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Online scams have transformed from individual acts into structured operations. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Scams in the digital age: How hackers and AI are reshaping online fraud in Malaysia

An illustration shows a map of the Strait of Hormuz and 3D printed oil barrels on March 26, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 8 h ago

Who’s blockading whom? How the US lockdown of Iranian oil affects global markets

An illustration shows a picture of US President Donald Trump and an AI-generated picture he posted on his Truth Social platform depicting himself as Jesus Christ on April 13, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Pope vs Dr Not Jesus: Why the US religious right is turning against Trump

File picture of traffic on the Federal Highway, October 14, 2020. Traffic flow on the first day of the civil service work-from-home (WFH) policy was generally under control today, although several major highways in the Klang Valley experienced slow-moving traffic during peak hours. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Klang Valley traffic stays normal as govt work-from-home policy begins

Delivering the court’s unanimous decision, Justice Datuk Azmi Ariffin said the Industrial Court and High Court erred in relying on AirAsia Group Berhad’s (AAGB) consolidated losses to justify retrenching an employee of AAB, which is a separate legal entity. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Court of Appeal rules ex-AirAsia co-pilot was unlawfully dismissed, awards RM147,400

This bowl of Clam Soup Noodles lives up to the signboard’s promise as it’s definitely ‘tasty lala noodles’ — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 6 h ago

Pandan Indah’s Restoran Tasty Lala Noodles lives up to its name

People shelter under umbrellas as they walk through the rain in Kuala Lumpur on December 30, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Umbrella alert: MetMalaysia forecasts a very wet afternoon for seven states

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the development would be carried out using local expertise, foreign technology and cooperation with friendly nations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Malaysia’s own combat drone in works, says defence minister

An information panel shows cancelled flights during a strike by the Cockpit pilots union at Frankfurt Airport on April 13, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 19 h ago

Running on fumes: Airlines warn of groundings as jet fuel becomes the new gold

Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Khairul Anuar Khalid said they received a report on the hit-and-run at 12.39 am, adding that preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was crossing from left to right of the road near the pedestrian crossing when they were hit. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Ampang cops hunt driver in Taman Muda hit-and-run that left pedestrian seriously injured

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcers speak with individuals touting unlicensed photography services. — DBKL pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

DBKL intensifies crackdown on KLCC and Saloma Link photo touts

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said that to avoid excessive dependence on imported fossil fuels and external markets, economic restructuring through a transition to renewable energy must be accelerated. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Economy minister: Biodiesel blend rate to be increased from B10 to B15

Iskandar Puteri police chief M Kumarasan said the incident, which occurred at about 2.40pm, was believed to have happened when the motorcycle ridden by the 31-year-old victim, with his 29-year-old wife as pillion, lost control and struck the rear of a lorry. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Man killed, wife injured in Linkedua crash during routine commute to Singapore

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with Bank Rakyat chairman Datuk Mohd Irwan Mohd Mubarak and Bank Rakyat chief executive officer Ahmad Shahril Mohd Shariff, April 14, 2026. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Anwar urges Bank Rakyat to reinvent, stay competitive

Members of the Perak State Legislative Assembly listen to the royal address by Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah at the opening ceremony of the Fourth Session of the 15th Perak State Legislative Assembly at the Perak Darul Ridzuan building in Ipoh, April 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Perak faces medical officer shortfall as doctor-to-population ratio lags national level

Malaysia

15 m ago

Sibu antique scam: Company director loses RM222,000 in fake online auction

Sibu district police chief ACP Azari Miskon said the victim, a man in his 70s, came across a Facebook account offering antique auction services on March 22. — Reuters pic

SIBU, April 15 — A construction company director in Sibu has lost RM222,000 after falling victim to an online antique auction scam.Sibu district police chief ACP Azari Miskon said the victim, a man in his 70s, came across a Facebook account offering antique auction services on March 22.“The victim then...

