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People shelter under umbrellas as they walk through the rain in Kuala Lumpur on December 30, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Umbrella alert: MetMalaysia forecasts a very wet afternoon for seven states

File picture of Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arriving at Kuala Lumpur high court September 4, 2023. The Bar is seeking to challenge the AG’s decision on September 4, 2023, to grant Ahmad Zahid a DNAA on 47 charges involving criminal breach of trust, corruption and money laundering linked to Yayasan Akalbudi funds. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 17 h ago

DNAA in Zahid corruption case not against law, federal counsel tells court

Federal Territory Minister Hannah Yeoh and officials walk through a public park during a site visit regarding additional open and green spaces in Kuala Lumpur. April 15, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

FT minister Hannah Yeoh says 45 more green spaces now off-limits to development

The US blockade on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports adds to uncertainty over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been all-but-shut since the start of the Iran ‌war. — Reuters pic

World / 12 h ago

Few ships get through Hormuz since start of war — and Malaysia‑bound tankers are among them

The US-sanctioned tanker Rich Starry made its way back to the Strait of Hormuz today after exiting the Gulf the day before, shipping data showed, failing to break through a US blockade ‌on vessels calling at Iranian ports. — Reuters pic

World / 14 h ago

Sanctioned China tanker turns back toward Strait of Hormuz a day after Gulf exit as US blockade holds

Retail diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will decrease by 75 sen to RM5.97 per litre, while both RON95 and RON97 petrol will drop by 25 sen, bringing their prices to RM4.02 and RM5.10 per litre respectively. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Finance Ministry: Local diesel prices to go down following drop in global market prices

Putrajaya appeared noticeably quieter following the start of the Work From Home (WFH) policy for the public sector today, April 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Civil servants go remote as WFH starts, services to public stay uninterrupted

A ship is seen post-transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which is now a point of contention between the US and Iran. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Two Malaysian vessels en route from Strait of Hormuz, five still remain in area, says communications minister

AirAsia said the company had cut 10 per cent of flights across the group, with a surcharge of about 20 per cent on fuel in general. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 12 h ago

Price hikes, outlook cuts: From AirAsia X to Westjet, global airlines react as fuel prices rocket

National doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky announced that among the contents of the programme at the training camp based in Herning is the element of match simulation as an important preparation ahead of the 2026 Thomas Cup and Uber Cup in Horsens, Denmark from April 24 to May 3. — Bernama pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Malaysia turn to Herning simulations as final tune‑up for Thomas and Uber Cup, says Rexy

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Civil servant arrested in Johor Bahru over sexual assault of teen girl

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unveiled the initiative after her online summit with some Asean member states in a framework known as the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) plus. — AFP pic

Money / 16 h ago

Japan pledges US$10b to SE Asia as Middle East crisis strains supply chains

How do you know if you are hopping on to a licensed tour van or tour bus? It will have the government-required words “BAS PERSIARAN” and the colour coniferous green on one-third of the vehicle’s body.— Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 2 h ago

How illegal ‘kereta sapu’ are hurting licensed Malaysian tour van, bus operators

A concept model of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)'s fighter jet is displayed during the Defence Security Equipment International (DSEI) Japan at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, east of Tokyo May 21, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 2 h ago

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms‑export shift since WW2

State Public Works, Transport and Infrastructure Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said Ranhill SAJ is currently actively moving the desalination plant set, which is located in Forest City near Iskandar Puteri, to the WTP. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Drought bites: Johor moves desalination plant to Lok Heng WTP to restore water supply

Malaysia

6 m ago

How much was your raise? Malaysia’s 50 richest see wealth rocket up 30pc to US$116b

Billionaire Robert Kuok leaves Ilham Tower after attending his first meeting with the Council of Elders in Kuala Lumpur on May 22, 2018. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — The collective wealth of Malaysia’s 50 richest individuals has surged by nearly 30 per cent over the past year, reaching a staggering US$116 billion (RM458 billion) as a buoyant economy and a flurry of stock market debuts bolstered the fortunes of the nation’s business elite.According...

