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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  / 19 h ago

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

Mud flood on Jalan Abang Haji Openg to collapsing of retention wall and hoarding. — Picture courtesy of a TTDI resident
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 16 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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 18 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  / 18 h ago

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

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow officiates the seafront road, renamed in honour of the late Tan Sri Chin Fung Kee, Penang’s visionary engineer who played a pivotal role in the construction of the first Penang Bridge, on April 30, 2026. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Penang renames seafront road after engineer behind first Penang Bridge

A driver checking the status of his electric truck at a charging station in Beijing. — AFP pic
Tech-gadgets  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

A worker walks between steel coils at a steel market in Hangzhou. Commodity shipments including fertilisers and steel have been hit hard by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. — AFP pic
Money / 04 Apr 2026

In numbers: The commodities most affected by the Strait of Hormuz shutdown

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Money / 04 Apr 2026

ICONSIAM’s ‘THAICONIC SONGKRAN CELEBRATION 2026’ to Immerse Bangkok with Thailand’s Most Spectacular Water Festival

A miner checks the copper ore more than 1,000m underground at the Polkowice–Sieroszowice copper and silver mine in southwestern Poland, owned by KGHM, the country’s metallurgical giant, on March 25, 2026. — AFP pic
Money / 03 Apr 2026

Buried treasure: Poland’s copper and silver mines power AI boom — and a looming global supply crunch

A field of hard red spring wheat in Enderlin, North Dakota, US, July 22, 2025. World food prices climbed in March to their highest level since September last year and could rise further if the Middle East conflict that pushed up energy prices continues, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. — Reuters pic
Money / 03 Apr 2026

UN’s FAO warns world food prices could rise further if Middle East conflict persists

At 6pm, the local currency strengthened to 4.0295/0350 against the greenback from 4.0365/0430 recorded at yesterday’s close. — Reuters pic
Money / 03 Apr 2026

Ringgit rebounds to 4.02 against US dollar as Straits of Hormuz supply concerns ease

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Money / 03 Apr 2026

Money20/20 Asia Elevates Its 2026 Agenda with the Launch of The Intersection Stage, Featuring the Industry’s Most Influential Voices

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Money / 03 Apr 2026

Sanya, China Deepens Tourism Ties with Malaysia ​- Exclusive Benefits Launched for Malaysian Tourists, Ushering in a Tropical Island Getaway at a Moment's Notice

Trading activity remained muted on Bursa Malaysia with several regional markets closed. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 03 Apr 2026

Bursa Malaysia ends lower as Middle East tensions keep investors cautious

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Money / 03 Apr 2026

ASEAN Travel Influencers Check In at Beibu Gulf! This Cultural-Tourism Exchange Is a Hit — "Not-So-Distant Destinations" Are on Fire

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Money / 03 Apr 2026

Get Up to 99% Off Knockout Deals and Partner Rewards at Shopee’s 4.4 Super VIP Sale for Maximum Savings and Lifestyle Perks

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Money / 03 Apr 2026

Olympic Champion Gable Steveson Joins 1win as Global Ambassador Ahead of RAF09 Bout

The group said operations under MBO Bank (Labuan) Limited are expected to begin in the third quarter of this year after finalising regulatory requirements.
Money / 03 Apr 2026

MobilityOne secures Islamic digital banking licence in Labuan, targets global Hajj finance platform

Japan Airlines passenger planes are seen on the tarmac at Haneda Airport in Tokyo.— AFP
Money / 03 Apr 2026

Japanese airlines weigh fuel surcharge hikes as Middle East war drives up energy costs

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Money / 03 Apr 2026

Taiwan Returns to ADEX Singapore Dive Expo 2026 to Showcase World-Class Dive Destinations

Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar, president and group chief executive officer of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), said the expansion reflects the group’s strategic focus on scaling its presence in key growth markets across East Asia while cementing Kuala Lumpur’s position as a strategic gateway. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 03 Apr 2026

Malaysia Airlines to resume direct Kuala Lumpur–Fukuoka flights and launch new services to Shenzhen and Changsha

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Money / 03 Apr 2026

Green SM Signs IDR 600 Billion Investment Loan Agreement With BCA