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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the decision was agreed upon during a Cabinet meeting earlier today and was meant to signal the need for greater fiscal discipline across the public sector. — Screengrab from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

No Raya open houses, tighter overseas travel as Anwar pushes fiscal discipline

The Cabinet has tasked the chief secretary to the government with deciding the next steps in the shareholding issue surrounding Tan Sri Azam Baki, said Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Azam Baki shareholding issue: Fahmi says chief secretary to decide next steps after Cabinet review

Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat told reporters that police received the report at 5.30am and initial investigations suggest the victim was killed between 1.30am and 4.30am. — File picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Foreign woman found dead with 14 stab wounds in JB hotel room

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on March 11, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Muhyiddin’s trial: RM6m in 10 cheques entered Bersatu’s AmBank account, banker says

A car believed to belong to activist Cikgu Chandra after it was set on fire in Taman Kinrara, Puchong, in an incident now under police investigation. — Picture via social media
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

‘I will not run’: Activist Cikgu Chandra vows to keep speaking out after attacks on home and car in Puchong

The estate of the Malaysian tycoon Tan Sri Ta Kin Yan is finally moving forward two years after his death on June 15, 2024, following the probate granted by the High Court on March 11, 2026 to his business partner and Waz Lian co-founder Datuk Poh Po Lian. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Singaporean business partner granted probate for Malaysian tycoon Ta Kin Yan’s estate two years after death

John Mule anak Alai, 48, who operates the Facebook account ‘Bat Tuo Sai’ was sentenced to 10 months in prison and fined RM50,000 by the Sessions Court in Miri on March 11, 2026 for misusing digital platforms to insult Islam in connection with the death of former prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

‘Bat Tuo Sai’ Facebook account admin gets 10-month jail term, RM50,000 fine for insulting Islam, mocking Pak Lah

Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, on Dec 5 last year, was charged at the Shah Alam Sessions Court with one count of corruptly obtaining RM62,924 from Tei at a bank in Country Heights, Kajang between Nov 28, 2023 and Sept 23, 2024. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Sessions Court told probe can continue against Shamsul Iskandar despite existing charges

Government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the Cabinet, in its meeting this morning, decided that firm action must be taken on matters related to 3R, particularly those reported in the media and on social media platforms. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Govt may amend, introduce stricter laws to tackle 3R issues

This handout photo taken on March 11, 2026 and released by the Royal Thai Navy shows smoke rising from the Thai bulk carrier 'Mayuree Naree' near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack. A Thai bulk carrier travelling in the crucial Strait of Hormuz was attacked today, with 20 crew members rescued so far, the Thai navy said. — Royal Thai Navy handout/AFP pic
World  / 15 h ago

Thai navy says cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz, 20 crew rescued, three missing

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex for his corruption trial, March 11, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Muhyiddin’s trial: CIMB banker says flagged Bersatu’s account over frequent ‘unusual’ large sums, explains why it wasn’t shut down

Local community leaders say the changes currently seen on the ground form only the first phase of a wider upgrading plan, with additional improvements expected in a second stage. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Roads being redesigned in Brickfields: What and why it is happening

Kelantan Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment Committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah said the directive marks a change from last year, when the premises were only required to close for half a day on the first day of Hari Raya. — Picture from Facebook/Hilmi Abdullah
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Kelantan to close all malls, supermarkets on first day of Aidilfitri

The jelutong landfill rehabilitation and Karpal Singh Drive coastal reclamation project stretches 30ha off this coast. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Jelutong MP urges Penang CM to scrap Karpal Singh Drive reclamation after EIA failures

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a special press conference, which was broadcast live on his Facebook page. — Screengrab from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Oil spikes amid Middle East tensions, but RON95 stays at RM1.99; Anwar says Malaysia’s fuel supply secure until May

LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading points scorer, said he had enjoyed joining forces with Golden State star Steph Curry. — AFP pic
Sports / 11 Jul 2024

