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Moderate steps, including reducing daily travel, planning purchases carefully and curbing waste, can have a direct impact on national fuel consumption. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

As fuel costs rise, Malaysians urged to rethink spending, travel and daily habits

MCMC is suing Sunway Lagoon for RM1.85 million over alleged mass food poisoning at a family day event in 2025. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Food poisoning row heads to court as MCMC seeks RM1.85m from Sunway Lagoon

Former Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Amar Singh is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on April 14, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Police raided Pavilion Residence unit after CCTV showed govt vehicles moving boxes, bags, High Court told

A nine-second viral video sparked public outrage after showing an express bus driver with a woman on his lap while driving on the North-South Expressway on April 12, 2026. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Passenger who shot viral video of lap-sitting on moving bus says he acted to prevent danger

The driver suspected of injuring a traffic constable on duty is a 40-year-old police inspector who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and is currently on special medical leave, as well as in the process of being retired on medical grounds upon the recommendation of the Medical Board. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Cops identify KL hit-and-run suspect as police inspector with schizophrenia, facing medical retirement

In a social media post, US President Donald Trump said the bulk of Iran’s navy had already been destroyed during the war, but that if any of what he said were Tehran’s few remaining ‘fast attack ships’ approach the blockade ‘they will be immediately ELIMINATED.’ — Reuters pic
World  / 10 h ago

Trump ups the stakes: Iranian boats near blockade to be ‘immediately eliminated’

Malaysian child athletes during a ‘sepak takraw’ practice game at the launch of the Malaysia Sepak Takraw Academy, initiated by Hannah Yeoh during her tenure as youth and sports minister from 2022–2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

PM commends DAP’s Hannah Yeoh for elevating sepak takraw, calls it sign of mature society

A federal agency CEO is under MACC investigation over a bribery case involving RM100,000 cash for a squash court project. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

MACC nabs federal agency CEO over RM1m bribe linked to squash court project

Investigators lifting sealed boxes believed to contain luxury designer bag, linked to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad financial scandal, onto a Black Maria outside Pavilion Residences in Kuala Lumpur May 18, 2018. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

In Global Royalty vs Rosmah civil suit, bags found in investigation described as stuffed with jewellery and ‘cash spilt out onto the floor’

Jasin police are looking for the man who drove an express bus on the North-South Highway and the woman on his lap. — File picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Sacked bus driver and partner now wanted by police over viral lap-sitting stunt on Jasin highway

The review has been fixed for next week and is being carried out under Section 323 of the Criminal Procedure Code. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

High Court orders review of fines for 34 men in Cheras weapons riot case

Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said authorities have approved the PILA masterplan to develop a new cargo terminal. — Picture courtesy of Penang Development Corporation
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Penang obtains approval for international logistics aeropark, earthworks underway

Some of the 14 juvenile boys, aged 12 to 17, arrive at the Johor Bahru court complex to face rioting charges outside their school at the Magistrate's Court on April 14, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Skudai school fight: Teens and guardians face charges for rioting outside SMK Taman Selesa Jaya

Malaysia-based economist Dr Geoffrey William said WFH could offer cost savings for both consumers and the government, especially in reducing fuel consumption and subsidy spending. — AFP file pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

WFH trims travel expenses yet raises home power bills, says expert

This photo illustration created on April 13, 2026 shows a picture of US President Donald Trump on a screen and an AI-generated picture he posted on his Truth Social platform depicting himself as Jesus Christ after criticising Pope Leo XIV. — AFP pic
World  / 10 h ago

Trump AI post portraying him as Jesus-like figure fuels backlash in Pope Leo feud

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