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A group of civil servants reciting their vows during an assembly in Putrajaya. — Picture by Hari Anggara

How much debt can civil servants take? Rising bankruptcy cases prompt reform proposals

Preparations for this year’s sales began early, with participating prisons submitting over 80 product samples for evaluation. — Bernama pic

Of pineapple tarts and second chances: Inmates’ Raya cookies go viral to become this Ramadan’s sweetest hit

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan shows the firearm used in the robbery. — Bernama pic

Kota Damansara gold shop heist: RM20,000 debt drives auxiliary cop to robbery, says Selangor police chief

The Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple along Jalan Munshi Abdullah. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia Hindu Sangam calls for regulatory body to oversee temple land, legal status

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain stressed that openly insulting religions verbally, in writing, or through social media constitutes a serious offence under the Sedition Act 1948, the Penal Code, and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. — Bernama pic

IGP: Religious insults decline as PDRM and MCMC enhance enforcement and awareness

The construction of 12 new electric train sets for the Komuter Utara service will begin immediately and be delivered in phases over 36 months, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. — Bernama pic

Malaysia to add 12 new trains for KTM Komuter Utara, first delivery in 22 months, says Loke

Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour speaking at the launch of BNM’s Economic and Monetary Review 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Bank Negara: Malaysia’s economy driven by domestic factors despite US tariff risks

Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad speaking to the media. — Bernama pic

Police: Three investigation papers submitted on doctor accused of inappropriate behaviour in George Town

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters this morning. — Bernama pic

Asked whether MACC questioning continues tomorrow, Ismail Sabri says ‘Selamat Hari Raya’

Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni today said the YOLO mindset among youth may be driving risky behaviour, including same-sex relationships, contributing to rising HIV cases among men aged 20 to 39. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

HIV rates up as more young men ‘Yolo’-ing into gay sex, deputy minister suggests

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek (centre) interacts with students during the Hari Raya Assistance Handover Ceremony for Putrajaya Primary Schools at a shopping mall. — Bernama pic

Fadhlina: No compromise over racism in schools, internal probe started against teacher who told students to ‘go back to China’

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim seen feeding a panda during the opening ceremony of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration at Zoo Negara. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Fu Wa and Feng Yi stay at Zoo Negara as Malaysia extends panda conservation deal with China

Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour (centre) and other officials hold up the 2024 Annual Report at Sasana Kijang in Kuala Lumpur on March 24, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

BNM advocates reforms to support ringgit reliably

The Sessions Court here today set April 9 to hear the applications by Kinabatangan Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin and his wife Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad to stay their defence trial on three corruption charges totalling RM2.8 million. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Bung Moktar, wife seek to pause corruption trial over RM2.8m bribes, court to hear stay bid on April 9

Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour speaks during the presentation of the central bank’s annual report in Kuala Lumpur on March 24, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

BNM: Medicine and procedure price display key to addressing medical inflation

BNM governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said Inflation is projected to trend higher but remain manageable amid easing global costs. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia’s economy to grow 4.5-5.5pc in 2025, inflation manageable, says Bank Negara