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Pahang-born Joy Ngiaw became the first Malaysian to win an Emmy Award, taking home the prize for Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for the animated series WondLa. — Picture via Instagram/joyngiaw

Showbiz / 15 h ago

‘Malaysia will always be my home’: Emmy winner Joy Ngiaw reflects on journey from Pahang to Hollywood

Police have arrested a man in connection with the fatal assault of a security guard at a residential estate in Bandar Bukit Raja, Klang, in the early hours of the morning. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Man arrested after security guard beaten to death in Klang housing estate, car lock seized

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the Johor Keadilan Convention 2026 in Johor Bahru April 5, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Anwar defends strong Iran position, says Malaysia’s stance delivered results

File photo of Putrajaya under hazy conditions, as parts of the Klang Valley and Negeri Sembilan record unhealthy air quality levels today while most areas remain moderate. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Air quality breaches unhealthy levels in four areas, Putrajaya hovers near 150

This handout photo provided by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official website Sepah News on April 5, 2026 shows smoke billowing reportedly from the site of targeted and crashed aircraft in central Iran. — Sepah News via AFP

World / 9 h ago

Iran military says US airman rescue operation ‘completely foiled’ despite Trump’s claims of victory

Mohd Rosli Idris, 54, has been unable to work or access basic services after being mistakenly declared dead in official records since 2008. — AI-generated image

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Dead on paper, alive in KL: Man’s 17-year fight to prove he’s no ghost in the system

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Marhamah Rosli apologised for Jakim’s oversight in releasing the names of two companies in Melaka whose halal certificates were revoked, saying it was a technical error and not meant to protect anyone. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Deputy Islamic affairs minister: Jakim’s deletion of Melaka halal post was oversight, sorry for confusion

Motorists attend to victims at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash involving three lorries and a pickup truck along the DUKE highway towards Ampang, where two men were killed. — Picture via Facebook/LembagaLebuhrayaMalaysia

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Two killed, three injured in DUKE chain crash after broken-down lorry triggers pile-up

The sentence was carried out in Guangzhou the south of the country.— Unsplash pic

World / 19 h ago

Frenchman executed in China for drug trafficking, Paris condemns death penalty

Transport Minister Anthony Loke poses for a photo with former transport minister Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik (seated) during a visit to his residence in November last year. — Picture via Facebook/lokesiewfook

Malaysia / 11 h ago

‘Devoted his life to the nation’: Anthony Loke pays tribute to Ling Liong Sik’s transport legacy

Based on the official Facebook page of the IPG campus, the two students were identified as Christopher Ling Jia Siang, 21, and Joey Ling Lin Siang, 20. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Education Ministry offers support, launches probe after two trainee teachers drown at Pantai Merdeka in Kedah

Pablo Picassio’s ‘L’Ecuyère et les clowns (1961)’ is seen here in a photo from its listing on the Christie’s auction website. — Christie’s screenshot

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Azam: Arrival of US$30m 1MDB-linked art haul in Malaysia kept secret for security reasons

File picture of Mount Kinabalu as seen from Kampung Tanjung Aru in Labuan. The Unesco World Heritage Site is at the centre of debate over a proposed cable car project. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Mount Kinabalu’s Unesco World Heritage status not up for trade in cable car debate, says Sabah DCM

Members of the public gather at the scene of a six-vehicle crash along Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, where a 41-year-old motorcyclist was killed after a car lost control and struck him before hitting several parked vehicles. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Motorcyclist dies in Kota Bharu pile-up after speeding car veers off road, hits four parked vehicles

A 24-year-old man has been detained in connection with a viral sexual harassment case at the Kajang MRT station. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Police arrest suspect in Kajang MRT station sexual harassment case after viral clip

Malaysia

8 h ago

From film to animation: DPM Zahid leads new council to juice up Malaysia’s Orange economy

Malaysian animated series such as ‘Ejen Ali’ (pictured above), ‘Upin & Ipin’, ‘BoBoiBoy’ and ‘Mechamato’ are recognised in hundreds of countries and part of the creative force driving forward the country’s Orange economy. — Bernama pic

JOHOR BAHRU, April 5 — The government will establish the Orange Economic Council immediately as part of efforts to strengthen the creative industry, which is seen as a key driver of economic growth amid the global energy crisis.Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the council will be chaired by Deputy Prime...

