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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

Samirah Muzaffar (left) and her lawyer leave the Court of Appeal in Putrajaya, September 19, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Federal Court to hear prosecution’s appeal in Cradle Fund CEO Nazrin Hassan murder case in January

An artist rendition of the Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC) – a flagship 7,290-acre integrated development hub located in Sedenak. – Picture courtesy of JLand Group
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

JLand unveils 7,300-acre Ibrahim Technopolis as flagship hub for Johor–Singapore SEZ

The exhumation of Palapes trainee Syamsul Haris Shamsudin at the Kampung Rinching Ulu Muslim Cemetery on Aug 29, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Palapes cadet Syamsul Haris’ death reclassified as murder after AGC orders, Bukit Aman confirms

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states, effective until 8pm today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

MetMalaysia: Seven states to experience thunderstorms, heavy rain this evening

In an official statement today, seventeen assistant ministers and six nominated assemblymen were sworn in at Istana Seri Kinabalu, but their ministries were not named. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Sabah Cabinet intrigue deepens as 17 assistant ministers and six assemblymen sworn in without portfolios

Police have arrested a man over his suspected involvement in the discovery of an object resembling a bomb at a 24-hour sundry shop in Manjung Point, Sitiawan, yesterday. — Bernama pic/Manjung police
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Police arrest man over fake bomb scare at Sitiawan sundry shop

Tanjong Kapor assemblyman Datuk Ben Chong Chen Bin, who is expected to be given an assistant minister’s post today said he accepted the reality that there would be no Chinese deputy chief minister post as promised by chief minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor if GRS won. — Picture from Facebook/Ben Chong
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

GRS’s sole Chinese assemblyman says Cabinet posts reflect voters’ choices

Appointed assemblymen are constitutional privileges given to the government which can serve to strengthen its majority in the State Assembly but also serve as minority voices where it can be lacking.
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Constitutional lawyer Roger Chin expected to be among six appointed assemblymen in Sabah

Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said the party’s commitment has always been rooted in integrity, and leadership must be earned through the trust of the people. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Warisan denies ‘buying’ reps as party rejects claims of bid to form Sabah govt

A police corporal today pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court to two counts of robbing two sundry shop assistants last month. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Police corporal pleads not guilty to robbing sundry shop assistants in Kota Bharu, bail set at RM18,000

Lahad Datu division chief Sharif Musa Sharif Mabul said Umno’s six seats have placed the party squarely in the position of kingmaker in the aftermath of the state election — and warned its partners and rivals alike against dismissing the party’s role. — Picture from Facebook
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

‘Umno not beggars, we are kingmakers’: Lahad Datu Umno chief asserts party’s decisive role in Sabah govt formation

Special Select Committee on Women, Children, and Community Development chairman Yeo Bee Yin, during a briefing in the Dewan Rakyat today said one of the committee’s recommendations is to establish the National Centre of Excellence in Mental Health (NCEMH) as the national agency for children’s mental health. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Children’s mental health needs more than teachers, says Yeo as panel urges national centre

Mohamad Aswadi Yah, 46, also known as ‘Abuya’ who is the director of a ‘pondok’ education centre, pleaded not guilty after all charges were read before Sessions Court Judge Rohatul Akmar Abdullah in Ayer Keroh, Melaka, before requesting a trial, according to a report published in ‘Berita Harian’ today. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

‘Pondok’ school operator slapped with three more sexual crime charges involving 16-year-old student in Melaka

The compliance rate for the use of automatic speed limit devices (SLD) in the first phase has risen to 48.37 per cent as of Dec 1, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Compliance with speed limit devices surges to 48pc after strict enforcement, says Loke

In the statement released today, STAR president Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan said that the party was keeping to its word of an all-local party stance. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

With just two seats, Jeffrey Kitingan keeps Sabah’s STAR in opposition as Bingkor rep gets direct-appointed assistant minister role

The individual killed in a shooting incident at Taman Mesra Indah, Klang, last Saturday had three prior criminal records related to drugs. — Picture via social media
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

No arrests yet as police reveal Klang shooting victim had drug-related criminal past