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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  / 13 h ago

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

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid, 32, said she was satisfied with the prosecution’s decision. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Widow relieved by murder charge, vows RM1m civil suit over fatal Klang crash

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  / 15 h ago

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

Lorries are seen on the Federal Highway in this file picture dated January 2, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 3 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  / 14 h ago

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

Mockups of domestically-made Iranian missiles are displayed at an exhibition outside the Defence Museum in Tehran on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic
World  / 19 h ago

Iran says has ‘zero trust’ in US, demands full end to war

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  / 17 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  / 16 h ago

SUPP president: Lily Yong’s sacking under legal process

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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that Petronas operations remain stable for the period between April and May. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Petronas operations stable, weekly fuel prices to be announced every Wednesday, says comms minister

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  / 1 h ago

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

State-run China Central Television reported that Li Xiong, former chairman of Huione Group under Prince Group, is suspected of multiple crimes and described him as a core member of Chen Zhi’s criminal gang. — Reuters pic
World  / 18 h ago

China extradites alleged scam boss from Cambodia over multibillion-dollar crime ring

Wendy’s charming smile lights up the stage as she prepares to perform a beloved K-drama OST. — Photo courtesy of FriedRice Entertainment
Showbiz / 24 Dec 2025

‘A voice from heaven’: K-pop star Wendy of Red Velvet wows fans at first solo KL show

(From left) Sadie Sink, Caleb McLaughlin, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Noah Schnapp and Millie Bobby Brown attend the world premiere of Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’, Season 5, in Los Angeles November 6, 2025. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 24 Dec 2025

Dear Billy… it begins: ‘Stranger Things’ embarks on its final send-off this Friday

UK police said two new charges, of rape and sexual assault, had been issued on December 23, 2025 against British comedian and actor Russell Brand. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 24 Dec 2025

British comedian Russell Brand hit with two new rape and assault charges

Released in October, Jisoo’s dreamy pop single features British singer Zayn. — Picture via Facebook/Zayn
Showbiz / 24 Dec 2025

Blackpink’s Jisoo tops 100 million Spotify streams with ‘Eyes Closed’ featuring Zayn (VIDEO)

CEO and Chair of the Board of Turning Point USA Erika Kirk (L) and US rapper Nicki Minaj arrive on stage during Turning Point's annual AmericaFest conference in Phoenix, Arizona December 21, 2025. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 24 Dec 2025

From misfits to MAGA: Nicki Minaj embraces culture shift with ‘cool kids’ of the right

Chris Rea battled ‌serious health issues in later years, including pancreatic cancer in the 1990s and early 2000s, and a stroke in 2016, which left ‍him with slurred speech and reduced movement in his arms and fingers. — Picture via Instagram
Showbiz / 23 Dec 2025

British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, best known for ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, dies at 74

'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' was the best-selling video game in US in 2024. — Picture from Steam
Showbiz / 23 Dec 2025

‘Call of Duty’ co-creator Vince Zampella killed in car crash

In this picture taken on July 21, 2020, people walk past a wall mural with images of Bollywood actors, under a road bridge in Mumbai. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 22 Dec 2025

India’s Bollywood counts costs as star fees squeeze profits

This photo taken on December 17, 2025 shows Hong Kong film director Kiwi Chow looking at posters for his film ‘Deadline’ inside his office at Hong Kong's Kwun Tong District. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 22 Dec 2025

Banned film exposes Hong Kong’s censorship trend, director says

After a decade-long courtship, actors Shin Min‑a and Kim Woo‑bin have officially wed. — Pictures via social media
Showbiz / 22 Dec 2025

Shin Min-a and Kim Woo-bin look radiant in newly-released wedding photos

‘Avatar: Fire and Ashes’ director by James Cameron and his wife, Suzy Amis Cameron at the premiere for the film in Los Angeles. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 22 Dec 2025

Third ‘Avatar’ film soars to top in North American box office debut

James Ransone appeared in 12 episodes of The Wire’s second season, portraying the troubled dock worker whose volatility and vulnerability made the character one of the show’s most memorable figures. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 22 Dec 2025

‘The Wire’ actor James Ransone dies at 46

The inaugural two-day festival coined as Metalverse Music Festival 2026 is going to take place on April 30 and May 1 next year at Mega Star Arena in Sungei Wang Plaza. — Picture courtesy of Vox Nation Live
Showbiz / 22 Dec 2025

Metalverse: Malaysia’s new metal festival to feature Miss May I, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Blessthefall and more in 2026

Malaysian singer JessC has delivered around 40 songs at her recent My Style concert at the Mega Star Arena in Sungei Wang Plaza. — Picture courtesy of JessC
Showbiz / 21 Dec 2025

Malaysian singer JessC goes all out with ‘My Style’ concert: 40 songs with six outfit changes and one memorable night

Kim Woo‑bin and Shin Min-a have been in a relationship for over a decade. — Picture via Instagram
Showbiz / 20 Dec 2025

Kim Woo‑bin and Shin Min-a share snow‑filled pre‑wedding photos ahead of Seoul ceremony

The Kuala Lumpur shows are part of My Chemical Romance’s return to the region, which has generated strong excitement among fans following the band’s limited touring activity in recent years. — Picture via X/Hello Universe
Showbiz / 20 Dec 2025

My Chemical Romance’s Kuala Lumpur concerts rescheduled to November 2026