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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  / 11 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  / 11 h ago

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

An Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) enforcer removes signs used to illegally block reserved spots beyond permitted hours. — MPAJ pic
Malaysia  / 13 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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 8 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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 13 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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 16 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  / 14 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  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

Transport Minister Anthony Loke speaks to reporters after visiting the Rapid Transit System Link project site, the ICQ Complex, and the Bukit Chagar RTS Station in Johor Bahru on April 3, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Apr 2026

RTS Link on track for Jan 2027 opening; costs stable despite global energy crisis

Transport Minister Anthony Loke (third, right) visits the Rapid Transit System Link project site, the ICQ Complex, and the Bukit Chagar RTS Station in Johor Bahru on April 3, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Apr 2026

RTS Link fare proposal to be presented by Q3, says Loke

Law Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said speaks at the CLEA Conference in Kuala Lumpur on April 3, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Apr 2026

Could a Mediation Centre cut case backlogs and legal costs? Azalina says possible if more disputes stay outside court

Students of SM Sains Sultan Mahmud in Kuala Nerus celebrate their SPM success on March 31, 2026 as their school was named the best school in Terengganu with 10 scoring A in all subjects. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Apr 2026

Malaysia’s education initiatives bridge urban-rural gap in SPM 2025

Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican has been appointed as of April 3, 2026 to lead the government’s Crisis Management Task Force and the Special Advisory Body to the Minister of Finance to decide daily on the action that Malaysia needs to take amid the Gulf war and global energy crisis. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 03 Apr 2026

Hassan Marican leads Malaysia's new crisis task force to monitor fuel, food supply amid West Asia conflict

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan (second from left) presents appointment letters to members of the newly established Gig Workers Tribunal and Gig Advisory Council, part of the enforcement of the Gig Workers Act 2025, on April 3, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Apr 2026

Gig Workers Act 2025: Now in effect, HR Ministry rolls out tribunal and council to enforce protection

Thanavitha’s death at age eight on March 26, 2026 at a house in Taiping, Perak with suspicion falling on her biological parents and stepparents who were charged with murder on April 3, 2026 has shattered the town named for ‘great peace’. — Picture via Facebook/ Majlis Perbandaran Taiping
Malaysia / 03 Apr 2026

An eight-year-old girl dies in Taiping, now her parents and stepparents will stand trial for murder

DOE deputy director Norhazni Mat Sari (second from left) was charged on April 3, 2026 in Kuala Lumpur with six counts of receiving RM21,000 from a scheduled waste company in 2022. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Apr 2026

DOE deputy director-general claims trial to taking RM21,000 bribes from waste company

An effort is underway to reopen some 200 hectares of abandoned rice fields in Pahang Tua, under a government deal with PLS Group. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 03 Apr 2026

Malaysia’s shrinking rice fields: Over 20,000 hectares lost to development, abandonment, and youths quitting farming

Najib’s stay bid on the US$1.3 billion payment to SRC International Sdn Bhd will be heard online on May 7, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Apr 2026

May 7 for High Court to hear Najib’s stay bid on SRC International payment, decide costs

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said discussions are necessary as the MCMC has received complaints about several accident video clips that have been posted in full without censorship on social media accounts. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Apr 2026

Should the press shield Malaysians from overly graphic tragedy footage? Communications Ministry urges discussion

Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia chairman Muhammad Faiz Fadzil (centre) presents a cutout of a boat engine to a fisherman at the LKIM Complex in Mersing on April 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Apr 2026

RM1.65 diesel for fishermen: Why LKIM is standing firm on the 50L daily limit

Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar speaks to reporters after the Opening of the Legal Year 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur on January 12, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 03 Apr 2026

AG: Dashcam video, witness testimony justify murder charge in Klang DUI crash

A doctor attends to a patient during a consultation at a clinic in Shah Alam, Selangor, on Nov 2, 2020. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 03 Apr 2026

Private GPs welcome revised RM10–RM80 consultation fee after 30-year freeze

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari delivers a speech during the Selangor state-level Jelajah Taat Setia MADANI programme at the Dewan Raja Muda Musa in Section 7, Shah Alam on April 3, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Apr 2026

Selangor to launch special task force Monday to combat global energy crisis

Road Transport Department Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli delivers a speech during the department’s monthly assembly at the Transport Ministry in Putrajaya on April 3, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Apr 2026

JPJ eyes stricter DUI penalties, victim compensation after fatal crashes