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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
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

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

Lorries are seen on the Federal Highway in this file picture dated January 2, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

We cannot hold: Truckers warn of rising costs, halted projects as diesel surge

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid (right), wife of the late Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33, during a press conference at the Court compound in Klang, April 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
What You Think  / 16 h ago

What we owe Amirul and his family — Michelle Liu and Jia Vern Tham

The government has refrained from fully floating retail prices at the pump for three consecutive weeks following the outbreak of the crisis in West Asia. Instead, it continues to absorb a substantial portion of subsidy costs for petrol and diesel.. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Finance Ministry: Fuel subsidies maintained but BUDI95 quota reduced to 200 litres, as unsubsidised diesel breaches RM6 mark

File photo of Norhayati Mohd Arifin (right) and Susanna Liew Sow Yoke (left) during the announcement of Suhakam’s public inquiry findings into the disappearances of their husbands, Amri Che Mat and Pastor Raymond Koh, at the commission’s office in Kuala Lumpur April 3, 2019. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

‘A step towards truth’: Susanna Liew hails decision allowing access to special task force report

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said a viral press statement displaying the percentage of student achievement by race for the 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results is untrue. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

MOE denies viral statement on SPM 2025 achievement by race, says deputy minister

Sarawak United People’s Party president Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the sacking of Kuching chairman Datuk Lily Yong Lee Lee is currently under a ‘legal process’. — The Borneo Post
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

SUPP president: Lily Yong’s sacking under legal process

A member of staff poses with a painting entitled ‘Nympheas avec reflets de hautes herbes’ by French artist Claude Monet at Sotheby’s auction house in central London on January 31, 2013. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Authorities say Monet painting linked to 1MDB sold, funds to return to Malaysia

US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation about the Iran war at the White House in Washington, D.C. April 1, 2026. — Alex Brandon/Pool/Reuters pic
World  / 2 h ago

In speech, Trump says Iran is ‘really no longer ⁠a ⁠threat’

Police officers look at a building of the North Sumatra's National Sports Committee of Indonesia (KONI) damaged following a severe 7.4-magnitude offshore quake in Manado, North Sulawesi on April 2, 2026. — AFP pic
World  / 3 h ago

Magnitude 7.4 Molucca Sea earthquake in Indonesia triggers tsunami alerts for Malaysia and the Philippines

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Army corporal arrested after seven soldiers assaulted at Bentong camp; one in ICU

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  / 16 h ago

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

The restriction on the purchase of RON95 petrol using foreign credit and debit cards at self-service terminals at petrol stations is being enforced in stages nationwide from today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Malaysia enforces foreign card ban on RON95 fuel at self‑service terminals nationwide, effective today

Social Welfare Department tape blocks off a gate at the entrance to a care home in Subang Jaya September 12, 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Unlicensed, unregistered, unchecked: The Selangor children’s home where boys were allegedly abused for 10 years

Smoke rises from the site of a strike in Tehran on April 1, 2026. An AFP journalist reported several huge explosions in the west of the Iranian capital Tehran on April 1 afternoon. — AFP pic
World  / 2 h ago

Latest in Middle East conflict: Trump to address nation, Iran calls US demands ‘irrational’, Iranian foreign minister wounded in strike

Swiss singer Nemo representing Switzerland with the song ‘The Code’ celebrates on stage with his trophy after winning the final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2024 on May 11, 2024 at the Malmo Arena in Malmo, Sweden. Nemo has announced they will be returning their trophy after Israel was permitted to compete in the 2026 competition. — AFP pic
Life / 12 Dec 2025

Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo returns trophy over Israel’s participation, urges contest to ‘live its values’

This picture taken on November 25, 2025 shows Guo Pu training at a breakdancing studio in Pingyi county, in eastern China's Shandong province. Flipping and spinning on a studio floor, 17-year-old Royal is a star in China's breakdancing scene and aiming for gold at the World Championships in Japan this week. Royal, whose real name is Guo Pu, shot to fame when she won both the junior and senior Asian Championships in June. — AFP pic
Life / 12 Dec 2025

