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Malaysia / 0 m ago

Govt allocates RM2.5m for National Wesak Conference, wider community outreach

Umno supreme council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan (top, left) during his working visit to the Johor Bahru Public Works Department (JKR) office in his capacity as the deputy works minister, April 16, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 6 m ago

Umno to decide tomorrow on comeback bids by ex-members under ‘Rumah Bangsa’ push

Maybank Kota Kemuning branch assistant manager Alfian Othman is seen leaving the court after testifying in Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s corruption case at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Firm used overdraft to pay Bersatu RM1m in 2022, court hears in Muhyiddin power abuse trial

Datuk Fadil Marsus reportedly said four armed men robbed a gold shop on Jalan Tun Sambanthan this morning, fleeing with 21 trays of jewellery weighing about 15kg. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 56 m ago

Armed robbers hit Brickfields gold shop, flee with RM9.7m jewellery

Mayor Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud said at least five photo touts were detained during each operation, with their equipment also seized. — File picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 1 h ago

DBKL steps up enforcement every two days to tackle street photo touts in KLCC tourist hotspot

Ministers Hannah Yeoh, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and other officials stand beside an abandoned car being collected for disposal at PPR Pantai Ria in Kuala Lumpur on April 16, 2026. — Photo by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Move it or lose it: DBKL goes on a 4,500-vehicle towing spree

S. Valan, 31, who had custody of the four victims — two boys aged 11 and 17, and two girls aged eight and 16 — was charged at the Selayang Sessions Court here with four counts of causing physical harm to all the victims. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Welfare home owner pleads not guilty to abusing four minors, operating unregistered Batu Caves centre

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim welcomes his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese at an official welcome at the Perdana Putra Complex, in conjunction with his three-day official visit to Malaysia from April 15 to 17. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Anwar and Albanese deepen food supply cooperation as global supply chains face pressure

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the move is expected to be implemented by the end of June, subject to final review. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Malaysia targets June rollout of social media curbs for under-16s, Fahmi says

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil delivers a speech at the Communications Ministry’s monthly assembly at the Communications Ministry today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Fahmi says 299 fake posts on global energy crisis removed as Malaysia intensifies online crackdown

In a statement addressing the state’s long-term energy security, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said Selangor can no longer rely solely on conventional sources like gas or coal, as the state looks to insulate its operations and the public from the volatility of global diesel and energy prices. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

War-driven energy shock pushes Selangor to fast-track diversified energy mix

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (second from right) accompanied Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the official welcome ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex today, in conjunction with his three-day official visit to Malaysia from April 15 to 17. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Anwar: Malaysia to prioritise domestic fuel, supply surplus to Australia

He said more time is needed to assess the impact of its implementation. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

More time needed to gauge impact of work from home policy, says Public Service chief

He was responding to a question from Wong May Ing (PH–Pantai Remis) on the state government’s short- and long-term strategies to address the increasingly serious issue of online fraud. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Perak logs 4,848 online scams with RM125m losses, students increasingly targeted

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said speaks at a press conference after officiating the Justice On Wheels tour at Dewan Sri Putatan in Kota Kinabalu on August 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Breaking up is hard to do — Malaysia still seeking ‘middle ground’ in AG-Prosecutor split

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh reportedly defended the 'Bangun KL' campaign, saying it is a private sector initiative by Zus Coffee Group that does not use public funds. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

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Too hot in here: Universiti Malaya apologises, disqualifies theatre performance over steamy bed scene

Red bays are public after 6.30pm — MPAJ warns businesses against ‘chop’ culture following Ampang Point ops

Cheap but out of reach: Why Malaysians can’t quit their cars despite affordable public transport

Underrated: Peng Yuan Hokkien Mee in PJ Section 14 deserves its moment in the spotlight

How illegal ‘kereta sapu’ are hurting licensed Malaysian tour van, bus operators

How much was your raise? Malaysia’s 50 richest see wealth rocket up 30pc to US$116b

‘Better than doing nothing’: Hannah Yeoh defends Bangun KL, says it uses no public funds

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms‑export shift since WW2

Penang CM: Physical works for next phases of Juru-Sungai Dua decongestion project to kick off in Q3

‘I don’t remember’ — Inspector who ran over traffic cops claims bewitched by ‘black magic’

Why does Malaysia fear the books that tell our story? — Khoo Ying Hooi

DBKL announces 13-day, 24-hour closure of Lorong Jalan TAR for sewerage repairs

Anwar: Malaysia to prioritise domestic fuel, supply surplus to Australia

Anwar hosts Australian PM Albanese for energy security talks amid US-Iran tensions

Iran adviser threatens to sink US ships in Strait of Hormuz amid blockade tensions

Govt allocates RM2.5m for National Wesak Conference, wider community outreach

Umno to decide tomorrow on comeback bids by ex-members under ‘Rumah Bangsa’ push

Firm used overdraft to pay Bersatu RM1m in 2022, court hears in Muhyiddin power abuse trial

Armed robbers hit Brickfields gold shop, flee with RM9.7m jewellery

DBKL steps up enforcement every two days to tackle street photo touts in KLCC tourist hotspot

Move it or lose it: DBKL goes on a 4,500-vehicle towing spree

Welfare home owner pleads not guilty to abusing four minors, operating unregistered Batu Caves centre

Anwar and Albanese deepen food supply cooperation as global supply chains face pressure

Malaysia targets June rollout of social media curbs for under-16s, Fahmi says

Fahmi says 299 fake posts on global energy crisis removed as Malaysia intensifies online crackdown

War-driven energy shock pushes Selangor to fast-track diversified energy mix

Anwar: Malaysia to prioritise domestic fuel, supply surplus to Australia

More time needed to gauge impact of work from home policy, says Public Service chief

Perak logs 4,848 online scams with RM125m losses, students increasingly targeted

Breaking up is hard to do — Malaysia still seeking ‘middle ground’ in AG-Prosecutor split

‘Better than doing nothing’: Hannah Yeoh defends Bangun KL, says it uses no public funds