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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

Severe heat and water shortages since early March 2026 are threatening to disrupt tap water supply as well as farms and fisheries in Kedah and Perlis. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 23 Mar 2026

As temperatures soar, Kedah and Perlis worry about drying rivers and shrinking reservoirs 

A ‘mercun bola’ firecracker, similar to the one said to have been used in the incident that purportedly injured several people on the eve of Hari Raya Puasa in Tobiar, Pendang on March 20, 2026, as Kedah police seek to verify claims of a firecracker mishap. — Pictures from Facebook/Farid Qasya MD/Asal Jujur
Malaysia / 23 Mar 2026

Kedah police checking hospitals after viral claims of ‘mercun bola’ injuries in Pendang

Bukit Mertajam Hospital’s Board of Visitors spokesperson Ng Yi Cheah (centre) with the police report. — Pic courtesy of Ng Yi Cheah
Malaysia / 23 Mar 2026

Bukit Mertajam Hospital dismisses claims of relocation to avoid disrupting temple

Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the 29-year-old’s body was recovered after the department received an emergency call from the public at 8.35 am. —Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 23 Mar 2026

Bangladeshi man drowns after falling into river in Perak

State Immigration director Datuk Mohd Rusdi Mohd Darus said these factors have led to the existence of numerous ‘rat trails’ (illegal routes) along the coastline, with areas such as Kota Tinggi, Mersing, and Pontian becoming primary targets for syndicates smuggling illegal immigrants from Indonesia. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 23 Mar 2026

Johor Immigration cites extensive borders, evolving syndicate tactics as key challenges

Residents of Kampung Seberang Lubok Nibong in Marudi, Sarawak celebrate a brighter Hari Raya Aidilfitri this year, as electricity reaches the village for the first time after more than 40 years. — Picture from Facebook/Gerawat Gala
Malaysia / 23 Mar 2026

After 40 years in the dark, Marudi village lights up just in time for Raya

(From left to right) Datuk Alvin Runggah Jimbun, Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department Datuk Jefferson Jamit, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, Machan assemblyman Allan Siden Gramong, Katibas assemblyman Lidam Assan, and others gather for a Thanksgiving Dinner in Kapit on March 22, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Alexander Nanta Linggi
Malaysia / 23 Mar 2026

Future of Kapit seat: Nanta signals Alvin Runggah as next parliamentary candidate

Acting Head of State Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar speaks to reporters on March 22, 2026 in Kuching, Sarawak. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 23 Mar 2026

From 82 to 99? Sarawak assembly approves 17 new state seats, but Election Commission has final say

An Israeli self-propelled howitzer artillery gun fires rounds towards southern Lebanon from a position in the upper Galilee in northern Israel near the border on March 20, 2026. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 23 Mar 2026

Health Ministry: Malaysia’s medicine supply stable despite West Asia conflict

Melaka Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief Supt Muhammad Zaki Ramat said the crash also involved a SYM VF3i motorcycle and a Proton Saga car. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 23 Mar 2026

Soldier killed in crash involving two motorcycles and car in Alor Gajah

Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup, said the effort includes integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics into the Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (MHEWS), in line with current climate challenges. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Mar 2026

NRES strengthens weather monitoring with AI, big data to tackle climate change

State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said that the new route, to be operated by Qingdao Airlines, represents a crucial development in strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in tourism, trade and cultural exchanges. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 23 Mar 2026

Penang to launch first direct flight from Qingdao, boosting tourism and trade links

Fireworks gone wrong: Fire at a temporary stall in Taman Pekaka, Nibong Tebal on March 22, 2026 sent its fireworks merchandise shooting off into all directions, scaring passersby as well as nearby shopowners and their patrons, though no casualties were reported. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 23 Mar 2026

Safety first, celebration second: Housing minister orders review after seventh fireworks stall fire destroys property

His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim are seen at Istana Bukit Tunku March 19, 2026. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia / 23 Mar 2026

Anwar wishes Sultan Ibrahim health and blessings on official birthday

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said every weather forecast and warning issued serves an important purpose, which is to ensure that the safety of the people is always protected. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Mar 2026

Zahid thanks meteorologists for safeguarding public safety on World Meteorological Day

Tuaran MP Datuk Wilfred Madius Tangau’s (pic) statement regarding the “countdown” for Sabah’s 40 per cent revenue claim does not reflect the full scope of the ongoing negotiation process, said Datuk Jerry Ambuting Mohd Said. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 23 Mar 2026

Sabah’s 40pc revenue claim negotiations cannot be rushed, says former Rela state honorary president