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The Finance Ministry said savings from the targeted RON95 subsidy will fund the development of educational, health and public transport facilities in Malaysia. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Finance Ministry says targeted RON95 subsidies not straining Treasury but saving up to RM4b a year

The passenger boat engulfed in flames. — Daily Express pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Menumbok–Labuan passenger boat catches fire, forcing frantic swim to safety

The scene of the fatal collision along Jalan Lunas–Bandar Permata, where a 17-year-old SPM candidate was killed after his motorcycle struck a concrete mixer lorry. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 4 h ago

SPM candidate killed in Kulim crash after motorcycle collides with concrete mixer lorry

Bung Moktar, seen here in a recent file photo, died at Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu at age 66 early today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Sabah BN chairman Bung Moktar dies at 66 after lung, kidney complications

Kuala Lumpur has recorded a total of 1,863 mm of rainfall up to September, roughly half of its average annual rainfall over the past five years. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 5 h ago

KL’s flood-defence trio: How the city manages heavy rainfall and avoids major floods

An aerial view shows a motorist driving on a road surrounded by flood waters in Kangar in northern Malaysia’s Perlis state on November 28, 2025, as severe flooding affected thousands of people in the region following days of heavy rain. The Works Ministry estimates that RM327.8 million is needed so far to repair public infrastructure damaged by the North-east Monsoon. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Nearly RM330m needed to repair Malaysia’s monsoon-hit infrastructure, says Works Ministry

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at a press conference after attending the 12th Malaysia–Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Anwar acknowledges Sabah’s concerns, says ‘legacy issues’ hinder full delivery of federal aid

Dewan Rakyat Speaker (House of Representatives), Tan Sri Dr Johari Abdul, in his adjournment speech, said this third meeting also saw the approval of the Motion on the Auditor General's Report 3/2025 as well as two motions from ministries. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Parliament wraps up 35-day sitting with 15 Bills passed, including Budget 2026

Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah attends the Third Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament at the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Dewan Rakyat passes Bills to tighten border checks with biometrics, advanced screening

According to Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying the transfer is intended to finance part of the country’s development expenditure needs.

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Dewan Rakyat approves RM14.6b transfer to development fund

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speak at their joint session during the 12th Malaysia–Singapore Leaders’ Retreat at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia, Singapore December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Malaysia respects Singapore’s legal process on drug cases, says PM Anwar

KLIA police chief ACP Azman Shari’at said a man who triggered a bomb hoax on a KLIA Terminal 1 departure flight did so out of fear his luggage would be tampered with, noting that he showed no criminal intent— Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 17 h ago

No criminal intent behind KLIA bomb hoax, say police

Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar said no shortcomings have been found in the Malaysian Armed Forces’ training SOPs, including for the Reserve Officers Training Unit (Palapes). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

No SOP flaws in military training, parents shouldn’t worry, says defence force chief

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) shakes hands with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during their joint press conference at the 12th Malaysia–Singapore Leaders’ Retreat at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia, Singapore today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Anwar: Malaysia, Singapore make progress on airspace talks for improved flight access

A 44-year-old man was arrested in Sandakan for allegedly killing his younger brother after the victim was found bloodied in his bedroom at their Bandar Karamunting home. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Man arrested for allegedly killing younger brother in Sandakan, blood-stained machetes recovered

New housing aid recipient Mohmad Johar Misri (centre) stands with his family at the key-handover ceremony for victims of the Putra Heights gas explosion in Kampung Sungai Baru, Subang Jaya December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

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Sabah BN chairman Bung Moktar dies at 66 after lung, kidney complications

Bung Moktar taking time off for light medical treatment, says Sabah BN secretary

Ringgit hits highest level since June 2021 as US rate cut hopes grow

KL’s flood-defence trio: How the city manages heavy rainfall and avoids major floods

Businessman Albert Tei hit with fresh RM64,924 Sabah mining bribery charge to ex-PM’s aide Shamsul Iskandar

Sabah Bersatu division chiefs say poll rout blame lies with Kiandee and Hamzah, not Muhyiddin

Anwar acknowledges Sabah’s concerns, says ‘legacy issues’ hinder full delivery of federal aid

Housing minister: 18 families return to new homes after Putra Heights gas blast

‘A firm, principled and outspoken figure’: Anwar leads tributes after Bung Moktar dies at 66

Singapore’s booming host club scene has women paying thousands for ‘boyfriend experience’

BAM says Malaysia’s best line-up ready to chase seven badminton medals at SEA Games 2025 in Thailand

Zahid mourns ‘true friend’ Bung Moktar after Sabah BN chief dies at 66

Nearly RM330m needed to repair Malaysia’s monsoon-hit infrastructure, says Works Ministry

Head to Bee Leng Restaurant in Batu Caves for hearty fare like fried fish head and dry-fried ‘yee mee’

India’s biggest airline cancels 1,200 flights, unleashing airport chaos

Finance Ministry says targeted RON95 subsidies not straining Treasury but saving up to RM4b a year

Menumbok–Labuan passenger boat catches fire, forcing frantic swim to safety

SPM candidate killed in Kulim crash after motorcycle collides with concrete mixer lorry

Sabah BN chairman Bung Moktar dies at 66 after lung, kidney complications

KL’s flood-defence trio: How the city manages heavy rainfall and avoids major floods

Nearly RM330m needed to repair Malaysia’s monsoon-hit infrastructure, says Works Ministry

Anwar acknowledges Sabah’s concerns, says ‘legacy issues’ hinder full delivery of federal aid

Parliament wraps up 35-day sitting with 15 Bills passed, including Budget 2026

Dewan Rakyat passes Bills to tighten border checks with biometrics, advanced screening

Dewan Rakyat approves RM14.6b transfer to development fund

Malaysia respects Singapore’s legal process on drug cases, says PM Anwar

No criminal intent behind KLIA bomb hoax, say police

No SOP flaws in military training, parents shouldn’t worry, says defence force chief

Anwar: Malaysia, Singapore make progress on airspace talks for improved flight access

Man arrested for allegedly killing younger brother in Sandakan, blood-stained machetes recovered

Housing minister: 18 families return to new homes after Putra Heights gas blast