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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  / 18 h ago

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

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

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’

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

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 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

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

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that Petronas operations remain stable for the period between April and May. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Petronas operations stable, weekly fuel prices to be announced every Wednesday, says comms minister

Famous Japanese miniature toy car company Tomy Ltd. has opened its Tomica brand store in Suria KLCC. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Life / 18 Dec 2025

Tiny cars, big debut: Tomica rolls into KLCC with 2,000 models

CEO Chen Teik Fooi leads Pau Yuan into a new era of traditional wellness. — Picture courtesy of Pau Yuan
Life / 18 Dec 2025

Pau Yuan launches modern healthcare range, blending TCM roots with patented research

A researcher cuts a slice from an ice core sample taken from a glacier in the Pamir mountain range in Tajikistan, at the Hokkaido University Institute of Low Temperature Science, in Sapporo December 9, 2025. — AFP pic
Life / 18 Dec 2025

This glacier in Tajikistan shouldn’t exist — scientists want to know why

An ancient Roman finding is displayed inside the metro station Colosseo, on the sidelines of the openings to the public of the Colosseo and Porta Metronia new Metro stations, designed as museums to showcase the archaeological findings uncovered during their construction, in Rome December 16, 2025. — AFP pic
Life / 18 Dec 2025

POV: You’re taking the metro in Rome and walk into ancient history

This handout photograph received on December 9, 2025, courtesy of Syrian director Mohamad Abdul Aziz, shows Abdul Aziz (right) giving directions to actors during the filming of the TV series ‘The King’s Family’ in Damascus on August 28, 2025. — AFP pic
Life / 17 Dec 2025

Real-life horror to TV drama: Feared Syria sites become sets for series

Perodua’s new Traz makes its debut as the brand’s latest urban SUV, designed with Malaysian drivers in mind.
Life / 17 Dec 2025

From KL to Penang on RM35? Perodua thinks the new RM76,000 Traz can do it

At least three former Pornhub customers confirmed to Reuters that the data relating to them was genuine, though several years old. — Unsplash pic
Life / 17 Dec 2025

‘Pay or we’ll publish’: Hacking group ShinyHunters threatens to expose premium users of sex site Pornhub

Big smiles mark a celebratory moment as Wong Chin Cheang, Managing Director of the Pharm-D Health Science Group (centre), with Jwan Heah, Chief Operating Officer of Malaysia Book of Records (third from left), alongside key BIG-CARING Group representatives - Tay Li Yen, Health and Rehab Business Unit Director (seventh from left), and Wong Siew Lai, Chief Marketing Officer (eighth from left), together with management representatives from the Pharm-D Health Science Group and Attivo Healthcare, a member of the Pharm-D Health Science Group of Companies.
Life / 17 Dec 2025

Lang Bragman sets Malaysia Book of Records for largest home-grown probiotic range

A photo taken on November 25, 2025, shows a man working at a plastic waste facility in a village on the outskirts of Hanoi. — AFP pic
Life / 16 Dec 2025

Villagers in Hanoi recycle the world’s waste, but pay with their health

Infants in Malaysia can now be protected against RSV with the newly approved Beyfortus.
Life / 16 Dec 2025

Beyfortus (Nirsevimab) now available in Malaysia to help protect all infants against RSV disease

Juries will return to the May 12 and 14 semi-finals for the first time since 2022, with their points being combined with those of the audience. — Reuters file pic
Life / 16 Dec 2025

The show must go on: Despite boycotts, Eurovision 2026 will continue with 35 countries

Intermarche was not prepared for the response to the supermarket's Christmas ad. — YouTube screenshot
Life / 16 Dec 2025

After viral video, French supermarket says regretably there will be no wolf plush toy by Christmas

A pair of playful twin panda cubs make their debut at Ocean Park in Hong Kong, February 15, 2025. — Reuters pic
Life / 16 Dec 2025

Is panda diplomacy over? Tokyo prepares to say sayonara to Lei Lei and Xiao Xiao

When she first started learning to ride a motorbike, Iranian Maryam Ghelich (third from right), now an instructor, would drive through Tehran’s empty streets at night to avoid scrutiny over her clothing or lack of a licence. — AFP pic
Life / 16 Dec 2025

Once told motorbikes were only for men, Iranian women are now teaching hundreds and riding into a quiet revolution

It was a day for the capital’s dachshunds to meet, play and compete in a best-dressed competition while their owners compare notes. — AFP pic
Life / 15 Dec 2025

Frankly festive: Hyde Park’s sausage pawrade serves up Santa hats and sparkly bobbles

Shell Malaysia’s lucky winners pose for the camera during a ceremony at Menara Shell yesterday.
Life / 15 Dec 2025

Shell announces first batch of free fuel winners in nationwide campaign