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Ng Teck Lee and Thor Chwee Hwa in CPIB’s custody on December 3, 2024. — Composite of CPIB photos
Singapore  / 10 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  / 16 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  / 14 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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 10 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  / 10 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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

According to the business daily citing Miti minister Datuk Seri Johani Abdul Ghani, one of the key sticking points is a requirement for up to 80 per cent of vehicles assembled locally to be exported, with only 20 per cent allocated for the domestic market. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2026

Report: BYD may rethink Malaysia plans amid Miti’s export, pricing conditions

The National Unity Ministry is drafting guidelines to prevent Members of Parliament (MPs) from touching on sensitive issues of race, religion and the monarchy (3R) during debates in the Dewan Rakyat. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2026

Guidelines on the way: MPs may soon be barred from stirring 3R issues in Parliament

According to the charge, Khairunnisa Ahmad Damanhuri, 41, who had custody of the child, Nour Rania Asyifaa, had neglected the toddler in a manner likely to cause physical injury. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2026

In Seremban, babysitter jailed one year, fined RM15,000 over death of ‘Baby Syifaa’ four years ago 

PBAPP chief executive officer Datuk K. Pathmanathan said the Muda Dam capacity has dropped to a critical 7.19 per cent as of March 28 and can no longer release water into Sungai Muda after significant drawdowns earlier this year for irrigation. — Picture courtesy of PBAPP
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2026

Penang says water supply secure for two months amid dry spell

Eight men pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate’s Court to a charge of intentionally causing injury to three policemen. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2026

Eight men plead not guilty in George Town court to charges of injuring three policemen during scuffle

Muhammad Faiz Ibrahim pleaded not guilty after the charges were read out before Judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Arifin Ismail. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2026

Farmers’ organisation board staff pleads not guilty to RM141,872 embezzlement in Johor Bahru

Some residents of Taman Agropolitan Rantau Manis here have been forced to bathe at highway rest and service areas (R&R), rivers, and transport water from the town located about 40 kilometres away due to the water supply disruption that has persisted for three weeks. — Pixabay pic
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2026

Three-week water disruption in Gua Musang’s Rantau Manis forces residents to bathe at R&R and rivers

A screenshot of a video of the said incident which went viral on social media. Yesterday, Klang Selatan district police chief ACP Lim Jit Huey said a motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a car driven by an individual under the influence of alcohol and drugs on Jalan Raya Barat. — Picture via social media
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2026

Selangor exco calls for maximum jail and caning for fatal drink-driving cases

Former Army Chief Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan and his wife, Salwani Anuar @ Kamaruddin, will have their 11-count illegal proceeds case heard jointly at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur. — Pictures by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2026

Ex-Army chief Hafizuddeain and wife to face joint trial over illegal proceeds

People visit a mall in Doha on March 23, 2026. The Embassy of Malaysia in Doha, Qatar, said in a release that compliance is important to ensure the safety of students and a secure learning environment for all. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2026

Malaysians in Qatar urged to follow safety rules as schools reopen

Penang Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai (4th from left) and Entopia’s chief executive officer Joseph Goh (3rd from left) at the press conference announcing Entopia’s 40th anniversary activities and promotions. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2026

Penang courts tourists from China, India, Asean to offset Middle East and European shortfall

Shah Alam Community Forest’s status as a forest reserve hangs on an upcoming Federal Court decision. — Picture from https://sdsn.org.my/
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2026

Federal Court decision could determine future of Shah Alam Community Forest

The presentation was made by Communications Minister Datuk Ahmad Fahmi Fadzil, who briefed the King on the implementation of ONSA 2025, aimed at making the internet safer for families and children. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2026

King receives update on Online Safety Act to shield children from social media risks

According to a post on the King’s official Facebook page, the meeting included updates on the federal government’s administration and discussions on current issues. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2026

King meets PM Anwar to discuss federal administration, current issues

A man has been remanded for four days from today for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and causing the death of a motorcyclist in Klang. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2026

Driver in his 20s remanded four days after fatal Klang crash hurls motorcyclist onto car roof

During the operation, the python regurgitated the calf in a bid to escape, but the team successfully controlled the situation and completed the capture in about 30 minutes. — Pictures from X/@update11111
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2026

Massive 5.5m python caught feasting on calf in Baling oil palm plantation