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It may be just down the road from a much more famous place, but don’t miss out on the excellent Hokkien mee at Peng Yuan. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 14 h ago

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

A passenger disembarks from a Rapid KL bus in Kuala Lumpur in this undated photograph. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 9 h ago

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

An Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) enforcer removes signs used to illegally block reserved spots beyond permitted hours. — MPAJ pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

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

A still shows two performers in the controversial scene from the Universiti Malaya Theatre Carnival (KARVITER).
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 8 h ago

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

Billionaire Robert Kuok leaves Ilham Tower after attending his first meeting with the Council of Elders in Kuala Lumpur on May 22, 2018. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

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

How do you know if you are hopping on to a licensed tour van or tour bus? It will have the government-required words “BAS PERSIARAN” and the colour coniferous green on one-third of the vehicle’s body.— Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

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

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) logo is seen at the headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on August 28, 2023. — Photo by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

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

Pearly Tan expressed deep regret over her withdrawal, apologising to teammates, stakeholders and fans for being unable to represent the country in the prestigious team event. — AFP pic
Sports  / 10 h ago

Malaysia suffer blow as Pearly Tan withdraws from Uber Cup Finals with back injury

A Toyota Vios is seen after it reportedly lost control and crashed into a Toyota Hilux on Jalan Kuala Selangor-Teluk Intan heading towards Sekinchan on March 11, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Tired of reckless drivers? Study shows 71pc of Malaysians support tougher traffic penalties

A concept model of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)'s fighter jet is displayed during the Defence Security Equipment International (DSEI) Japan at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, east of Tokyo May 21, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 19 h ago

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

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow speaks at a press conference after officiating the State Disaster Control Centre at Komtar in George Town on October 14, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

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

Police inspector Kamal Raj Abdullah arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

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

A man was injured after being attacked with a machete by his older brother during a dispute that escalated into a fight at a house in Taman Air Mawang, Johol, yesterday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Kuala Pilah man attacks brother with machete after dispute

A sample of the oral rabies vaccine (ORV) bait used in Sarawak’s rabies control programme. — Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Sarawak trials edible rabies vaccines to boost immunisation for free-roaming dogs

Plastic packaging shortages are beginning to affect Malaysian manufacturers, forcing them to look to alternatives as PET prices rise. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Malaysia PET plastic prices up 40pc as shortage hits packaging supply chain

This picture provided by the police shows the condition of the victim’s car at the scene of the crash. — Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Kidurong woman dies after car skids, crashes into guardrail

A 58-year-old trailer driver who survived a crash on the North-South Expressway to Muar, died he was hit by a lorry while crossing the road on April 9, 2026. — Pictures from Facebook/Kemalangan Jalan Raya
Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Trailer driver survives Jasin highway crash, only to die while crossing road

(Seated from left) Warisan’s supreme council member KC Chen, Likas assemblyman Tham Yun Fook, Chin and Jamil with Warisan leaders showing the motion at the press conference. — Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Sabah rep files private member's motion demanding 40pc federal revenue share be enforced immediately

Rapid Rail said the disruption to the Ampang-Sri Petaling LRT Line was caused by a track switch failure at the Chan Sow Lin station, which prompted the activation of alternative train services while repair works are carried out on April 10, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Ampang-bound LRT trains turn back at Chan Sow Lin, commuters told to transfer

Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun said collections, which topped RM2 billion last year, are unlikely to reach the same level in 2026. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Sabah oil and gas sales tax revenue expected to fall, says deputy CM

Hilir Perak police chief ACP Chua Kok Lian said all nine suspects were Malaysians aged between 29 and 37. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Police nab nine in Teluk Intan drug bust with cannabis, meth and heroin

Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director (Operations) John Sagun Francis said the victim, Muhammad Aryan Hakim Muhammad Jamaluddin, was found about three kilometres from where he was reported to have fallen. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Six-year-old boy drowns after falling into canal in Sungai Dua

Malaysian vegetable farmers say rising diesel and fertiliser costs in 2026 due to tensions in the Middle East, coupled with dry weather, are forcing them to scale back production — raising concerns over future supply and prices. — File picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Cost squeeze hits vegetable farmers, some scaling back or exit industry 

Police are tracking five men over two armed robberies in Nilai yesterday night, with suspects using a knife in one incident and machetes in another. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Police hunt five men over back-to-back armed robberies in Nilai

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Division assistant director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the department received an emergency call regarding the incident at 9.27pm yesterday. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Two-acre forest fire in Seri Kembangan brought under control, says Fire Dept

Police are searching for a 24-year-old Pakistani man suspected of child sexual crimes, among others, who escaped from the Sungai Buloh Prison on April 9, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Pakistani sexual offence suspect escapes Sungai Buloh Prison, manhunt on

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim greets Bangladesh Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury during a courtesy call in Putrajaya, April 9, 2026. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

PM Anwar calls for lower recruitment fees for Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus (pictured) confirmed the investigation of one of their own is suspected of masterminding the spate of Kepong luxury home robberies. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

KL police: Suspended Bukit Aman officer under probe in Kepong RM4.4m robbery spree