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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

The Penang state flag is seen with a tree in the background. — Picture by KE Ooi
Malaysia / 08 Apr 2026

Penang Islamic dept halts temple’s Hari Raya open house, says celebration is religious

Preliminary investigations revealed that a lorry had rammed into the premises’ gate before a group of suspects entered and carried out acts of vandalism. — Screengrab via Facebook
Malaysia / 08 Apr 2026

Police detain 12 men over Cheras entertainment centre riot where lorry was used to ram gate

Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said one suspect has been remanded for a week to facilitate investigations. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Apr 2026

Police: Preliminary probe finds gang dispute behind Ipoh murder, not 3R issues

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil attends defamation proceedings against Papagomo, or Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, April 7, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Apr 2026

Fahmi ‘shocked’ by Papagomo posts after lawsuit settlement, seeks legal advice

MMEA said enforcement operations are conducted firmly and systematically, in close coordination with other agenciesMMEA director-general, Maritime Admiral Mohd Rosli Abdullah, said enforcement operations are conducted firmly and systematically, in close coordination with other agencies. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia / 08 Apr 2026

MMEA ramps up diesel smuggling crackdown to curb subsidy leakages in national waters

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested four individuals, including two university lecturers, for allegedly soliciting and receiving about RM5 million in bribes. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 08 Apr 2026

MACC arrests four in Perak, including two lecturers, over RM5m bribes linked to university research funds

Animal parts found in the Perhilitan raid in Johor linked to illicit international trade. — Picture via Facebook/Jabatan PERHILITAN Semenanjung Malaysia
Malaysia / 08 Apr 2026

Perhilitan seizes RM36.8m Johor haul: Compressed tiger parts, primate parts and suspected python genitalia among contraband

Customers shop for essentials at Madani Mart Indera Mahkota 8 (IM8) in Kuantan. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Apr 2026

Madani Mart vs KR1M: Same same but different?

The Middle East conflict has ignited a global energy crisis, leading to high fuel costs across the world, including Malaysia. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 08 Apr 2026

How cutting one litre of RON95 daily can save millions: Simple habits to ease Malaysia’s fuel subsidy burden

State exco for tourism and creative economy Wong Hon Wai (centre) and Forest Island founder Alvin Poh (second from right) hold the ASIA Records certificate at the sea-based pickleball court on Forest Island. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 08 Apr 2026

From sea jacuzzi to pickleball on water: Penang unveils new tourism site Forest Island

Commenting on the situation in Semporna, Sabah Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Jafry Ariffin made it clear that Semporna’s tourism industry “cannot be allowed to evolve into an ‘enclave economy’ where profits leave (the state) and local benefits remain minimal”. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Apr 2026

Semporna paradise under siege: Locals battle pollution and foreign domination of tourism

This handout photo provided by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official website Sepah News on April 5, 2026 shows smoke billowing reportedly from the site of targeted and crashed aircraft in central Iran. — Sepah News via AFP
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Malaysia urged to diversify energy sources amid Middle East crisis and rising oil prices

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki delivers a keynote address at the Wacana Ilmiah Perdana at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, April 7, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

In disrupted speech, Azam Baki says strong leadership needed to fight corruption

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad (front, right) arrives at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur to continue his defamation suit against former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak over a Facebook post on cronyism, Kuala Lumpur, April 7, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

‘I was not aware’: Dzulkefly denies role in daughter’s board posts amid RM5m suit against Najib

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the move is among measures taken to maintain adequate supply in the medium to long term. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Govt to establish stockpile of medicines, medical devices amid Middle East conflict

A 53-year-old cleaner at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris Sports Bowl in Tanjong Malim died of a suspected heart attack after being found unconscious in a utility room early today. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Police: UPSI bowling centre cleaner died of sudden heart attack, no foul play