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Guess where most of Malaysia’s overseas travellers come from. Tourists pose for a group photo at the River of Life area in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Can you guess who the big spenders are among international visitors to Malaysia? Check out these tourism numbers

The driver at the centre of a viral crash that hurled a motorcyclist onto another car was brought before the Magistrates’ Court here today to face a murder charge and a separate drug offence. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Driver at centre of viral Klang crash faces murder charge, pleads guilty to drug offence

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid, 32, said she was satisfied with the prosecution’s decision. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Widow relieved by murder charge, vows RM1m civil suit over fatal Klang crash

A general view shows cloudy and rainy weather conditions around Kuala Lumpur on October 19, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Thunderstorm warning issued for Cameron Highlands, Selangor, KL and seven other regions today

US President Donald Trump speaks during the signing ceremony for an executive order on mail ballots in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 13 h ago

Malaysia’s manufacturing sector rebounds in March, but war-driven inflation hits 45-month high

A man in his 20s was brought to court today over a fatal drink‑driving crash on Jalan Raya Barat. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Widow demands retribution as suspect in fatal Klang drink-driving crash brought to court

An Indonesian woman was allegedly beaten, starved and forced to sleep on stairs or in a garage while working as a ‘slave’ for a Malaysian couple, an Australian court heard. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Malaysia couple accused in Melbourne of enslaving Indonesian woman, abusing her and treating her like property

Suzanne Liew, wife of Pastor Raymond Koh, leaves the courtroom after the decision of her husband’s case at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex November 5, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Government withdraws appeal on Pastor Koh report; court awards RM15,000 costs to family

US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump attend the opening night of ‘Chicago’ at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

Trump tells struggling countries to ‘go get your own oil’ in Hormuz

Malaysian vehicle owners are advised to fill before entering Brunei, as its government will require all foreign vehicles to have at least three-quarters of a tank of fuel starting April 1. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Malaysian vehicles among foreign cars required to have three‑quarters full tank to enter Brunei from April 1

Tenaga Nasional Bhd has announced the Automatic Fuel Adjustment rate for April, with consumers set to receive a slightly reduced rebate of 0.47 sen per kilowatt hour. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 12 h ago

TNB announces April automatic fuel adjustment rate with slightly lower electricity rebate

People shop at the Grand Bazaar in Tehran on March 30, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

What the Middle East war means for China’s ties with Iran

Mockups of domestically-made Iranian missiles are displayed at an exhibition outside the Defence Museum in Tehran on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Iran says has ‘zero trust’ in US, demands full end to war

Get ready to fork out a maximum RM2,200 today instead of a maximum RM1,205 for an entire tour bus, due to soaring global oil prices from the Iran war that is also affecting Malaysia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 11 h ago

New max price guide: If you rent a tour bus, tour van now in Malaysia, you might pay…

James Chai, former special functions officer to ex-economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. — Picture from Facebook/James Chai

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Flight costs covered: MACC tells James Chai to return in RM1.1b ARM probe

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Malaysia / 2 h ago

Anwar announces WFH for public sector and GLCs from April 15 to ease energy strain

File picture of a man working from the comfort of home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. The government today announced the implementation of work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for the public sector and government-linked companies (GLCs) effective April 15 as a proactive measure to address the global energy crisis. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — The government today announced the implementation of work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for the public sector and government-linked companies (GLCs) effective April 15 as a proactive measure to address the global energy crisis.In a video message, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the decision, reached at...

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The sources told Bernama that the suspect is believed to have submitted false claims for travel, transport, accounting fees, the purchase of generators and diesel, credit card payments, as well as claims for entertaining, property and personal protective equipment, petty cash, miscellaneous expenses, landscaping work, and salaries. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Who’s counting? MACC detains man after racking up RM4m in alleged fraudulent claims

The importation of electronic waste (e-waste) into Malaysia has officially been gazetted as an absolutely prohibited item under the First Schedule of the Customs (Prohibition on Imports) Order 2023. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Customs: Absolute ban on e‑waste imports into Malaysia takes effect today

Energy Commission CEO Siti Safinah Salleh speaks at the ST Annual Regulatory Review 2026 in Putrajaya April 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Energy Commission to ensure supply of electricity generation feedstock despite global energy pressures, says CEO

