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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the decision was agreed upon during a Cabinet meeting earlier today and was meant to signal the need for greater fiscal discipline across the public sector. — Screengrab from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 16 h ago

No Raya open houses, tighter overseas travel as Anwar pushes fiscal discipline

The Cabinet has tasked the chief secretary to the government with deciding the next steps in the shareholding issue surrounding Tan Sri Azam Baki, said Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Azam Baki shareholding issue: Fahmi says chief secretary to decide next steps after Cabinet review

Public Service Director-General Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz said his department is revamping the government career advancement scheme to help 126,000 clerical and financial assistants move up the ladder, starting from 2027. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

No more automatic promotions: JPA plans career upgrades for 126,000 assistants by 2027

Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat told reporters that police received the report at 5.30am and initial investigations suggest the victim was killed between 1.30am and 4.30am. — File picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Foreign woman found dead with 14 stab wounds in JB hotel room

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on March 11, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Muhyiddin’s trial: RM6m in 10 cheques entered Bersatu’s AmBank account, banker says

In a post on his Facebook page today, Lim Guan Eng said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow was wrong to attribute the increase to the failure to convert the development’s master title into individual strata titles for its 258 units. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Why 502pc more? Lim Guan Eng challenges quit rent hike for Penang’s Bola-Bola flats

A car believed to belong to activist Cikgu Chandra after it was set on fire in Taman Kinrara, Puchong, in an incident now under police investigation. — Picture via social media

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘I will not run’: Activist Cikgu Chandra vows to keep speaking out after attacks on home and car in Puchong

The estate of the Malaysian tycoon Tan Sri Ta Kin Yan is finally moving forward two years after his death on June 15, 2024, following the probate granted by the High Court on March 11, 2026 to his business partner and Waz Lian co-founder Datuk Poh Po Lian. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Singaporean business partner granted probate for Malaysian tycoon Ta Kin Yan’s estate two years after death

John Mule anak Alai, 48, who operates the Facebook account ‘Bat Tuo Sai’ was sentenced to 10 months in prison and fined RM50,000 by the Sessions Court in Miri on March 11, 2026 for misusing digital platforms to insult Islam in connection with the death of former prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘Bat Tuo Sai’ Facebook account admin gets 10-month jail term, RM50,000 fine for insulting Islam, mocking Pak Lah

Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, on Dec 5 last year, was charged at the Shah Alam Sessions Court with one count of corruptly obtaining RM62,924 from Tei at a bank in Country Heights, Kajang between Nov 28, 2023 and Sept 23, 2024. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Sessions Court told probe can continue against Shamsul Iskandar despite existing charges

This handout photo taken on March 11, 2026 and released by the Royal Thai Navy shows smoke rising from the Thai bulk carrier 'Mayuree Naree' near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack. A Thai bulk carrier travelling in the crucial Strait of Hormuz was attacked today, with 20 crew members rescued so far, the Thai navy said. — Royal Thai Navy handout/AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Thai navy says cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz, 20 crew rescued, three missing

Government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the Cabinet, in its meeting this morning, decided that firm action must be taken on matters related to 3R, particularly those reported in the media and on social media platforms. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Govt may amend, introduce stricter laws to tackle 3R issues

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex for his corruption trial, March 11, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Muhyiddin’s trial: CIMB banker says flagged Bersatu’s account over frequent ‘unusual’ large sums, explains why it wasn’t shut down

Kelantan Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment Committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah said the directive marks a change from last year, when the premises were only required to close for half a day on the first day of Hari Raya. — Picture from Facebook/Hilmi Abdullah

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Kelantan to close all malls, supermarkets on first day of Aidilfitri

The jelutong landfill rehabilitation and Karpal Singh Drive coastal reclamation project stretches 30ha off this coast. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Jelutong MP urges Penang CM to scrap Karpal Singh Drive reclamation after EIA failures

Malaysia

6 m ago

Malaysia raises RON97, RON95, diesel retail prices by up to 80 sen amid Iran war; BUDI95 stays RM1.99

Members of the public sign up for a payment app to facilitate the Budi Madani initiative in Kuala Lumpur on September 25, 2025. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Amid a global energy crunch triggered by the escalating conflict in Iran, the Ministry of Finance has announced a sharp increase in fuel prices for Peninsular Malaysia.However, the government has reiterated that the BUDI95 targeted subsidy at RM1.99 per litre despite the unprecedented market volatility.Effective...

