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Ng Teck Lee and Thor Chwee Hwa in CPIB’s custody on December 3, 2024. — Composite of CPIB photos
Singapore  / 13 h ago

Wife of ex-Citiraya boss jailed over US$51m chip scam linked to bank account misuse in Singapore

Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad reopened to public recently after a 10-month round-the-clock restoration exercise. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

One year on, how Warisan KL has breathed new life back to Kuala Lumpur’s past — and what’s coming up next

Breakfast spread at Uncle Lai Kopitiam. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink  / 17 h ago

Nyonya ‘laksa mee hoon kueh’ steals the (breakfast) show at Uncle Lai Kopitiam in Melaka

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia is currently facing multiple economic challenges, and stressed the need to consider the broader fiscal context. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Anwar: Amir Hamzah to provide explanation regarding govt's allocation to Tengku Mahkota of Pahang

Kota Tinggi District Police Chief, Superintendent Yusof bin Haji Othman, confirmed that police received a distress call from the public at approximately 9am, regarding the fatal incident at Kilometer 57.5 of the Jalan Johor Bahru-Mersing route. — JBPM pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Ferrari crash on Johor Bahru-Mersing road claims lives of two Singaporeans

Sultan Ibrahim (left) meets renowned Russian test pilot and ‘Hero of Russia’ recipient, Sergei Bogdan (right) in Moscow on May 8, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Sultan Ibrahim witnesses Su-57E fighter jet demonstration by ‘Hero of Russia’ pilot in Moscow

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming says Malaysia has the expertise to be a K9 breeding nation. — Pictures from Facebook/Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

‘Home-grown champions’ for Asean: Putrajaya eyes future K9 exports with Bomba’s RM2.4m breeding hub in Penang

Operating hours for 10 public parks under the management of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will be extended, with parks opening earlier from 5.30am until 10 pm to provide city residents with more opportunities for leisure and recreational activities. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Early birds, rejoice! DBKL announces 10 public parks to open from 5.30am to 10pm

Tan Sri Kenneth Eswaran died aged 65 at the Pantai Hospital in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur on May 9, 2026 at about 7am. — Picture from Facebook/Tan Sri Kenneth Eswaran
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Former Indian chambers chief Kenneth Eswaran dies in KL at 65, wake set for Monday in Country Heights house

A poster showing the three Malaysian elephants Dara, Amoi and Kelat at the Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, Japan under a 25-year deal with the Taiping Zoo in Perak. — Picture from Facebook/Tennoji Zoo
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Taiping reject claims of wrongdoing in transfer of Malaysian elephants Dara, Amoi and Kelat to Japanese zoo

A teenage cosplayer was arrested after getting into a scuffle with convicted child sex offender Amos Yee at an anime convention in Suntec Singapore yesterday. — Screengrab via social media and X/Amos Yee
Singapore  / 7 h ago

Singapore police arrest teen cosplayer after attack on convicted child sex offender Amos Yee at anime convention

Transport Minister Anthony Loke (second right) boards a bus after officiating the new route under the BAS.MY Kuching Stage Bus Service Transformation Programme in Kota Samarahan, Sarawak on May 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Putrajaya and Sarawak finalising RM1.8b Bintulu Port takeover deal

Labrador pup ‘Brave’ (right), the son of Lottie born on March 18, 2026, is the newest recruit in the K9 Tracker Dog Unit of the Fire and Rescue Department on May 9, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Bernama
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

‘Brave’ joins Bomba’s K9 unit

Pallegama Hemarathana, 71, was arrested at a private hospital in the capital Colombo where he had sought treatment over the weekend amid an investigation into the alleged abuse of the 11-year-old girl in 2022. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
World  / 13 h ago

Top Sri Lankan Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sexual abuse of underage girl

Yaroslav Rumyantsev shows a photograph of him in Russian captivity on a mobile phone in central Kyiv on February 2, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. According to Ukrainian authorities cited in an OSCE report released in autumn 2025, 89 per cent of the Ukrainian prisoners released from the Russia prison said they had been subjected to ill-treatment whilst in captivity, with 42 per cent of them reporting sexual violence. — AFP pic
World  / 19 h ago