The body of a fisherman who drowned after falling off his boat while trying to check on his propeller at Lot 125B (Pelantar 10) Hutan Melintang, near Bagan Datuk yesterday, has been found. — Picture courtesy of Perak Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Fisherman’s body found after falling from boat in Hutan Melintang

Police are actively trying to locate two individuals who have been reported missing after leaving their respective homes on March 25 and 26, and have not returned since. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Police appeal for leads on two individuals missing since March 25 and 26 in Nibong Tebal

Police are appealing to the public to help locate a 15-year-old girl who went missing yesterday. — Picture courtesy of police

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Police seek public help to find missing 15‑year‑old girl in Mukah

Higher Education Ministry Deputy Secretary-General (Policy) Datuk Megat Sany Megat Ahmad Supian said the ministry has called on industry players to take advantage of the RM5 million fund provided under the Public Private Research Network initiative to enhance company productivity. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Higher Education Ministry urges industry to tap RM5m Public Private Research Network fund to boost productivity

Firefighters carrying one of the victims bodies out from the campsite. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Two teens drown during morning swim at Papar riverside campsite

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A former principal of a Singapore preschool, who helped to cover up the May and November 2023 sexual assault of three toddlers by a cook at its premises during their naptime, was sentenced to 10 days in jail on April 1, 2026. A Singapore court order prohibits the identification of all the preschool, the staff, the children except for the assaulter. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

Ex-principal gets 10 days in jail as sexual abuse cover-up in Singapore preschool comes to light

About 80 former workers of Singapore bakery chain Twelve Cupcakes are set to recover about half of their unpaid October 2025 salaries through a court-appointed liquidation process. — Picture via Facebook/Twelve Cupcakes

Singapore / 9 h ago

Twelve Cupcakes staff in Singapore to recover part of unpaid wages months after sudden collapse

Singaporean Mitchell Ong (left), now 45, has been under detention in Spain since he was arrested in April 2024 for the murder of fellow Singaporean Audrey Fang (right) who was 39 at the time. — Pictures from Instagram/strongestasian and Facebook/Fang Dirou

Singapore / 10 h ago

Singaporean Audrey Fang’s suspected killer Mitchell Ong to remain in Spanish custody for two more years as investigation wraps up

Singapore’s public housing resale prices fell 0.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, marking their first decline in nearly seven years after a prolonged period of growth. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 11 h ago

Singapore HDB resale prices dip for first time in nearly seven years

The Communicable Diseases Agency reminded the public that vaccination remains the most effective protection against measles. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore tightens measles controls after 12 cases, most unvaccinated, keeps mandatory testing and isolation

Grab will temporarily raise its fuel surcharge by 40 cents (RM1.26) from April 7 as fuel prices continue to climb. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore Grab rides to cost more as operator lifts fuel surcharge by 40 cents, launches S$1.1m support package

X and TikTok have been issued letters of caution by the Singapore Infocomm Media Development Authority for serious weaknesses in detecting and removing child sexual exploitation and abuse material and terrorism content. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore warns X and TikTok over failures to detect child sexual and terrorism content, places both under enhanced supervision

A view of the city skyline in Singapore December 31, 2020. Electricity and gas tariffs in Singapore will rise from April to June as fuel prices continue to climb. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore electricity and gas tariffs to rise from April to June, with steeper hikes likely later in 2026, says Energy Market Authority

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference to update on the latest situation in the Middle East and how the government is supporting families at home at 10 Downing Street in London on April 1, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Starmer: UK to host multi-nation talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wun speaks to the media ahead of her trip to China, in Taipei, Taiwan March 30, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 6 h ago

World does not need a crisis over Taiwan, opposition leader says ahead of China trip

For illustration purpose only. Qatar said an Iranian missile struck a QatarEnergy-leased tanker in its territorial waters. — Reuters file pic

World / 7 h ago

Qatar says Iran missile struck oil tanker in its waters

State-run China Central Television reported that Li Xiong, former chairman of Huione Group under Prince Group, is suspected of multiple crimes and described him as a core member of Chen Zhi’s criminal gang. — Reuters pic

World / 7 h ago

China extradites alleged scam boss from Cambodia over multibillion-dollar crime ring

Two women take a selfie picture at the central Manezhnaya square in Moscow on March 19, 2026. Russian women say the idea of ‘therapising’ them into having children is coercive, cruel and unworkable, and will do little to reverse declining birth rates — currently at their lowest in 200 years. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Russian women decry plans to ‘therapise’ them into having children

