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Malaysia’s proposed single window, single offer system aims to reduce uncertainty in admissions. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Single window, single offer: What you need to know about Malaysia’s new university admissions system

Students and teachers nationwide will get an extra day off on March 18 to celebrate Aidilfitri in 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Education Ministry declares March 18 as extra holiday for schools nationwide

Head of Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) Margaret Aliyatul Maimunah holds a ‘toy firearm’, with text written using wite-out, as evidence is displayed during a press conference following explosions that occurred at a mosque inside a school complex during Friday prayers last year, at the Jakarta police headquarters in Jakarta November 11, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 7 h ago

‘Welcome to hell’: How white supremacist content is radicalising teens in South-east Asia

Earlier, a video circulated online showing a man driving a Honda HR-V getting out of his vehicle before damaging another car’s side mirror and leaving the scene. — Screengrab from TikTok

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Police hunt Honda HR-V driver caught on video damaging car’s side mirror in Cheras (VIDEO)

At 6 pm, the local currency strengthened to 3.9200/9260 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 3.9590/9655. — Reuters pic

Money / 19 h ago

Ringgit strengthens against US dollar, boosted by Trump Iran comments and crude oil slide

This screen grab obtained from video released by the US Central Command shows what they say is an Iranian naval vessel just before it is struck by a projectile

World / 5 h ago

US destroys Iranian minelaying vessels near Strait of Hormuz as Trump issues stark warning

Malaysians stranded in Saudi Arabia, Syria, Jordan and Qatar prepare to board a specially chartered Malaysia Airlines flight home under an evacuation operation at King Abdulaziz International Airport on March 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Putrajaya brings home first group of Malaysians stranded in West Asia as tensions grow, passengers include Thai and Indonesian kin

US Air Force B-1 Lancer bombers are pictured on the tarmac after arriving overnight at RAF Fairford in south-west England yesterday. — AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

US, Israeli strikes escalate in Iran, hitting multiple airports including Kerman

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the ministry is strengthening measures to ensure a safe working environment for healthcare staff. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Health minister: No tolerance for harassment or public shaming in hospitals

Chinese EV makers like Zeekr, XPeng and MG Motor plan to start local assembly in Malaysia in 2026 and will enjoy full tax exemptions for locally assembled EVs until the end of 2027. — SoyaCincau pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Miti: EV tax exemptions for local assembly till end 2027 as some Chinese auto makers set to start this year

MIDA chairman Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia’s status as an oil producer helps cushion the public from rising global energy prices. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysia’s oil wealth helps cushion blow of rising global energy prices, says Tengku Zafrul

Airlines are raising ticket prices as surging jet fuel costs driven by the Middle East conflict squeeze the aviation industry. — Reuters pic

Money / 17 h ago

Brace for pricier flights: Airlines pass on soaring fuel costs to travellers

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the arrests began on March 2 and the last two suspects were apprehended yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Civilian mastermind behind Gombak heist nabbed alongside six suspects, including two police officers

Mad Fried Bebek Signature combines crispy fried duck with rice, fried cabbage, a fried egg and fried ‘tempeh’. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 6 h ago

Mad Bebek food truck has permanent home in Subang Jaya SS15, offering their dreamy ‘bebek goreng’ with fiery ‘sambals’

PKR Youth chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim speaking with police personnel after distributing food packs for pre-dawn meals to frontliners at the Perak Police Contingent Headquarters in Ipoh, Perak. — Picture courtesy by Muhammad Kamil’s Media unit

Malaysia / 5 h ago

PKR Youth backs ‘Rumah Bangsa’ push, rejects claims Malays are divided

Malaysia

3 m ago

Sultan Ibrahim pays RM10 million in zakat for 2026

Sultan Ibrahim presented his cheque for RM10 million as zakat payment to the Johor Islamic Religious Council in Istana Pelangi, Johor Bahru on March 11, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

JOHOR BAHRU, March 11 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has paid RM10 million in zakat for this year.The matter was announced through a post on the monarch’s official Facebook page today.The cheque was presented by His Majesty to Mohd Radzi Mohd Amin, chief executive officer of the...

