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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrives to officiate the 2026 National Consumers Day celebration at Suria Sabah in Kota Kinabalu on March 15, 2026. Also present is Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Anwar announces extra public holiday for Hari Raya — either March 20 or 23 depending on moon sighting

A still from a dashcam video shows three Jaecoo service technicians sitting in a customer’s vehicle at the Icon Jco Puchong service centre.

Malaysia / 19 h ago

‘Go and die’: Jaecoo dealer suspends staff after dashcam catches techs swearing, vaping in customer’s car

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech at a breaking-of-fast event at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, March 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

No appeal, no negotiations, ‘period’: Anwar reaffirms Putrajaya’s commitment to Sabah’s 40pc revenue entitlement

The New Car Assessment Programme for South-east Asian Countries (Asean NCAP) has revoked the Proton X90’s five-star safety rating following the launch of its 2026 facelift after finding key Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (Adas) removed from the updated model. — SoyaCincau pic

Money / 17 h ago

Asean NCAP withdraws Proton X90’s five‑star rating after Advanced Driver Assistance Systems removed from 2026 facelift

The Proton Saga's prices are displayed during the launch of the All-New Saga at Mitec in Kuala Lumpur on November 27, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Goodbye Rule of 78 and flat interest rates: Reformed Hire Purchase Act to kick in on June 1

Zamri Vinoth speaks at the PAS Muktamar in Gambang, Pahang on June 19, 2019. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Preacher Zamri Vinoth, activist Tamim Dahri traced to southern Thailand after fleeing Malaysia

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad clarified that the form ‘Lampiran A’ is only for emergencies and does not mean payment is waived, amid claims that foreign patients were dodging fees at Hospital Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 12 h ago

HKL under spotlight: Health Ministry investigates claims foreign patients skipped deposits

Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani speaks during the Kongres Ekonomi Bumiputera 2024 in Putrajaya on February 29, 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Johari: US-Malaysia ART now void after Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs

Director of the Kelantan ICU JPM Wan Nur Ibtisam Wan Ismail (front, second from right) and Kesedar GM Wan Muhd Rahimi Wan Salleh look at the rickety wooden suspension bridge from atop the new steel bridge over Sungai Chatel Damai in Lata Rek, Kelantan on March 15, 2026. —Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

New steel bridge in Kelantan ends 30-year connectivity struggle for locals

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir (left) speaks at the ‘Jualan Rahmah Kasih Sayang’ event in Johor Bahru on March 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Economy minister: Malaysia must shift to solar and hydropower as Gulf war hits petrol supply

A still shows the moment before the trailer lorry rams into stopped vehicles at Kilometre 137.4 of the North-South Expressway northbound yesterday.

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Drug-positive trailer driver remanded after NSE crash leaves three seriously hurt

Malaysia’s S. Sivasangari crushed US squash player Marina Stefanoni to win the 2026 Australian Open crown in Brisbane on March 15. — Picture from X/PSA Squash Tour

Sports / 13 h ago

Malaysian squash star S. Sivasangari storms to Australian Open title, ends 13-month drought in 28 minutes

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof says Malaysia’s gas supply is stable and sufficient to keep electricity flowing amid the US-Israel-Iran fighting that is affecting global energy supplies. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

DPM Fadillah: Malaysia’s gas enough to keep lights running in peninsula, 85pc consumers safe from fuel price hikes

An undated photograph shows the exterior of the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport in Kota Bharu. — Malaysia Airports pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Loke: Kota Bharu airport opens expanded terminal tomorrow

A train for the MRT Putrajaya Line is seen during a media preview in Putrajaya on March 14, 2023. — Miera Zulyana pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Four suspects nabbed for Putrajaya Line cable theft after joint Prasarana-PDRM operation

Malaysia

35 m ago

Father’s faith, mother’s tongue: Who are the Melaka Chettis — the Malay-speaking Hindus with a distinct Malaysian culinary heritage

An undated photo between 1950s and 1960s of Melaka Chetti women preparing offerings for Antarmeh, the final day of the Sri Muthu Mariamman Thiruvila or Dato Chachar Festival. — Picture courtesy of MCHAM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — When Nirmala Devi Padiachee left her hometown Melaka to pursue higher studies in Kuala Lumpur, she often faced questions and criticisms for not being able to speak Tamil.Whenever she attempted to explain her Melaka Chetti roots, the instant response she would hear was, “Oh, so you’re...

