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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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 17 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  / 18 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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said several measures would be reviewed and expressed hope that Meta would respond to calls to cooperate with MCMC in ensuring its platforms are safer for users in the country. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Communications minister: Government taking action over Meta failing to curb fake accounts

Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is currently in the final stages of securing new sources of supply to ensure the continued availability of Malaysia’s oil supply. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

PM Anwar will announce plan to ensure continuity of national oil supply, says economy 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  / 16 h ago

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

SMK Banggi is located in Pekan Karakit, the only secondary school on the island. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Anwar’s return to Pulau Banggi stirs memories of inspiring 1994 school visit for fisherman’s son turned assemblyman

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says his party’s door is open to all, especially Malays, but they must first apply to join. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Zahid says Umno open to taking in sacked Bersatu leaders under Rumah Bangsa plan

A pedestrian bridge being built over Sungai Kinta near Hugh Low Street in Ipoh, which is set to reshape how people move between Ipoh’s Old Town and New Town. — Picture by John Bunyan
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Park once, walk everywhere: Ipoh plans car-free tourist route with new bridge linking Old and New Towns

A 38-year-old man was attacked with machetes near an eatery in Bukit Kangkar, Sungai Mati, at 7.40pm on Friday. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 15 Mar 2026

Tangkak police hunting three men in white car after deadly machete attack

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the tremor was centred at coordinates 1.7 degrees North and 102.7 degrees East, at a depth of 10 kilometres. — Picture via Facebook/Met Malaysia
Malaysia / 14 Mar 2026

MetMalaysia: Weak 3.2-magnitude earthquake detected in Batu Pahat waters

The suspect, a 48-year-old man, was detained on Tuesday (March 10) following a report lodged by the victim’s 40-year-old father. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 14 Mar 2026

Police arrest headmaster for alleged assault of seven-year-old student

The Malaysian Bar AGM, attended by 433 members, saw nine out of 11 motions passed. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 14 Mar 2026

Anand Raj takes the helm as new Malaysian Bar President, vows to champion core values

Traders are advised to ensure that the 23 controlled items under the SHMMP for Hari Raya Puasa are displayed with pink price tags. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 14 Mar 2026

Johor trade ministry says supplies sufficient, no need for panic buying due to West Asia conflict

Zamri Vinoth has refuted allegations that he has fled the country. — Facebook screenshot
Malaysia / 14 Mar 2026

Preacher Zamri Vinoth denies fleeing, vows to cooperate with police

Police are tracking independent preacher Zamri Vinoth and activist Tamim Dahri, believed to be in Thailand, as authorities seek to bring them back to Malaysia to face charges in court. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 14 Mar 2026

Police working with Thai authorities to locate Zamri Vinoth, Tamim Dahri and return them to Malaysia to face charges

Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan is the new Perikatan secretary-general. ― Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 14 Mar 2026

Perikatan leadership shake-up: Takiyuddin now sec-gen, Azmin demoted to deputy

Migrant workers on their day off outside the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Many foreign workers in the Klang Valley have been heading to the Seremban Immigration office to take part in the Repatriation Programme ahead of Aidilfitri in order to celebrate Aidilfitri with their family at home. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 14 Mar 2026

At Seremban immigration counters, surge in migrant workers from Klang Valley joining repatriation programme to spend Eid at home

A PAS Member of Parliament is set to be named the new Opposition Leader before the end of this month. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 14 Mar 2026

Perikatan chief: PAS MP will be new Opposition leader by end-March

Kemaman district police chief Supt Mohd Razi Rosli said the conditions include traders having a safe place to store fireworks and firecrackers, and have a vendor licence from the local authorities.— Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia / 14 Mar 2026

Police: Traders who violate fireworks sales conditions will have permits revoked

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the programme would require active participation from the industry, similar to old vehicle disposal initiatives implemented by national car manufacturers such as Proton Holdings Bhd and Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 14 Mar 2026

Transport Ministry will consider motorcycle scrappage incentive if industry players support it

Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (second from left) said his Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house will go ahead on schedule as it’s an annual event to celebrate the festive season with the public. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 14 Mar 2026

Johor MB says his Raya open house will proceed as planned, other state govt celebrations will be modest

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to meet PKR members in a mini convention at Klagan Hotel in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah on March 15, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 14 Mar 2026

Anwar heads to Sabah Sunday for National Consumers’ Day and mini PKR convention

Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud (right) said DBKL has appointed 61 contractors to carry out repair and upgrading works at 120 hawker areas in phase 1, which will happen after Hari Raya Puasa. — Picture from Facebook/Jabatan Wilayah Persekutuan
Malaysia / 14 Mar 2026

KL mayor says Lestari Niaga revamp to upgrade 240 hawker spots for 10,000 vendors after Aidilfitri

Federal Territories Mufti Ahmad Fauwaz Fadzil advised Muslims in Malaysia to delay their visit to the UAE for their umrah while the Gulf region is unstable. — Saudi Ministry of Media/Handout via Reuters
Malaysia / 14 Mar 2026

Don’t risk your life: FT mufti tells Muslims to hold off umrah as Middle East heats up