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Khairy Jamaluddin (left) shares a moment with former Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman on April 17, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Dato Sri Tajuddin Rahman
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

‘I’m home’: Khairy Jamaluddin returns to Umno

Tan Sri Azam Baki said the Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia director-general and a senior officer are suspected of misappropriating RM900,000 public funds and are expected to be charged either on April 22 or 23, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

MACC: Top officials from Survey and Mapping Dept to face charges over RM900,000 fund abuse

Global supply risks push pump prices up despite subsidies, says Finance Ministry. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

MOF explains why fuel is getting pricier: Insurance up 17 times, shipping costs triple amid West Asia conflict

Malaysia  / 10 h ago

In an emergency, don’t Google — dial 999 for faster help

A ship is seen post-transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which is now a point of contention between the US and Iran. — Reuters pic
World  / 7 h ago

Iran warns it will close Strait of Hormuz if US blockade continues

The Petronas vessel Ocean Thunder carries one million barrels of crude oil from Basrah, Iraq amid a global fuel and shipping disruption due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. — Picture from Instagram/Petronas
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Tanker with one million barrels of crude oil from Iraq arrives in Malaysia

Universiti Malaysia Sabah has denied links to several conferences using its name, including Prof Ts Dr Rodeano Roslee as the keynote speaker, and lodged police report on April 17, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

No approval given: UMS rejects claims of involvement in engineering, biomedical conferences

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) says that efforts, including possible negotiations with Russia, are being made to ensure enough domestic supply. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

PM Anwar says Petronas negotiating with Russia for oil is an option, domestic needs priority over supplying other nations

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi signalled his personal support to BN’s long-term ally Malaysian Indian Muslim Congress (Kimma) to be accepted as a full member of the coalition, saying ‘Loyalty has a price, and it must be paid, no matter how expensive’. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Zahid backs Kimma entry into BN, but says other components must agree ‘100pc’ first

Magistrate Wan Farrah Farriza Wan Ghazali meted out the sentence to Nikolaus Owin Yohanes Laba after he pleaded guilty to dishonestly using a payslip in his name purportedly issued by an auto accessories company, knowing it to be false, on July 3, 2023, at 12.54pm, at Kwang Woon Trading Sdn Bhd in Taman Indah Permai, Manggatal. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Man jailed for using fake payslip to buy products on instalment

Afloat Coffee Roaster’s Jacky Chang takes 1st Runner-Up at the 2026 World Latte Art Championship in San Diego, USA. — Picture courtesy of Loo Choy Leng
Eat-drink  / 6 h ago

Beyond the pour: How Afloat’s Jacky Chang claimed 1st Runner-Up at the World Latte Art Championships for Malaysia

A formation of Avenger-class mine countermeasure ships USS Devastator (MCM 6), USS Gladiator (MCM 11), USS Sentry (MCM 3) and USS Dextrous (MCM 13) maneuvers in the Arabian Sea on July 6, 2019. — Reuters pic
World  / 10 h ago

Can the US Navy’s technology stop Iran’s mines in the Strait of Hormuz?

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that any announcement on minister salary cuts would be decided by the prime minister. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Ready for orders on ministers’ salary cuts, says Fahmi

No report has been made so far but Kajang police found a 47-second video depicting a group of students allegedly verbally bullying a female student on April 17, 2026. — iStock pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Seven Kajang students to face school action after bullying video goes viral

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation said syndicates lure victims via Facebook and Instagram, switch to WhatsApp or Telegram, then add them to fake investment groups run by supposed ‘professional traders’. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Investment fraud losses hit RM1.47b, police say victims trapped in fake profits before being hit with hidden fees

US first lady Melania Trump delivers remarks in the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington, DC April 9, 2026. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

‘End the lies’: Melania Trump denies Epstein links, calls for hearings (VIDEO)

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad arrives at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur as his 2022 defamation suit against former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak over alleged nepotism involving his daughter’s appointment is resolved April 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Dzulkefly says settlement includes Facebook clarification, removal of disputed post by Najib

It can be expensive to buy a product again if the earlier purchase was unreliable or not durable, so that could be a factor affecting Malaysians' shopping choices. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

When money feels tight, how will Malaysians vote for brands with their wallet?

A man in his 30s is the fifth and latest suspect to be under MACC investigation for a RM12,000 bribe-for-legal silence against an individual found carrying ketum leaves in his car in Kelantan. — File picture by Azneal Ishak
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

Five-day remand for fifth suspect in Kelantan ketum bribery scandal involving cops

File photo of the Malaysian Battalion 850-12 (Malbatt 850-12) personnel. The Cabinet has instructed the Defence Ministry to halt patrol operations by Malbatt personnel in the operational area, requiring them to remain at base as Lebanon is no longer safe for peacekeepers. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

Malaysia orders halts to Malbatt patrols, seeks UN review as Lebanon mission grows unsafe

Shell Malaysia gave its assurance that it is working to stabilise its fuel supply amid reports of temporary shortages at several outlets in Penang on April 8, 2026. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

Temporary fuel hiccups at some Shell stations; company assures customers of steady supply

Teraju launches the Bumiputera Sabah and Sarawak Scale-Up Fund to support local firms in high-value sectors, including fisheries, aquaculture, and maritime logistics. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

Teraju’s new fund aims to turn Sabah start-ups into scale-up stars

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof speaks at a briefing on the global energy crisis in Putrajaya on April 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

No shortcuts to sovereignty: DPM Fadillah stresses urgent energy, water reforms  amid West Asia tensions

A three-judge panel at the Court of Appeal upheld on April 9, 2026 the 30-year imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane for the fatal stabbing of Foo Ji Khwe, 78, at a homestay on Jalan Pinang, Taman Kota Kulai, Johor, on March 7, 2021. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

Johor homestay murder case: Ex-workshop worker loses appeal against  conviction, 30-year jail and caning sentence

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (seventh from left) poses for a photo with ITFC recipients during the 2026 Seniman Symposium at the MPAJ Convention Centre, Taman Melawati in Kuala Lumpur on April 9, 2026. — Benama pic
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

Lights, camera, funding: Putrajaya pumps RM300m to spotlight local talent and reel in global productions

Police cordon off the entrance to UiTM Machang after officers shot a machete-wielding suspect who allegedly attempted to attack them during a late-night encounter. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

Kelantan police chief: Officers fired in self-defence during UiTM Machang machete attack, attempted murder probe under way

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said attend the Seniman Symposium 2026 in Kuala Lumpur April 9, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

Ministers: Govt backs Malaysia’s film industry with insolvency support, offers free mediation for disputes under RM250,000

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said joint exercises and capacity building will strengthen disaster response capabilities. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

Malaysia, Brunei to empower disaster management commitment via Nadma-NDMC cooperation, says DPM Zahid

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), Hannah Yeoh said ‘Bangun KL’ is part of efforts to improve mobility and urban living in the capital. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

Hannah Yeoh: ‘Bangun KL’ initiative aims to reduce peak-hour traffic through earlier commutes

Malaysia’s fish supply remains stable despite global energy pressures, according to the Department of Fisheries. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

Fisheries Dept: Stockpiles can sustain Malaysia’s fish supply for three months if needed

The commission denied any role in blocking a report and warned against spreading misinformation online. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 09 Apr 2026

MCMC denies blocking report, to take legal action against blogger Papagomo over false claims