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Putrajaya appeared noticeably quieter following the start of the Work From Home (WFH) policy for the public sector today, April 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 m ago

Civil servants go remote as WFH starts, services to public stay uninterrupted

Immigration Department director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said that PRM 2.0, which runs from May 19, 2025, to April 30, 2026, has recorded 228,961 registrations, of which 204,523 undocumented migrants have already been repatriated. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 21 m ago

Migrant amnesty scheme delivers results: RM114m collected, over 200,000 repatriated, says Immigration D-G

State Public Works, Transport and Infrastructure Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said Ranhill SAJ is currently actively moving the desalination plant set, which is located in Forest City near Iskandar Puteri, to the WTP. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 29 m ago

Drought bites: Johor moves desalination plant to Lok Heng WTP to restore water supply

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Fisherman Nazri Said, 52, and a companion show patches believed to be oil waste from a ship anchored off the coast since Monday at Pantai Teluk Kalong in Chukai on April 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Is shipping waste killing fish in Chukai? DOE investigates major oil slick

People shelter under umbrellas as they walk through the rain in Kuala Lumpur on December 30, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

1 h ago

Umbrella alert: MetMalaysia forecasts a very wet afternoon for seven states

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor arrives for a hearing regarding a USD14.57 million lawsuit filed by Global Royalty Trading SAL at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Rosmah’s US$14.6m jewellery lawsuit: High Court to rule on June 10

Iskandar Puteri police chief M Kumarasan said the incident, which occurred at about 2.40pm, was believed to have happened when the motorcycle ridden by the 31-year-old victim, with his 29-year-old wife as pillion, lost control and struck the rear of a lorry. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

2 h ago

Man killed, wife injured in Linkedua crash during routine commute to Singapore

In a statement, LGM said the premises were believed to be actively involved in the buying, storing and selling of rejected and scrap rubber gloves without a permit. The seized items are worth an estimated RM20,000. — Pexels.com pic

2 h ago

Puchong raid nets four tonnes of illegal rubber gloves, says LGM

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the state government is currently reviewing all requirements to ensure that any decision made will address multiple issues simultaneously, the State Legislative Assembly was told today. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Perak to review need for supplementary budget amid West Asia tensions

A TikTok user shared a post alleging that an outstanding Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) student at a school in the state only received an empty envelope without the official certificate, while the award money was temporarily withheld due to outstanding PTA fees. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Schools cannot withhold certificates over PTA fees, says N. Sembilan Education Dept

Johor water operator, Ranhill SAJ Sdn Bhd, announced that the disruption is scheduled to begin at 9am Tuesday to 8am Wednesday for maintenance work at Sungai Johor Water Treatment Plant. — AFP pic

3 h ago

Dry taps alert: JB, Kota Tinggi, Pontian to face 23-hour water cut on April 21 and 22

Members of the Perak State Legislative Assembly listen to the royal address by Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah at the opening ceremony of the Fourth Session of the 15th Perak State Legislative Assembly at the Perak Darul Ridzuan building in Ipoh, April 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Perak faces medical officer shortfall as doctor-to-population ratio lags national level

Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg launches the 30th anniversary celebration. From right are State Secretary Datuk Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, Deputy Premiers Datuk Douglas Uggah Embas and Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian, State Legislative Assembly Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar. — The Borneo Post pic

3 h ago

Sarawak premier tells Bintulu Port to shape future of how trade is conducted

State Secretary Datuk Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki (front second left) presents a memento to Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. Also seen from right are Abang Johari’s daughter Dayang Norjihan, Deputy Premiers Datuk Douglas Uggah Embas and Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian. — The Borneo Post pic

3 h ago

Proposed Samalaju-Kidurong-Bintulu rail link system undergoing feasibility study, says Sarawak premier

A Penang Water Supply Corporation handout image shows an aerial view of the Mengkuang Dam.

4 h ago

Penang gets RM800m federal boost for water security projects

Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said Sarawak has positioned itself as a player in renewable and green energy. — The Borneo Post pic

4 h ago

Rising diesel costs back Sarawak’s energy shift, says Abang Johari

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul says he has not yet received any formal notification letter regarding Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin’s resignation as Opposition Leader. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

No official letter yet on Hamzah Zainudin’s resignation as Opposition Leader, says Speaker

A Google Maps image shows the epicentre of the quake north of Mataram, Indonesia.

5 h ago

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes Bali Sea, no tsunami threat to Malaysia

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