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Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow speaks at a press conference after officiating the State Disaster Control Centre at Komtar in George Town on October 14, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 28 m ago

Penang CM: Physical works for next phases of Juru-Sungai Dua decongestion project to kick off in Q3

Meanwhile, Negeri Sembilan DOE director Abdul Aziz Parmin said all the drums remained at the location under the supervision of the authorities. — File pic by Devan Manuel

Malaysia / 33 m ago

26 drums of chemical waste found in Felcra Air Hitam palm plantation in Negeri Sembilan, DOE investigates dumping

He said that although the increase from B10 to B15 may seem small, it would have a significant impact, as biodiesel usage is expected to rise by up to 50 per cent. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 39 m ago

Biodiesel blend increase to B15 can reduce diesel dependence, says Akmal Nasrullah

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He said following these findings, a notice had been issued to the fuel station management and that investigations were being carried out under Section 16A(1)(b) of the Control of Supplies Act 1961 for refusing to sell controlled goods. — Bernama file pic

44 m ago

Penang KPDN probes Juru R&R petrol station over viral claim of diesel refusal to lorry drivers

Ramsay said anyone with further information regarding the incident can contact the investigating officer Insp Laymand Rayne at 014-6907071. — Reuters file pic

49 m ago

Shah Alam man arrested over TikTok video showing puppy submerged in water tank at Section 32

55 m ago

DBKL announces 13-day, 24-hour closure of Lorong Jalan TAR for sewerage repairs

An eight‑second Facebook video has gone viral, showing the woman sitting on the driver’s lap as the vehicle moved. — Screengrab from social media

54 m ago

Former bus driver, girlfriend detained after viral video shows woman on lap while driving on PLUS

Fahmi Fadzil speaking during the Ruang Bicara programme titled “Tabayyun in Crisis: Verified Information Ensures Stability”, hosted by Ally Iskandar at Wisma Bernama yesterday night. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Fake energy crisis claims: One to be charged, five compounded, says Fahmi

How do you know if you are hopping on to a licensed tour van or tour bus? It will have the government-required words “BAS PERSIARAN” and the colour coniferous green on one-third of the vehicle’s body.— Picture by Choo Choy May

2 h ago

How illegal ‘kereta sapu’ are hurting licensed Malaysian tour van, bus operators

In a Facebook post today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the effort is being coordinated through close cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia, the Malaysian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and relevant agencies. — Facebook pic

13 h ago

PM Anwar: Malaysia steps up efforts to bring home stranded crew from Hamriyah port

Retail diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will decrease by 75 sen to RM5.97 per litre, while both RON95 and RON97 petrol will drop by 25 sen, bringing their prices to RM4.02 and RM5.10 per litre respectively. — Reuters pic

14 h ago

Finance Ministry: Local diesel prices to go down following drop in global market prices

A ship is seen post-transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which is now a point of contention between the US and Iran. — Reuters pic

15 h ago

Two Malaysian vessels en route from Strait of Hormuz, five still remain in area, says communications minister

The suspect, Piluta Samad (in orange), is charged for murdering his ex-fiancee last February.

15 h ago

Kota Kinabalu court orders psychiatric evaluation for man accused of killing and dismembering ex-fiancée

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has taken a firm stance on diesel-related issues, including subsidy leakage, smuggling and misuse of subsidised fuel. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

15 h ago

Diesel smuggling crackdown: Police deployed at 150 risky petrol stations, diesel subsidy equivalent to BUDI95 being considered

Federal Territory Minister Hannah Yeoh and officials walk through a public park during a site visit regarding additional open and green spaces in Kuala Lumpur. April 15, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

15 h ago

FT minister Hannah Yeoh says 45 more green spaces now off-limits to development

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government has instructed the Ministry of Finance to review the targeted diesel subsidy mechanism. — Picture by Yusof Isa

15 h ago

Fahmi: Finance ministry to review diesel subsidy mechanism, raise biodiesel blend to B15

The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) says preliminary findings indicate that the blaze which destroyed three blocks at Sekolah Menengah Ugama (A) Darul Ulum Al-Muhammadiah in Bachok, Kelantan last Sunday was accidental. — Picture from X/Bernama

16 h ago

Fire Dept: Bachok school fire preliminarily classified as accident

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) stated that the region, which is about 60 per cent larger than Peninsular Malaysia, coupled with challenging terrain, makes residents of Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan more dependent on diesel. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

16 h ago

Sabah, Sarawak diesel stays at RM2.15, as MoF calls it ‘lifeline’

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