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File picture of a man working from the comfort of home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. The government today announced the implementation of work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for the public sector and government-linked companies (GLCs) effective April 15 as a proactive measure to address the global energy crisis. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Anwar announces WFH for public sector and GLCs from April 15 to ease energy strain

Lorries are seen on the Federal Highway in this file picture dated January 2, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

We cannot hold: Truckers warn of rising costs, halted projects as diesel surge

Kim Na Eun (centre) with her parents and two younger siblings during her Form 5 graduation ceremony last year. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

First South Korean in Malaysia to ace SPM: Kim Na Eun scores 10 A+ including BM

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid (right), wife of the late Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33, during a press conference at the Court compound in Klang, April 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
What You Think  / 17 h ago

What we owe Amirul and his family — Michelle Liu and Jia Vern Tham

The government has refrained from fully floating retail prices at the pump for three consecutive weeks following the outbreak of the crisis in West Asia. Instead, it continues to absorb a substantial portion of subsidy costs for petrol and diesel.. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Finance Ministry: Fuel subsidies maintained but BUDI95 quota reduced to 200 litres, as unsubsidised diesel breaches RM6 mark

Transport Minister Anthony Loke paid a visit to the family of the late Amirul Hafiz Omar. — Picture via Facebook/Anthony Loke Siew Fook
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Anthony Loke visits grieving widow, offers comfort and support after tragic crash in Klang

US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation about the Iran war at the White House in Washington, D.C. April 1, 2026. — Alex Brandon/Pool/Reuters pic
World  / 4 h ago

In speech, Trump says Iran is ‘really no longer ⁠a ⁠threat’

Social Welfare Department tape blocks off a gate at the entrance to a care home in Subang Jaya September 12, 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Unlicensed, unregistered, unchecked: The Selangor children’s home where boys were allegedly abused for 10 years

Police officers look at a building of the North Sumatra's National Sports Committee of Indonesia (KONI) damaged following a severe 7.4-magnitude offshore quake in Manado, North Sulawesi on April 2, 2026. — AFP pic
World  / 4 h ago

Magnitude 7.4 Molucca Sea earthquake in Indonesia triggers tsunami alerts for Malaysia and the Philippines

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Army corporal arrested after seven soldiers assaulted at Bentong camp; one in ICU

Smoke rises from the site of a strike in Tehran on April 1, 2026. An AFP journalist reported several huge explosions in the west of the Iranian capital Tehran on April 1 afternoon. — AFP pic
World  / 4 h ago

Latest in Middle East conflict: Trump to address nation, Iran calls US demands ‘irrational’, Iranian foreign minister wounded in strike

The sources told Bernama that the suspect is believed to have submitted false claims for travel, transport, accounting fees, the purchase of generators and diesel, credit card payments, as well as claims for entertaining, property and personal protective equipment, petty cash, miscellaneous expenses, landscaping work, and salaries. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Who’s counting? MACC detains man after racking up RM4m in alleged fraudulent claims

A combination photo shows two individuals being questioned over a fake news incident. — MCMC pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Fake news, real trouble: MCMC tracks down five users behind TV3-style fuel price hoax

Muar MP Syed Saddiq shared a video of his proposal to actress-singer Bella Astillah atop Mount Kinabalu. — Facebook screenshot
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Peak romance: Why Syed Saddiq’s proposal left Bella Astillah breathless at 4,000 metres

The Johor Immigration Department detained four Chinese nationals for using fake passports and overstaying in the country. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Johor immigration swoops on luxury apartment, detains Chinese nationals with fake Mexican passport

Former Perlis mentri besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man arrives for his trial on 10 charges of submitting false claims and receiving money from unlawful activities at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court, Kuala Lumpur, December 3, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Dec 2025

Ex-Perlis MB accused of false claims asked for refunds to manage overseas trips himself, witness tells court

The Sarawak government will give state civil servants Special Financial Aid equivalent to two months’ salary, to be paid this month at a cost of RM131 million, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Dec 2025

Sarawak to give civil servants two months’ bonus, RM700 in for federal staff serving in state

Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Mohamed Fadzli Hassan said the decision was endorsed at the state executive council meeting today. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 03 Dec 2025

Kelantan approves SOP for gold panning licences, applications to open early 2026

Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) on Human Rights, Elections and Institutional Reform chairman William Leong Jee Keen said that since the act came into force, it had raised questions regarding fairness, transparency and the protection of human rights. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 03 Dec 2025

Act 747: Parliamentary committee calls for review of key provisions to safeguard human rights

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the 4.951-kilometre stretch, previously known as Miri Work Package 12 under Phase 2 of the Pan Borneo Highway (LPB2), is currently in the pre-construction phase. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Dec 2025

Miri section of Trans Borneo Highway to begin construction in early 2026, says works minister

Deputy Chief Minister II and Sabah Finance Minister, Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun, said he has 10 days remaining to finalise the Budget details before its presentation at the Sabah State Legislative Assembly in Kota Kinabalu. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 03 Dec 2025

Sabah Budget 2026 to be tabled on December 12, says state finance minister

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said attends the Third Meeting of the Third Term of the 15th Parliament’s Dewan Rakyat sitting at the Parliament building, Kuala Lumpur today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Dec 2025

Malaysia passes historic Anti-Bullying Bill 2025 to protect children, set up tribunal

A discipline teacher told the Coroner’s Court that a ragging culture exists among senior students at SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha, during testimony in the inquest into the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Dec 2025

‘Yes, ragging exists’: Teacher in Zara Qairina inquest admits to culture involving male students, but not among girls

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during Ministers’ Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat, Kuala Lumpur yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Dec 2025

PM Anwar heads to Singapore tomorrow for 12th leaders’ retreat with eye on trade, regional issues

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad has said the state will not be affected by the federal suspension on raw rare earth exports as its Gerik pilot project continues under a special federal approval. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Dec 2025

Perak not affected by federal govt short-term REE export ban, says MB

Wangsa Maju district police chief ACP Mohamad Lazim Ismail said the police received a report regarding the incident last night and the case has been classified as sudden death. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 03 Dec 2025

Man dies after fall while retrieving pickleball at KL sports facility

In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said the reappointments enable the three ministers to continue carrying out key responsibilities crucial to policy continuity. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 03 Dec 2025

Anwar welcomes reappointment of three ministers as senators

The Kota Kinabalu High Court today heard the Attorney-General’s Chambers object to an NGO’s bid to halt the inquest into Zara Qairina Mahathir’s death, with the AGC arguing the proceedings are lawful and the applicant lacks ‘locus standi’. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Dec 2025

AGC: NGO has no standing to halt Zara Qairina inquest already hearing 56 witnesses

The remains of a coastal wall are seen in Kampung Tanjung, Kuala Nerus, on September 25, 2025, after a collapse believed to be caused by coastal erosion. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Dec 2025

Deputy minister: No special fund, but govt prioritising RM296m emergency works as coastal erosion worsens from floods, waves

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends the launch ceremony of the First Perodua Electric Vehicle (EV) at the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) in Kuala Lumpur on December 1, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Dec 2025

As vacancies grow, Anwar says to decide on new Cabinet line-up ‘soon’

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu said that in 2024, the SSR of coffee was recorded at 33.2 per cent, thus showing the need to import coffee beans to meet the demand of the local market. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 03 Dec 2025

Why does Malaysia import most of its coffee beans? Local supply meeting only 33pc of demand, says minister