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Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir should still remain the Negeri Sembilan ruler, based on the Negeri Sembilan state constitution, legal experts have said. — Picture by Yusof Isa

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Simplified: Why Tuanku Muhriz is legally still the Negeri Sembilan ruler, and why Undangs’ attempt to ‘sack’ him is invalid, experts say

A bystander restrains a woman allegedly carrying a knife during the Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Bukit Bintang before police officers arrived at the scene. — Viral video screen grab

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Knife-wielding woman at Rain Rave charged, ordered to undergo psychiatric assessment

TH said that Malaysia Airlines, through its AMAL service, is currently conducting a thorough inspection of the aircraft before resuming the flight. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Mid-air scare averted: MH8110 diverts to Muscat, all 278 Haj pilgrims safe

Vijay, 51, launched his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party in February 2024 and traded his stardom for full-time politics after completing his final film, Jana Nayagan, in 2025. — Picture via Instagram/Vijay

Showbiz / 3 h ago

Indian superstar Vijay scores stunning election win, sparking ‘free tea’ celebration in Malaysia

Gua Musang Police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo said the woman from Kuala Lumpur was part of a group of 11 hikers who began their expedition on May 1. He said the expedition covered the areas of Gunung Gerah, Gunung Bilah and Gunung Biyed. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 2 h ago

KL woman slips into river during hike, found dead in Gua Musang

The call follows the statement by the Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup, who emphasised that Dara, Amoi, and Kelat should be brought back to Malaysia from Japan if the implementation of the existing agreement is found to no longer align with conservation principles, wildlife welfare and current sensitivities. — Picture from Facebook/The Patriots Studios

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Pahang MB to meet Taiping Zoo over fate of Malaysian elephants at Japan’s Tennoji Zoo

Local singer and actor Jalil Hamid passed away at 69. — YouTube screengrab composite

Showbiz / 18 h ago

Malaysian veteran actor and singer Jalil Hamid passes away at 69

Muhammad Faris Johari who previously held the title Waris Klana Hulu, succeeds as the new Undang following adherence to customary succession procedures outlined under Luak Sungai Ujong traditions. — Picture from Facebook/Majlis Dato Lembaga Adat Sungei Ujong

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Muhammad Faris Johari installed as 11th Undang Luak Sungai Ujong

Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said the pilot phase will help identify gaps in the Malaysia Health Insurance and Takaful Initiative before full implementation in 2027. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Deputy finance minister: Malaysia must become tech-driven nation to tackle low wages

Three people have died and three are ill after a Netherlands-based cruise ship was ‌hit by a suspected outbreak of hantavirus, authorities and media reports said on Sunday. — AFP pic

Life / 14 h ago

What is hantavirus? Cruise ship deaths spark questions about rare rodent‑borne illness

Johor Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) chief Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal said PN and its parties are prepared to face the state election at any time. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Perikatan to contest all 56 Johor seats, open to Muda collaboration in upcoming state polls

The organisers of a hill run in which a participant died of heatstroke, the first such fatality in Penang linked to the current hot spell, have been found to have complied with all established standard operating procedures (SOPs). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Penang confirms SOP compliance after runner dies of heatstroke in 30km hill run

Freshwater species, including lokan and kijing snails, found dead during a survey of the dry season at an irrigation canal in Kampung Seberang Chegar in Alor Setar, Kedah, April 5, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

PM Anwar orders urgent cloud seeding in Kedah, Perlis, calls for drones to overcome aircraft shortage

At 6pm, the local currency also firmed to 3.9540/9575 against the US dollar from 3.9690/9740 at Thursday’s close.
The local market was closed on May 1 for the Labour Day public holiday. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 16 h ago

Ringgit at RM3.95 to USD as Strait of Hormuz assurances buoy sentiments

A desire to savour the rich taste of fresh durian, the ‘king of fruits’ and to witness Malaysia’s beautiful beaches firsthand inspired Yang Zhi Jun from Chengdu, China, to learn and master the Malay language. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Life / 4 h ago

Durian, diversity and diplomacy: Why China’s youth are learning Malay to connect with Malaysia

Malaysia

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Lim Guan Eng slams BN, Umno, PN, PAS over Rain Rave criticism, cites RM200m tourism boost

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing attends the Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Kuala Lumpur, May 2, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — DAP Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng has criticised BN, Umno, Perikatan Nasional (PN) and PAS for opposing the Rain Rave Water Festival 2026, saying they should be “ashamed” after the event reportedly drew 180,000 visitors and generated up to RM200 million in tourism revenue.In a...

