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Mud flood on Jalan Abang Haji Openg to collapsing of retention wall and hoarding. — Picture courtesy of a TTDI resident

Malaysia / 7 h ago

TTDI mud flood sparks concern over Bukit Kiara arboretum project affecting 300 homes (VIDEO)

Jad Faid Arhan, 31, is accused of causing the death of Muzahid Millad, 22, a popular online gamer known as ‘Advance Gaming’, at kilometre 1.9 of the highway along the Salak Selatan to Jalan Tun Razak stretch on April 23. — Composite picture via Facebook/Advance Gaming

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Soldier charged with murder, possible death penalty over fatal MEX crash involving Bangladeshi influencer

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow officiates the seafront road, renamed in honour of the late Tan Sri Chin Fung Kee, Penang’s visionary engineer who played a pivotal role in the construction of the first Penang Bridge, on April 30, 2026. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Penang renames seafront road after engineer behind first Penang Bridge

Malaysia’s National Transfer Accounts show older persons rely on savings, family support and public transfers as income declines with age. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Explainer: What are National Transfer Accounts and what do they reveal about Malaysians’ lives?

Singaporean DJ Wukong and Dutch DJ duo Bassjackers will bring the energy at the World Labour Day Celebration cum Rain Rave Water Music Festival (RRWMF). — Picture courtesy of Tourism Malaysia

Showbiz / 17 h ago

Bukit Bintang set to make a splash: Rain Rave festival brings Bassjackers, Wukong, an all-female DJ lineup and local stars

In a statement posted on Facebook last night, Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the party’s political bureau had deliberated on recent developments involving the state’s royal institution and adat, which it described as having sparked significant controversy and misunderstandings among unity government component parties. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 5 h ago

N. Sembilan political impasse: Umno backs BN reps’ no-confidence in MB, calls for Pakatan talks

In a media statement released today, the Madani Government attributed the adjustments to ongoing volatility in global petroleum markets, driven by the prolonged crisis in West Asia. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Unsubsidised RON95, RON97 prices up while diesel unchanged as West Asia crisis continues

Malaysia men’s singles player Lee Zii Jia in action against Koki Watanabe of Japan in their Group B match of the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026 at Forum Horsens on April 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 6 h ago

Lee Zii Jia shines in consolation win as Malaysia fall to Japan in Thomas Cup

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Assistant Director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the department received an emergency call at 2.31am, with the first engine from Selayang Fire and Rescue Station arriving at the scene about 19 minutes later. — Screengrab from Facebook/Di Manakah Joe Jambul

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Kepong blaze kills man, destroys five terrace houses (VIDEO)

Tunku Mahkota Ismail said among the main problems long affecting the sport are the lack of structured grassroots development and a competitive youth competition system, which he said has impacted the continuity of national talent production. — Picture from Facebook/HRH Crown Prince of Johor

Sports / 19 h ago

Tunku Mahkota Ismail flags four key issues holding back Malaysian football

At 6pm, the local note appreciated to 3.9495/9540 against the greenback from 3.9505/9550 at yesterday’s close. — Bernama pic

Money / 19 h ago

Ringgit closes higher against US dollar, regional currencies on easing oil concerns

A driver checking the status of his electric truck at a charging station in Beijing. — AFP pic

Tech-gadgets / 17 h ago

Electric trucks in China surge as lower costs and charging network disrupt logistics

Shah Alam district police said there were between 50 and 100 loud explosions from the fireworks released successively at about 1.05am on April 26, 2026 and 2.11am the following day, allegedly for a wedding photography session in the public parking area of the Setia Alam Community Trail. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Midnight fireworks chaos in Setia Alam: Police tracking wedding shoot group after viral video

Pedestrians and vehicles are seen at the Revolution Square in Tehran on April 28, 2026. Wearing the headscarf in public has been mandatory for women since shortly after the Islamic Revolution of 1979 in what was long seen as an ideological pillar of the clerical leadership. But enforcement of the rule appears to have slackened, at least in parts of Tehran and other cities. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Iran hijab rules loosen in public view, but restrictions still firmly in place

Police received a report on a crash involving a Perodua Alza multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) carrying two passengers from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, and a Ford Fiesta driven by the military officer at 5.38 am on April 23, 2026. — LLM pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Military officer to face charges over drunk driving death on MEX today

Malaysia

34 m ago

Penang targets 600 EV charging bays by 2030 as green push gathers pace

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow visits the booths at the Penang Autoshow 2026. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

GEORGE TOWN, April 30 — Penang aims to install 600 electric vehicle (EV) charging bays in the state by 2030, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.He said there are currently a few hundred, between 200 and 300 EV charging bays already installed in the state.“MBPP is rolling out EV...

