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Ng Teck Lee and Thor Chwee Hwa in CPIB’s custody on December 3, 2024. — Composite of CPIB photos
Singapore  / 18 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  / 12 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  / 11 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  / 15 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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 15 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  / 16 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  / 16 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  / 19 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  / 15 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  / 18 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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 11 h ago

PM Anwar will announce plan to ensure continuity of national oil supply, says economy minister

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said those who have given statements include employees and the owner of the centre, as well as the infant’s parents. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 12 Mar 2026

Police record statements from 12 in probe into baby’s death at Seberang Jaya childcare centre

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said that some party leaders had announced the dissolution of their divisions, when in fact only the Supreme Leadership Council (Majlis Pimpinan Tertinggi, MPT) has the authority to do so. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 12 Mar 2026

Bersatu not ‘dead’, says Muhyiddin amid internal party shake-up

Prime Minister’s wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said Ramadan was not merely a time to endure hunger and thirst, but also an opportunity to cleanse the heart, deepen faith and cultivate empathy for those facing difficulties. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Mar 2026

Dr Wan Azizah says Ramadan should inspire compassion and support for the needy

MCMC said it is also working closely with the police to ensure firm and swift action can be taken. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 12 Mar 2026

MCMC seeking identity of ‘Dickie Borneo’ over alleged Quran insult online

According to ‘The Star’, Malaysia Airlines will implement the surcharge increases in two phases. Phase 1, effective yesterday, applies to all points of sale except Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and the Philippines, while Phase 2, starting March 25, covers those excluded markets. ― File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 12 Mar 2026

Flights set to cost more as regional carriers adjust for soaring fuel prices amid Middle East tensions

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said Zamri Vinoth (pic) is being called in following a police report lodged against him on March 8. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 12 Mar 2026

Penang police to summon preacher Zamri Vinoth over alleged racist, provocative remarks

According to police, the victim was found in front of his home with at least three stab wounds to the left side of his chest. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 12 Mar 2026

Phone dispute turns deadly in Sungai Udang: Melaka man stabbed to death with machete by acquaintance 

A man was killed after falling from the third floor of a residential block while attempting to escape during a police raid at a unit on Jalan Gombak last night. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 12 Mar 2026

Police raid turns fatal on Jalan Gombak: Man dies after jumping from third floor to flee motorcycle theft bust

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the Road Transport Department (JPJ) has been instructed to ensure enforcement is at the highest level. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 12 Mar 2026

Loke: Heavy vehicles banned on March 19-20, 28-29 for Aidilfitri travel

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the government must be prepared in all aspects of planning to face the possible impact of the conflict on the country’s economy. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Mar 2026

Loke: Govt curbing discretionary spending amid West Asia conflict uncertainty

The crash occurred at around 5am, with one of the vehicles catching fire following the impact. — Screengrab from Facebook/
Malaysia / 12 Mar 2026

Flames before dawn: Car blaze after crash on Jalan Tun Razak snarls KL traffic

Malcolm Owens, an Australian public transport expert with four decades of experience in helping to design and operate metro systems in Asia, said recently that other systems proposed such as the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART), while potentially costing less, was not cost effective and would not cope well with the traffic and passenger increases projected for Johor Bahru. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 12 Mar 2026

An APM/LRT system for JB’s metro line is the way to go as city counts down to RTS, says international public transport expert

Local community leaders say the changes currently seen on the ground form only the first phase of a wider upgrading plan, with additional improvements expected in a second stage. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 12 Mar 2026

Roads being redesigned in Brickfields: What and why it is happening

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike targeting an area in Beirut’s southern suburbs on March 11, 2026. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last week when Hezbollah attacked Israel in response to the killing of Iran’s supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 11 Mar 2026

Fahmi: Special committee to assess economic impact of US-Iran conflict to start work tomorrow

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the suspects, two men and a woman aged 22 to 28, were detained during operations on Monday and Tuesday following several weeks of intelligence gathering. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 11 Mar 2026

Penang cops bust RM1.6m drug haul, arrest three including couple

Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, on Dec 5 last year, was charged at the Shah Alam Sessions Court with one count of corruptly obtaining RM62,924 from Tei at a bank in Country Heights, Kajang between Nov 28, 2023 and Sept 23, 2024. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 11 Mar 2026

Sessions Court told probe can continue against Shamsul Iskandar despite existing charges