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Vehicles are seen on the North-South Expressway on March 19, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 8 h ago

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

Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar speaks to reporters after the Opening of the Legal Year 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur on January 12, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

AG: Dashcam video, witness testimony justify murder charge in Klang DUI crash

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  / 8 h ago

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

Thanavitha’s death at age eight on March 26, 2026 at a house in Taiping, Perak with suspicion falling on her biological parents and stepparents who were charged with murder on April 3, 2026 has shattered the town named for ‘great peace’. — Picture via Facebook/ Majlis Perbandaran Taiping
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

An eight-year-old girl dies in Taiping, now her parents and stepparents will stand trial for murder

A social media still shows the man who allegedly groped a woman outside the Kajang MRT station.
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Police hunt man filmed in viral sexual harassment incident at Kajang MRT

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  / 12 h ago

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

Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar, president and group chief executive officer of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), said the expansion reflects the group’s strategic focus on scaling its presence in key growth markets across East Asia while cementing Kuala Lumpur’s position as a strategic gateway. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money  / 7 h ago

Malaysia Airlines to resume direct Kuala Lumpur–Fukuoka flights and launch new services to Shenzhen and Changsha

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and other officials take part in the groundbreaking ceremony of the LSS5 project in Byram, Nibong Tebal on April 3, 2026. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Penang kicks off RM103m solar farm project that could power thousands of homes by 2027

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  / 9 h ago

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

In a war saturated with AI-generated content, even authentic images are increasingly met with doubt. — Picture from social media
World  / 12 h ago

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

The three-vehicle collision happened at Kilometre 212 of Jalan Johor Bahru-Seremban near the Taman Golden Hill intersection in Gemas Baharu on April 2, 2026. A married couple and their relative who drove the van died at the scene, while the driver’s two grandchilden survived with light injuries. — Picture from Facebook/Bernama
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Four-day remand for meth-positive trailer driver in JB-Segamat crash that killed van driver and married couple

TS Kugenthiran, 25, pleads not guilty to two reckless and dangerous driving charges after his car hit two motorcyclists on Jalan Sultan Ismail in Kuala Lumpur on April 2, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Jalan Sultan Ismail red light crash: Man in KL charged with dangerous driving after crashing into two bikers, causing one to lose his leg

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  / 10 h ago

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

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s attempt to reinstate his RM1.9 million lawsuit against ex-attorney-general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas was rejected by the Court of Appeal today. — Pictures by Firdaus Latif/Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 13 Jan 2026

Najib’s bid to revive RM1.9m suit against ex-AG Tommy Thomas dismissed by Court of Appeal

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said many Malaysians, including political parties, individuals, and Members of Parliament, have expressed opposition to such activities, and the authorities will act if organisers attempt to defy the ruling. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Jan 2026

Amirudin: Family-friendly glamping allowed in Selangor, ‘deviant’ themes off-limits

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shaari said the move is aimed at addressing environmental concerns caused by traditional pig farming, including foul odours, water pollution, and other forms of contamination. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Jan 2026

Selangor to move pig farms to Bukit Tagar immediately after Sultan’s decree

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said discussions are ongoing between the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and social media companies to implement age‑appropriate safeguards. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Jan 2026

MCMC to secure social media cooperation to bar under‑16s by mid‑2026, says Fahmi

Dashcam footage shows the brand’s co-founder exiting a Ferrari to confront another driver in a road rage incident in Subang Jaya.
Malaysia / 13 Jan 2026

Stoned & Co co-founder surrenders to police over viral Ferrari road rage incident, probe ongoing for rash driving

The Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah decreed that the government, including the responsible agencies, must pay close attention to and respect the matters concluded by MKI to give meaningful value to the council’s role. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Jan 2026

Sultan Nazrin: Federal, state govts must earnestly follow through on MKI decisions

Perak Ruler Sultan Nazrin Shah inspects the guard of honour during the ceremonial parade marking his 69th birthday celebration at Istana Iskandariah in Kuala Kangsar November 9, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Jan 2026

Perak Sultan urges leaders to prioritise integrity over lust for power and position

The accused Muhammad Nazri Barahama (centre) being escorted by policemen at the Johor Bahru Magistrates’ Court, January 13, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 13 Jan 2026

Trailer driver pleads not guilty to reckless driving causing death on Second Link Highway in Johor

The issue was raised in a social media post by independent preacher Firdaus Wong Wai Hung, who questioned the trend of businesses using ‘friendly’ labels as a marketing strategy. — Picture from Facebook/Firdaus Wong Wai Hung
Malaysia / 13 Jan 2026

Melaka Islamic Religious Dept probes hotel allegedly using ‘gay-friendly’ label after social media buzz

On Sunday, MCMC temporarily restricted access to X’s Grok artificial intelligence tool after regulators said the platform had failed to implement adequate safeguards to prevent the generation of obscene and harmful content, including non-consensual sexual images involving women and minors. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 13 Jan 2026

MCMC mulls legal action against X over Grok deepfake risks, says Fahmi

Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the Special Branch’s success in detecting and launching large-scale operations against Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) under the Internal Security Act 1960 (ISA) since December 2001 thwarted the group’s violent plans in Malaysia. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 13 Jan 2026

Police keeping an eye on extremist groups exploiting religion for national security

The Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) announced that 10 PPS are still active so far involving Serian, Sibu, Bintulu and Sebauh. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Jan 2026

Slight drop in number of flood victims in Sarawak, 10 PPS still active 

Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad was originally scheduled to enter her defence yesterday on three charges of conspiracy before Sessions Court Judge Rosli Ahmad, but the proceedings have been adjourned. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 13 Jan 2026

Zizie Izette, widow of Bung Moktar, seeks to have RM2.8m corruption charges dropped

Former political secretary to ex-home minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad (right), at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur on January 12, 2026, to continue his trial on three corruption charges involving a total of RM350,000. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Jan 2026

Witness: Ex-home minister’s former pol-sec Sayed Amir Muzzakkir demanded RM19m ‘lump sum’ from Nexuscorpgroup over police tender

The Sungai Golok border area of Malaysia-Thailand following the explosion in Narathiwat on Sunday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Jan 2026

Bomb attacks: Police advise Kelantan folk to postpone travel to southern Thailand

Transport Minister Anthony Loke (left) visits the Penang Ferry Museum after officiating its opening in George Town, January 12, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Jan 2026

Transport minister: Penang Port should anchor northern region as main homeport