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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  / 4 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  / 16 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

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

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’

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  / 2 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

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

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

Singapore homeowners are playing a ‘renovation roulette’ as their demand for ‘low-formaldehyde’ interiors is delaying their move-in before Chinese New Year 2026. — Unsplash pic
Singapore / 31 Dec 2025

The low formaldehyde craze: Singapore’s clean-home rush tests contractors’ nerves, slows pre-CNY moves

Durian sales in Singapore have surged after a bumper harvest of Musang King in Malaysia pushed prices to record lows. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Singapore / 31 Dec 2025

Singapore durian vendors slash prices after bumper Musang King harvest in Malaysia

AI startup Manus, founded in China and now Singapore-based, joins Meta in a billion-dollar deal in December 2025. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 30 Dec 2025

Meta snaps up Singapore-based Manus to boost AI agent capabilities

The Philippine national who works for a Singapore assisted home is accused of stealing from two residents aged 80 and 75 placed in his care. He will be sentenced on January 22, 2026. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 30 Dec 2025

From caregiver to cash-taker: Filipino helper lands in Singapore court for stealing S$10,000 from dementia patient

The Chinese national working in Singapore bit off the left middle finger of her colleague in a fight on July 12, 2025. — AFP pic
Singapore / 30 Dec 2025

Singapore court bites back with jail term over gruesome office fight

The Singapore police national serviceman had a pattern of befriending teen boys online before offering them cash for sexual services and threatened exposure when they rejected his advances. — Unsplash pic
Singapore / 30 Dec 2025

Singapore national serviceman who preyed on teen boys online for sex sentenced to one-year reformative training

The newly opened Karma Kaariya Nilaiyam at Changi Beach in Singapore provides sheltered private halls for Hindu post-death rites by the sea. — Pictures via Facebook/Hindu Endowments Board
Singapore / 29 Dec 2025

Dignified farewell by the sea: Singapore’s Hindu community gets dedicated rites facility at Changi Beach

Woodlands Checkpoint, where a Malaysian man was arrested after authorities seized more than 3kg of cannabis and 1.7kg of Ice during enhanced checks. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 29 Dec 2025

Malaysian arrested at Singapore’s Woodlands with cannabis, ‘Ice’ exceeding death penalty limits

A test train travels along the RTS Link alignment near Bukit Chagar during its first dynamic run on December 26, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/RTSO
Singapore / 29 Dec 2025

A first ride at last: Johor–Singapore RTS Link hits key milestone with inaugural train test from depot to border

Hooters’ Clarke Quay outlet, opened in 1996 as the brand’s first international franchise outside North America, will close on January 31, 2026, ending its 30-year run in Singapore. — Picture via Facebook/Hooters Singapore Clarke Quay
Singapore / 29 Dec 2025

End of an era for the male gaze: Hooters to shut its only Singapore outlet after 30 years

Under the new law, scam mules may be sentenced to up to 12 strokes, while syndicate members could face mandatory caning of between six and 24 strokes. ― Reuters pic
Singapore / 29 Dec 2025

Caning for scam offences to take effect in Singapore from Dec 30

Singapore Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong is set to deliver the country’s Budget 2026 statement in Parliament on February 12, with ‘live’ broadcasts and online coverage planned. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Singapore / 29 Dec 2025

Singapore sets Budget date for Feb 12 with PM Wong promising balance amid rising costs

Singapore’s Commercial Affairs Department is expanding its probe into assets linked to Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi and his Prince Group. — Picture from princeholdinggroup.com
Singapore / 29 Dec 2025

Singapore moves to widen seizures tied to Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi and Prince Group after court disclosure

Health authorities said strict pasteurisation rules make the risk of bovine tuberculosis transmission extremely low. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 29 Dec 2025

Singapore’s first human bovine TB case traced to raw milk exposure decades ago

It was reported that more than 20 cadres have signed a letter calling for a Special Cadre Members’ Conference to be held in February, with Pritam Singh’s position as party chief potentially among the issues to be discussed. — AFP pic
Singapore / 28 Dec 2025

Singapore Workers’ Party cadres seek special conference after Pritam Singh conviction

The Singapore Police advised citizens not to transfer cash, cryptocurrencies, or other valuables to unknown persons or to anyone whose identity has not been. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Singapore / 28 Dec 2025

Singapore police warn of scam emails impersonating top cop, public urged to stay vigilant