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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 / 02 Apr 2026

Inside Honda LCR: Key Milestones Since Teaming Up with GOD55 Sports

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Money / 01 Apr 2026

LIVE4WELL to Showcase at 2026 Smart Retirement Expo Hong Kong’ s Most Comprehensive AI Health Management Experience Zone Combines Medical-Grade Technology to Redefine Health Capital

A supervisor walks past stacks of packaging boxes at a ceramics tiles-manufacturing factory, that remains closed amid propane gas supply constraints and global energy crisis owing to the Middle East war, in Morbi on March 26, 2026. — AFP pic
Money / 01 Apr 2026

Indian tile makers feel heat of Mideast war energy crunch

File picture of shipping containers sitting on a Maersk vessel arriving Algeciras port, in the province of Cadiz, southern Spain March 17, 2026. — Reuters pic
Money / 01 Apr 2026

Global factory costs surge as Iran war disrupts supply chains

At 6pm, the local currency rose to 4.0240/0295 against the greenback from Tuesday’s close of 4.0475/0520. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 01 Apr 2026

Ringgit ends higher as hopes grow for US-Iran de-escalation

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Money / 01 Apr 2026

Tim Ho Wan Secures Its 17th Consecutive Michelin Recognition Under the Jollibee Group

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) increase 18.54 points or 1.10 per cent to 1,708.90 from Tuesday’s close of 1,690.36. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 01 Apr 2026

Bursa Malaysia climbs 1.10pc, KLCI breaks above 1,700 on improved sentiment

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Money / 01 Apr 2026

ExpertRA Hits Key Milestone, Amassing a 500-User Community by Simplifying BizSAFE Compliance for SMEs

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Money / 01 Apr 2026

HKSTP Presents ‘Global Connect – Global Innovation Exchange’

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Money / 01 Apr 2026

Prudential launches more affordable Integrated Shield Plan riders with additional benefits

Cotton On’s stores in Malaysia and Singapore remain open despite the liquidation of its holding company, Cotton On Asia. — Picture from Facebook/Cotton On
Money / 01 Apr 2026

Aussie retailer Cotton On denies exiting Asia, confirms Malaysia and Singapore stores unaffected by holding company liquidation

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Money / 01 Apr 2026

OceanX Announces A Shared Voyage: Joint U.S.-China Student Ocean Exploration and Education Program

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Money / 01 Apr 2026

Torch Relay for 6th Asian Beach Games Held in Sanya, China

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Money / 01 Apr 2026

Tenchijin to Exhibit at ASIAWATER 2026 and Deliver a Presentation

Use of ChatGPT’s online search engine has tripled over the course of a year, according to OpenAI. — AFP pic
Money / 01 Apr 2026

OpenAI raises US$122b, company now worth US$852b

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Money / 01 Apr 2026

Amazing Thailand Passport Privileges @ HAT YAI launches with Amazing Bag gifting activity