Mockups of domestically-made Iranian missiles are displayed at an exhibition outside the Defence Museum in Tehran on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Iran says has ‘zero trust’ in US, demands full end to war

Planes of Kuwait Airways and Qatar Airways are seen through the window of a Middle East Airlines aircraft at Cairo International Airport, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Cairo, Egypt, March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 11 h ago

Iran drone attack sets Kuwait airport fuel tanks ablaze, no casualties

US President Donald Trump speaks as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (L) looks on after he signed an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

Trump says Iran war could end in ‘two weeks, maybe three’

Money

A supervisor walks past stacks of packaging boxes at a ceramics tiles-manufacturing factory, that remains closed amid propane gas supply constraints and global energy crisis owing to the Middle East war, in Morbi on March 26, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 2 h ago

Indian tile makers feel heat of Mideast war energy crunch

File picture of shipping containers sitting on a Maersk vessel arriving Algeciras port, in the province of Cadiz, southern Spain March 17, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 3 h ago

Global factory costs surge as Iran war disrupts supply chains

At 6pm, the local currency rose to 4.0240/0295 against the greenback from Tuesday’s close of 4.0475/0520. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 4 h ago

Ringgit ends higher as hopes grow for US-Iran de-escalation

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) increase 18.54 points or 1.10 per cent to 1,708.90 from Tuesday’s close of 1,690.36. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 4 h ago

Bursa Malaysia climbs 1.10pc, KLCI breaks above 1,700 on improved sentiment

Cotton On’s stores in Malaysia and Singapore remain open despite the liquidation of its holding company, Cotton On Asia. — Picture from Facebook/Cotton On

Money / 6 h ago

Aussie retailer Cotton On denies exiting Asia, confirms Malaysia and Singapore stores unaffected by holding company liquidation

Use of ChatGPT’s online search engine has tripled over the course of a year, according to OpenAI. — AFP pic

Money / 10 h ago

OpenAI raises US$122b, company now worth US$852b

At 9.23am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) increased 14.12 points or 0.84 per cent to 1,704.48 from yesterday’s close of 1,690.36. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 13 h ago

Bursa Malaysia edges up on potential de-escalation of Middle East conflict

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on March 30, 2026 in New York City. — AFP pic

Money / 1d ago

Winners and losers across US, European stocks one month into the Middle East war

Sports

Chelsea said that the losses were due in part to increased operating costs in 2024/25 compared to the previous year. — Reuters pic

Sports / 3 h ago

Chelsea posts Premier League record £262m pre-tax loss despite strong revenue

A replica World Cup trophy is seen inside Hill Dickinson Stadium ahead of the international friendly between Scotland and Ivory Coast in Liverpool, March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 7 h ago

Who qualified for 2026 World Cup? Full list of teams and best results

Iraq’s players celebrate after winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers final playoff football match between Iraq and Bolivia at the BBVA Stadium in Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon state, Mexico, on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Iraq qualify for first World Cup in 40 years, clinch tournament’s final spot with 2-1 win over Bolivia

This handout mugshot released on March 27, 2026 provided by the Martin County Sheriff's Office shows the mugshot of US golfer Tiger Woods, 50, who was arrested in Jupiter Island, Florida on March 27, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 10 h ago

Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to driving under influence, says he was looking at phone before crash

Iran’s national team players pose for photographers holding pictures of children allegedly killed in a US strikes in Iran, prior a friendly football match between Iran and Costa Rica, in Antaalya, southern Turkey, on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 12 h ago

‘Iran will be at World Cup’, says Fifa president Infantino assuring matches in US

Japan’s midfielder Keito Nakamura runs through the England defence during the friendly international football match between England and Japan at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Japan claim historic first win with 1-0 against England

Bosnia-Herzegovina’s forward #10 Ermedin Demirovic (R) kicks the ball in front of Italy’s defender #23 Gianluca Mancini during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualification final football match between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Italy at the Bilino-Polje stadium in Zenica on March 31, 2026. — AFP

Sports / 14 h ago

‘Difficult to digest’: Italy crash out of third straight World Cup after shoot-out loss to Bosnia

Malaysia ended their AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifying campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Vietnam last night. — Screengrab via Facebook/Harimau Malaya

Sports / 14 h ago

Harimau Malaya fall 3-1 to Vietnam, Asian Cup hopes dashed after AFC points penalty