LeBron, Curry impress as USA romp past Canada in Olympic warm-up

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic during a practice session at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, July 10, 2024. — Reuters pic
Sports / 11 Jul 2024

Djokovic gets free pass to Wimbledon semi-finals as Rybakina cruises

Uruguay's midfielder #15 Federico Valverde (R) and Uruguay's forward #19 Darwin Nunez warm up ahead of the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament semi-final football match between Uruguay and Colombia at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, North Caroline on July 10, 2024. — Reuters pic
Sports / 11 Jul 2024

Nunez, Uruguay players brawl in stands with fans after Copa loss

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JULY 10: Nestor Lorenzo, Head Coach of Colombia gestures during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 semifinal match between Uruguay and Colombia at Bank of America Stadium on July 10, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. — AFP pic
Sports / 11 Jul 2024

Lorenzo hails Colombia’s bravery in Copa semi triumph

TOPSHOT - Colombia's midfielder #05 Kevin Castano celebrates his team's victory in the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament semi-final football match between Uruguay and Colombia at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, North Caroline on July 10, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 11 Jul 2024

Colombia defeat Uruguay to reach Copa America final

Britain’s King Charles congratulated England for their last-gasp 2-1 victory over Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-final on Wednesday, but hoped there would be less drama in the finals. — AFP pic
Sports / 11 Jul 2024

King Charles wishes England well for Euro final, but says less drama please

TOPSHOT - England's forward #19 Ollie Watkins (L) and England's defender #06 Marc Guehi celebrate after winning the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final football match between the Netherlands and England at the BVB Stadion in Dortmund on July 10, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 11 Jul 2024

Super-sub Watkins sends England past Netherlands and into Euro 2024 final

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has shut the door on any collaborations with tobacco companies, electronic cigarettes and alcohol. — Bernama pic
Sports / 10 Jul 2024

Sports Ministry says no more grants for events linked to vaping, smoking and alcohol

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Denmark’s Holger Rune during their men’s singles tennis match on the eighth day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 8, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 10 Jul 2024

Djokovic faces De Minaur test as Rybakina eyes Wimbledon repeat

Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik at a press conference at Akademi Badminton Malaysia (ABM), July 10, 2024. Aaron said the leaner look was achieved through extra training hours at night, on top of morning and evening sessions, and food control since the past few weeks in order to reduce body fat and gain muscle. — Bernama pic
Sports / 10 Jul 2024

Leaner and meaner shuttlers Aaron Chia-Wooi Yik eye Olympic gold

The 2007 photo went viral after Yamal’s father recently posted it on Instagram with the caption: “The beginning of two legends.” — Photo credit Yamal's fathers Instagram
Sports / 10 Jul 2024

From snapshot to stardom: Old photo of pre-fame Messi with Euro 2024 wonder kid Lamine Yamal resurfaces 

France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe reacts after losing the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final football match between Spain and France at the Munich Football Arena in Munich on July 9, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 10 Jul 2024

Maskless Mbappe upstaged in France Euro 2024 semi-final defeat         

Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal celebrates at the end the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final football match between Spain and France at the Munich Football Arena in Munich on July 9, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 10 Jul 2024

Yamal comes of age with wonder goal to fire Spain into Euro 2024 final

Lionel Messi of Argentina smiles during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 semifinal match between Canada and Argentina at MetLife Stadium on July 09, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. — AFP pic
Sports / 10 Jul 2024

Finding the net at 37 to set up final spot, Messi says enjoying ‘last battles’ for Argentina

Argentina's supporters gather at Times Square, New York City after the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament semi-final football match between Argentina and Canada on July 9, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 10 Jul 2024

Messi on target as Argentina sees off Canada to reach Copa America final        

Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after the match. —Reuters pic
Sports / 10 Jul 2024

Wonderkid Yamal on target as Spain edge France 2-1 to reach Euro 2024 final