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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  / 17 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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 7 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  / 5 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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

A social media still shows the man who allegedly groped a woman outside the Kajang MRT station.
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

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

In a war saturated with AI-generated content, even authentic images are increasingly met with doubt. — Picture from social media
World  / 7 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  / 4 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  / 19 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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 17 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  / 4 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim meets with state leaders in a special session to coordinate Malaysia’s response to the ongoing global energy crisis. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Global energy crisis: Anwar convenes special meeting with state leaders to ensure supply stability

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim interacts with industry representatives during a roundtable meeting in Turkiye as part of his official visit yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jan 2026

Anwar says official visit to Turkiye strengthens bilateral ties, boosts economic cooperation

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, along with the Imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque, Sheikh Ali Umar Yaqoub Abbasi, discussed during their meeting Malaysia’s concerns over the fate of the Palestinian people. — Picture via Facebook/Zahid Hamidi
Malaysia / 09 Jan 2026

Zahid meets Al-Aqsa Mosque imam to discuss future of mosque and Palestinian plight

A spokesperson from the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department’s Operations Centre said the emergency call was received at noon, prompting the immediate deployment of eight firefighters and a fire engine from the Kapit station. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 09 Jan 2026

Firefighters brave remote terrain, cross seven rivers to rescue injured woman in Kapit

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim receives a courtesy visit from former international footballer Mesut Ozil during his official visit to Turkiye yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jan 2026

Anwar meets former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil, Turkish president’s son Necmeddin Bilal Erdogan during final day of Turkiye visit

Melaka Tengah police chief ACP Christopher Patit said the suspects, aged between their 20s and 40s, were detained following a police report lodged at about 4 am yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jan 2026

Six men arrested over scuffle in Melaka Raya, police dismiss shooting rumours

Ying (right) inspects a pork jerky outlet in the town area. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 09 Jan 2026

Sibu Municipal Council targets ‘bak kwa’ outlets after fur complaint, steps up hygiene drive ahead of CNY rush

Wee (right) places the new AED in its box at Stutong Market, witnessed by a MBKS councillor. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 09 Jan 2026

AED at Stutong Market not missing, replaced after use in actual emergency, says Kuching South Mayor

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at a roundtable meeting with industry players in Turkiye during his official visit to the country today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jan 2026

Anwar confident Malaysia-Turkiye US$10b trade target achievable

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the ceremony is not a matter of personal choice nor does it reflect the ideological stance of any leader, but is a long-established diplomatic requirement practised by the Turkish government. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jan 2026

Anwar says Ataturk wreath-laying is mandatory protocol for all heads of state visiting Turkiye

Lawyer Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik said the Umno president will apply for a full acquittal after prosecutors classified his Yayasan Akalbudi case as no further action. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 09 Jan 2026

Lawyer: Zahid to pursue full acquittal after AGC drops Yayasan Akalbudi prosecution

Firefighters carefully free a white cat whose head became stuck in a doorknob during a brief rescue at a house in Kampung Batu 6, Lumadan. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia / 09 Jan 2026

Curiosity stuck the cat in Beaufort: Firefighters called after feline gets head wedged in doorknob

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also extended his regards and prayers for Dr Mahathir to be granted good health, well-being and safety. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jan 2026

Erdogan expresses concern over Dr Mahathir’s health during Anwar’s Turkiye visit

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said having a local representative is a licence condition for major foreign social media companies.— Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 09 Jan 2026

MCMC: Foreign social media firms must comply with Malaysia’s laws once licensed, must appoint local rep

From January 1, 2026, companies for platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube are automatically licensees in Malaysia. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 09 Jan 2026

What can Malaysia do if foreign social media firms ignore local laws? Here’s what lawyers say

Port Dickson police chief Superintendent Maslan Udin said the suspect was detained on December 29, following the arrest of nine others after a public emergency call at 8.05pm on the day of the incident. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 08 Jan 2026

Port Dickson machete fight: Police arrest final suspect, charge six

Shah Alam police chief ACP Ramsay Embol said P Shaswin and A Jesitha were last seen in Taman Alam Megah, leaving together on a motorcycle. They were carrying a backpack at the time. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 08 Jan 2026

Shah Alam police appeal for public help to locate missing teenagers