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Swift action by firefighters had managed to contain the blaze from spreading further, particularly to nearby residential areas. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 14 m ago

Fire breaks out near MEX Putrajaya Toll Plaza, 0.8ha of forest affected

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali (right) presents a contribution to Shaari Mohd Yusof (front, left) during the announcement of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri Maximum Price Scheme and Madani Rahmah Sales programme at Tasek Tambahan Recreational Park, Ampang, yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 m ago

KPDN food bank reaches 1.16 million households, govt eyes wider impact through NGOs

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said that some party leaders had announced the dissolution of their divisions, when in fact only the Supreme Leadership Council (Majlis Pimpinan Tertinggi, MPT) has the authority to do so. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 22 m ago

Bersatu not ‘dead’, says Muhyiddin amid internal party shake-up

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Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said that some party leaders had announced the dissolution of their divisions, when in fact only the Supreme Leadership Council (Majlis Pimpinan Tertinggi, MPT) has the authority to do so. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

22 m ago

Bersatu not ‘dead’, says Muhyiddin amid internal party shake-up

Prime Minister’s wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said Ramadan was not merely a time to endure hunger and thirst, but also an opportunity to cleanse the heart, deepen faith and cultivate empathy for those facing difficulties. — Bernama pic

24 m ago

Dr Wan Azizah says Ramadan should inspire compassion and support for the needy

MCMC said it is also working closely with the police to ensure firm and swift action can be taken. — Picture by Choo Choy May

27 m ago

MCMC seeking identity of ‘Dickie Borneo’ over alleged Quran insult online

According to ‘The Star’, Malaysia Airlines will implement the surcharge increases in two phases. Phase 1, effective yesterday, applies to all points of sale except Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and the Philippines, while Phase 2, starting March 25, covers those excluded markets. ― File picture by Hari Anggara

31 m ago

Flights set to cost more as regional carriers adjust for soaring fuel prices amid Middle East tensions

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said Zamri Vinoth (pic) is being called in following a police report lodged against him on March 8. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

29 m ago

Penang police to summon preacher Zamri Vinoth over alleged racist, provocative remarks

According to police, the victim was found in front of his home with at least three stab wounds to the left side of his chest. — Pexels pic

39 m ago

Phone dispute turns deadly in Sungai Udang: Melaka man stabbed to death with machete by acquaintance

A man was killed after falling from the third floor of a residential block while attempting to escape during a police raid at a unit on Jalan Gombak last night. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

44 m ago

Police raid turns fatal on Jalan Gombak: Man dies after jumping from third floor to flee motorcycle theft bust

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the Road Transport Department (JPJ) has been instructed to ensure enforcement is at the highest level. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

49 m ago

Loke: Heavy vehicles banned on March 19-20, 28-29 for Aidilfitri travel

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the government must be prepared in all aspects of planning to face the possible impact of the conflict on the country’s economy. — Bernama pic

49 m ago

Loke: Govt curbing discretionary spending amid West Asia conflict uncertainty

The crash occurred at around 5am, with one of the vehicles catching fire following the impact. — Screengrab from Facebook/

51 m ago

Flames before dawn: Car blaze after crash on Jalan Tun Razak snarls KL traffic

Malcolm Owens, an Australian public transport expert with four decades of experience in helping to design and operate metro systems in Asia, said recently that other systems proposed such as the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART), while potentially costing less, was not cost effective and would not cope well with the traffic and passenger increases projected for Johor Bahru. — Picture by Choo Choy May

2 h ago

An APM/LRT system for JB’s metro line is the way to go as city counts down to RTS, says international public transport expert

Local community leaders say the changes currently seen on the ground form only the first phase of a wider upgrading plan, with additional improvements expected in a second stage. — Picture by Hari Anggara

2 h ago

Roads being redesigned in Brickfields: What and why it is happening

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike targeting an area in Beirut’s southern suburbs on March 11, 2026. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last week when Hezbollah attacked Israel in response to the killing of Iran’s supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes. — AFP pic

14 h ago

Fahmi: Special committee to assess economic impact of US-Iran conflict to start work tomorrow

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the suspects, two men and a woman aged 22 to 28, were detained during operations on Monday and Tuesday following several weeks of intelligence gathering. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

14 h ago

Penang cops bust RM1.6m drug haul, arrest three including couple

Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, on Dec 5 last year, was charged at the Shah Alam Sessions Court with one count of corruptly obtaining RM62,924 from Tei at a bank in Country Heights, Kajang between Nov 28, 2023 and Sept 23, 2024. — Bernama file pic

14 h ago

Sessions Court told probe can continue against Shamsul Iskandar despite existing charges

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