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Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli arrived at the MACC headquarters at about 9.30am in a dark-coloured Volvo XC60 SUV, wearing a white shirt and black suit, to continue his statement recording for a second session. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 14 m ago

Rafizi says has ‘nothing to hide’ in RM1.1b probe, declines further comment

Ipoh district police chief ACP Muhammad Najib Hamzah said the victim was found lying motionless and was confirmed dead by medical officers. He said initial checks revealed injuries believed to have been caused by hacking on the body, head and neck. — Picture from Facebook/Update Info

Malaysia / 34 m ago

Woman, 70, found dead in suspected hacking incident in Ipoh, machete found at scene

Muhammad Faris Johari who previously held the title Waris Klana Hulu, succeeds as the new Undang following adherence to customary succession procedures outlined under Luak Sungai Ujong traditions. — Picture from Facebook/Majlis Dato Lembaga Adat Sungei Ujong

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Muhammad Faris Johari installed as 11th Undang Luak Sungai Ujong

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Gua Musang Police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo said the woman from Kuala Lumpur was part of a group of 11 hikers who began their expedition on May 1. He said the expedition covered the areas of Gunung Gerah, Gunung Bilah and Gunung Biyed. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

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KL woman slips into river during hike, found dead in Gua Musang

The statement, signed by secretary-general Loke Siew Fook, said the party also reaffirmed its respect for the constitutional monarchy and stressed that any matters involving the royal institution and Negeri Sembilan’s Adat Perpatih customs must be handled with due respect and in accordance with the law. — Bernama pic

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DAP backs Aminuddin to stay MB but still prepares for snap polls in Negeri, Melaka, Johor

Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong signs the guestbook at the Malayan Tiger Conservation Centre (MTCC) in Lanchang, Temerloh, Also pictured are his wife, Ho Ching and Pahang Investment, Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation Committee chairman Datuk Mohamad Nizar Najib. — Picture from Facebook/Nizar Najib NN11

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Tiger stop diplomacy: Singapore senior minister Lee Hsien Loong kicks off Pahang visit at conservation centre

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the services and sacrifices of firefighters go beyond saving lives and property, serving as a crucial pillar in supporting the nation’s continued development and well-being. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim

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‘True heroes’ in action: Anwar salutes firefighters’ life-saving role on global day

The Pahang Umno Liaison Committee chairman added that the party is taking a more proactive approach in engaging young people, particularly voters aged 18, by focusing on their aspirations rather than relying solely on historical narratives. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Umno at 80: Party veep says party must evolve or risk fading relevance

MADA says delays in Kedah’s padi planting stem from water shortages and rising operating costs, adding it is keeping a close watch on field conditions. — Bernama file pic

2 h ago

Kedah rice delays: Mada blames water shortage, erratic weather

File picture of Haj pilgrims in Mecca. Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) said in a statement today that the flight operated by AMAL by Malaysia Airlines is scheduled to depart Muscat International Airport on May 6 at 3am (Oman time). — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Technical issue grounds MH8110: 278 pilgrims from KT051 to resume Haj journey on replacement flight via Muscat

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the move was taken in response to the global dynamic challenges involving the raw material supply crisis, energy crisis, and the increasing surge in logistics costs worldwide following the tensions in West Asia. — Bernama pic

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Medicine supply jitters: Health Ministry forms special task force to secure pipeline

The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak) said the first focus is to finalise the calculation formula based on the federal government’s net revenue derived from Sabah, in line with Articles 112C and 112D of the Federal Constitution. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Sabah’s 40pc revenue claim gains traction with structured federal-state talks, says minister

The Pandan MP said he has been instructed to appear at 10am today to assist with the investigation, which he described as routine. — Bernama pic

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RM1.1b probe: Rafizi scheduled back at MACC at 10am today as questioning rolls into second day

TH said that Malaysia Airlines, through its AMAL service, is currently conducting a thorough inspection of the aircraft before resuming the flight. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

3 h ago

Mid-air scare averted: MH8110 diverts to Muscat, all 278 Haj pilgrims safe

Kangar district police chief Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop said the probe is ongoing, with the investigation paper to be completed before being referred to the State Prosecution Director for further action. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

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‘Allah’ inscription at Perlis shrine: Shop owner freed on bail as probe continues

Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir should still remain the Negeri Sembilan ruler, based on the Negeri Sembilan state constitution, legal experts have said. — Picture by Yusof Isa

4 h ago

Simplified: Why Tuanku Muhriz is legally still the Negeri Sembilan ruler, and why Undangs’ attempt to ‘sack’ him is invalid, experts say

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) seized 575 kilogrammes (kg) of ammonia fertiliser believed to be used to produce fish bombs in a boat abandoned in the waters of Pulau Bum Bum. — Picture via Facebook/Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia

15 h ago

Semporna waters drama: Suspect dives into sea as MMEA seizes 575kg fertiliser for fish bombs

The organisers of a hill run in which a participant died of heatstroke, the first such fatality in Penang linked to the current hot spell, have been found to have complied with all established standard operating procedures (SOPs). — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Penang confirms SOP compliance after runner dies of heatstroke in 30km hill run

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