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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  / 9 h ago

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

A still shows two performers in the controversial scene from the Universiti Malaya Theatre Carnival (KARVITER).
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

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

A passenger disembarks from a Rapid KL bus in Kuala Lumpur in this undated photograph. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 10 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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 5 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  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 14 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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

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

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) logo is seen at the headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on August 28, 2023. — Photo by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 13 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  / 14 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  / 12 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  / 8 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (second from right) accompanied Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the official welcome ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex today, in conjunction with his three-day official visit to Malaysia from April 15 to 17. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil explained that daily briefings or press conferences will be held around 4pm, and the committee will initially meet every day to ensure government communications are fully coordinated. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Fahmi: Cabinet approves Communications Command Centre to coordinate responses to global energy crisis, all Asean meetings this year to be held online

Sarawak United People’s Party president Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the sacking of Kuching chairman Datuk Lily Yong Lee Lee is currently under a ‘legal process’. — The Borneo Post
Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

SUPP president: Lily Yong’s sacking under legal process

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil leaves a press conference in Kuala Lumpur, April 1, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Fahmi says stricter penalties for fatal drunk driving not yet discussed, prosecutions ongoing

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said a viral press statement displaying the percentage of student achievement by race for the 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results is untrue. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

MOE denies viral statement on SPM 2025 achievement by race, says deputy minister

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to meet state leaders tomorrow to discuss the ongoing global energy crisis and its implications for Malaysia’s economy. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

PM Anwar to meet state leaders Thursday over global energy crisis

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh (right) during a working visit to the Replacement Building Project at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil (SJKT) Dengkil April 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

SJKT Dengkil redevelopment ahead of schedule, completion expected early, says deputy education minister

Energy Commission Chief Executive Officer Siti Safinah Salleh (2nd right) speaks at a media briefing session on the Energy Commission’s Annual Regulatory Review April 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

CEO: Energy Commission reviews legal, regulatory frameworks to support sector stability, align with energy needs

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that Petronas operations remain stable for the period between April and May. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Petronas operations stable, weekly fuel prices to be announced every Wednesday, says comms minister

Johor State Economic and Investment Advisor Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad said the state will not remain complacent despite its strong performance, but will enhance its competitiveness and investment ecosystem continuously. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Johor aims to lead in FDI, strengthens Johor‑Singapore SEZ framework, says Hasni

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the investigation into the shareholdings of Tan Sri Azam Baki, chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, is still ongoing. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Fahmi: MACC investigation into Azam Baki’s shareholdings, ‘corporate mafia’ claims to be made public

The Volunteer Smartphone Patrol application used during Op Selamat 26 has helped lower the crime index during this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive period.— Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Police credit Volunteer Smartphone Patrol app for crime drop during Hari Raya

The Social Security Organisation is fully prepared to implement social protection for gig workers, including through system integration using Application Programming Interface technology with platform providers. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Socso set to enforce Gig Workers Act, urges platform providers to integrate systems for contributions

Energy Commission CEO Siti Safinah Salleh speaks at the ST Annual Regulatory Review 2026 in Putrajaya April 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Energy Commission to ensure supply of electricity generation feedstock despite global energy pressures, says CEO

A member of staff poses with a painting entitled ‘Nympheas avec reflets de hautes herbes’ by French artist Claude Monet at Sotheby’s auction house in central London on January 31, 2013. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Authorities say Monet painting linked to 1MDB sold, funds to return to Malaysia

The restriction on the purchase of RON95 petrol using foreign credit and debit cards at self-service terminals at petrol stations is being enforced in stages nationwide from today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Malaysia enforces foreign card ban on RON95 fuel at self‑service terminals nationwide, effective today

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living has ensured that fuel supply remains sufficient to meet public demand through an effective nationwide daily monitoring system, and will continue to strengthen enforcement in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan, said director-general Datuk Azman Adam. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Domestic Trade Ministry: Fuel supply stable nationwide, tighter checks in Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan