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File picture of a man working from the comfort of home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. The government today announced the implementation of work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for the public sector and government-linked companies (GLCs) effective April 15 as a proactive measure to address the global energy crisis. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Anwar announces WFH for public sector and GLCs from April 15 to ease energy strain

Lorries are seen on the Federal Highway in this file picture dated January 2, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

We cannot hold: Truckers warn of rising costs, halted projects as diesel surge

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid (right), wife of the late Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33, during a press conference at the Court compound in Klang, April 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
What You Think  / 16 h ago

What we owe Amirul and his family — Michelle Liu and Jia Vern Tham

The government has refrained from fully floating retail prices at the pump for three consecutive weeks following the outbreak of the crisis in West Asia. Instead, it continues to absorb a substantial portion of subsidy costs for petrol and diesel.. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Finance Ministry: Fuel subsidies maintained but BUDI95 quota reduced to 200 litres, as unsubsidised diesel breaches RM6 mark

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said a viral press statement displaying the percentage of student achievement by race for the 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results is untrue. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

MOE denies viral statement on SPM 2025 achievement by race, says deputy minister

File photo of Norhayati Mohd Arifin (right) and Susanna Liew Sow Yoke (left) during the announcement of Suhakam’s public inquiry findings into the disappearances of their husbands, Amri Che Mat and Pastor Raymond Koh, at the commission’s office in Kuala Lumpur April 3, 2019. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

‘A step towards truth’: Susanna Liew hails decision allowing access to special task force report

Sarawak United People’s Party president Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the sacking of Kuching chairman Datuk Lily Yong Lee Lee is currently under a ‘legal process’. — The Borneo Post
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

SUPP president: Lily Yong’s sacking under legal process

US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation about the Iran war at the White House in Washington, D.C. April 1, 2026. — Alex Brandon/Pool/Reuters pic
World  / 2 h ago

In speech, Trump says Iran is ‘really no longer ⁠a ⁠threat’

A member of staff poses with a painting entitled ‘Nympheas avec reflets de hautes herbes’ by French artist Claude Monet at Sotheby’s auction house in central London on January 31, 2013. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Authorities say Monet painting linked to 1MDB sold, funds to return to Malaysia

Police officers look at a building of the North Sumatra's National Sports Committee of Indonesia (KONI) damaged following a severe 7.4-magnitude offshore quake in Manado, North Sulawesi on April 2, 2026. — AFP pic
World  / 3 h ago

Magnitude 7.4 Molucca Sea earthquake in Indonesia triggers tsunami alerts for Malaysia and the Philippines

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Army corporal arrested after seven soldiers assaulted at Bentong camp; one in ICU

The sources told Bernama that the suspect is believed to have submitted false claims for travel, transport, accounting fees, the purchase of generators and diesel, credit card payments, as well as claims for entertaining, property and personal protective equipment, petty cash, miscellaneous expenses, landscaping work, and salaries. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Who’s counting? MACC detains man after racking up RM4m in alleged fraudulent claims

Transport Minister Anthony Loke paid a visit to the family of the late Amirul Hafiz Omar. — Picture via Facebook/Anthony Loke Siew Fook
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Anthony Loke visits grieving widow, offers comfort and support after tragic crash in Klang

Social Welfare Department tape blocks off a gate at the entrance to a care home in Subang Jaya September 12, 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Unlicensed, unregistered, unchecked: The Selangor children’s home where boys were allegedly abused for 10 years

The restriction on the purchase of RON95 petrol using foreign credit and debit cards at self-service terminals at petrol stations is being enforced in stages nationwide from today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Malaysia enforces foreign card ban on RON95 fuel at self‑service terminals nationwide, effective today

‘Ejen Ali The Movie 2: Misi Satria’ became the highest-grossing animated film in Malaysian history in 2025. — Picture via YouTube/Ejen Ali
Showbiz / 31 Dec 2025

2025 was huge for animation — here’s what’s coming in 2026 and beyond (VIDEO)

