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A still shows two performers in the controversial scene from the Universiti Malaya Theatre Carnival (KARVITER).
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 8 h ago

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

An Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) enforcer removes signs used to illegally block reserved spots beyond permitted hours. — MPAJ pic
Malaysia  / 9 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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 13 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  / 10 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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

Move it or lose it: DBKL goes on a 4,500-vehicle towing spree

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  / 2 h ago

Armed robbers hit Brickfields gold shop, flee with RM9.7m jewellery

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  / 13 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  / 10 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  / 6 h ago

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

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) logo is seen at the headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on August 28, 2023. — Photo by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 11 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  / 5 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  / 6 h ago

Tired of reckless drivers? Study shows 71pc of Malaysians support tougher traffic penalties

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Money / 13 Apr 2026

EIFO, Denmark's Export Credit Agency, Issues Letter of Intent for a Guarantee of up to EUR 170 Million for the First Phosphate Igneous Phosphate Mining Project

At 6pm, the local note slid to 3.9735/9805 against the US dollar from 3.9625/9680 at last Friday’s close. — Reuters pic
Money / 13 Apr 2026

Ringgit closes lower against US dollar as West Asia tensions weigh on sentiment

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Money / 13 Apr 2026

GSM Launches Green SM Platform, A Multi-Service Technology Platform, In Indonesia And The Philippines

Elaborating on the treatment procedure, Perhilitan said damage to Kelat’s left tusk had been identified, while tusk trimming on the right side was carried out as a balancing measure to prevent structural imbalance that could place stress on the head and jaw. — Picture from Facebook/Mardziatul Irqin
Money / 13 Apr 2026

Perhilitan: Kelat’s tusk treatment carried out in line with veterinary procedures

File picture of a vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province, April 12, 2026. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 10.79 points, or 0.64 per cent, to 1,680.52 from last Friday’s close of 1,691.31. — Reuters pic  
Money / 13 Apr 2026

Bursa Malaysia ends lower as US Hormuz blockade plan rattles markets

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Money / 13 Apr 2026

Heritage Spanish brand Osborne taps Singapore distributor Octopus to drive Asia-Pacific Growth

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Money / 13 Apr 2026

Shopee April 15 Mid-Month Madness: Unlock Bigger Savings with Shopee Mall 50% Off Lagi Murah Deals and Free Shipping

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Money / 13 Apr 2026

Kenanga Investors Group Sweeps Seven Accolades at Asia Asset Management's 2026 Best of the Best Awards

US Vice President JD Vance arrives from Islamad, Pakistan, on Air Force Two, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on April 12, 2026. — AFP pic
Money / 13 Apr 2026

Oil prices spike past US$100 on Iran tensions, US blockade announcement

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva holds a press briefing on the Global Policy Agenda to open the IMF and World Bank's 2024 annual Spring Meetings in Washington April 18, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 13 Apr 2026

IMF chief raises alarm over AI threats to global monetary system stability

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Money / 13 Apr 2026

AMSA Signs Strategic Cooperation with the Philippine Olympic Committee

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Money / 13 Apr 2026

Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Fair and Home InStyle to Unveil Market Trends in April 2026

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the ringgit’s near-term performance is likely to remain cautious amid heightened geopolitical tensions and shifting market sentiment. ― Bernama pic
Money / 13 Apr 2026

Ringgit opens mixed, weakens against US dollar amid safe-haven demand

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Money / 12 Apr 2026

Vingroup Launches Hanoi – Quang Ninh High-Speed Railway Project

Gas flares at an oil refinery near Iraq’s receding marshes of Hawizeh. Iran ‌expects to restore most damaged refining and distribution ‌facilities to 70-80 per cent of their pre-attack capacity within one to two months, a senior oil official said, as authorities work to ‌recover from ⁠a wave ⁠of strikes on ⁠energy infrastructure. — AFP pic
Money / 12 Apr 2026

Iran aims to restore 70–80pc of refining capacity within two months, oil ministry official says

General view of Khurais NGL recovery plant in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia, June 28, 2021. — Reuters pic
Money / 12 Apr 2026

Saudi Arabia restores full capacity on East–West pipeline after attacks