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Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah said investigations found that the 43-year-old suspect has been married nine times, with all his current and former wives working as civil servants. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Man remanded in wife assault case married nine times, targeting working civil servants for their income

Malaysia’s National Transfer Accounts show older persons rely on savings, family support and public transfers as income declines with age. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Explainer: What are National Transfer Accounts and what do they reveal about Malaysians’ lives?

Mud flood on Jalan Abang Haji Openg to collapsing of retention wall and hoarding. — Picture courtesy of a TTDI resident
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

TTDI mud flood sparks concern over Bukit Kiara arboretum project affecting 300 homes (VIDEO)

In a media statement released today, the Madani Government attributed the adjustments to ongoing volatility in global petroleum markets, driven by the prolonged crisis in West Asia. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Unsubsidised RON95, RON97 prices up while diesel unchanged as West Asia crisis continues

French teenager Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien arrives for an application to leave jurisdiction at the State Courts in Singapore on April 29, 2026. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 19 h ago

Singapore court lets straw-licking French teen fly to Manila for internship

Singaporean DJ Wukong and Dutch DJ duo Bassjackers will bring the energy at the World Labour Day Celebration cum Rain Rave Water Music Festival (RRWMF). — Picture courtesy of Tourism Malaysia 
Showbiz  / 15 h ago

Bukit Bintang set to make a splash: Rain Rave festival brings Bassjackers, Wukong, an all-female DJ lineup and local stars

In a statement posted on Facebook last night, Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the party’s political bureau had deliberated on recent developments involving the state’s royal institution and adat, which it described as having sparked significant controversy and misunderstandings among unity government component parties. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

N. Sembilan political impasse: Umno backs BN reps’ no-confidence in MB, calls for Pakatan talks

Jad Faid Arhan, 31, is accused of causing the death of Muzahid Millad, 22, a popular online gamer known as ‘Advance Gaming’, at kilometre 1.9 of the highway along the Salak Selatan to Jalan Tun Razak stretch on April 23. — Composite picture via Facebook/Advance Gaming
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Soldier charged with murder, possible death penalty over fatal MEX crash involving Bangladeshi influencer

Malaysia men’s singles player Lee Zii Jia in action against Koki Watanabe of Japan in their Group B match of the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026 at Forum Horsens on April 29, 2026. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 4 h ago

Lee Zii Jia shines in consolation win as Malaysia fall to Japan in Thomas Cup

Tunku Mahkota Ismail said among the main problems long affecting the sport are the lack of structured grassroots development and a competitive youth competition system, which he said has impacted the continuity of national talent production. — Picture from Facebook/HRH Crown Prince of Johor
Sports  / 17 h ago

Tunku Mahkota Ismail flags four key issues holding back Malaysian football

At 6pm, the local note appreciated to 3.9495/9540 against the greenback from 3.9505/9550 at yesterday’s close. — Bernama pic
Money  / 17 h ago

Ringgit closes higher against US dollar, regional currencies on easing oil concerns

A driver checking the status of his electric truck at a charging station in Beijing. — AFP pic
Tech-gadgets  / 15 h ago

Electric trucks in China surge as lower costs and charging network disrupt logistics

Pedestrians and vehicles are seen at the Revolution Square in Tehran on April 28, 2026. Wearing the headscarf in public has been mandatory for women since shortly after the Islamic Revolution of 1979 in what was long seen as an ideological pillar of the clerical leadership. But enforcement of the rule appears to have slackened, at least in parts of Tehran and other cities. — AFP pic
World  / 15 h ago

Iran hijab rules loosen in public view, but restrictions still firmly in place

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Assistant Director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the department received an emergency call at 2.31am, with the first engine from Selayang Fire and Rescue Station arriving at the scene about 19 minutes later. — Screengrab from Facebook/Di Manakah Joe Jambul
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Kepong blaze kills man, destroys five terrace houses (VIDEO)

Shah Alam district police said there were between 50 and 100 loud explosions from the fireworks released successively at about 1.05am on April 26, 2026 and 2.11am the following day, allegedly for a wedding photography session in the public parking area of the Setia Alam Community Trail. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Midnight fireworks chaos in Setia Alam: Police tracking wedding shoot group after viral video

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Money / 14 Apr 2026

Hongkong Land and Gammon Construction bring CarbonCure Low‑Carbon Concrete to Hong Kong for the first time

Cargo ships in the Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz are seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates on March 11, 2026. — Reuters pic
Money / 14 Apr 2026

IEA sees global oil demand falling for first time since Covid, warns of ‘demand destruction’

The Bursa Malaysia logo is seen in Kuala Lumpur on January 16, 2024. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 14 Apr 2026

KLCI market wrap: Bursa Malaysia futures gain momentum as volume rises

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Money / 14 Apr 2026

DFIQ Media Hong Kong and WPP Media Hong Kong are the first in APAC to advance privacy-safe, data-driven retail media powered by Open Intelligence

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Money / 14 Apr 2026

Ping An Digital Bank Invited to Participate in the World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit Again for Sharing Session

Fuel prices are displayed on a sign at a gas station in Miami, Florida on April 13, 2026. — AFP pic
Money / 14 Apr 2026

US blockade against Iran triggers global energy shock fears; China denounces ‘dangerous’ move

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Money / 14 Apr 2026

Fantastic Reef Fishes and Where to Find Them: A New Field Guide Celebrates and Documents Hong Kong’s Reef Fish Diversity with 422 Species

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Money / 14 Apr 2026

Hong Kong Residential Market Remains Resilient Despite Geopolitical Tensions, with Primary and Secondary Transactions Buoyant

A container ship (top centre) sails past oil tankers anchored along Singapore straits in Singapore on April 14, 2026. Manila said Tuesday it was seeking US permission to buy more Russian crude, as the import-dependent Philippines scrambles to shore up scant fuel supplies amid a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. — AFP pic
Money / 14 Apr 2026

Philippines seeks US nod to expand Russian oil imports as shortages bite

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Money / 14 Apr 2026

Consumer expo draws global exhibitors keen on China's vast market

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Money / 14 Apr 2026

Full-Process, All-Element Test Run Conducted for 2026 Beijing E-Town Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon

At 12.30pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 11.67 points, or 0.69 per cent, to 1,692.19 from Monday’s close of 1,680.52. The benchmark index opened 10.44 points higher at 1,690.96 and traded between 1,686.06 and 1,692.81 during the morning session. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Money / 14 Apr 2026

Bursa Malaysia extends gains at midday amid regional rally, cautious sentiment 

Patrick Pouyanne, CEO of TotalEnergies SE speaks during the Semafor World Economy Conference in Washington, DC, on April 13, 2026. — AFP pic
Money / 14 Apr 2026

Hormuz must stay open even with tolls, says TotalEnergies CEO as supply risks loom

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Money / 14 Apr 2026

Hainan Tourism Promotion Seminar Lands in Madrid, Paving the Way for Deeper Cultural and Tourism Ties Between China and Spain

An exterior view of China Evergrande Centre is seen in Hong Kong on March 26, 2018. — Reuters pic
Money / 14 Apr 2026

China Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan pleads guilty to illegal fundraising in landmark fraud trial

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Money / 14 Apr 2026

SEOExpert Launches in Singapore's Digital Marketing Space With Proprietary AI and a Results-Only Promise