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Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said litterers on the Pan Borneo Highway in Sarawak can face action under the Local Authorities Ordinance. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 14 m ago

Littering along Pan Borneo Highway now punishable under Sarawak local council law, says deputy works minister

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 / 27 m ago

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

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 / 28 m ago

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

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Based on the three charges, Lee Lay Peng, 47, — who worked as a finance assistant at Bold Integrated Services — was accused of committing CBT involving RM457,744 between June 16, 2017 and December 27, 2019 at the company’s premises in Jelutong, Penang. — Pexels pic

44 m ago

Penang finance assistant pleads guilty to RM677,000 CBT, collapses in court

Police believe the MDMA drugs, which have psychoactive effects, were processed into drinks like fruit juices and teas for distribution within certain circles at entertainment centres around Melaka and not for open public consumption. — Unsplash pic

41 m ago

Bukit Aman uncovers MDMA drug stores in Melaka Tengah houses posing as ‘call centres’

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said a project is categorised as a ‘sick project’ when the physical work progress is delayed by more than two months or 20 per cent compared with the schedule stipulated in the contract, whichever comes first. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

No ‘sick’ school projects in Selangor, says deputy education minister

Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan Wan Saiful criticised the investigation under Section 124B as unreasonable and an abuse of power, warning it could have serious implications for media freedom and put journalists at risk of being investigated under the section. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Alleged plot to topple govt: Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful summoned to assist probe

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar with the seized drugs during a press conference at the Senior Officers’ Mess of the Selangor contingent police headquarters (IPK) in Shah Alam, March 11, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Selangor police smash two drug rings, seize over 200kg of meth and ganja worth RM14.6m

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said while it was important to pursue the rights provided under MA63, the effort could not be separated from the collective duty to develop the country as a whole. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Pursuing MA63 rights must go hand in hand with building Malaysia, says minister

Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said the implementation of the alignment is expected to strengthen the national land logistics network, particularly on the East Coast. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Malaysia’s ECRL diversion into Kuantan Port set for completion by year-end, says deputy transport minister

Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said the NIF also aims to create more high-income job opportunities for the people, in addition to driving development in underdeveloped areas. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Malaysia’s new incentive framework set to draw high-quality investments, boost high-income jobs, says deputy finance minister

The accused, 41-year-old Mohd Apri Hazreen Mohd Sapri, entered the plea after the charges were read separately before Judge Mohamad Kamil Nizam and Magistrate Nurul Saqinah Rosli. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Actress’ husband pleads not guilty in Seremban to RM294,000 scam involving fake ‘Datuk’ titles, state-bestowed land

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi praised Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail (centre), better known by his moniker TMJ, for coming up with public initiatives. — Picture from Facebook/ Onn Hafiz Ghazi

2 h ago

TMJ sets high standards for Johor both on and off the pitch, says menteri besar

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the arrests began on March 2 and the last two suspects were apprehended yesterday. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Civilian mastermind behind Gombak heist nabbed alongside six suspects, including two police officers

Mental health professional and suicide prevention advocate at Miri Hospital Dr Ravivarma Rao Panirselvam shares his insights with participants. — The Borneo Post pic

2 h ago

Suicide deaths in Sarawak rising, workshop told

Kota Kinabalu City Hall mayor Datuk Seri Sabin Samitah said public safety is maintained through regular coordination among agencies, including the police, Wildlife Department, and Fire and Rescue Department. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Increased croc sightings in KK do not pose major concern, says mayor

A delivery driver from a local courier company delivers parcels to its respective customers in Sungai Buloh, June 12, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zanudin

3 h ago

Beat the Raya rush: Last call for parcels before March 16

Petaling Jaya mayor Datuk Mohamad Zahri Samingon said the cumulative rebate amount reached nearly RM1 million. — Picture by Choo Choy May

3 h ago

PJ homes earn RM1m in green rebates as eco initiatives take off

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