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A still shows two performers in the controversial scene from the Universiti Malaya Theatre Carnival (KARVITER).
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

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

An Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) enforcer removes signs used to illegally block reserved spots beyond permitted hours. — MPAJ pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

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

A passenger disembarks from a Rapid KL bus in Kuala Lumpur in this undated photograph. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 11 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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 11 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  / 9 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  / 4 h ago

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

The cover of ‘Memoir Shamsiah Fakeh: Dari Awas ke Rejimen ke-10’. — Screengrab via Gerakbudaya website
What You Think  / 7 h ago

Why does Malaysia fear the books that tell our story? — Khoo Ying Hooi

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) logo is seen at the headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on August 28, 2023. — Photo by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives for an official visit to Malaysia at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Subang Air Base on April 15, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Anwar hosts Australian PM Albanese for energy security talks amid US-Iran tensions

The US is imposing a military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran blocked shipping for over six weeks of war in a conflict which is on hold as a fragile two-week ceasefire remains in place. ― Reuters pic
World  / 8 h ago

Iran adviser threatens to sink US ships in Strait of Hormuz amid blockade tensions

Bursa Malaysia rebounded from early losses to close higher today supported by a more stable global backdrop amid rising hopes of an easing in United States-Iran tensions following renewed talks. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 30 m ago

Bursa Malaysia rebounds on hopes of easing US–Iran tensions

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Money / 1 h ago

Focus Graphite Appoints Former Chief of the Defence Staff General Wayne Eyre to Advisory Board

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Money / 3 h ago

SIAM PARAGON Solidifies World-Class Success as the Global Songkran Destination

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Money / 4 h ago

American microbiologist behind global water safety breakthrough wins 2026 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize

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Money / 4 h ago

Paymentology Expands into Australia, Powering the Next Generation of Fintech Innovation

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Money / 5 h ago

EduCareerSG Integrates AI into Career Accelerator to Strengthen Emotional Readiness in the Workplace

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Money / 5 h ago

RETRANSMISSION: RZOLV Reports Approximately 97.0% Gold Recovery on Complex Copper-Gold Ore Without Pretreatment, Highlighting Potential to Simplify Flowsheets Versus Cyanide

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Money / 5 h ago

The 2026 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit Concludes Successfully

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged central banks to “wait and see” before adjusting interest rates if they can do so. — Reuters pic
Money / 8 h ago

IMF warns of tough global economic times ahead if Middle East war drives oil prices higher

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Money / 8 h ago

Asian Sports and Leisure Online Exhibition 2026: Connecting Global Buyers with the Future of Sports and Leisure

At 8 am, the local currency edged up to 3.9510/9570 against the greenback, from 3.9550/9600 at yesterday’s close. ― Bernama pic
Money / 8 h ago

Ringgit opens higher as hopes of US-Iran talks ease oil price pressure

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Money / 9 h ago

IMPEX 2026 returns as Hong Kong’s largest immigration and property expo on 18-19 April, expanding its focus on global mobility and asset planning

Most organisations still lack the data foundation needed for success despite growing adoption of artificial intelligence, according to Cloudera’s latest global survey examining enterprise readiness to support AI at scale. — Reuters pic
Money / 11 h ago

AI everywhere, data nowhere: Firms race into AI but data access and quality lag, survey shows

A farmer sprinkles fertiliser in a paddy field on the outskirts of Amritsar on July 5, 2025. — AFP pic
Money / 11 h ago

India’s green fuel plans trigger protests as rural India fears water loss and land diversion

AirAsia said the company had cut 10 per cent of flights across the group, with a surcharge of about 20 per cent on fuel in general. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 21 h ago

Price hikes, outlook cuts: From AirAsia X to Westjet, global airlines react as fuel prices rocket

A Turkish Airlines aircraft taxis at Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul. The Turkiye-based carrier said on April 10 it had decided not to distribute any dividend from its 2025 net ⁠profit, opting to retain earnings to preserve cash. ― Reuters pic
Money / 21 h ago

Global firms delay IPOs and scrap dividends as Middle East conflict rattles markets