Breakout star: Teenage B‑girl on mission to win gold and show China is cool

This picture taken on November 10, 2025 shows Charlie Kerr, a member of the shark monitoring programme, preparing smart drumlines equipped with baited hooks to be deployed at popular coastal spots in waters up to 15 meters (50 feet) deep near Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. Sensible people might prefer to flee at torpedo speed from a great white shark, but there's one job in Australia that pays you to race towards the predators. — AFP pic
Life / 12 Dec 2025

Racing towards great white sharks: Australia’s team tags predators to protect swimmers

The humble beef burger is disappearing from menus at stadiums across Britain, as venues such as Brentford’s Gtech Stadium switch to wild venison in a bid to slash carbon emissions. — Pexels pic/Caleb Oquendo
Life / 12 Dec 2025

Stadiums swap beef for Bambi: Wild venison burgers take over menus in Britain’s green push

The best way for people with depression to stop taking antidepressants once their condition improves is to slowly taper off the medication while also receiving psychological support, new research suggested today. — Chinnapong/Shutterstock pic via AFP
Life / 11 Dec 2025

Abruptly stopping antidepressants is worst option, study warns, urging tapering with therapy

Italian fire brigade tackle a suspected arson attack on a Chinese business in the Tuscan city of Prato, Italy. — Vigili del Fuoco/Handout via Reuters pic
Life / 11 Dec 2025

Fast‑fashion’s dark shadow: The chaotic Italian trial exposing Chinese gang violence in Europe

Venus Williams, Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Anna Wintour (left to right) are announced as the co-chairs of the 2026 Met Gala in New York on December 10, 2025. — AFP pic
Life / 11 Dec 2025

Beyoncé’s big Met return — Queen B joins Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman at fashion’s biggest night

The Proton Saga's prices are displayed during the launch of the All-New Saga at Mitec in Kuala Lumpur on November 27, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Life / 11 Dec 2025

Proton beats Malaysian market contraction with EVs and a Saga that won’t quit

Psilocybe cubensis, known colloquially as psychedelic ‘magic’ mushrooms, are seen at Rose City Laboratories in Portland May 10, 2023. — AFP pic
Life / 11 Dec 2025

Czechia approves psilocybin for medical use, joins New Zealand in magic mushroom revolution

The firefighter's lawyer insisted his client's involvement was
Life / 11 Dec 2025

French firefighter turned arsonist gets two‑year jail term for setting forest fires

British author Sophie Kinsella poses for photographers as she arrives for the British premiere of the film “Confessions of a Shopaholic” at Leicester Square in London on February 16, 2009. — Reuters pic
Life / 11 Dec 2025

Sophie Kinsella, bestselling ‘Shopaholic’ author, dies at 55 after glioblastoma battle

Afghan nationals residing in India and supporters of Afghan Refugee Women's Association hold banners and placards and shout slogans during a demonstration in New Delhi on October 30, 2021 demanding better rights for women in Afghanistan. Abortion in Afghanistan is illegal and you can be locked up for having or assisting one. — AFP pic
Life / 11 Dec 2025

Abortion in Afghanistan: ‘My mother crushed my stomach with a stone’

Bananas labelled to be sold at a Tesco supermarket are pictured on the beach after shipping containers that went overboard from the cargo ship Baltic Klipper in the Solent on 6 December, washed up on the shore in Selsey, southern England, on December 9, 2025. — AFP pic
Life / 10 Dec 2025

UK public urged to keep eyes peeled for washed-up bananas

A feast of juicy grilled meats, appetizers and dips from Bib Gourmand Berenjak Al Maha. — Ash James/Berenjak Al Maha pic via Bernama
Life / 10 Dec 2025

One new star shines in the Michelin guide Doha’s second edition

A still shows the aircraft moments before it lands on a moving car along the Florida highway.
Life / 10 Dec 2025

Plane makes emergency landing on US highway, lands on top of moving car (VIDEO)

The couple is now using their platform to challenge India's deep-seated colourism, with Rishabh noting that
Life / 10 Dec 2025

Indian newlyweds fight back against colourism after trolls mock groom’s dark skin