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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  / 14 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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 16 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  / 16 h ago

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

File photo of Norhayati Mohd Arifin (right) and Susanna Liew Sow Yoke (left) during the announcement of Suhakam’s public inquiry findings into the disappearances of their husbands, Amri Che Mat and Pastor Raymond Koh, at the commission’s office in Kuala Lumpur April 3, 2019. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

‘A step towards truth’: Susanna Liew hails decision allowing access to special task force report

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said a viral press statement displaying the percentage of student achievement by race for the 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results is untrue. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

MOE denies viral statement on SPM 2025 achievement by race, says deputy minister

Sarawak United People’s Party president Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the sacking of Kuching chairman Datuk Lily Yong Lee Lee is currently under a ‘legal process’. — The Borneo Post
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

SUPP president: Lily Yong’s sacking under legal process

A member of staff poses with a painting entitled ‘Nympheas avec reflets de hautes herbes’ by French artist Claude Monet at Sotheby’s auction house in central London on January 31, 2013. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Authorities say Monet painting linked to 1MDB sold, funds to return to Malaysia

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  / 2 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

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

The restriction on the purchase of RON95 petrol using foreign credit and debit cards at self-service terminals at petrol stations is being enforced in stages nationwide from today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Malaysia enforces foreign card ban on RON95 fuel at self‑service terminals nationwide, effective today

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  / 2 h ago

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

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that Petronas operations remain stable for the period between April and May. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Petronas operations stable, weekly fuel prices to be announced every Wednesday, says comms minister

Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz speaks during a press conference at Wisma Bernama in Kuala Lumpur, December 2, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Tengku Zafrul wraps up Cabinet tenure, addresses China’s jitters over ART pact

The government remains committed to the targeted subsidy approach for RON95 petrol under the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) programme and rejects the World Bank’s proposal to raise it to market price, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Anwar rejects World Bank’s call to raise RON95, keeps price at RM1.99 for Malaysians

The Supply Bill 2026 was passed after all 59 assemblymen present during the sitting voted in favour of it. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Perak passes RM1.61b state Budget for 2026

The demolition operation in Kampung Jawa, Klang for the West Coast Expressway (WCE) Section 3 project is under control and is going smoothly without any untoward incident. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Kampung Jawa demolition drama ends quietly as police keep peace for WCE project

Lawyer Mahajoth Singh (centre), who represents businessman Albert Tei Jiann Cheing, speaks to reporters at the Putrajaya Magistrates’ Court, November 29, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

MACC rejects Lawyers for Liberty’s ‘intimidation’ claim, says notice to Albert Tei’s lawyer issued lawfully

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government has already paid RM42 billion to settle 1MDB’s debts (principal and interest) and commitments from 2018 to date. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Anwar: Govt has repaid RM42b in 1MDB debts but RM9b still outstanding

This file picture shows a view of SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha in Papar. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

‘Maybe’: Teacher hints at link between wardens’ removal and Zara Qairina tragedy

Car loan holders in good standing may qualify for early settlement discounts once the new Hire-Purchase Act abolishes the controversial Rule of 78 interest calculation method. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Malaysian banks to offer ‘goodwill discount’ for early car loan settlement following HP law reform

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad has reprimanded Kenering assemblyman Mohamad Husairi Ariffin for allegedly making false claims over a housing project in the Gerik constituency during the State Legislative Assembly sitting. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Perak MB clarifies Gerik housing project, denies RM50m funding claim

The Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening safety in schools and will not compromise on any form of bullying. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

MOE commits to long-term anti-bullying reforms with 10,000 new teachers and expanded CCTV coverage

Digital payments have become the preferred method for Malaysians, driven by government initiatives like DuitNow QR and growing consumer trust in cashless transactions. — SoyaCincau pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Three in five Malaysians now use digital payments, Ipsos study finds

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has received RM21 million in excise duty from sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for the procurement of Sodium-Glucose Transport Protein 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, which will benefit 49,128 patients, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Sugar tax sweetens healthcare: RM21m funds diabetes and kidney treatments

An aerial view shows a home 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. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Anwar allocates RM500m to repair Malaysia’s flood-damaged public infrastructure

More than 84 per cent of 16.5 million eligible Malaysians, or 13.9 million, have enjoyed the RON95 petrol price of RM1.99 per litre under the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) programme as of Nov 30, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Deputy finance minister: Budi95 records RM5.16b in sales, government projects up to RM4b in savings

Upko deputy president Datuk Donald Peter Mojuntin said the results announced by the Election Commission signal a clear desire among Sabahans for a political landscape shaped by local parties — similar to the model seen in neighbouring Sarawak. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Sabah must seize ‘Sarawak moment’ to assert local political control, says Upko deputy

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today reminded graduates not to be complacent amid rapid modernisation or fall into unhealthy pursuits, urging them instead to become builders of a strong civilisation using the knowledge they have gained. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

King urges graduates to uphold integrity, build strong civilisation