American actor Isiah Whitlock Jr who died December 30, 2025, is remembered for his dragging out the pejorative ‘shit’ as “sheeeee-it”. — Picture from YouTube screenshot
Showbiz / 31 Dec 2025

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr, famed as ‘The Wire’ politician and for Spike Lee films, dies at 71

It's been an eventful year in the local music industry with many ups and downs, here are some of it. — Picture by Firdaus Latif and courtesy of Bernama/ Instagram/Icon Entertainment
Showbiz / 31 Dec 2025

GenKRU, KIIRAS and sold-out stadiums: Malaysia’s music scene had main-character energy in 2025 (VIDEO)

NewJeans member Danielle (centre) has been removed from the group, with label ADOR filing a compensation lawsuit following a prolonged contract dispute. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 30 Dec 2025

NewJeans fallout deepens as K-pop label ADOR sues Danielle

George Clooney and Amal Clooney host their annual fundraiser ‘The Albie Awards’ in London October 3, 2025. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 30 Dec 2025

George Clooney, his wife Amal and their children obtain French citizenship

Future Studio president and ‘Pirate Queen: Zheng Yi Sao's executive producer, Professor Yoki Chin (Left) is excited to spearhead the theatrical release of the world's first AI-generated film this January 1. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Showbiz / 30 Dec 2025

Malaysia to screen first AI-generated film ‘Pirate Queen: Zheng Yi Sao’ from Jan 1

Film star-turned-animal-rights-activist Brigitte Bardot, who died aged 91 on December 28, 2025, will be interred with the Bardot family graves at the marine cemetery in the city of Saint-Tropez, southeastern France. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 30 Dec 2025

Brigitte Bardot to have private church burial in French Riviera, set for Jan 7

Beyoncé is officially a billionaire, fifth musician recognised by Forbes list. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 30 Dec 2025

Queen Bey reigns: Forbes crowns Beyoncé a music industry billionaire

English actor Idris Elba, who played drug dealer Stringer Bell in HBO’s crime series ‘The Wire’, was knighted in the 2026 New Year’s Honours List for services to Young People on December 28, 2025. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 30 Dec 2025

Sir Idris Elba! Actor knighted as Lionesses and rugby heroes shine in UK New Year Honours

Portraits of late French actress Brigitte Bardot and flowers at the entrance of her Saint-Tropez home on December 28, 2025. Bardot died at 91. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 29 Dec 2025

Brigitte Bardot dies, and France can’t agree whether to mourn or roll its eyes

‘Papa Zola The Movie’ is making waves at the Malaysian box office and is set for international release from January 2026. — Picture courtesy of Astro Shaw
Showbiz / 29 Dec 2025

Local animation ‘Papa Zola The Movie’ rakes in RM43m at box office in under three weeks

Vijay said Malaysia’s multicultural society and long-established Tamil community had helped preserve the Tamil language and cinema far beyond India. — Bernama pic
Showbiz / 29 Dec 2025

‘Malaysia is special’: Vijay lauds country’s role in global Tamil culture

French actress Brigitte Bardot and her husband Jacques Charrier pose on January 13, 1960 with their son Nicolas (born on January 11, 1960). — AFP pic
Showbiz / 29 Dec 2025

Blunt, brilliant, and brutal: The quotes that defined Brigitte Bardot

French actress Brigitte Bardot poses for photographers in April 1959 in London where she has just arrived to continue the shooting of the film ‘Babette s’en va-t-en guerre’. — Picture by Intercontinentale/AFP
Showbiz / 29 Dec 2025

The mambo that shocked France: How Brigitte Bardot danced her way into legend

French actress Brigitte Bardot and Swiss ecologist Franz Weber (right) prepare a campaign against seal-hunting in Paris on March 3, 1977. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 29 Dec 2025

Brigitte Bardot: The star who left cinema first — and never looked back

Danielle (left) and Minji of NewJeans arrive at Seoul Central District Court during mediation talks in August, amid the group’s contract dispute with ADOR. — Picture from social media
Showbiz / 29 Dec 2025

ADOR cuts ties with Danielle and signals legal action, NewJeans’ reunion hopes falter