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Ng Teck Lee and Thor Chwee Hwa in CPIB’s custody on December 3, 2024. — Composite of CPIB photos
Singapore  / 14 h ago

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

Breakfast spread at Uncle Lai Kopitiam. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink  / 18 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  / 17 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  / 8 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  / 17 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  / 11 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  / 7 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  / 11 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  / 12 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  / 8 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  / 12 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  / 15 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  / 14 h ago

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

A homeowner on Jalan I-Satu, Taman Melawati in Kuala Lumpur found signs of a break-in and the loss of jewellery and watches worth RM800,000 after returning at 11.30pm May 7, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Police hunt burglars who fled with RM800,000 in valuables from Taman Melawati home

LHDN said the approach is a proactive step towards a pilot project involving the pre-filling of tax relief information based on e-invoice transaction data into the Income Tax Return Form for the Year of Assessment 2026. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

LHDN: Start collecting your e-invoices for your tax relief claims

Muhamad Hairi Ishak shows hybrid eels reared at his farm in Kampung Banggol Petani, Tumpat, March 24, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Nearly 30,000 eels lost — but this Kelantan duo turned failure into a farming win

Malaysians are facing rising grocery costs as global energy and shipping disruptions push up food prices, despite stable supply. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Can locally grown/produced food cushion Malaysia from global shocks caused by the US-Iran conflict?

The heatwave currently affecting the country not only increases health risks but may also lead to long-term physiological complications such as heatstroke. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Mar 2026

From sunburn to stroke — experts warn heatwave packs more than discomfort

Sacks of rice displayed for sale at a supermarket in in Kuala Lumpur October 16, 2024. Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 24 Mar 2026

Mohamad Sabu: Malaysia steps up food security measures as West Asia conflict and hot weather bite

The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) rescued a critically injured hornbill found on the ground near a building in the Kuala Baram Industrial Estate, as Miri experienced sweltering heat and bush fires in Lutong on Tuesday. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 24 Mar 2026

Hornbill crashes into building as bush fire haze blankets Miri, firefighters race to save protected bird

A student at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), charged with desecrating the Quran and posting offensive content on social media, has been expelled from the university. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 24 Mar 2026

Student facing court charges over Quran desecration and offensive Threads posts expelled from university

Orange-clad heroes spend Raya fighting bush fire as smoke disrupts celebrations near Desaru. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Mar 2026

Aidilfitri amid the flames: Kota Tinggi firefighters battle 150-hectare blaze through festive season

Traffic flow on several major expressways nationwide showed an increasing trend, with slow-moving traffic reported following a rise in the number of vehicles heading towards the Klang Valley. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Mar 2026

Highway jams stretch north, south and east as Klang Valley-bound motorists make their way home

The current supply of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the country remains stable, with no shortages reported so far, says Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 24 Mar 2026

No shortage here: Armizan says petrol, diesel and LPG supply steady as authorities step up monitoring

Indira Gandhi (centre) and Indira Gandhi Action Team (Ingat) chairman Arun Dorasamy (right) are seen before the meeting with IGP Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail at the Bukit Aman police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur December 10, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 24 Mar 2026

Indira Gandhi’s ex-husband’s Budi95 petrol subsidy account still active; lawyers ask why not suspended

Malaysia recorded RM82.1 billion in trade and investment payments with China, Thailand and Indonesia settled in local currencies as at November 2025, a sharp rise from just RM3.6 billion in 2009. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 24 Mar 2026

Anwar: Malaysia’s local currency trade with China, Thailand and Indonesia surges to RM82b, cutting reliance on US dollar

Scorching temperatures in Penang have done little to deter tourists with popular attractions continuing to draw strong crowds during the Hari Raya and school holiday period. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Mar 2026

Heatwave fails to slow Penang’s holiday buzz as tourists flock to heritage streets and seaside spots

An outdoor LED display in Chuping, Perlis shows the temperature at over 40° Celsius on March 23, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Mohd Fadli Salleh
Malaysia / 24 Mar 2026

Fun in the sun? Perlis at 40°C reshapes 2026 Aidilfitri celebrations for Chuping residents

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained two oil tankers suspected of conducting unauthorised ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering activities near Pulau Jarak, Lumut March 23, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Mar 2026

MMEA swoops in off Lumut, detains two tankers over suspected illegal oil transfer near Pulau Jarak

Malaysia must position itself as a credible and compelling alternative as global investors reassess risk amid the crisis in West Asia, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 24 Mar 2026

Tengku Zafrul urges Malaysia to seize Gulf capital as investors rethink risk in a turbulent world

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that Malaysia strongly condemns the military attacks against Iran in a telephone conversation with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 24 Mar 2026

Malaysia calls for ceasefire as Anwar and Luxon swap views on West Asia turmoil and its ripple effects on global security