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Ng Teck Lee and Thor Chwee Hwa in CPIB’s custody on December 3, 2024. — Composite of CPIB photos
Singapore  / 11 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  / 17 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  / 15 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  / 14 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  / 14 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  / 5 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  / 8 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  / 9 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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 12 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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Marhamah Rosli, said the government is tightening compliance with the Entertainment Guidelines in Islam (Second Edition 2014), approved by the National Fatwa Committee, to ensure religious reality TV programmes’ original objectives are not undermined by individual misconduct. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Mar 2026

Govt to keep religious reality shows on air, tighten compliance rules, says deputy minister

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the monitoring will not only focus on the execution of projects, but also on strategies and objectives outlined under the 13MP.
Malaysia / 02 Mar 2026

Economy Ministry to launch MyRMK monitoring system for 13th Malaysia Plan in 3Q 2026

Chief Justice Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh at the launch of the International Commercial & Admiralty Division (ICAD) at the Kuala Lumpur High Court in Kuala Lumpur, March 2, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 02 Mar 2026

‘Time is money’: Malaysia launches new court division for international commercial cases; nine-month timeline eyed

Penang Deputy Chief Minister I, Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid, who also heads the Penang State Islamic Religious Council (MAINPP), arrived at the MACC office in George Town, Penang, this morning to give a statement regarding allegations of abuse of power in a land purchase involving zakat funds. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 02 Mar 2026

Penang deputy chief minister quizzed by MACC over alleged misuse of zakat funds

MCMC said it is working closely with social media platforms, including Threads, Facebook and TikTok, to ensure appropriate measures are taken, including blocking access to the content in Malaysia. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 02 Mar 2026

MCMC moves to curb recirculation of old Quran‑insult video linked to Singaporean national

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim used this morning’s parliamentary session to denounce the United States and Israel’s military strikes on Iran, calling them a blatant breach of international law and reiterating his demand for an immediate ceasefire. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Mar 2026

Anwar condemns US and Israel strikes on Iran in Dewan Rakyat, calls for ceasefire

Penang police have arrested two more men to assist in investigations into the attack on a man at a shopping mall along Jalan Kelawai. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 02 Mar 2026

Police nab two more youths in Penang mall assault case, bringing total suspects to six

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, said support for PKR remained solid despite facing a political situation described as ‘chaotic’. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Mar 2026

PKR welcomes nearly 5,000 new members as Anwar says confidence in party remains strong despite political chaos

Motorists drive past a plume of smoke rising from a reported Iranian strike in the industrial district of Doha on March 1, 2026. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 02 Mar 2026

Government keeps close watch on Middle East turmoil, confirms Malaysians accounted for in Oman

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said more than 84,000 patients have received assistance through the Medical Assistance Fund. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Mar 2026

Over 84,000 patients benefit from RM788m medical aid fund as Health Ministry vows no Malaysian left behind

In an Instagram post, Tengku Zafrul said several Malaysia Airlines flights have had to turn back or be diverted after airspace over parts of West Asia was closed or restricted. ― File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 02 Mar 2026

Flight disruptions and rising costs: Tengku Zafrul warns Malaysia feeling impact of US-Iran tensions (VIDEO)

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has announced 26 additional train services from March 17 to 29 in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 02 Mar 2026

KTMB adds 26 extra trains for Hari Raya, offering 285,000 seats to ease balik kampung rush

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the breaking of fast event with local community leaders at the Seri Perdana Complex in Putrajaya, March 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Mar 2026

Anwar: Madani govt will not tolerate insults or desecration of the Quran

The prime minister also expressed his condolences to the people of Iran on the passing of their Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the attack. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Mar 2026

Anwar to table motion condemning US‑Israel attack on Iran in Dewan Rakyat today

Cargo ships and tankers are seen off coast city of Fujairah, in the Strait of Hormuz in the northern Emirate on February 25, 2026. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 02 Mar 2026

Malaysian vessels urged to steer clear of Strait of Hormuz amid regional security tensions

The Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Central Leadership Council has decided to suspend Penang state executive councillor Fahmi Zainol from all party posts with immediate effect. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 02 Mar 2026

PKR suspends Penang exco Fahmi Zainol pending trial over alleged assault on wife