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Cheras police are investigating a 32-year-old man with a criminal record for the theft of RM30,000 from a temple in Taman Maluri. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Man, 32, under seven-day remand over RM30,000 temple theft in Cheras

File picture of a school canteen. Skudai police are investigating allegation that a 48-year-old headmaster hit a Standard One boy at the primary school canteen on March 10, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

JB education office hands headmaster’s records to police after Year One pupil allegedly hit in school canteen

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech at a breaking-of-fast event at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, March 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

No appeal, no negotiations, ‘period’: Anwar reaffirms Putrajaya’s commitment to Sabah’s 40pc revenue entitlement

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The steel bridge over Sungai Chatel Damai in Lata Rek, Kuala Krai, Kelantan (right) that officially opened on March 15, 2026 replaces the 24-year-old damaged wooden suspension bridge that collapsed on January 1. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

No citizen left behind: Anwar highlights safety and development with new steel bridge in Kuala Krai

Domestic trade officials nabbed nine foreigners and one Malaysian suspected of petrol smuggling for the black market on March 11, 2026 and seized a tanker and a lorry believed used in the activity. — Unsplash pic

11 h ago

Stop on the high seas: Nearly RM5m petrol bust highlights black-market threats to energy security

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof says Malaysia’s gas supply is stable and sufficient to keep electricity flowing amid the US-Israel-Iran fighting that is affecting global energy supplies. — Reuters pic

11 h ago

DPM Fadillah: Malaysia’s gas enough to keep lights running in peninsula, 85pc consumers safe from fuel price hikes

The Rantau Panjang Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex in Kelantan is expected to see the movement of some 50,000 travellers cross the Thai-Malaysia border in the three days before and after Hari Raya Aidilfitri this coming weekend. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Max lanes open: Rantau Panjang border officials gear up for Raya long weekend, expect 50,000 travellers

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said hospitals will contact patients to reschedule their specialist appointments or treatments should it fall on a public holiday, after the government announced an extra day off for Aidilfitri. ― File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

12 h ago

Aidilfitri break: Hospitals still open, but patients with specialist appointments will get new dates

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad clarified that the form ‘Lampiran A’ is only for emergencies and does not mean payment is waived, amid claims that foreign patients were dodging fees at Hospital Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

12 h ago

HKL under spotlight: Health Ministry investigates claims foreign patients skipped deposits

Some 300 families in Johor were gifted Aidilfitri food baskets from the Yayasan Sultan Ibrahim Johor on March 15, 2026 in Skudai. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

13 h ago

Ramadan goodwill: Sultan Ibrahim foundation distributes aid to Johoreans

The Kelantan government declared March 19 a public holiday to ease the Raya rush and traffic. — Unsplash pic

13 h ago

Hurray, Thursday's a holi-holiday: Kelantan declares March 19 public day off for Raya

People gather at Masjid Alwi in Kangar, Perlis for a communal ‘buka puasa’ on March 12, 2026. The federal government has set aside over RMRM17.19 million this year for the Perlis mosque officials and Kafa teachers. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Putrajaya channels over RM17m in allowances to Perlis mosques and religious staff

A still shows the moment before the trailer lorry rams into stopped vehicles at Kilometre 137.4 of the North-South Expressway northbound yesterday.

14 h ago

Drug-positive trailer driver remanded after NSE crash leaves three seriously hurt

The Proton Saga's prices are displayed during the launch of the All-New Saga at Mitec in Kuala Lumpur on November 27, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

14 h ago

Goodbye Rule of 78 and flat interest rates: Reformed Hire Purchase Act to kick in on June 1

Zamri Vinoth speaks at the PAS Muktamar in Gambang, Pahang on June 19, 2019. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

15 h ago

Preacher Zamri Vinoth, activist Tamim Dahri traced to southern Thailand after fleeing Malaysia

Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani speaks during the Kongres Ekonomi Bumiputera 2024 in Putrajaya on February 29, 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

15 h ago

Johari: US-Malaysia ART now void after Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs

Bags of rice are seen at a store in Kuala Lumpur on February 2, 2023. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

16 h ago

Sabah has nine-month rice stockpile, minister assures public amid shortage concerns

A train for the MRT Putrajaya Line is seen during a media preview in Putrajaya on March 14, 2023. — Miera Zulyana pic

16 h ago

Four suspects nabbed for Putrajaya Line cable theft after joint Prasarana-PDRM operation

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