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Moderate steps, including reducing daily travel, planning purchases carefully and curbing waste, can have a direct impact on national fuel consumption. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

As fuel costs rise, Malaysians urged to rethink spending, travel and daily habits

A nine-second viral video sparked public outrage after showing an express bus driver with a woman on his lap while driving on the North-South Expressway on April 12, 2026. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Passenger who shot viral video of lap-sitting on moving bus says he acted to prevent danger

An oil tanker is docked unloading crude oil at the port in Qingdao, in China’s eastern Shandong province, on April 7, 2026. — CN-STR handout pic via AFP
What You Think  / 16 h ago

When strategy becomes excess: The perils of blocking the Strait of Hormuz that may require Australia and Malaysia to help to resolve — Phar Kim Beng 

MCMC is suing Sunway Lagoon for RM1.85 million over alleged mass food poisoning at a family day event in 2025. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Food poisoning row heads to court as MCMC seeks RM1.85m from Sunway Lagoon

The driver suspected of injuring a traffic constable on duty is a 40-year-old police inspector who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and is currently on special medical leave, as well as in the process of being retired on medical grounds upon the recommendation of the Medical Board. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Cops identify KL hit-and-run suspect as police inspector with schizophrenia, facing medical retirement

A federal agency CEO is under MACC investigation over a bribery case involving RM100,000 cash for a squash court project. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

MACC nabs federal agency CEO over RM1m bribe linked to squash court project

In a social media post, US President Donald Trump said the bulk of Iran’s navy had already been destroyed during the war, but that if any of what he said were Tehran’s few remaining ‘fast attack ships’ approach the blockade ‘they will be immediately ELIMINATED.’ — Reuters pic
World  / 5 h ago

Trump ups the stakes: Iranian boats near blockade to be ‘immediately eliminated’

Jasin police are looking for the man who drove an express bus on the North-South Highway and the woman on his lap. — File picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Sacked bus driver and partner now wanted by police over viral lap-sitting stunt on Jasin highway

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said a meeting involving the National Security Council (MKN), focusing on security implications, and the National Economic Action Council (MTEN), addressing economic concerns, will be held tomorrow. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Malaysian govt to keep reviewing prices, fuel measures, says Anwar

Malaysia-based economist Dr Geoffrey William said WFH could offer cost savings for both consumers and the government, especially in reducing fuel consumption and subsidy spending. — AFP file pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

WFH trims travel expenses yet raises home power bills, says expert

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail places a hat as a symbolic gesture of trust and responsibility for the Malaysia Border Guard on behalf of retired Staff Sergeant Taufik Maulop (right) during the launch of the Malaysia Border Guard (Armed Forces Veterans) Initiative 2026 under the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) at the Malaysia Prison Academy in Kajang, April 13, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Home minister: 48 ex-armed forces personnel picked as first batch of Malaysia Border Guard

This photo illustration created on April 13, 2026 shows a picture of US President Donald Trump on a screen and an AI-generated picture he posted on his Truth Social platform depicting himself as Jesus Christ after criticising Pope Leo XIV. — AFP pic
World  / 5 h ago

Trump AI post portraying him as Jesus-like figure fuels backlash in Pope Leo feud

At 6pm, the local note slid to 3.9735/9805 against the US dollar from 3.9625/9680 at last Friday’s close. — Reuters pic
Money  / 19 h ago

Ringgit closes lower against US dollar as West Asia tensions weigh on sentiment

Mohamed Nasser is a Consulting Editor involved in over 150 publications since 2008. Active as a poet and blogger, his solo book Aku Kaki Sakat appeared in 2019, alongside his well-known poem Penyair Apakah Kita Ini, also published in Indonesia.
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Malaysian writer Mohamed Nasser Mohamed shortlisted for Commonwealth short story prize

