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Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad speaks to reporters at the Johor police contingent headquarters on April 2, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 02 Apr 2026

Johor police to extend remand for trio in TikTok royal insult probe

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir (left) and Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun speak to reporters during a visit to the construction site of the new highway linking Nilai, Labu, and Bandar Enstek in Nilai on April 2, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 02 Apr 2026

Economy minister: Malaysian Vision Valley Project 60pc complete, targeted to finish this year despite delays

The Penang Port Commission (PPC) has stepped up efforts to safeguard supply chain continuity and ensure stable port operations amid the global energy crisis stemming from conflicts in West Asia and volatile oil prices. — Picture courtesy of Penang Port

Malaysia / 02 Apr 2026

Penang Port Commission ramps up safeguards as global energy crisis rattles supply chains

Tour buses around Kuala Lumpur June 21, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Apr 2026

We can’t pass on rising costs: Malaysia’s tourism industry pleads for urgent govt aid, subsidies

Penang KPDN director S.Jegan said the eight cases, recorded between January and April this year, involved five arrests. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 02 Apr 2026

Penang KPDN seizes RM415,877 in subsidised diesel, steps up crackdown on misuse

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki today declined to comment on recent reports by Bloomberg. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 02 Apr 2026

Azam stays tight-lipped on Bloomberg report: ‘I don’t want to comment’

Speaking at the Multiagency Taskforce Engagement Session at MACC headquarters here, Azam said negative perceptions frequently arise whenever issues of corruption or misconduct surface, even though many officers continue to carry out their duties professionally. — Picture by Choo Choy May.

Malaysia / 02 Apr 2026

MACC chief urges public to see beyond ‘bad apples’ in law enforcement agencies

Share manipulation and other forms of corporate crime are increasingly being carried out openly, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 02 Apr 2026

MACC chief: Corporate criminals manipulating shares openly, agencies must keep up

Johor Customs Department director Aminul Izmeer Mohd Sohaimi said the first operation took place at 9 pm on February 27, when three suspects, including two Indonesian women aged 28 to 35, were arrested at the house. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 02 Apr 2026

Johor Customs bust illegal ketum water factory, seize RM76,796 in leaves and bottled liquid

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim acknowledged today that many of Malaysia’s poorest and most marginalised still lack meaningful access to justice, a gap his government aims to bridge. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 02 Apr 2026

Anwar admits justice still out of reach for many, vows reforms to close gap

Kim Na Eun (centre) with her parents and two younger siblings during her Form 5 graduation ceremony last year. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 02 Apr 2026

First South Korean in Malaysia to ace SPM: Kim Na Eun scores 10 A+ including BM

Muar MP Syed Saddiq shared a video of his proposal to actress-singer Bella Astillah atop Mount Kinabalu. — Facebook screenshot

Malaysia / 02 Apr 2026

Peak romance: Why Syed Saddiq’s proposal left Bella Astillah breathless at 4,000 metres

Johor KPDN will intensify enforcement operations to curb cases of smuggling or misappropriation of subsidised RON95 petrol especially at 31 petrol stations near the state border. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 02 Apr 2026

Nationwide sting: KPDN cracks down on RON95 smugglers in Johor, modified 4WD in Sabah, LPG stockpile in Perak

Police are tracking down a local man who acted aggressively and injured an officer of the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) with a knife during an operation. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 02 Apr 2026

Police tracking down suspect after anti‑drugs officer injured in knife attack during Bangsar operation

A combination photo shows two individuals being questioned over a fake news incident. — MCMC pic

Malaysia / 02 Apr 2026

Fake news, real trouble: MCMC tracks down five users behind TV3-style fuel price hoax

A teenage boy was found drowned after he slipped while bathing with two friends at the Gunung Ledang Waterfall here this evening. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Apr 2026

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

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

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

Red bays are public after 6.30pm — MPAJ warns businesses against ‘chop’ culture following Ampang Point ops

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

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

‘Better than doing nothing’: Hannah Yeoh defends Bangun KL, says it uses no public funds

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

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

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

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’

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

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

Johor police to extend remand for trio in TikTok royal insult probe

Economy minister: Malaysian Vision Valley Project 60pc complete, targeted to finish this year despite delays

Penang Port Commission ramps up safeguards as global energy crisis rattles supply chains

We can’t pass on rising costs: Malaysia’s tourism industry pleads for urgent govt aid, subsidies

Penang KPDN seizes RM415,877 in subsidised diesel, steps up crackdown on misuse

Azam stays tight-lipped on Bloomberg report: ‘I don’t want to comment’

MACC chief urges public to see beyond ‘bad apples’ in law enforcement agencies

MACC chief: Corporate criminals manipulating shares openly, agencies must keep up

Johor Customs bust illegal ketum water factory, seize RM76,796 in leaves and bottled liquid

Anwar admits justice still out of reach for many, vows reforms to close gap

First South Korean in Malaysia to ace SPM: Kim Na Eun scores 10 A+ including BM

Peak romance: Why Syed Saddiq’s proposal left Bella Astillah breathless at 4,000 metres

Nationwide sting: KPDN cracks down on RON95 smugglers in Johor, modified 4WD in Sabah, LPG stockpile in Perak

Police tracking down suspect after anti‑drugs officer injured in knife attack during Bangsar operation

Fake news, real trouble: MCMC tracks down five users behind TV3-style fuel price hoax

Teenager drowns at Gunung Ledang Waterfall after slipping during outing with friends