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extends Easter greetings to Christian Malaysians on April 5, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Anwar wishes Christian Malaysians a hopeful and meaningful Easter

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (seated) signs the visitor’s book during the launch of Pengerang Vocational College at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tanjung Pengelih in Johor on April 5, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Rapid tech growth requires quicker course approvals, Anwar tells educators

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said diplomacy is key to balancing trade and global tensions. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Malaysia can stand firm on West Asia conflict while staying friendly with major powers, Anwar says

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A 26-year-old man died from severe head injuries on April 4, 2026 when his motorcycle skidded in front of a car driven by a 25-year-old woman on Jalan Ahmad Nor, Penang. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Penang motorcyclist, 26, dies after skidding in front of car on Jalan Ahmad Nor accident

The Melaka Water Regulatory Authority denied any disruption to the current water supply, but urged consumers to be prudent with usage. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

9 h ago

No water rationing in Melaka, state regulatory body says after viral claim

Level 1 heatwave is when temperatures are between 35° and 37° Celsius for three consecutive days. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

10 h ago

Level 1 heatwave: How it can harm, who is vulnerable and what to do to stay safe

Malaysian High Commissioner to India, Datuk Muzafar Shah Mustafa is anticipating the arrival of some 2.1 million Indian visitors Visit Malaysia Year 2026. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

10 h ago

Malaysia still confident of 2.1 million Indian tourists despite West Asia travel jitters

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Marhamah Rosli apologised for Jakim’s oversight in releasing the names of two companies in Melaka whose halal certificates were revoked, saying it was a technical error and not meant to protect anyone. — Bernama pic

10 h ago

Deputy Islamic affairs minister: Jakim’s deletion of Melaka halal post was oversight, sorry for confusion

Heavy thunderstorms are expected across much of Malaysia until 8pm on April 5, 2026, with rain, strong winds, and lightning forecast. — Unsplash pic

11 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of stormy weather across peninsula, Sabah and Sarawak until 8pm

Police detained a man at Hospital Kuala Lumpur’s Coronary Care Unit after a tip-off linked him to a slashing attack at a Triang kopitiam in March. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

11 h ago

Tip-off lands suspect in custody at Hospital Kuala Lumpur over Triang kopitiam slashing, police hunt six more

Transport Minister Anthony Loke poses for a photo with former transport minister Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik (seated) during a visit to his residence in November last year. — Picture via Facebook/lokesiewfook

11 h ago

‘Devoted his life to the nation’: Anthony Loke pays tribute to Ling Liong Sik’s transport legacy

Authorities at the crash site in Gemas Baharu on April 2, 2026, where a trailer slammed into a van, killing three and injuring two. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

JPJ audits trailer company after Segamat crash kills three, driver found positive for meth

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim addresses PKR members at the Johor Keadilan Convention 2026 in Johor Bahru April 5, 2026, urging leaders to strengthen grassroots support ahead of the next general election. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

No free passes: Anwar tells PKR leaders to earn GE16 spots through groundwork

Photo is for illustration purposes only. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has urged childcare centres to suspend outdoor activities during hot weather. — Reuters pic

12 h ago

Skip outdoor play: Nancy advises childcare centres to shield kids from heat

A stage bus operating in Perak, where the state government has pledged to maintain all routes. — Picture via Facebook/PerakTransitBerhadOfficial

13 h ago

No more stage bus route cancellations, says Perak rep after commuter complaints

A view of Bukit Merah Dam in Perak on March 29, 2026, where water levels have been falling due to prolonged hot weather and have now reached at Stage One Critical Irrigation status. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Bukit Merah at critical stage as Perak keeps close watch on dam levels amid prolonged heat

A white Proton Saga is seen driving against traffic along Jalan Klang Lama in Kuala Lumpur, in a viral video that has prompted a police search for the driver. — Screengrab via Facebook video

13 h ago

Wrong way on Old Klang Road: KL police seek white Proton Saga driver after viral video

Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said priority should be given to addressing the cost of living. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

No polls, no distractions: Umno backs Anwar, says tackle cost-of-living crisis first

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