocalist in Johor Baru

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