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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that all Malaysian pilgrims staying at the Mira Ajyad Hotel in Mecca are safe after a fire broke out at the premises yesterday evening. — Picture via social media

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Foreign Ministry confirms 70 Malaysian pilgrims safe after blaze at Mira Ajyad Hotel in Mecca

Former Chief Judge of Malaya and the first woman to hold the position, Tan Sri Siti Norma Yaakob, passed away at the age of 85 at KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital this afternoon. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

First female Chief Judge of Malaya, Siti Norma Yaakob, dies at 85

EPF chief executive officer Sazaliza Zainuddin said the fund took 6,011 criminal actions against directors and employers who failed to remit workers’ contributions. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Over 2,000 company directors banned from leaving Malaysia over unpaid EPF contributions last year

IJM Corporation’s board has urged shareholders to reject Sunway Bhd’s takeover offer after an independent adviser said the bid undervalues the company’s shares. — Picture courtesy of IJM Corporation

Money / 17 h ago

IJM board urges shareholders to reject Sunway takeover bid after independent adviser calls offer ‘not fair’

Trump made the remarks as the conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel entered its second week. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Trump claims Iran is ‘about to surrender’ in call with G7 leaders, report says

A woman holds an image of Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, alongside late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a funeral ceremony for the Iranian military commanders who were killed in strikes, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 11, 2026. — Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) handout pic via Reuters

World / 12 h ago

Iran’s new leader speaks: Five takeaways from Mojtaba Khamenei’s defiant first message

Badrul Hisham Shaharin, also known as Chegubard, faces a sedition charge at the Johor Bahru Sessions Court over alleged remarks linked to the Forest City casino issue in Johor. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Court of Appeal allows Chegubard’s bid to obtain journalist’s statement in sedition case

KPDN enforcement director-general Datuk Azman Adam said the operation was carried out in collaboration with the Royal Malaysia Police and representatives of the trademark owners. — AFP file pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

KPDN seizes suspected Gucci, Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton fakes worth about RM292,800 in PJ

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has frozen four company and individual bank accounts totalling about RM4 million in an investigation into alleged land misappropriation in Selangor. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 15 h ago

MACC freezes 10 accounts worth RM4m in Selangor land misappropriation probe

Khuzairi Yahaya, 55, pleaded not guilty after the charges were read out before Judge Awang Kerisnada Awang Mahmud. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

SSM deputy CEO charged again in Shah Alam over RM13,000 received without consideration

This file picture shows European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas during a courtesy call on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur, July 17, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/European Union in Malaysia

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Malaysia–EU free trade talks make progress, fourth round set in June

Acting Sibu police chief Supt Boniface Bajai said the suspect was detained following the accident, which occurred at about 9.55pm yesterday. — Picture via Facebook/Sibu Terkini

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Police: Toyota Vios driver tests positive for drugs after seven-vehicle crash in Sibu

Attendees try a traditional dance routine during the announcement of the upcoming KL Fest 2026 at GMBB Kuala Lumpur on March 13, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Life / 18 h ago

Get ready for KL Fest: A month-long celebration of arts and heritage in the heart of the city

Former SriLankan Airlines chief Kapila Chandrasena has been arrested in a corruption probe linked to an Airbus aircraft deal. — AFP pic

Money / 17 h ago

Sri Lanka detains ex-airline chief over Airbus kickback routed through Singapore and Brunei

Company director Sohpian Ariffin, 46, pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court today to three charges of submitting false payment vouchers totalling RM4.2 million. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Company director pleads not guilty to RM4.2m false claims linked to overseas oil and gas projects

Malaysia

4 m ago

JPJ: AWAS blacklisted individuals can lift status via MyJPJ app from March 18

Kuala Lumpur JPJ director Hamidi Adam said the 26-year-old woman turned back in an attempt to avoid the roadblock but was successfully detained by authorities. — Bernama pic

SHAH ALAM, March 14 — Individuals blacklisted due to fines from the Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) can deactivate their status through the MyJPJ application starting March 18.Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said this is to facilitate road users in settling their summonses, allowing them to...

