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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. 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  / 16 h ago

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

Vehicles are seen on the North-South Expressway on March 19, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

US-Iran war crisis shows Malaysia not built to survive an oil shock, think tank warns

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  / 19 h ago

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

While food supply remains stable for now, higher fuel costs are expected to raise the cost of transport and production, which could eventually push up prices at the checkout. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

US-Iran conflict: What it means for Malaysians’ consumption habits

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said a man and two women aged between 25 and 54, were arrested in Kuala Lumpur on April 2, 2026 and seized three passports bearing Social Visit Pass (Dependent) stickers from the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme that were suspected to be fake. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Immigration Dept nab three Chinese nationals in KL suspected of using forged MM2H stickers to aid US visa applications

Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department (JKDNKA) Wildlife Crime Bureau (WCB) Commander, SAC Mohd Zaki Ashar, said the seizures followed raids on three separate premises in the area. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Police seize RM1.5m in non-halal chicken and pork in Kampung Baru Subang, 32 detained

Environment Department director-general Datuk Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaffar is brought to the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur on April 2, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

DoE chief charged over RM100,000 bribe in Penang road project

Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar delivers a speech during the MADANI Rakyat programme at the Tawau Community Hall on May 11, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

BDR doesn’t mean ‘Baring, duduk, rehat’: Chief Secretary warns civil servants as remote work policy starts April 15

In a war saturated with AI-generated content, even authentic images are increasingly met with doubt. — Picture from social media
World  / 6 h ago

‘AI slop’ floods Middle East war, blurring truth and fiction

A Volvo trailer lorry crashed into a van, sending it into the opposite lane into the path of an oncoming 10-tonne lorry, killing three people in the van and injuring two others at at KM212 of the Johor Bahru-Seremban road on April 2, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Bernama
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

JB-Seremban road crash kills three in van; trailer driver tests positive for meth

Jafry Ariffin (centre) after the courtesy call from Jesselton International who presented a proposal for a cable car project in the Kundasang area. — Picture courtesy of Jafry Ariffin’s office
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Sabah mulls Mount Kinabalu cable car proposal, stresses conservation-first approach

Darren Jack, a Canadian motorsports memorabilia collector from Toronto, poses with the racing helmet worn by late Formula One legend Ayrton Senna in Nagoya on March 30, 2026. — AFP pic
Sports  / 16 h ago

Canadian collector secures Ayrton Senna helmet, turns down million-dollar offers at Japan GP

Proton said March sales rose 15.4 per cent from February and were 12.8 per cent higher compared to the same month last year. Its market share for March is expected to reach 25.1 per cent, with year-to-date share forecast at 27.4 per cent — its highest level since 2017. — Reuters pic
Money  / 19 h ago

Proton says 2026 Q1 sales hit highest level since 2004, driven by EV growth

The hybrid airline, which employs around 3,500 staff, will also offer voluntary unpaid leave, with applications open until April 3 for leave beginning April 6. — Bernama pic
Money  / 16 h ago

Batik Air trims April flights by 35pc as fuel costs soar

This comes amid criticism of Pam Bondi’s handling of the Epstein files and her failure to successfully prosecute several perceived Trump political foes.— Reuters pic
World  / 3 h ago

‘You’re fired’: Trump removes Attorney General Pam Bondi, names Todd Blanche as acting chief

Police said six riders were traced after a 13-second viral clip showed wheelie stunts and loud exhaust revving at the Sungai Bakap RSA. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 24 Jan 2026

Police arrest six youths after viral video shows dangerous riding at Sungai Bakap RSA

Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming said the Bill will be strengthened after wider engagement with residents, experts and stakeholders. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Jan 2026

Nga Kor Ming: More consultations ahead before Urban Renewal Bill is retabled

Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah was en route from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan when he stopped to assist. — Picture via Facebook/Kesultanan Pahang
Malaysia / 24 Jan 2026

Pahang Sultan halts journey on East Coast Highway 1 to aid injured motorcyclist near Temerloh toll

The Penang Fire and Rescue Department said most fires yesterday involved grass and bush areas amid hot, windy conditions. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 24 Jan 2026

Penang firefighters tackle 12 open burnings in 12 hours fuelled by hot, dry weather 

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said irregular stamping at ICQS complexes is a serious integrity breach with national-security implications. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 24 Jan 2026

Immigration chief flags ‘serious security breach’ risk as 92 officers face action over irregular border stamping

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said Malaysia’s delegation at Davos will highlight the country’s push for responsible AI, stronger data governance and sustainable digital development. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 24 Jan 2026

Gobind: Malaysia leans into ‘AI Nation’ push with Davos pitch for sustainable digital growth

Rescuers retrieving the body of a crane operator from a tower crane at Residensi Puncak Austin in Johor Bahru before he was pronounced dead at the scene. — Composite of Facebook pictures
Malaysia / 24 Jan 2026

Crane operator found unconscious 45m up, confirmed dead at Johor construction site

Zhakil Iman Khairil Azhar, 18, the second son of the late Inspector Khairil Azhar Kamaruddin, fights back tears at his father’s grave after the burial at the Tanjung Rambutan Masjid Jamek Islamic Cemetery in Ipoh January 23, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Jan 2026

On exam day, son learns fallen VAT 69 commando’s last gift would also be his goodbye

Loke said Malaysia prioritises value-adding investments amid global uncertainty, citing strong Malaysia–China economic ties. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 24 Jan 2026

Malaysia open to global investors, says Loke, but focus is on value-adding enterprises

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has frozen 14 bank accounts as part of its widening investigation into alleged investment fund misappropriation linked to a well‑known Tan Sri. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 24 Jan 2026

MACC expands investigation into ‘Tan Sri’, freezes 14 bank accounts over alleged RM300m fund misappropriation

The Coroner’s Court in Kota Kinabalu was told yesterday that three incidents unfolded in quick succession at the school dorm before Zara Qairina was found unconscious. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 24 Jan 2026

Inquest witness recounts ‘tense, scary’ dorm incidents on night Zara Qairina was found unconscious

MACC said both suspects, arrested in Ipoh, are being investigated under Section 16(a)(b) of the MACC Act 2009. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Jan 2026

MACC remands senior Navy officer, company director over alleged crony contracts, RM2m suspicious deposits

Dr Joachim says PBS will work closely and comprehensively with the BN machinery to ensure victory for the BN candidates and to retain both seats. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 24 Jan 2026

PBS pledges support for BN in Lamag, Kinabatangan and cautions against internal dissent

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers his speech at the 50th Golden Jubilee Gala Dinner of the Indonesian Higher Education Alumni Association (Papti) at World Trade Centre (WTC) in Kuala Lumpur January 23, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Jan 2026

Govt postpones Urban Renewal Bill to consider 14 improvement proposals, says DPM Zahid

Anwar is slated to open the new Seberang Jaya Hospital as part of his northern-region itinerary today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Jan 2026

Anwar on one-day working visit to Penang and Kedah, to launch Seberang Jaya Hospital, Guar Kepah Archaeological Gallery

Election Commission (EC) secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus (3rd left), EC member Datuk Sapdin Ibrahim (2nd left) and Kinabatangan and Lamag by-elections returning officer Dr Eddy Syaizul Rizam Abdullah (left) observe the labelling process for the standard checklists for ordinary voting at the Kinabatangan District Education Office (PPD) January 22, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Jan 2026

EC reminds Sabah voters not to wear party logos, use phones or bring campaign material to polling centres