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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  / 16 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  / 16 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  / 11 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  / 17 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  / 17 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  / 13 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  / 10 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  / 18 h ago

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

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) logo is seen at the headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on August 28, 2023. — Photo by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 19 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  / 11 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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza is seen after the accident on the MEX Highway and showing her bandaged foot in an Instagram video with her child. — Combination pictures via social media and Instagram/ctdk
Showbiz  / 9 h ago

‘No serious injuries, only a swollen foot’: Siti Nurhaliza reassures fans after four‑car crash on MEX Highway (VIDEO)

Police inspector Kamal Raj Abdullah arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

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

DSP Ahmad Ruzaini Ahmad Dahalan, 41, together with Abd Samat Shaari, 44, Faridzuan Yahya, 31, Lim Cheal Kei, 51, Yeoh Choon Siang, 47, and L. Jijayendran, 31, pleaded not guilty to the charges read before Judges Suhaila Haron, Noridah Adam, Mazuliana Abdul Rashid and Siti Shakirah Mohtarudin at four separate Sessions Courts. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Police officer among six charged over RM4.4m gang robberies in Kepong homes, pleads not guilty

Mourners console Joey Ling’s family members at the funeral service. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

Hundreds bid farewell to drowned teacher trainee Joey Ling in Sibu (VIDEO)

Instead of cutting back on buying a new car, television, refrigerator or furniture, Malaysians’ first choice to cope with monthly expenses going up is to reduce spending on non-essentials. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

Big buys off the table, Malaysians go thrifty as living costs bite, Rakuten Insight finds

The wanted South Korean fraud suspect (left) and his two at their Horizon Hills residence near Johor Bahru during a raid by the Johor Immigration Department officers on April 8, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Johor Immigration Department
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

Johor Immigration finds wanted South Korean man in Horizon Hills home, Filipina helper also caught overstaying

Perak police chief Commissioner Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin (second from right) showing the items and equipment seized in a crypto scam call centre in Bagan Datuk on April 7, 2026 at the Perak Police Headquarters in Ipoh, Perak. — Picture by John Bunyan
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

Perak police raid Bagan Datuk call centre, nab 22 Chinese nationals in Italian-targeted stablecoin scam

Transport Minister Anthony Loke says expanding e-hailing carpool options could lower costs for users, as the govt also navigates aviation and shipping disruptions from the ongoing West Asia conflict.— Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

More carpool rides soon? Transport minister urges e-hailing firms to go flexible on fares and policies

(For illustration only) Perak KPDN seized 1,107 counterfeit mobile phone parts and accessories worth RM21,415 in Ipoh on April 8, 2026, as authorities crack down on fake goods. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

Counterfeit crackdown: Domestic trade enforcers raid Ipoh mobile phone shop, seize over 1,100 items

Visitors at the newly restored Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur on February 2, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

‘May it stand tall’: Sultan Sharafuddin hails conservation of Sultan Abdul Samad Building in KL

Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang says the new Interfaith and Cultural Harmony Empowerment Module will guide government officers and the public in promoting understanding, respect, and trust across Malaysia’s diverse communities. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

‘Understand, Respect, Accept, Celebrate’: Malaysia’s new module teaches unity in action

Malaysia’s economic outlook for 2026 has been revised up to 4.4pc by the World Bank, driven by resilient domestic demand, rising wages and continued govt support. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

World Bank nudges Malaysia’s 2026 economic outlook higher to 4.4pc on strong consumer spending

A stray cat eats at a cemetery in Nicosia on June 14, 2023. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

Over 40 dead cats found in Subang Jaya apartment, dozens more emaciated

Global PET resin shortage looms as US-Iran tensions disrupt petrochemical supply chains, threatening plastic packaging production worldwide. — Shutterstock pic
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

Got milk, no bottle: US-Iran war causes plastic resin crunch, packaging crisis in Malaysia

The 25-year-old man died at the scene after being run over by a trailer following a crash involving two motorcycles. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

Teacher dies after motorcycle collision sends him into path of trailer on SILK Expressway

Transport Minister, Anthony Loke delivers his speech at the Ministry of Transport’s monthly assembly in Putrajaya April 9, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

Loke: Talks under way to steady Malaysia’s aviation industry amid energy headwinds

Police officers at the scene in Kuala Langat, where a man armed with a cleaver was arrested after allegedly going amok at a restaurant. — Screengrab from Facebook video
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

Police confirm arrest of cleaver-wielding man after Kuala Langat restaurant rampage

The trio allegedly disrupted Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki’s speech during an event in Kuala Lumpur. — Screengrabs from Instagram/mandiri.my
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

NGOs decry ‘intimidation’ after three activists remanded over MACC chief protest

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrives for the Ministry of Transport’s monthly assembly in Putrajaya April 9, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

‘We don’t have that kind of time’: Anwar urges faster results, more ‘semangat’ from civil servants