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Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa conducts an inspection during Op Selamat 25 for Chinese New Year 2026 at Jalan Raja Laut in Kuala Lumpur on February 15, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Rider’s leg severed in early morning KL crash, Honda City driver arrested

The Ministry of Health (MOH) no longer permits the sale of two cosmetic products, Glowing Nite Treatment and Glowing Herbal Treatment, which have been found to contain scheduled poisons. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Toxic beauty: MOH bans two cosmetic products over mercury and other poisons

The Harumanis mango, a rare seasonal fruit that’s sweet, creamy, and fragrant. — Picture via Facebook/Harumanis Perlis
Life  / 18 h ago

Harumanis: The ‘Musang King of mangoes’ — taste, origin and why now is the time to buy

Tour buses around Kuala Lumpur June 21, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

We can’t pass on rising costs: Malaysia’s tourism industry pleads for urgent govt aid, subsidies

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. Civil servants in the federal territories, Selangor, and state capitals with commutes over eight kilometres can start working from home from April 15. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

WFH for civil servants: Those in FT, Selangor, state capitals with commutes over 8km eligible from April 15

A general view shows the new highway linking Nilai, Labu, and Bandar Enstek in Nilai on April 2, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

What is Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0? Inside Negeri Sembilan’s six-zone economic mega-project

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki today declined to comment on recent reports by Bloomberg. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Azam stays tight-lipped on Bloomberg report: ‘I don’t want to comment’

Deputy Prime Minister and Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers a speech during the ministry’s monthly assembly in Putrajaya on April 2, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Ahmad Zahid: Stop blaming government for fuel prices, Malaysia in ‘crisis preparation mode’

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  / 18 h ago

Trump vows to bomb Iran ‘back to the Stone Ages’ in prime‑time speech, but gives no timeline to end war

An Israeli man carries belongings at the site of a damaged residential building, after Iran launched missiles towards Israel, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Bnei Brak, Israel April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic
World  / 17 h ago

Iran fires missiles at Israel after Trump vows ‘Stone Ages’ strikes

President Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. — Alex Brandon/Pool/Reuters pic
Money  / 18 h ago

Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war as markets roil after Trump speech, oil spikes

File picture of Perdana Putra building, which houses the Prime Minister’s Office, in Putrajaya on March 3, 2025. nergy controls in government buildings will be tightened, including setting air-conditioning temperatures at no lower than 24°Celsius, following the global energy crisis, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Global energy crisis: Putrajaya to cap air-conditioning at offices to 24°C, tighten energy use in govt buildings, says DPM Fadillah

(From left) Malaysia Aviation Group President and Group Chief Executive Officer Capt. Nasaruddin A. Bakar and Chief Financial Officer Boo Hui Yee at the MAG 2025 financial performance announcement in Kuala Lumpur, April 2, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money  / 17 h ago

Malaysia Aviation Group profit more than doubles to RM137m as recovery strengthens amid cost discipline, travel demand

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz speaks during a press conference at Wisma Bernama in Kuala Lumpur on December 2, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Zafrul: Govt needs standby stimulus ready to tackle sustained Middle East crisis

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. A tsunami alert following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia today has now been lifted, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said. — AFP pic
World  / 18 h ago

Indonesia quake damages buildings; tsunami alerts lifted as disaster agency warns of aftershocks

Suspected space debris, measuring 4.26×3.64 metres, was found along the Nenasi coast in Pekan, Pahang on December 30, 2025 and is temporarily stored at Nenasi Police Station for safety and further investigation. — Bernama
Malaysia / 01 Jan 2026

Something out of this world lands on Pekan shore, Atomic Energy Dept says not radioactive

AirBorneo in a statement said during the initial transition period, the MASwings’ brand will continue to be used while AirBorneo gradually rolls out its new brand identity. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 01 Jan 2026

MASwings now under AirBorneo as state-owned carrier assumes full control

Plaza Merdeka staff cleaning up the debris from the fallen ceiling. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 01 Jan 2026

Ceiling at Plaza Merdeka in Kuching drops on NYE, shoppers unharmed

The wrecked Lexus LC500 sports convertible at the scene of the accident along Jalan Stutong in Kuching, Sarawak on January 1, 2026. — The Borneo Post
Malaysia / 01 Jan 2026

Convertible chaos: Firefighters rescue Lexus lover stuck in wrecked car on first day of 2026

The Health Ministry denied that patients who walk into its clinics will not be treated after allegations spread on social media. — Picture from Facebook/KEMENTERIAN KESIHATAN MALAYSIA
Malaysia / 01 Jan 2026

Appointments preferred, but walk-ins not turned away, says Health Ministry

A 32-year-old lawyer is under a six-day remand order till January 4, 2026 after Marang Prison authorities recovered RM16,000 worth of narcotics from an inmate who is his client. Police said the drugs were enough to supply some 800 addicts. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 01 Jan 2026

Lawyer lands in trouble for RM16,000 Marang Prison drug haul, wrongful confinement and extortion

The tragedy occurred when Nor Baizura Shafie reportedly drowned while swimming, and her younger brother Mohd Fazir Shafie’s attempt to save her failed, leaving both siblings swept away and submerged. — Picture from social media
Malaysia / 01 Jan 2026

Tragic beach outing: Two siblings drown at Pantai Sura Tengah in Terengganu

The July LKAN report revealed that three of the seven UKM tenders, totalling RM58.45 million, failed to comply with prescribed procurement procedures. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Jan 2026

MACC probes RM58.45m UKM tenders flagged by Auditor-General over governance lapses

Firefighters extinguish the flames on the car after it crashed on North–South Expressway near the Ipoh toll plaza. — Pictures from social media
Malaysia / 01 Jan 2026

Crash sparks car fire on North–South Expressway near Ipoh toll plaza; couple narrowly escape

Penang Deputy Chief Minister I, Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid (centre) expects the state zakat collection to exceed RM200 million when the final figures are in on January 17, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Zakat Mainpp
Malaysia / 01 Jan 2026

Penang zakat collection rises over 10pc to approach RM200m

The federal government gave Terengganu RM29 million to upgrade its facilities to boost the country’s tourism. — Picture from Facebook/Terengganu Tourism
Malaysia / 01 Jan 2026

Protecting Terengganu’s islands: RM29m federal allocation to improve coastal facilities for VMY

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said he will channel the RM2.67 billion revenue earned in 2025 to Johoreans in the form of development projects, public facilities and welfare initiatives. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Jan 2026

Johor’s 2025 revenue hits record RM2.67b, MB pledges to return it to Johoreans 

Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah previously said the appointment of the new state executive council can proceed with a minimum of four members after PAS decided not to join the state administration. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Jan 2026

Only four Bersatu reps in proposed Perlis exco, says MB

Visit Malaysia Year 2026 is targeting 45 million international arrivals. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 01 Jan 2026

2026 ahead: Here's some of the events and policies to look out for Malaysians

PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari downplayed the impact on Perikatan Nasional following the series of resignations by Bersatu leaders, saying the coalition will continue with ‘revived spirit’. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 01 Jan 2026

Perikatan will move forward with spirit despite  ‘storm of resignations’, says PAS info chief

MetMalaysia director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip, in a statement today, said the affected areas include Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei (Pakan, Sarikei and Meradong), Sibu (Sibu and Selangau), Mukah, Bintulu and Miri (Subis, Beluru, Miri and Marudi). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Jan 2026

MetMalaysia issues continuous rain alert for parts of Sarawak until Jan 3