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The government has agreed to provide a special Aidilfitri financial assistance of RM500 to civil servants in Grade 56 and below, with payments to be made next week, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced today. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 6 h ago

PM Anwar announces RM500 Aidilfitri financial assistance for civil servants, retirees to receive RM250

An illustrative file photograph shows a gavel being used on a bench. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Doctor charged with raping assistant in Pantai Dalam clinic

Malaysian PhD student May Ching Lai (Left) wins bronze at UK’s STEM for BRITAIN for her battery research using advanced 3D imaging. — Picture via Instagram/caiuscollege

Life / 9 h ago

Malaysian PhD student wins STEM for BRITAIN bronze award for chemistry-based battery study (VIDEO)

The government will commence disbursing Phase 2 of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) or Rahmah Cash Contribution this Monday (March 24), with an allocation of RM1.7 billion, up from RM1.5 billion last year. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Government to distribute RM1.7b in Rahmah cash aid, reaching 60pc of Malaysians

Federal Territory Road Transport Department (JPJ) officers conduct inspections on motorcycles at the Pantai Dalam Toll Plaza on Jan 25, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

‘Alarming’: Two girls aged 12 among dozens caught for racing illegally modded bikes in heart of KL

A screengrab of the congestion at Woodlands Checkpoint at 10.15am today, heading towards Johor.

Singapore / 10 h ago

Singapore’s ICA advises against non-essential travel to Johor this weekend as land checkpoint jams persist

A banner protesting the demolition of the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple is seen inside its premises on Jalan Munshi Abdullah in Kuala Lumpur on March 20, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Umno Youth chief raps Ambiga, lawyers over Jalan Masjid India temple row

Taman Tun Dr. Ismail residents protesting against the development project on Taman Rimba Kiara. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 14 h ago

The Taman Rimba Kiara story: Why it matters to all Malaysians... and not just those staying in TTDI

An illustration featuring US President-elect Donald Trump holding Bitcoin is displayed in Hong Kong, China, December 5, 2024. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Johor man who thought he made RM97m on crypto realises he just lost RM1.9m to scammers

Fire and Rescue Department personnel assist flood victims trapped in Kampung Pasir Tebrau within Johor Baru, on March 20, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Johor floods force over 10,000 from homes; Sabah, Sarawak also worsening

The tail section of a Malaysia Airlines plane is seen at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport on December 19, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Four Malaysia Airlines flights disrupted due to Heathrow Airport closure

Malaysia's Goh Sze Fei (L) and Nur Izzuddin crashed our from the Swiss Open yesterday. — AFP pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Top seeds Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin suffer early Swiss Open exit, opening door for Indonesia’s men’s doubles

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today that parties involved in the relocation of the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple on Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur, are in discussions to find the best way to resolve the matter amicably. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 3 h ago

PM Anwar urges calm over KL temple relocation, warns against ‘religious opportunists’ stirring tensions

A multi-storey school initiative will be introduced in collaboration with the corporate sector, to address overcrowding in urban schools, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Anwar announces collaboration with corporate sector for multi-storey school initiative to tackle overcrowding

A view of the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant July 2022. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 6 h ago

PBAPP to lay longest pipeline in Penang, connecting Sungai Dua to Butterworth with RM128m project

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Bribery probe: MACC nabs agent over RM40,000 priority queue scam at Puspakom

JPJ’s enforcement division revealed that several individuals had misused the Puspakom booking system by making bulk reservations using random vehicle numbers. — Picture by Hari Anggara

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested an agent at a vehicle inspection centre for allegedly accepting bribes to secure queue numbers for expedited inspections without following proper procedures.A source said the Magistrate’s Court in Putrajaya issued a five-day remand order until March 25 against the...

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Election Commission (EC) said the new electoral roll contained 34,889 names of citizens aged 18 and above. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 1 h ago

EC: 34,889 new voters added in February electoral roll, public has until April 19 to check names

The Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, speaks to reporters after attending the Ramadan Contribution and Bubur Lambuk Distribution Ceremony for the Santubong Parliament at the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department Headquarters. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Kids aren’t your social media content, family minister tells parents and teachers

Some of the seized items displayed during a press conference at the Port Klang Police Station. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Malaysia’s biggest drug bust: RM1.06b meth from Iran set for Australia seized in Port Klang

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Surau Al-Hijrah in Kampung Pasir Tebrau has been submerged due to flooding in the village following continuous rainfall. — Bernama pic

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Zahid: RM50.6m allocated for Nadma to assist flood victims in Johor

Federal Territories Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa (centre) chairing the Federal Territories Department Agency Heads Meeting. — Picture from Facebook/Zaliha Mustafa

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Clearer borders ahead: Putrajaya-Selangor boundary demarcation almost complete, Cabinet approval next step

A banner protesting the demolition of the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple is seen inside its premises on Jalan Munshi Abdullah in Kuala Lumpur on March 20, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

3 h ago

Umno Youth chief raps Ambiga, lawyers over Jalan Masjid India temple row

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today that parties involved in the relocation of the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple on Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur, are in discussions to find the best way to resolve the matter amicably. — Picture by Choo Choy May

3 h ago

PM Anwar urges calm over KL temple relocation, warns against ‘religious opportunists’ stirring tensions

Education minister, Fadhlina Sidek, said the leeway was given to ensure attendance at school. — Bernama pic

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Floods and rain won’t stop school — education minister says uniforms optional

A person holds a smartphone in Kuala Lumpur on May 26, 2022. — Picture by Hari Anggara

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Rohingya refugee accused of catfishing Batu Pahat teen, blackmailing her into sex

JPJ officers inspected 30 express buses at Sani Express Depot in Klang Sentral and the Konsortium Transnasional Berhad Depot in Section 16, Shah Alam for roadworthiness. — Bernama pic

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JPJ’s got eyes on the road — and in the bus this Raya: Undercover officers to ride along and catch rule-breaking drivers

An illustrative photo shows a person restrained with handcuffs. — Reuters pic

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Retiree charged with sexually assaulting nine students in Kluang

The Penang Port Commission (SPPP) and Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) have announced free ferry services for all Malaysian citizens on March 29 and 30 in conjunction with the Aidilfitri celebration. — Bernama pic

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Free ferry rides in Penang on March 29 and 30 for Aidilfitri travel

A labourer who pleaded guilty to raping a civil servant twice and unlawfully entering her home has been sentenced to 33 years in prison and 20 strokes of the cane. — Unsplash pic

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Labourer gets 33 years, 20 strokes for raping civil servant after breaking into her home

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Police bust Raub drug ring in car park raid, seize over RM421,000 in meth and cannabis, arrest four including married couple

Malaysia has been ranked as one of the top 10 countries for retirement in 2025 by International Living, securing the seventh spot in the magazine’s Annual Global Retirement Index. — Picture by Hari Anggara

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Malaysia lands seventh spot for best retirement in 2025, says global expat guide International Living

As of December 2024, there were 12 BNPL providers, including four Shariah-compliant ones. — SoyaCincau pic

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BNPL boom? BNM says Consumer Credit Bill 2025 will rein it in, set to be gazetted by year-end

The tail section of a Malaysia Airlines plane is seen at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport on December 19, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

5 h ago

Four Malaysia Airlines flights disrupted due to Heathrow Airport closure

The government has agreed to provide a special Aidilfitri financial assistance of RM500 to civil servants in Grade 56 and below, with payments to be made next week, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced today. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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PM Anwar announces RM500 Aidilfitri financial assistance for civil servants, retirees to receive RM250

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