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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

Kpods are vapes containing “juice” mixed with potent substances such as etomidate or ketamine, which, when inhaled, may trigger spasms, breathing difficulties, seizures and psychosis. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Singapore / 09 Dec 2025

Singapore Kpod peddler faces 21 charges, including rash act against HSA officers

Elgin Ng pleaded guilty in November to nine charges, including multiple counts of voyeurism. Another 21 charges were taken into consideration during sentencing. — Pexels pic
Singapore / 09 Dec 2025

Singapore ex–NDCS photographer jailed after taking voyeuristic photos of female patients

SingPost attributed the increase to a “structural decline” in mail volumes, which have dropped by more than 40 per cent since 2019.― TODAY pic
Singapore / 09 Dec 2025

Singapore’s SingPost to hike postage rates by 10 cents next year amid falling mail volumes

Japanese department store Isetan will be closing its outlet at Nex Mall, Singapore in April 2026. — Screenshot from Google Map
Singapore / 09 Dec 2025

Singapore’s Nex mall says Isetan outlet to close in April 2026 amid retail shake-up

Singapore actor-host Collin Chee (left) has apologised after disclosing details of Hong Kong actor Benz Hui’s private funeral, which Hui’s daughter Charmaine (right) later said had been leaked to the press in a breach of the family’s privacy. — Pictures from social media
Singapore / 08 Dec 2025

Singapore actor Collin Chee says sorry for leaking private details of Hong Kong star Benz Hui’s funeral

A view of the central business district skyline in Singapore May 27, 2025. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 08 Dec 2025

Singapore named richest country in 2025 by Aviation A2Z, Luxembourg and Macau close behind

Tan Yew Kiat, 49, was arrested in late November at SRS Auto’s Kung Chong Road office over suspected money laundering. — Pictures from social media
Singapore / 08 Dec 2025

Singapore cracks down on SRS Auto, blocking disposal of its vehicles amid money laundering probe

Singapore police are on the lookout for a 32-year-old man linked to a knife attack on Boon Lay Drive on Saturday (December 6) that left a 58-year-old man hurt. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Singapore / 08 Dec 2025

Knife attack in Singapore: 58-year-old injured in Boon Lay, suspect on the run

By August 9, 1965, Singapore’s independence was formally announced over the radio, marking the culmination of a 25-day ‘bloodless coup’ that redefined the island nation’s future. — AFP pic
Singapore / 08 Dec 2025

Inside the 25 days that changed Singapore and Malaysia’s fate

In a statement released today, the Commission said Courts’ website had, during certain promotional periods, inserted products into customers’ shopping carts even when they had not chosen those items. — AFP pic
Singapore / 08 Dec 2025

Singapore watchdog flags electronics and furniture retailer Courts for auto-adding items to shoppers’ carts

File picture of a man detained by Singapore Customs officers in 2013. Singapore Customs has seized more than 17,000 cartons of untaxed cigarettes in what officials say is the largest inland enforcement haul of the year, with taxes avoided amounting to over S$1.87 million. — Picture from Facebook/Singapore Customs
Singapore / 08 Dec 2025

Singapore’s largest inland contraband cigarette haul of 2025: S$1.87m tax evasion case leads to four arrests

File picture of Tanjong Pagar MRT station in Singapore. An east-bound train was cleared of passengers at Tanjong Pagar MRT station on Thursday afternoon after a commuter’s power bank began giving off smoke. — Picture from ZKang123/https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=115974877
Singapore / 08 Dec 2025

Power bank emits smoke onboard, triggering evacuation at Singapore’s Tanjong Pagar MRT

A bank employee helped prevent a customer from losing more than S$200,000 to scammers after intervening during a tense encounter at a DBS branch late last year.  — Reuters pic
Singapore / 07 Dec 2025

Singapore bank employee foils S$200,000 scam attempt as victim almost hands cash to criminals

The Singapore-based firm has cut its onshore private fund team from nearly 20 people last year to fewer than five and started liquidating China-focused fund products earlier this year, the source said. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 05 Dec 2025

Singapore’s Temasek-backed Fullerton trims China hedge fund team, scales back operations

Rain clouds hover over the skyline of Singapore on January 14, 2025. Singapore has advised the public, port users and maritime industry stakeholders to remain vigilant during the north-east monsoon, which is expected to persist until March 2026 and may bring stronger winds, choppier seas and moderate to heavy rainfall, Xinhua reported. — AFP pic
Singapore / 05 Dec 2025

Singapore on alert: North-east monsoon may lash into 2026

Hosts sometimes accompany patrons outside the club, taking them to dinners or other venues, and may exchange contact details with regulars. — AFP pic
Singapore / 05 Dec 2025

Singapore’s booming host club scene has women paying thousands for ‘boyfriend experience’