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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

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

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

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  / 12 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  / 6 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

Oil prices have soared due to the Middle East war. Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz—a critical route for global crude oil and gas—in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes. — Reuters file pic
Money / 06 Apr 2026

Taiwan to ship oil from Saudi Red Sea ports

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 14.67 points to 1,680.83 from Friday’s close of 1,695.50. — Picture by- Zuraneeza Zulkifli
Money / 06 Apr 2026

Bursa Malaysia ends lower, CI retreats 0.86pc on West Asia tensions

At 6pm, the local note strengthened to 4.0245/0320 against the greenback from 4.0295/0350 at Friday’s close. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 06 Apr 2026

Ringgit up vs USD on West Asia ceasefire hopes

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Money / 06 Apr 2026

Launch of the Asian Hackathon for Green Future 2026 with a Total Prize Pool of USD 24,000

Lion Air's Boeing 737 Max 8 airplane is parked on the tarmac of Soekarno Hatta International airport near Jakarta, Indonesia. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Apr 2026

Indonesia hikes aviation fuel surcharge, allows domestic ticket price rise amid Middle East tensions

US President Donald Trump speaks during the signing ceremony for an executive order on mail ballots in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Apr 2026

Oil markets stabilise despite Trump threats and Strait of Hormuz disruptions

AirAsia chief commercial officer Amanda Woo attends the AirAsia Insights Briefing at AirAsia RedQ on April 6, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 06 Apr 2026

AirAsia X hopeful jet fuel supply will last until June despite Middle East disruptions

Capital A Berhad chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes speaks during the AirAsia Insights Briefing at AirAsia RedQ on April 6, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 06 Apr 2026

AirAsia X raises fares by up to 40pc, cuts some flights as Middle East tensions push up fuel costs

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Money / 06 Apr 2026

MyRepublic Launches MyRepublic Email Guard to Protect Singapore’s SMEs From Rising Email-Borne Cyber Threats

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Money / 06 Apr 2026

SPEED Secures Three Industry Awards For Digital Procurement Solutions

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Money / 06 Apr 2026

Wycombe Abbey Expands to Thailand, Supporting Bangkok’s Emergence as an Asian Education Hub

China’s new guidance for its sector, jointly issued ⁠by various ministries and regulators, called ⁠for striking a balance between promotion and regulation ⁠and efficiency and fairness, while ⁠integrating the digital ⁠and real economies. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Apr 2026

China issues e-commerce guidance to boost global trade amid EU scrutiny

The central bank also announced the availability of reverse repos, sell-and-buyback agreements, and collateralised commodity Murabahah facilities, with tenors of one week, one month, and three months. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 06 Apr 2026

Short-term rates expected to stay stable as BNM absorbs surplus liquidity

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Money / 06 Apr 2026

TrustPal Unveils AI Paraplanner Whitepaper: Redefining Trust and Scalability in Financial & Legacy Planning

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Money / 06 Apr 2026

A New Songkran Landmark in Silom for 2026

At 8 am, the local currency strengthened to 4.0225/0425 against the US dollar, from Friday’s close of 4.0295/0350. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Apr 2026

Ringgit opens firmer against US dollar on softer greenback amid Middle East tensions