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Ng Teck Lee and Thor Chwee Hwa in CPIB’s custody on December 3, 2024. — Composite of CPIB photos
Singapore  / 15 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  / 19 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  / 18 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  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 12 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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 13 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  / 15 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  / 11 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  / 8 h ago

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

Gua Musang police chief Superintendent Sik Choon Foo said preliminary investigations found that the accident occurred when the teenage motorcyclist was travelling from Paloh towards Gua Musang. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Lorry driver killed while crossing road after being hit by teen motorcyclist in Gua Musang

(Front row, from left) Lim Guan Eng, Anthony Loke and Chow Kon Yeow attend the 2023 Penang DAP State Annual Convention November 19, 2023. Lim has welcomed party secretary‑general Loke’s move to convene a meeting between him and Chow to resolve the ongoing dispute over the state’s steep quit rent increases. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Mar 2026

Lim Guan Eng pauses public criticism, welcomes meeting with Anthony Loke and Chow Kon Yeow on Penang quit rent dispute

A 24‑year‑old factory operator sustained gunshot injuries to his arm and chest after an argument turned violent in Padang Serai late last night. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 21 Mar 2026

Man injured in Kulim after suspect fires revolver during late‑night dispute

A 10‑year‑old boy from Kuching has died of rabies, marking Sarawak’s third fatality from the disease this year. ― Picture by Alexas Fotos/Pexels
Malaysia / 21 Mar 2026

Sarawak records third rabies death of the year after 10‑year‑old Kuching boy bitten by stray dog

Mursyid Azmi, 25, the son of an Astro AWANI senior editor, died in a road accident at KM85.5 of Jalan Kota Bharu-Machang-Jeli near Kampung Rahmat, Bukit Bunga, Tanah Merah yesterday evening. The incident was reported to involve a Road Transport Department (JPJ) patrol vehicle — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 21 Mar 2026

Kelantan JPJ denies role in fatal crash involving journalist’s son, says viral video of lorry chase is false

Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said the Annual Allowable Cut in Permanent Reserved Forests has been reduced to 890,000 hectares under the 13th Malaysia Plan to support forest conservation. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Mar 2026

International Forest Day 2026: Malaysia cuts logging limit under MP13 to protect forests

Sabah Governor Tun Musa Aman and Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor perform Aidilfitri prayers with thousands of congregants at the Sabah State Mosque March 21, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Chief Minister's Department
Malaysia / 21 Mar 2026

Musa Aman and Hajiji Noor attend Aidilfitri prayers at Sabah State Mosque

Melaka police have busted an online sex scam syndicate offering non-existent services following the arrest of two Malaysians and 13 Chinese nationals in Kampung Lapan, Tengkera. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 21 Mar 2026

Melaka cops arrest 15 in online sex scam targeting Taiwanese victims

Three houses were destroyed in a fire at Kampung Bunut Payong in Kota Bharu March 21, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 21 Mar 2026

Kota Bharu fire leaves three families displaced after homes destroyed on first day of Aidilfitri

Passengers wait in line to board a train at University Station in Kuala Lumpur September 14, 2023. Prasarana has submitted a comprehensive recovery action plan to the Transport Ministry following the recent service disruptions on the Kelana Jaya LRT line. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 21 Mar 2026

Prasarana submits recovery action plan to Transport Ministry to fix Kelana Jaya LRT disruptions

Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (centre) and his wife Datin Sharmin Fazlina Mohd Shukor (3rd, right) take a selfie with some of the guests who attended the Johor Menteri Besar's Aidilfitri Open House at his official residence in Saujana, Johor Bahru March 21, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Mar 2026

Over 20,000 gather at Johor MB’s Raya open house in show of ‘Bangsa Johor’ unity

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has directed his ministry to begin urgent consultations with the Ministry of Finance following concerns over the impact of rising diesel prices on the tourism transport sector. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 21 Mar 2026

Govt studying targeted support for tourism transport sector after diesel price hike, says Tiong King Sing

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, attends the Hari Raya Aidilfitri reception at Istana Negara March 21, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Mar 2026

King and Queen host Aidilfitri reception at Istana Negara, attended by rulers, leaders and diplomats

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook (pictured) called for Lim Guan Eng and Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow to resolve their dispute over revised quit rent rates internally. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 21 Mar 2026

‘Unhealthy and inappropriate’: Loke tells Guan Eng, Penang CM to end public spat on quit rent

Muslims perform special morning prayers on the first day of Syawal to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri at National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur March 21, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 21 Mar 2026

Muslims across Malaysia welcome Syawal with Aidilfitri prayers

A 43‑year‑old foreign man died and five others were injured when a Perodua Myvi skidded off Jalan Garing in Machap Baru after the driver swerved to avoid a dog yesterday. — Picture courtesy of police
Malaysia / 21 Mar 2026

Car plunges into ditch while avoiding dog in Alor Gajah, killing one and injuring five

In the merriment of celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri, the community also needs to be aware of self-care aspects when visiting during the festive season and attending open houses to curb the spread of tuberculosis (TB), which can easily be transmitted to others through the air. — IStock/AFP pic
Malaysia / 21 Mar 2026

Expert urges mask‑wearing and self‑care during Aidilfitri to curb TB spread