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Retail diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will decrease by 75 sen to RM5.97 per litre, while both RON95 and RON97 petrol will drop by 25 sen, bringing their prices to RM4.02 and RM5.10 per litre respectively. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 1d ago

Finance Ministry: Local diesel prices to go down following drop in global market prices

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

Malaysia / 1d ago

Two Malaysian vessels en route from Strait of Hormuz, five still remain in area, says communications minister

The suspect, Piluta Samad (in orange), is charged for murdering his ex-fiancee last February.

Malaysia / 1d ago

Kota Kinabalu court orders psychiatric evaluation for man accused of killing and dismembering ex-fiancée

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has taken a firm stance on diesel-related issues, including subsidy leakage, smuggling and misuse of subsidised fuel. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 1d ago

Diesel smuggling crackdown: Police deployed at 150 risky petrol stations, diesel subsidy equivalent to BUDI95 being considered

Federal Territory Minister Hannah Yeoh and officials walk through a public park during a site visit regarding additional open and green spaces in Kuala Lumpur. April 15, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 1d ago

FT minister Hannah Yeoh says 45 more green spaces now off-limits to development

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government has instructed the Ministry of Finance to review the targeted diesel subsidy mechanism. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 1d ago

Fahmi: Finance ministry to review diesel subsidy mechanism, raise biodiesel blend to B15

The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) says preliminary findings indicate that the blaze which destroyed three blocks at Sekolah Menengah Ugama (A) Darul Ulum Al-Muhammadiah in Bachok, Kelantan last Sunday was accidental. — Picture from X/Bernama

Malaysia / 1d ago

Fire Dept: Bachok school fire preliminarily classified as accident

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) stated that the region, which is about 60 per cent larger than Peninsular Malaysia, coupled with challenging terrain, makes residents of Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan more dependent on diesel. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 1d ago

Sabah, Sarawak diesel stays at RM2.15, as MoF calls it ‘lifeline’

According to the Penang State Secretary’s Office, the closure will run from 8.30am to 12.30pm. The affected roads are Lorong Siakap 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and Tingkat Siakap 11. Residents must remove their vehicles from these roads before 8.30am. — Picture via X/Bernama

Malaysia / 1d ago

Taman Siakap road closures on Saturday for CBRNE Hazmat simulation exercise

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 1d ago

Civil servant arrested in Johor Bahru over sexual assault of teen girl

Malaysia / 1d ago

Meta urges ‘nuanced’ approach as Malaysia eyes social media restrictions for youths

Datuk Lily Yong Lee Lee (centre) hands over appeal documents for herself and Yoong to Lo. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 1d ago

Lily Yong files last-day appeal against SUPP expulsion (VIDEO)

Firefighters and voluntary units band together to fight the blaze under the supervision of Lutong fire station chief Henry Jugah (second right). — The Borneo Post

Malaysia / 1d ago

Miri records highest API in Sarawak as bush, peat fires continue to burn

The Sarawak Forest Department (SFD) said the reduction excludes the Timber Industry Tariff H0272502 and will be implemented within two weeks to allow for system updates. — The Borneo Post

Malaysia / 1d ago

Sarawak cuts timber royalties, statutory charges by 50pc to ease industry pressure

Immigration Department Director-General Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the operation involved raids on six separate locations following six months of continuous intelligence gathering. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 1d ago

Immigration Dept smashes forgery syndicate in Ops Serkap, nine arrested

Deputy director of Domestic Haj Operations for 1447H/2026M, Mohd Norber Kassim, said TH is continuously monitoring developments and has taken appropriate measures to ensure a smooth pilgrimage. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1d ago

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

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

Finance Ministry: Local diesel prices to go down following drop in global market prices

Two Malaysian vessels en route from Strait of Hormuz, five still remain in area, says communications minister

Kota Kinabalu court orders psychiatric evaluation for man accused of killing and dismembering ex-fiancée

Diesel smuggling crackdown: Police deployed at 150 risky petrol stations, diesel subsidy equivalent to BUDI95 being considered

FT minister Hannah Yeoh says 45 more green spaces now off-limits to development

Fahmi: Finance ministry to review diesel subsidy mechanism, raise biodiesel blend to B15

Fire Dept: Bachok school fire preliminarily classified as accident

Sabah, Sarawak diesel stays at RM2.15, as MoF calls it ‘lifeline’

Taman Siakap road closures on Saturday for CBRNE Hazmat simulation exercise

Civil servant arrested in Johor Bahru over sexual assault of teen girl

Meta urges ‘nuanced’ approach as Malaysia eyes social media restrictions for youths

Lily Yong files last-day appeal against SUPP expulsion (VIDEO)

Miri records highest API in Sarawak as bush, peat fires continue to burn

Sarawak cuts timber royalties, statutory charges by 50pc to ease industry pressure

Immigration Dept smashes forgery syndicate in Ops Serkap, nine arrested

Haj goes on as planned, Tabung Haji assures pilgrims amid West Asia conflict fears