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Under the Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM), the price of RON97 and unsubsidised RON95 will both drop by 25 sen. RON97 will now cost RM4.10 per litre, while unsubsidised RON95 will be priced at RM3.47 per litre. Meanwhile, diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will see a 30 sen decrease, bringing the price down to RM4.07 per litre. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Fuel prices drop: Finance ministry announces lowered petrol and diesel rates amid easing global market

Magistrate Mohd Hirman Ab Raub imposed the sentence on Syed Fazillah Syed Assimie, 41, after the court found the prosecution had proven its case.— Pexels pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

E-hailing driver fined RM101,750 for importing 5,500 bottles of zam-zam water

Voters show their inked fingers after early voting for the Johor State Election at a polling station in Johor Bahru on March 8, 2022. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

These 21 Johor seats decided two elections — Will they decide a third on July 11?

Transport Minister Anthony Loke explained that the authorities can still impose a lower fine for a violation on a case-to-case basis, countering allegations that the increment would lump lesser serious offences together with more serious violations. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

As traffic violations rise, so must the penalties: Loke defends RM500 fine hike

A view of skyscrapers affected by haze in Bukit Antarabangsa, Kuala Lumpur in this file picture dated July 22, 2025. Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore could face severe transboundary haze in the coming months as South-east Asia has been placed on red alert for an elevated haze risk, according to the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA). — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Malaysia, SE Asia on red alert for severe haze risk in 2026, warns SIIA report

Finance Minister II Datuk Amir Hamzah Azizan inspects the prices of daily essential goods at a grocery shop in Petra Jaya, Kuching, June 24, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

SARA programme expanded to include more local products, says finance minister II

A child was photographed eating a takeaway meal at an Ikea showroom dining set in Tampines, sparking an online debate in Singapore over public etiquette and store rules. — Composite of social media photos
Singapore  / 14 h ago

‘It’s just a kid!’ Grandma’s response after grandson eats at Singapore Ikea display table sparks social media pile-on

Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (centre) leading the coalition’s 56 candidates for the upcoming Johor state election at the Johor Umno state liaison office in Johor Bahru today. June 24, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Going it alone: Johor BN will not form a joint government with any coalition, says Onn Hafiz

: Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (centre) leading the coalition’s 56 candidates for the upcoming Johor state election at the Johor Umno state liaison office in Johor Bahru today. June 24, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

BN announces Johor election candidate lists, Onn Hafiz spearheading the charge

BNM attributed the breaches to inadequate staff oversight and gaps in the company’s standard operating procedures. — Photo by Firdaus Latif
Money  / 16 h ago

BNM fines AEON Credit RM520,000 over sanctions compliance breaches

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech during the Prime Minister’s Informal Engagement Session with the Chief Secretary to the Government and civil servants from the Southern Zone at the Public Works Department Engineering and Technology Excellence Centre (CREaTE) hall in Melaka, June 24, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Anwar: Elections should be between political parties, don’t involve royalty

Education minister and Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Wanita chief Fadhlina Sidek has filed a police report over the circulation of an AI-generated video spreading false allegations against her. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Education minister files police report over AI-generated video, calling it malicious and defamatory

According to the charge, the accused was charged with making an offensive communication with intent to annoy others through a Facebook post on February 12 last year. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

In Sarawak, security guard jailed eight months, fined RM50,000 for offensive Facebook comment against King

MRCB had sued activist Abdul Razak Ismail and blogger Murray Hunter over a series of posts published on Facebook and Hunter’s Substack platform that questioned the stadium demolition and redevelopment project. — Pexels pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

MRCB secures consent judgment in Shah Alam Stadium suit; case against blogger to continue

During today’s proceedings, several pages were displayed on screen during questioning on the examination method, showing writings that touched on Zara Qairina’s personal feelings, including matters relating to her relationship with her mother. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Zara Qairina inquest: Expert says copying handwriting across multiple pages difficult, court hears

The booking chatbot, which could be rolled out shortly, is among more than 100 generative AI-based solutions spurred by the AI Trailblazers project, launched last year to find AI-based solutions to everyday problems. — ETX Studio pic
Singapore / 26 Feb 2024

Singapore embraces AI to solve everyday problems

The SkillsFuture initiative was launched in 2015 to promote lifelong learning and encourage people to learn new skills. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 24 Feb 2024

Generous SkillsFuture initiative carrots for Singaporeans to get serious about lifelong learning

Leong Mun Wai (pictured) stepped down as Progress Singapore Party's secretary-general on Feb 20, 2024, the party said. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 24 Feb 2024

Progress Singapore Party chief Leong Mun Wai steps down to 'take responsibility' for Pofma order

A man sits amid the debris of destroyed houses in the aftermath of Israeli bombardment in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip February 22, 2024. — AFP pic
Singapore / 24 Feb 2024

Singapore Ministry of Education says teachers do not impose personal views, advocate for any party in school lessons about Israel-Hamas war

Online users are taken in by the cute graphics (pictured) of the What Cake R U? quiz.
Singapore / 23 Feb 2024

Singapore #trending: What Cake R U? jobseeker quiz goes viral, but some question its accuracy

Singapore / 23 Feb 2024

Singapore: Jail for man with special needs who knocked into 76-year-old while dashing for bus; victim fell and died from head injury

A view of the Singapore State Courts building. — TODAY file pic
Singapore / 23 Feb 2024

Two months’ jail for veteran lawyer who crashed into motorcyclist while driving on Singapore KPE, then left scene

US singer Taylor Swift performs on stage during a concert as part of her Eras World Tour in Sydney on Feb 23, 2024. — AFP pic
Singapore / 23 Feb 2024

Singapore govt grants for entertainment events common but Taylor Swift likely first artiste to draw exclusive deal, says experts

A busker performing outside Liat Towers on Orchard Road. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 23 Feb 2024

Singapore National Arts Council allows licence extension to two years for seasoned buskers

The exterior of Samlit Moneychanger at Chinatown on Feb 23, 2023. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 23 Feb 2024

Singapore: Moneychanger executives probed over suspected involvement in running fraudulent business

Elbit Systems’ Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is displayed during the Singapore Airshow. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 23 Feb 2024

Israeli defence firms make return at Singapore air show, tight-lipped on Gaza war

During the LTA’s recent enforcement operation, four drivers were caught providing illegal cross-border chauffeured services between Singapore and Malaysia. — Bernama pic
Singapore / 22 Feb 2024

Singapore acts sternly on illegal cross-border rides

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong (left) addressed some questions regarding the national budget in a televised programme. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 22 Feb 2024

Singapore DPM: Firms will soon ‘feel the pressure’ to upskill workers, SkillsFuture credit top-up will help them do that

Singapore Airlines' net profit, while still strong, has fallen for two consecutive quarters after reaching a record in the June quarter last year, when it was buoyed by strong post-pandemic summer travel demand. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 21 Feb 2024

Singapore Airlines outlook warning casts a shadow over air show

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) said that the network upgrade, together with the roll-out of 5G mobile services and faster wi-fi networks, also aims to support maintaining Singapore’s global competitiveness and better economic opportunities. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 21 Feb 2024

Singapore households will be able to access broadband speeds up to 10 times faster from 2025

The recipients, which include new entrants to the workforce and unionised employees, make up about 40 per cent of the bank’s employees in Singapore. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 21 Feb 2024

OCBC to give 4,600 junior staff in Singapore S$1,000 each to cope with rising cost of living