Amir-Saeid Iravani, Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, speaks at a Security Council meeting at UN headquarters in New York on April 7, 2026 on a watered-down resolution drafted by Bahrain and Gulf states to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian actions. Iran on Monday slammed a US blockade around its ports as a ‘grave violation’ of its sovereignty, as Washington and Tehran’s belligerent rhetoric rattled a fragile truce. — AFP pic
World  / 4 h ago

Iran slams US blockade as ‘grave violation of sovereignty’ over Strait of Hormuz move

Picture of the damages caused by Hurricane Otis to the so-called Tarzan House --former residence of US actor Johny Weissmuller, famous for representing 'Tarzan' in numerous films-- located at the Los Flamingos hotel, in Acapulco, state of Guerrero, Mexico, taken on October 31, 2023. — AFP pic
Life / 05 Nov 2023

Hurricane devastates Acapulco’s iconic ‘Tarzan House’

Piece Hall was built in 1779 as a marketplace for local cloth-makers. — AFP pic
Life / 05 Nov 2023

Icons of UK’s industrial age enjoy cultural and economic revival

An employee schedules the leather and rubber sorting machine at CETIA. — AFP pic
Life / 05 Nov 2023

The tech to recycle clothes is only just being invented

A model wearing clothes by Nigerian fashion designer Bubu Ogisi walks down the runway at her fashion show, Shadows, in Lagos. — AFP pic
Life / 04 Nov 2023

Lagos Fashion Week: Nigeria’s Bubu Ogisi, fashion ‘harbinger’ with African tales

The first (left) and second folio of works by William Shakespeare are pictured during a reception at Windsor Castle in Windsor on July 18, 2023, on the 400th anniversary of the publication of the first Shakespeare Folio. — Andrew Matthews/Pool/AFP pic
Life / 04 Nov 2023

Shakespeare in space to mark First Folio 400th anniversary

For the first time, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Amsterdam has been voted the world’s best on TripAdvisor. — AFP pic
Life / 04 Nov 2023

Not just pea soup: Restaurant award sparks pride in Dutch grub

BMW Malaysia has launched its high-performance electric sedan, called the i5 eDrive40. — Reuters pic
Life / 04 Nov 2023

BMW Malaysia launches high-performance electric sedan

Michelangelo is thought to have made numerous charcoal and chalk drawings on the walls of his secret room. ― Picture courtesy of Musei del Bargello
Life / 04 Nov 2023

In Italy, Michelangelo's secret room will soon open to the public

The Tesla Model Y features sophisticated security systems that deter thieves. — Picture courtesy of Tesla via ETX Studio 
Life / 03 Nov 2023

Why is it so hard to steal a Tesla?

The Yamaha Motoroid2 is equipped with an intelligent weight distribution system that enables it to stay balanced on its own. — Picture courtesy of Yamaha via ETX Studio
Life / 03 Nov 2023

Soon your motorcycle will no longer tip when coming to a standstill

Malaysian influencer sentenced to one day in jail for shoplifting toiletries and broccoli. — Image from Unsplash/Soo Ji Choi
Life / 03 Nov 2023

Malaysian influencer sentenced to one day in jail for shoplifting toiletries and broccoli  

Audrey Hepburn's iconic updo continues to inspire American actresses. ― AFP pic
Life / 03 Nov 2023

Audrey Hepburn's iconic hairstyle is the beauty star of the season

Foreo’s Peach 2 home IPL device with cooling prep gel. — Picture courtesy of Foreo
Life / 02 Nov 2023

Beauty-tech brand Foreo launches two new devices to meet your skincare needs  

Grab food denies it offers cross country food delivery. — Screen capture from TikTok/ thita.vy
Life / 01 Nov 2023

Grab denies cross-country services, viral Thai rider travelling to Singapore for chicken rice fake (VIDEO)

Research suggests that it was asteroid dust that sparked the 15-year winter that prompted dinosaurs' extinction. ― AFP pic
Life / 01 Nov 2023

Study: Asteroid dust caused 15-year winter that killed dinosaurs