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Under the new arrangements, licensed taxis will be allowed to drop off passengers anywhere in Singapore, and in selected areas of Malaysia including Johor Bahru, Iskandar Puteri, Forest City, Kulai and Senai. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 41 m ago

Malaysia, Singapore to expand cross-border taxi scheme from May 4, widen coverage and boost competition

MOH says pharmacies cannot offer blood draw services without proper licence; those that do are at risk of a RM500,000 fine, a jail term of up to six years, or both. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 44 m ago

No licence, no blood tests, Health Ministry tells community pharmacies

Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail said the federal government must give urgent support and attention to such projects in ensuring seamless connectivity and to reduce the city’s traffic congestion. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 49 m ago

Johor Regent urges federal govt to expedite rail link to RTS to ease congestion

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Sabah is prioritising repairs for faulty lamps on federal roads out of the RM17.9 million funds. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

50 m ago

Accident-prone roads first as Sabah gets RM17.9m for street light fixes

Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail said the federal government must give urgent support and attention to such projects in ensuring seamless connectivity and to reduce the city’s traffic congestion. — Bernama pic

49 m ago

Johor Regent urges federal govt to expedite rail link to RTS to ease congestion

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said in today’s political scenario in Malaysia, every party needs to look at their coalition partners. — Picture via Facebook/ChowKonYeow

1 h ago

Status quo stands: Penang still working well with coalition partners, says Chow Kon Yeow

Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail said Johor is one of the main contributors to the country’s revenue, but the revenue does not commensurate with the development and welfare needs of the people. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Johor Regent renews push for 25pc tax revenue return to boost state autonomy

The Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Bahru was recognised as one of the World’s Best Hospitals in 2026 by Newsweek and Statista. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

1 h ago

Hospital Sultanah Aminah in JB makes global list of best hospitals, Johor Regent hails achievement

The Finance Ministry said essential public services are not affected by the government’s recent move to adjust its spending. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

1 h ago

Healthcare, education and other essential services safe despite spending cuts, Finance Ministry assures Malaysians

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow officiates the seafront road, renamed in honour of the late Tan Sri Chin Fung Kee, Penang’s visionary engineer who played a pivotal role in the construction of the first Penang Bridge, on April 30, 2026. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

2 h ago

Penang renames seafront road after engineer behind first Penang Bridge

The expanded Mengkuang Dam in Seberang Perai. — Picture courtesy of Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP)

3 h ago

Penang CM says Sungai Muda recovering after recent drop to dangerous levels

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during a courtesy visit by AirTrunk founder and chief executive officer Robin Khuda and his delegation. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

3 h ago

AirTrunk to boost Malaysia investment to RM27b, Anwar says after meeting CEO

James Chai Jin Shern, a former aide to ex-economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, returned to the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya at 9.50am, for the third-day of questioning into UK-based semiconductor giant, Arm Holdings Plc. — Facebook pic

3 h ago

Ex-aide to Rafizi returns to MACC for third day over RM1.1b semiconductor probe

No extra budget needed for Penang as state remains in surplus, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow says on April 30, 2026 despite rising costs. — Picture by KE Ooi

3 h ago

Penang finances still strong, but some projects delayed amid cost pressures, says chief minister

Prasarana president and group chief executive officer Amir Hamdan (far left) is leaving the public transport firm for personal reasons, the company said on April 30, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

3 h ago

Prasarana CEO Amir Hamdan to step down after nearly eight years at helm

Jad Faid Arhan, 31, is accused of causing the death of Muzahid Millad, 22, a popular online gamer known as ‘Advance Gaming’, at kilometre 1.9 of the highway along the Salak Selatan to Jalan Tun Razak stretch on April 23. — Composite picture via Facebook/Advance Gaming

4 h ago

Soldier charged with murder, possible death penalty over fatal MEX crash involving Bangladeshi influencer

In the 5.57pm incident, two shots were fired at the rear tyres of a pickup truck after the suspect allegedly acted aggressively and tried to ram police officers during an arrest attempt. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

4 h ago

Tanah Merah suspect with 13 criminal records held after alleged bid to ram police

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Assistant Director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the department received an emergency call at 2.31am, with the first engine from Selayang Fire and Rescue Station arriving at the scene about 19 minutes later. — Screengrab from Facebook/Di Manakah Joe Jambul

4 h ago

Kepong blaze kills man, destroys five terrace houses (VIDEO)

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