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Permits have been given to traders who have met the regulations and received police approval to carry out sales of these items during the festive season.— Picture by Choo Choy May .

Malaysia / 12 m ago

Penang police approve 378 permits to sell fireworks ahead of Aidilfitri

Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister (MITI) Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said even if Malaysia has excess production capacity, it does not mean that Malaysia is dumping the products exported to the US. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 15 m ago

Johari: Malaysia will clarify excess capacity, forced labour allegations to US

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he has asked Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to cooperate with enforcement agencies, including the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 m ago

Anwar seeks Sarawak’s help to curb diesel smuggling at state borders

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Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said efforts to track down the two are ongoing, with help from Thai authorities. — Bernama pic

33 m ago

IGP says Zamri Vinoth, Tamim Dahri fled to Thailand as probes head to prosecution

Norain Mohamad Hadi, 34, shows Raya cards she received from dignitaries including His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, at Bandar Tun Razak in Kuala Lumpur, March 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Pandemic sparks KL woman’s Raya card-giving hobby, prompts reply from King

Malaysian Bar president Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab said the absence of a National Harmony framework has left sensitive disputes involving race and religion to be managed reactively. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

12 h ago

Malaysian Bar calls for national harmony framework to address racial, religious sensitivities

The National Climate Change Bill will introduce a monitoring, reporting and verification system to support carbon pricing, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability said. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

13 h ago

Malaysia’s Climate Change Bill to pave way for carbon tax from 2026, says ministry

KPDN enforcement director-general Datuk Azman Adam said the operation was carried out in collaboration with the Royal Malaysia Police and representatives of the trademark owners. — AFP file pic

13 h ago

KPDN seizes suspected Gucci, Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton fakes worth about RM292,800 in PJ

EPF chief executive officer Sazaliza Zainuddin said the fund took 6,011 criminal actions against directors and employers who failed to remit workers’ contributions. — Picture by Hari Anggara

14 h ago

Over 2,000 company directors banned from leaving Malaysia over unpaid EPF contributions last year

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends a special state development meeting at Kompleks Satria Pertiwi in Petra Jaya, Kuching, March 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

PM instructs chief secretary and Petra to address Sarawak floods, water problems

File picture for illustration purposes only. The National Hindu Temples Steering Committee has proposed a framework to the Prime Minister’s Office to address long-standing land status issues affecting temples nationwide. — Picture by Farhan Najib

15 h ago

Hindu temple group proposes six-month moratorium in plan to resolve land disputes nationwide

This file picture shows European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas during a courtesy call on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur, July 17, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/European Union in Malaysia

14 h ago

Malaysia–EU free trade talks make progress, fourth round set in June

Badrul Hisham Shaharin, also known as Chegubard, faces a sedition charge at the Johor Bahru Sessions Court over alleged remarks linked to the Forest City casino issue in Johor. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

15 h ago

Court of Appeal allows Chegubard’s bid to obtain journalist’s statement in sedition case

Minister Zulkifli Hasan said the move follows the prime minister’s directive for all ministries to hold engagement sessions with industry players under their respective portfolios. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Religious affairs ministry to assess Middle East conflict impact via engagement with agencies, industry players

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has frozen four company and individual bank accounts totalling about RM4 million in an investigation into alleged land misappropriation in Selangor. — Picture by Choo Choy May

15 h ago

MACC freezes 10 accounts worth RM4m in Selangor land misappropriation probe

Muhammad Imran being escorted by policemen from the Johor Bahru court complex today. — Picture by Ben Tan

15 h ago

Sessions and High Court sentence Johor technician to 18 years, 24 strokes for infant trafficking, sexual assault

A 68-year-old contractor was sentenced to four years’ jail by the High Court after fatally shooting a suspected thief in Meradong in 2023. — Reuters pic

16 h ago

Contractor jailed four years for fatally shooting suspected thief in Meradong

A man suffered burns to his face and chest after a fire destroyed his house in Kampung Padang Gaong near Langkawi this morning, killing 27 of his cats. —Picture by Raymond Manuel

16 h ago

Langkawi blaze kills 27 cats, leaves man hospitalised

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