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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

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Money / 10 Apr 2026

iHerb Launches "Heatwave Essentials" Campaign for Singapore Consumers (22% off sitewide)

Civil servants walk after work as the Bogor regency government rolls out a policy of bicycles, motorcycles, walking, and mass transportation to work every Wednesday for civil servants, in an effort to reduce energy consumption, in Bogor regency, West Java Province, Indonesia, April 8, 2026. — Reuters pic
Money / 10 Apr 2026

Indonesia sees 5.5pc 1Q growth, buoyed by domestic demand

At 9.06am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) gained 2.85 points, or 0.16 per cent, to 1,689.09, from Thursday’s close of 1,686.24. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 10 Apr 2026

Bursa Malaysia edges higher at opening 

At 8am, the local currency strengthened to 3.9750/9935 against the greenback from Thursday’s close of 3.9795/9845. ― Bernama pic
Money / 10 Apr 2026

Ringgit firms further against US dollar as improving sentiment lifts demand

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Money / 10 Apr 2026

Phuc Yen Industrial Park a catalyst for investment in Phu Tho

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Money / 09 Apr 2026

VinFast’s Record Day Shows How EV Adoption Turns Practical

Weststar Group CFO Mohd Wazeer Nawawi (fourth from right) and AmBank executives pose after signing the RM2bn financing deal with Weststar Aviation Services in Ampang, Kuala Lumpur on April 6, 2026. — Bernama pic
Money / 09 Apr 2026

Weststar Aviation secures RM2b financing from AmBank to double fleet

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Money / 09 Apr 2026

Botanica Luxury Villas Rides Phuket's Rise as Global Luxury Property Hub with HYTHE by Botanica

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Money / 09 Apr 2026

Focus Graphite Initiates Joint Development with Forge Nano to Evaluate Advanced Coating Technology for Lac Knife Graphite

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Money / 09 Apr 2026

Innomotics Accelerates Electrification and Efficiency in Next‑Generation Data Centers

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Money / 09 Apr 2026

Engineering an Icon, Vinhomes Can Gio is Redefining The Master-Planned Revolution

Malaysian manufacturers face significant operational challenges due to the ongoing turmoil in West Asia, which has strained the global supply chain. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 09 Apr 2026

From plastics to palm oil: Nine in 10 Malaysian manufacturers face crunch from shortages and high costs  

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Money / 09 Apr 2026

ISCA Academy Launches Hands-On AI Programme Across ASEAN to Close Finance Skills Gap

File picture of fertiliser being loaded onto a cargo ship at a port in Yantai, in China’s eastern Shandong province on March 16, 2026. India has hiked subsidies for farming fertilisers by 11 per cent from last year to support its vast agriculture sector from surging prices sparked by the Middle East war. — CN-STR/AFP pic
Money / 09 Apr 2026

Subsidy surge: India raises fertiliser support 11pc as war-driven costs bite

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Money / 09 Apr 2026

Chinese Mainland’s Largest Conference on Chest Pain Centres Goes Global in Hong Kong

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Money / 09 Apr 2026

Kenanga Investors Awarded at LSEG Lipper Fund Awards 2026