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Ng Teck Lee and Thor Chwee Hwa in CPIB’s custody on December 3, 2024. — Composite of CPIB photos
Singapore  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 11 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  / 10 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  / 14 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  / 11 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  / 14 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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 15 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  / 17 h ago

‘Brave’ joins Bomba’s K9 unit

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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said any decision involving Suka Menanti assemblyman Dzowahir Ab Ghani and Sungai Tiang assemblyman Abdul Razak Khamis, must follow due process and receive the consent of the Kedah ruler. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Kedah govt to seek Sultan’s consent over fate of two Bersatu-sacked reps

Sarawak Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah speaks at press conference in Kuching on May 8, 2026. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Proposed care law for ageing parents should consider support systems for families, says Sarawak minister

A Lamborghini Huracan is seen parked on the road. Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh is pushing the government to rechannel fuel subsidies from the T20 group to B40 and M40 groups. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Redirect fuel subsidies from T20 to B40 and M40, Umno Youth chief tells govt

A car believed to belong to activist Cikgu Chandra after it was set on fire in Taman Kinrara, Puchong. — Picture via social media
Malaysia / 19 Mar 2026

Suspect in Cikgu Chandra attack case alleges torture in police custody

A man has been reported missing after he was believed to have been swept away by strong river currents while attempting to cross a river in the Ulu Temburong area. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia / 19 Mar 2026

Border survey team member missing after being swept away by river currents in Ulu Temburong, says Sarawak Fire Dept

Police carried out three traffic dispersal operations at several key locations, following an increase in vehicles due to those returning to their hometowns for Hari Raya Aidilfitri, entering the state via Jalan Kuala Lipis, Pahang-Gua Musang yesterday. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 19 Mar 2026

Police carry out three traffic dispersal ops in Gua Musang to ease Aidilfitri congestion

The Malaysian Highway Authority continues to enhance its preparedness by deploying Emergency Response Teams at 12 strategic locations and activating 873 closed-circuit television cameras throughout the country’s highway network to monitor traffic movements in conjunction with the Aidilfitri celebrations. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 19 Mar 2026

LLM ramps up Aidilfitri preparations with deployment of emergency response teams, activates 873 CCTVs

Traffic flow on major highways nationwide worsened post-iftar, following a surge in vehicles heading back to hometowns for the Aidilfitri celebration. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 19 Mar 2026

Heavy post‑iftar traffic yesterday as Rawang crash adds to northbound congestion

A customer utilises the Setel application to access the Budi Madani RON95 (BUDI95) subsidy at the Petronas Sri Hartamas station in Kuala Lumpur on September 30, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Mar 2026

Fuel prices surge again: RON97 up 70 sen, diesel hits RM4.72 amid US-Iran conflict

Malaysians have learned from the past 'surprise' Raya announcement and are better prepared. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 19 Mar 2026

Friday or Saturday? Malaysians ready either way for Aidilfitri

Different varieties of imported dates from the Middle East on display at Al Badr Trading in Danau Kota, Setapak. — Picture by Kenneth Tee
Malaysia / 19 Mar 2026

Enjoy your iftar dates now: Local wholesalers say prices, supplies unaffected by Middle East conflict but that could change

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the state would observe the additional holiday regardless of whether 1 Syawal falls on Friday (March 20) or Saturday (March 21). — Picture By Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 18 Mar 2026

Doesn’t matter what day is Raya, Kedah will holiday on Monday anyway

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the recent presence of two United States Navy vessels in Penang was a routine port of call for logistical purposes that had received official approval from the Malaysian government. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 18 Mar 2026

US Navy vessels’ Penang stop was routine, approved by govt, says Khaled Nordin

Felda and the Terengganu state government today signed a settlement agreement to streamline the land ownership status of commercial plantations in six districts in the state. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 18 Mar 2026

Felda, Terengganu reach settlement on long‑running plantation land ownership issues

Malaysians preparing to celebrate Aidilfitri are advised to remain vigilant over weather conditions, with dry and hot weather expected across most parts of the country from March 20 to 23. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 Mar 2026

Stay alert: MetMalaysia forecasts hot, dry Aidilfitri, public advised to stay hydrated, says minister

In a statement issued at 4 pm, MetMalaysia said the adverse weather is forecast to affect the whole of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, as well as several areas in Selangor - Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak, Petaling, Kuala Langat and Sepang. — Picture via Facebook/MetMalaysia
Malaysia / 18 Mar 2026

Storm, heavy rain warning for four states, KL, Putrajaya until 7pm

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department Director Datuk M. Kumar displays seized vehicles during a press conference at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) in Kuala Lumpur on March 18, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 18 Mar 2026

Car cloning in Malaysia: How syndicates turn stolen cars into ‘legitimate’ deals

The accused, charged with assault, told the Sessions Court on March 18, 2026 that ‘my wife married the man (the victim) without us being divorced’. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 18 Mar 2026

Jobless man lands in dock for hurting wife’s new hubby with spanner in Dang Wangi

A number of Johoreans are reducing their spending this Raya Aidilfitri by shopping for bargains and keeping to the essentials only. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Mar 2026

Johor folks go modest this Raya, buying essentials and recycling decor amid cloudy economy