Russia’s hidden prison horror: Ex-guards reveal how Ukrainian POWs are ‘broken like dogs’

The Health Ministry also assured on Monday that the short-term impact of the conflict on Malaysia’s medicine supply remains minimal. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Malaysia’s private hospitals report no disruption to medicine supply despite West Asia war, says APHM

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said that behind the blue uniform worn by officers lie countless stories of courage, sacrifice and selflessness, given without expectation of reward. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

On Police Day, IGP says PDRM’s 219-year legacy shows unwavering commitment to national security

A seven-year-old boy was killed after being hit by a car while crossing the road along Jalan Kota Kuala Muda near here last night. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Seven-year-old boy dies after car hits him while crossing road in Kota Kuala Muda

Home Affairs Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail praised members of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for being ever-ready to perform their duties at any hour and under any circumstances, ensuring the country’s peace and security are upheld. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Saifuddin Nasution commends police for being ever-ready to safeguard the country

The Oxford English Dictionary has added several Malaysian and Singaporean English terms in its latest update, highlighting the region’s linguistic influence on global English. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

From ‘agak‑agak’ to ‘Malaysia boleh’: Oxford English Dictionary adds new Malaysia and Singapore words in latest update

Late last year, Genting Malaysia confirmed plans to introduce a private vehicle charge on Jalan Genting Highlands based on a “user pays” principle to support ongoing maintenance and emergency response needs. — Picture from social media
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Trial run of Jalan Genting Highlands road charge system to start April 2, no payment required

Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) personnel assist a Thai victim who was earlier rescued from a burning ship off the coast of Tanjung Sedili in Kota Tinggi March 25, 2026. — Picture courtesy of MMEA
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

MMEA rescues five Thai sailors from burning cargo ship off Kota Tinggi

MetMalaysia deputy director-general (Operations) Ambun Dindang said Malaysia is currently in the final phase of the Northeast Monsoon (MTL) which is usually characterised by reduced rainfall and hotter and drier weather conditions, especially in the northern and interior areas of the Peninsula. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Hot weather in Malaysia likely to persist until June, warns MetMalaysia

His Majesty, who is also the Honorary Commissioner-in-Chief of PDRM, expressed appreciation for the dedication of police personnel who remain ever ready to carry out their duties regardless of time and circumstances, in safeguarding the security and well-being of the people and the nation. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

King extends Police Day greetings, honours PDRM personnel for dedication

Slow-moving traffic was also reported on the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP) northbound from Puchong Utama to Puchong Intan. — File Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Major highways nationwide hit by slow traffic, accidents and breakdowns

The victim was found unconscious by members of the public at the base of the building around 4.20 pm and was rushed to Hospital Shah Alam, where he was pronounced dead at 5.40 pm. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Shah Alam teen dies after suspected fall from seventh-floor apartment

Tunjong Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) operations commander Azhar Mohamed said the department received an emergency call at 3.20 pm before personnel arrived at the scene with assistance from a water tanker from the Rantau Panjang BBP. —Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Four-hectare forest fire in Kota Bharu brought under control, no casualties reported

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the RPM 2026–2035 sets priorities to ensure teachers can fully focus on teaching and learning (PdP). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Education Ministry to ease teachers’ workload under Malaysia Education Blueprint 2026–2035

Acting Kuala Langat district police chief DSP Mohd Sufian Amin said the suspects, aged between 39 and 45, were detained following a police report lodged at 2.51 pm by a 38-year-old man. ― Picture by Hari Anggara.
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Three held as machete-wielding riot in Teluk Panglima Garang goes viral

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said dialogue, diplomacy and close cooperation among nations remained the only way forward to de-escalate tensions and restore stability. — Picture via Facebook/Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Anwar urges peaceful resolution to West Asia tensions after calls with Bahrain, UAE leaders

Sik District Police deputy chief DSP Safuan Md Noor said the victim, Muhammad Fatah Saiful, a pupil of SK Kota Bukit near here, had left his house at about 2 pm to cycle with some friends. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Eight-year-old boy found drowned in Sungai Muda in Kedah